Batman
Directed by Tim BurtonI Gotham City har polisen förlorat kontrollen över kriminaliteten och skurkarna har tagit över stan. Den störste skurken av alla är Jokern, och den ende som kan stoppa honom är Batman.
- ርልዪረ24 januari 2025I'm a fan of Tim Burton. Like the great Terry Gilliam, he is a great visual director. I love Tim Burtons Gotham City and to have the legend that is Jack Nicholson as the Joker is just hilarious and perfect. Also, the late great Prince wrote some songs for the film. The colours are much more brighter and vibrant in Blu-ray and Gotham looks amazing. Love it.
- Cubane4 maj 2026As a guy who hates most Tim Burton movies, I thought this one was alright. The lighting and set design works nicely to bring the feel of the comics to life. It tries to have a mostly dark tone but the sets, costumes, paper-thin characters, slightly celluloid acting, and random ad for Prince in the middle meld together to make a pretty campy experience that doesn't feel entirely intentional but still somehow works.
- viktorsmi30 mars 2026With the exception of the influence the movie had on the franchise, and creation of the incredible Batman TAS in particular, the movie just did not age all that well. The movie is just as campy as the ill-received Schumacher's sequels, complete with over the top child-friendly 1980s rap music, as well as bizarrely inappropriate soundtrack by Prince.
- Scott beard18 januari 2026Batman (1989) is a dark, stylish, and revolutionary take on one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time. Tim Burton transformed Batman from a campy television hero into a brooding, mythic figure, establishing a tone and aesthetic that would influence superhero films for decades. From the moment the movie opens with the gothic, rain-soaked streets of Gotham, it is clear this is a world both visually striking and morally complex, a city that is as much a character as Batman himself. The film’s greatest strength lies in its atmosphere. Burton’s vision is unmistakable, blending gothic architecture, shadowy cinematography, and a sense of looming menace that perfectly captures the duality of Batman and Gotham. The city is oppressive and alive, a place where danger feels constant and the line between hero and villain is both stark and haunting. The visuals are complemented by Danny Elfman’s unforgettable score, which has become inseparable from the character of Batman, providing grandeur, tension, and an emotional undercurrent that lifts every scene. Michael Keaton’s performance as Bruce Wayne and Batman was initially controversial, but it has since been recognized as iconic. He embodies the character’s inner conflict, intelligence, and brooding intensity, delivering a Batman that is believable, human, and heroic without ever tipping into parody. Jack Nicholson’s Joker is a perfect counterpoint, blending chaos, charisma, and menace. Nicholson’s performance dominates the screen, creating a villain who is simultaneously terrifying, hilarious, and tragic, and whose presence elevates the film’s stakes immensely. The screenplay balances action, drama, and dark humor in a way that feels mature yet accessible. While the story is straightforward, focusing on the Joker’s rise and Batman’s struggle to stop him, it is filled with moments of tension, wit, and character depth. The film explores themes of duality, obsession, and vengeance, showing that Batman is both shaped by and struggling against the darkness of Gotham. Visually, the film still holds up decades later. The practical effects, makeup, and set design create a tangible, immersive world that CGI-heavy films often fail to capture. Every frame feels deliberate, every shadow purposeful, and the film’s aesthetic still influences filmmakers today. The action sequences are stylized and exciting, relying on choreography and atmosphere rather than overwhelming spectacle. Batman (1989) was also a turning point for superhero cinema. It proved that comic book adaptations could be serious, artistic, and commercially successful, paving the way for the modern era of superhero films. It demonstrated that a director’s vision, strong performances, and a compelling aesthetic could transform familiar material into something timeless and iconic. In short, Batman (1989) is more than a superhero film. It is a landmark of visual storytelling, performance, and atmosphere. Its brooding tone, unforgettable characters, and stylistic boldness make it a film that remains influential and beloved decades after its release. It is dark, thrilling, and unforgettable, a movie that transformed Batman into a cultural icon and set a new standard for comic book adaptations. Its legacy is secure, its influence undeniable, and its status? Absolutely legendary.
- Zokkiie16 mars 2026This one really sticks with you because of the atmosphere. Gotham feels big, dark, and a little unreal, and Tim Burton’s style makes the whole city feel alive. The sets and music just add to that vibe and make it memorable. Jack Nicholson steals every scene he’s in. His performance is wild, funny, and totally unpredictable — you never know what he’s going to do next, and it’s a blast to watch. Everything else just works too. The visuals, the tone, and the cast all come together in a way that still makes it feel fresh, even years later.
- Recordedsnake23 februari 2026Batman is a timeless superhero classic with a dark, gothic style of Tim Burton that still holds up today. Michael Keaton delivers a strong, mysterious Batman, while Jack Nicholson’s Joker is unforgettable and wildly entertaining. With its iconic music and striking visuals, it remains one of the most influential comic book films ever made.
- Razorbitz29 november 2025A film I've adored as a child and liked a lot as an adult. Not my favorite as it used to be as a child; that would be the sequel, but all the same a classic that I'm glad to have revisited even if it didn't live up to my memory. Jack Nicholson as the Joker is unparralelled and I wish we got more of him in that role.
- TomVader16 november 2025This was the first "believable" superhero movie I ever remember seeing. It was a cultural phenomenon in my generation. As a comic book collector, I think this version pays a respectable homage to the comics without seeming excessively campy. To me, this is THE batman and THE joker.
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Batman Trivia
Batman was released on 21 juni 1989.
Batman was directed by Tim Burton.
Batman has a runtime of 2h 6m.
Batman was produced by Peter Guber, Jon Peters.
I Gotham City har polisen förlorat kontrollen över kriminaliteten och skurkarna har tagit över stan. Den störste skurken av alla är Jokern, och den ende som kan stoppa honom är Batman.
The key characters in Batman are Bruce Wayne / Batman (Michael Keaton), Jack Napier / The Joker (Jack Nicholson), Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger).
Batman is rated 15.
Batman is an Action, Fantasy, Kriminal film.
Batman has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.
Batman had a budget of 35 mn US$.
Batman has made 411,3 mn US$ at the box office.