Batman at his finest!

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2019)

I'll start by confessing a few things-Batman is my favorite superhero and Tim Burton is by far one of my favorite director/screenwriters. This film beautifully melds storylines in a way that are both dark and captivating, while also having a campy, comic element that few films are able to achieve. Michael Keaton as Batman is the absolute best, as he is believable as our tortured hero, and Michelle Pfieffer as Catwoman?? Who wouldn't love this film?!? Danny Devito as Penguin Man is both disturbing and believable, and you can't help but empathize with him as his story develops. I remember watching this movie as a kid and being intrigued by the character development and being both terrified of and sad about Penguin Man's storyline...I recall being drawn into the story...I still think that Oswald's intentions were pure at first when he was seeking out his parents, but I digress.
No film Is without it's flaws, but if you're looking for a fun, campy, well acted yet disturbing rendition of Batman and the villains of Gotham, this is the film for you. It's a classic, one of those films you could watch and watch again just for the sake of the amazing costuming, soundtrack, and decent storyline...if you haven't watched it yet, please do, you'll be glad you did!