Best in the series.

Rating: 9/10 (3 May 2002)

Pros: Sets, directing, humor, characters, costumes, score, action sequences.
Cons: A bit dark at times, last 20 minutes ludicrous at times.
Batman returns, Tim Burton's follow up to the 1989 blockbuster screams his trademark directing. Burton got more control over the production and the result is a fantastic film even thought the studio execs and the public didn't like it. Danny Devito is manical as the penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer is sexy as catwoman and Micheal Keaton returns as batman. Christopher Walken as Max Shreck nearly steals the show and Elfman's score is basically the same from the last movie except for the choir he used. Gotham city is much darker and this film looks like it cost more. The batmobile is featured more and the action sequences are outstanding. The ending gets a bit ridiculous but not enough to bring the whole film down. One of the best blockbusters of the 90's.
Premise: Batman battles the Penguin and Catwoman.
Batman returns was nominated for two Academy awards and a Razzie award.
Grade: 9.2/10 (The best of the series).