ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL

Rating: Null/10 (5 March 2002)

Whilst I don't think any subsequent Batman film can ever hope to be better than the thrilling 1989 movie this is a decent enough sequel-and just as dark as the original.
Michael Keaton returned as Batman and thrilled us all again (it was so sad that he didn't return to the role afterwards)as he battled the creepy looking Penguin and the beautiful Catwoman.
The Penguin was okay in this film but he was a little bit freaky and to my knowledge, the comic book Penguin wasn't a freak (well,not a freak like this guy was). Michelle Pfeiffer made an excellent Catwoman. In my opinion she was exactly like the comic book Catwoman. Ever since this films debut in 1992 rumors persist that Michelle Pfeiffer will be appearing in a Catwoman movie. I hope that happens soon.
Before this film came out I was quite disappointed when I heard Robin would not be appearing. However, looking back it was much better that Robin wasn't in either Batman or Batman Returns as it gave Keaton a chance to shine as the Caped Crusader. The original comic book Batman made his debut in 1939 and it was a long while before Robin came on the scene to brighten things up.
This is a fantastic movie with some truly awesome action scenes.Batman fans will really enjoy this movie.