Siskel & Ebert review of B89 and Returns

[batass4880]

When I was younger it used to be Jack Nicholsons performance I loved. But when I got older, I realised it wasnt just Nicholson I loved. It was everything that was 'Batman'. It was the sets, props, costumes, Gotham City, the music! When I was a kid I used to put that soundtrack on my earphones in bed and watch out at the night sky! I loved it.

Absolutely. B89 is definitely a great example of a 10-pole movie. The sets and music were unforgettable. Keaton and Nicholson were perfect. When I first saw this movie as a kid, I had no idea who Jack Nicholson was. I thought he was a no-name actor hired for the part. That is one of the reasons why he frightened me so much. Being a kid, not knowing he was an acclaimed movie star and him being introduced as a ruthless criminal who becomes much more dangerous and wearing that frozen smile with make-up. And those wonderful toys (I still want a speargun!) 

There really are no words to describe the music. I don't listen to the score-album anymore because I think it sounds better on film. That sounds like a great way to escape though. I'll bet now is the best time of year for listening to that score. 

[DarkVengeance]

What I like about Batman is that universe we are brought into when I watch it. The dark and moody atmosphere. That is something TDK can not do for me.

I agree, Burton's Gotham City is still the best to date.

Personally I liked 89's Gotham alot better than BR's, it looked kinda cheesy and you can tell it was filmed on a sound stage!

[Joker81]

Siskel was about to slap Ebert.lol. Ebert would hardly allow Siskel to talk. Batman (89) is a very excellent film. But there are certain elements that don't work within the film, that much I can agree on. Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton's performances are very enjoyable to watch which is why I think I like the film so much.

When I was younger it used to be Jack Nicholsons performance I loved. But when I got older, I realised it wasnt just Nicholson I loved. It was everything that was 'Batman'. It was the sets, props, costumes, Gotham City, the music! When I was a kid I used to put that soundtrack on my earphones in bed and watch out at the night sky! I loved it.

What I like about Batman is that universe we are brought into when I watch it. The dark and moody atmosphere. That is something TDK can not do for me.

I feel very sorry for you, you a a very rare one!

I'm not the one with the rare pictures on my handle....

[Joker81]

When I was younger it used to be Jack Nicholsons performance I loved. But when I got older, I realised it wasnt just Nicholson I loved. It was everything that was 'Batman'. It was the sets, props, costumes, Gotham City, the music! When I was a kid I used to put that soundtrack on my earphones in bed and watch out at the night sky! I loved it.

Absolutely. B89 is definitely a great example of a 10-pole movie. The sets and music were unforgettable. Keaton and Nicholson were perfect. When I first saw this movie as a kid, I had no idea who Jack Nicholson was. I thought he was a no-name actor hired for the part. That is one of the reasons why he frightened me so much. Being a kid, not knowing he was an acclaimed movie star and him being introduced as a ruthless criminal who becomes much more dangerous and wearing that frozen smile with make-up. And those wonderful toys(I still want a speargun!)    There really are no words to describe the music. I don't listen to the score-album anymore because I think it sounds better on film but that sounds like a great way to escape! I'll bet now is the best time of year for listening to that score. 

Yeah definatley! And in the Irish climate here it is just like Gotham City with the cloudy blue/black skies! lol Its great when you get a full moon!

Autum is defo my fav time of year.

[DarkVengeance]

Autumn is also my favorite time of the year, it always seemed that 89 had a very fall feel to it.

[Joker89]

Batman(89) is perfect to watch during the autumn season. Then again, it's great to watch anytime!

But I don't think I would listen to the soundtrack all the time. Don't get me wrong I love Danny Elfman's score. But the only movie scores I ever listened to were the John Williams Star Wars soundtracks, more specifically the Episode I score. Those just about do it for me. But that's a whole different story......that doesn't belong on this site;)

[DarkVengeance]

I listen to both of Elfmans scores atleast once a week when I take runs with my dog!