Batman Returns (1992)

The first Batman sequel takes a wicked turn with the villainous exploits of the freakish and mean-spirited Penguin (Danny DeVito), whose criminal collaboration with evil tycoon Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) threatens to drain Gotham City of its energy supply. As if that weren't enough, Batman (Michael Keaton) has his hands full with the vengeful Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), who turns out to be a lot more dangerous than a kitten with a whip. As with the first Batman feature, director Tim Burton brings his distinct visual style to the frantic action, but this time there's a darker malevolence lurking beneath all that extraordinary production design. --Jeff Shannon Amazon.com essential video

Holy Barely In Your Own Movie!

Batman Returns And no doubt so will the audiences that turned the first film into a $1 billion enterprise. But they're going to find that the Dark Knight (Michael Keaton) forgot to include a Batscript in his utility belt this time out. What plot there is has Batman facing two new archvillains: The Penguin (Danny DeVito) and Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) as they scheme to take over Gotham City. The film is visually impressive, and features a wonderful supporting cast (Christopher Walken and Michael Murphy among them) but the lack of a cohesive story deals the film a serious blow. Another problem is that the film spends way too much time with the villains, leaving Batman a supporting character in his own movie. Also, returning series regulars Pat Hingle (Commissioner Gordon) and Michael Gough (Alfred) are given little to do, and their lack of screen time hurts the movie. Still, if you can get your money's worth from form over substance, go right ahead and see it. Also with Vincent Schiavelli (Ghost) and Paul Reubens. January 5, 2009

Batman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition)

This was an item which I previously owned, and lost. I was very satisfied with the ability to obtain another copy. This is one of the now four (The Dark Knight recently released on DVD) screen adaptations which I truly enjoy, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken all did a great job in this movie. December 22, 2008

Batman returns in an excellent sequal!

Michael Keaton.Danny DeVito.Michelle Pfieffer.Christopher Walken.Four excellent actors together in one of the darkest takes on Batman:Batman Returns.Batman(Keaton)must rid Gotham City of the bizarre and sinister sewer-dwelling monster, Penguin(DeVito),the mysterious and sultry Catwoman(Pfieffer), and the CEO tycoon Max Shreck(Walken).

This obviously Tim Burton movie shows that Batman is the best from the flashy effects, dark settings, and eye-captivating plot,puts Batman Returns on one of the best batman movies(The Dark Knight was the best)in my eyes.Keaton obviously knows when he's got a good gig too!But I must warn parents that this movie is definatly PG-13 for a reason!(Very dark and scary for children under ten, especially DeVito's Penguin)! November 9, 2008

Okay, I guess...

Micheal Keaton's even worse this outing, but Penguin and Catwoman are excellent, as is Christopher Walken. Rent it. October 16, 2008

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE BATMAN!

After the huge success of the first Batman film in 1989, Burton was given full reign with this beautifully grotesque sequel. Forget Batman Mythology as this film bares little resemblance to the comic books we read as kids. This is Burton's fantasy this time and anything goes! If your open minded, you should like this film as much as I did, it took balls to make a film like this and I admire that!

One major improvement was not having Kim Basinger return, because it's the relationship between Batman and Catwoman(played deliciously by Michelle Pfeiffer)that is one of the reasons this film is better the first one. Tim Burton's visual style is all over this movie and it looks like a precursor to his animated classic 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.

Gotham City has a new look in this film which reminded me of the classic 'Metropolis'. This is not a kid's movie, but it does have an absurdity that only adult kids may enjoy. If you accept this as Burton's Batman you will accept the incredible ugly and disgusting Penguin that Burton dreamed up for this sequel. It's not pretty and DeVito gives an unforgettable performance.

Over all this film still has the campy-ness of the TV show, but done with Burton's wicked dark style. I would have loved to see what he would have done with Part 3!...it's a shame, we'll never know. The 2 disc DVD set has a great transfer and some interesting Batgoodies for fans. This one edges out the first by a nose......a long Penguin nose! :-) October 8, 2008

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