I haven’t seen every straight to DVD release but I have seen
all the Batman movies that have hit the big screen to date, so here goes:
1.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: Okay, the villain’s
identity might be easy to figure out; still, this movie has a lot of heart, and
the best use of Bruce Wayne; sadly the only animated Batman movie to get a
theatrical release
2.
Batman Begins: Of all the live action movies, this has
the best use of Bruce Wayne; almost epic in its origin story, especially during
the first half; some bits with Ra’s al Ghul didn’t click with me but overall a
fine movie
3.
The Dark Knight: Heath Ledger provides the most
disturbing Joker portrayal to date; loses a few points for shoving Batman a
little into the background but still a great psychological thriller
4.
Batman: Jack Nicholson also provides a fun Bruce Wayne;
the Bruce Wayne/Vicki Vale stuff is a bit dull, but it’s still a fun movie
5.
Batman Returns: Feels more like a general Tim Burton
movie than a Batman movie per se, and the Penguin bits don’t quite work; still
the Batman/Catwoman stuff is fun
6.
Batman (first serial): Okay bare bones action movie
7.
Batman & Robin (second serial): Another okay
serial, only a little more racist
8.
Batman Forever: The bits with Bruce and a psychiatrist
are great; unfortunately Robin’s a little dull and the bits with Riddler and
Two-Face are painful
9.
Batman: The Movie: I’m not a big fan of the campy
movie, though it’s a polished enough effort on that level
10. Batman
and Robin: One of the worst movies ever made, it part because marketing deals
kept interfering with the storytelling (e.g. the bat-credit card); lots of gags
that don’t work
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