Bring Back the Bat

Rating: 9/10 (19 September 2002)

Remember when Michael Keaton was Bruce Wayne? Remember when Tim Burton was directing Batman movies? Remember when the Batman franchise was making more money than any other superhero? Those were the days.
"Batman Returns" is a brilliant, dark comedy/adventure from the mastermind of Burton. I mean, the original "Batman" (1989) is still my favorite movie of all time, but "Batman Returns" definitely doesn't suck.
The story is very good, the set is amazing and the villains are great!
In fact, I know that I may sound sexist by saying this, but since most comic book collectors are guys, I can review this movie in four words that should make you to get out of your recliner, brush the potato chip crumbs off your "The Truth is Out There" t-shirt, put on some pants and run to your nearest Blockwood Video store to rent "Batman Returns". Those four words are: MICHELLE PFEIFFER IS CATWOMAN!
And ladies, to show that I'm an equal opportunity reviewer, I'll say, in a very non-sexual way, that Michael Keaton really looks great in that Batman outfit.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch the Catwoman scenes in slow motion.