A change of course leads to a mixed outcome. Batman introduces a new partner as he struggles to protect Gotham City from Two-Face and The Riddler’s schemes. "No thanks, I'll get drive-thru." These are the initial words spoken by Val Kilmer portraying Batman, establishing what Joel Schumacher’s two films in the series would become. The somber atmosphere present in Tim Burton’s movies has disappeared, along with the well-crafted action that distinguished his work; instead, there’s a campy feel and poorly executed action sequences. Selecting both Val Kilmer for the role of Batman and Chris O'Donnell as Robin proved to be an error; Kilmer is easily the least engaging actor to wear the costume, while O'Donnell seems unable to deliver performances beyond Robin’s cartoonish confidence. Nicole Kidman appears lovely as Chase Meridian, but that’s all the film offers—a squandering of Kidman's talent and a waste of audience time. However, things aren’t entirely negative; a comic book adaptation’s quality depends on its villains, and here we are given Jim Carrey as The Riddler, who is perfectly cast, and Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, delivering an exaggerated performance. Carrey dominates every scene he's in, bordering on excessive, but his manic energy is the film's best part and a real saving grace (Tommy Lee Jones apparently felt overshadowed by Carrey’s presence). The script functions well enough to make the story accessible for all ages, and there are sufficient explosions and impacts to entertain those who aren’t looking for anything intellectually stimulating. It was the top-grossing film of 1995, so audiences embraced it and opened the door for another Schumacher installment in the series; however, considering all that talent is misspent and the suits have visible nipples, it's difficult to understand its popularity now. 5/10
On September 24, 2026
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