SUPERHERO FILMS 1# - BATMAN
For a film to not only be a good watch but a good earner, it needs to have relatable characters, emotions, villains and a good plot. For me the Superhero genre has all of these. Good plots, good characters and remarkable villains. Every Tuesday I will be not only giving valuable insight into my reviews but also spoilers, stuff you may of missed and long lasting comic appeal.
Batman A.K.A The Dark Knight -
Films:
Batman and Robin 1949
Batman 1966
Batman 1989
Batman Returns 1992
Batman Forever 1995
Batman and Robin 1997
Batman Triumphant (never made)
Batman Dark Knight (never made)
Batman Year One (never made)
Batman Beyond (never made)
Batman Vs Superman (never made)
Batman Begins 2005
The Dark Knight 2008
The Dark Knight Rises 2012
Justice League of America (????)
Character -
Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American millionaire (later billionaire) playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on criminals, an oath tempered with the greater ideal of justice. Wayne trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat themed costume in order to fight crime.
Villains -
Price Daka 1949
Blue Beard 1966
Catwoman 1966
The Joker 1966
Morgan 1966
The Penguin 1966
Quetch 1966
The Riddler 1966
The Joker 1989
Catwoman 1992
The Penguin 1992
Max Shrek 1992
The Riddler 1995
Two Face 1995
Bane 1997
Mr Freeze 1997
Poison Ivy 1997
Ra's al Ghul 2005
Carmine Falcone 2005
Scarecrow 2005
Victor Zsasz 2005
Film Reviews -
Batman 1966 - This film, when watching it, reminds you why you feel
in love with the characters of Batman and Robin in the first place.
although it does not hold anything on the new Nolan series
it has laughs a plenty as is a much watch
for any superhero
fanatic.
6.5/10
Batman 1989 - This was, for me, the definitive Batman film before
Nolan took over. It was dark, gritty and with sprinkles of humour
and also we got to see one of the best portrayals of the Joker
ever in cinema history, second only to Heath Ledger.
8/10
Batman Returns - Another dark film although this time it was a little bit
to fantasy for my liking. Yet putting aside all the bad sides of the film
let me just say 3 words. Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman. Need I
say more.
7/10
Batman Forever - Over the top plot scenes, rubbish characters and a script
only the devil might like. Rubbish.
3/10
Batman and Robin - The worst Batman film ever made. Need I say more?
-1/10
Batman Begins - The definitive origin story with dark characters and villains to
die for. Batman and Robin eat your heart out.
9/10
The Dark Knight - Best villain performance ever and upped the stakes for what we
can expect from a superhero film. Definitive Batman.
10/10
The Dark Knight Rises - The perfect ending to Nolan's perfect series. Great Villain,
plot turns and another smoking Catwoman.
10/10
James Reilly - Resident Geek
*This took a long time :)