Best Batman movie ever

Rating: 8/10 (22 February 2009)

I loved Batman 1989 with Michael Keaton when I saw it at age 12. I mean I absolutely loved it, but in my opinion, there were some weaknesses. Those weaknesses have become more apparent over time. Michael Keaton was a fantastic Batman, but a very unconvincing Bruce Wayne, while Christian Bale has nailed both roles in Begins and Dark Knight. The sets, city backdrops, and scenery was very painting-ish and too Burtonesque-hokey in 1989in the current Batman series, the city is gritty, realistic, and convincing. While the soundtrack by Danny Elfman from the 89 Batman may be one of my favorites to this day, the music is not nearly as epic as the soundtrack from Begins and the Dark Knight. With The Dark Knight... and Batman Begins, Chris Nolan and Christian Bale have taken all the bad things about Batman 1989 and made them excellent. Of course, no good Dark Night review is worthwhile without a mention of how great Heath Ledger was as The Joker. Jack Nicholson's goofy portrayal of the Joker in 89 was great in its own right, but Heath Ledger disappeared into the insane killer. This movie is an awesome action movie and the best Batman movie so far. Here's to making many many more fantastic Batman movies.