
Reviews — Batman
Audience write-ups from TMDB
The Movie Mob
The arrival of *Batman* in 1989 had a significant impact, dominating theaters and changing how comic book films were made by presenting complex characters and serious situations unlike anything seen before in the superhero movie landscape. Prior to this film, superhero movies from the seventies and eighties tended to be cheerful, lighthearted, and focused on ideals like justice and patriotism. Films such as *Super…
Wuchak
Tim Burton’s "Batman" from 1989 turned out to be quite a letdown! While the costumes, sets, acting choices, camera work and score are all impressive, the plot falls short; it's unbelievable, silly, and ultimately just plain boring – a real waste of time. Tim Burton excels at creating striking visuals, but he didn’t manage to build an engaging narrative around them. What’s the point of a film that looks fantastic but …
Jakeflix
It really is enjoyable.
Albert
I just couldn’t get through this film; it was that disappointing.
John Chard
The film didn’t entirely achieve what it could have, but it still serves as a blueprint of sorts. It was impossible for it to live up to the excitement surrounding its release in 1989; at that time, it was being touted as a movie with the potential to reshape cinema history like "Jaws" and "Star Wars," supposedly ushering in a new era of filmmaking. Despite this, audiences enjoyed it immensely, generating substant…


