Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good Batman movie

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2012)

Obviously, the tone of the movie makes it one that is good (albeit a bit dark) to watch around the holidays. This is the time of year for the second Batman film, although I don't think the holiday cheer is spread around to all. However, I felt cheerful, even though it is July, because this movie was just as good as the first one.
Michael Keaton is back as Batman and although at first I wasn't sure what I felt about the guy. But honestly, he is quite charming, quite attractive and quite likable as Batman. He can woo on a dime, his subtle humour can be found with many funny lines, and his Batman is a quiet, not-talkative, brooding type of Batman. He does it really well.
Also, no matter who plays Batman, he will always remain the hottest superhero to grace the screen.
The other memorable roles include Michelle Pfeiffer, who played Catwoman as such a vixen, and although she was on the wrong side, you couldn't help but like not only her but her relationship with Bruce/Batman (and/or Keaton). Their chemistry was undeniable. It's unfortunate we don't see it play out (Since Catwoman is not in the next one). Danny Devito played an awesome although largely grotesque (did you see his outfit? yarg) Penguin, and the makeup used to turn him unrecognizable was very well done (seeing as there was no reliance on special effects and whatnot). Finally, Christopher Walken also played his role well seeing as it varied incredibly from his usual nutty roles in other films. Well done.
A great film, whether watched at Christmastime or not!