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I would agree with the assessments above, and that's the edit I prefer.  It doesn't change the film, or attempt to turn the film into something it isn't (which, though I enjoyed it, is something the Red Book edition does).  It just restores the material that gives the film a little (lower case "d") depth--especially for Batman/Kilmer.    I wouldn't want a whole-cloth reimagining, just an inclusion of what could realistically be there.

Might check that out, as The Hobbit 9 hour movie-marathon is too much for me these days.  Haven't made it through any of them yet.

The fan edits of BF, to me, really just show there was a better film there in the material.  On par with Burton's films?  No, but certainly stronger than the theatrical release. 

Truly loved Batman and Bill.  A beautiful and poignant documentary about the importance of acknowledging a work's creators.  A few moments had me pretty damn well choked up.

Hey Batfans.  Been a few years since I've dropped by here, I hope you're all well. 

Great time to be a Bat-Fan.  There seems to be a great deal of Bat-properties in the mix as of late!  The 60s DVDs from a few years ago, the two Adam West (RIP) animated properties, the Timm-created animated Batfilms, and the live action material (though much of the recent stuff isn't for me).  As Batfans, we have an embarassment of riches. 

Among them are the BF fan edits.  I have seen two, the Red Book Edition, and another edit (whose name I'm blanking on).  These edits, in my mind, demonstrate there is a stronger Batfilm in the mix.  True, much of the material was taken from the deleted scenes Bonus material on the DVDs, as well as clips from various trailers and music videos that had been left on the cutting room floor--but I'm grateful for it.  Val Kilmer's best work (such as his thoughts on retiring in the cave) is restored, some of Two-Face's over the top antics are cut down, as well as the goofy sound effects, and there seems to be a better balance in the dark hero/campy villain mix.

A good edit elevates BF quite a bit, though little can be done with how Two-Face was written and performed.  And Carrey's Riddler is based on Gorshin.  It's a love it or leave it interpretation (though I'm fine with it).

Has anyone given the fan edits a look?

If this is a redundant topic, feel free to edit, delete, or merge. 

This is the first time in *years* that I have been excited for a live action Batman-based property.  Though Ben Affleck wasn't necessarily my first choice, the images have quickly won me over.  Great nod to TDKR.

Well, I have mixed feelings about this project to begin with (mostly positive), so I really hope this turns out to be a good thing--give them more time for the script, etc. etc.  I'd rather a great project that takes longer to bake, than a rushed project that disappoints.

^ Love it.  I remember watching the film after a friend purchased a copy at comic-con.  'Direct to Bootleg.' 

I remember half way through, one of our cohort gasped, exacerbated by boredom, 'is this thing going to end, or am i going to die?'

I'm not sure if I wished it were better or worse--its biggest crime (and there were quite a few) was that it was on the boring side. 

Turned out to be nonsense.  Jett was speculating and the web went wild. Meh.

This is incredibly exciting news!  I haven't been this pumped for something bat-related in a while. 

Yikes,
I'd rather Wonder Woman not by a kryptonian...if they're going to bring the characters to the screen, they should at the very least respect their origins.