I have a flying mouse to kill... - Batman Reviews

"The movie of the decade." That was the review from a Boston writer which adorned the ads and the VHS release for Tim Burton's Batman. Was it the film of the decade? No. Very close, but not quite. It did, however, remind people that good comic books, given a chance, can make spectacular movies. Not since "Superman" had a comics character recieved such royal treatment... even as dark, gothic and dead-on as Burton's Dark Knight may be. Was Keaton the right choice? For that moment in time, yes. Bruce Wayne is the quiet rich guy you may not feel comfortable turning your back on at some moments.. cause he is nuts, like it or not. Basinger? Eh. And if they plan a thousand sequels, they will never get another Joker like Jack. Although physically not the comics match... evil is hardly ever just that cold, cruel or fun. While not always true to the storyline of Bruce Wayne / Batman, the film is definately a celebration of The Bat-Man's revival of the mid 80's as comics one true dark anti-hero. Sorry Adam West. Others may say 'Returns' is the better Bat-flick of the original '4' (which include Shumacher's campy dayglow tributes), but there is no doubt that the first, with a good hard look, is still the best.