Kilmer is sort of like Keaton in a way

[thecolorsblend]

I didn't hate Kilmer like Clooney. He had the traits there and he also had more potential. I think if Forever's darkness and grit factor was ratcheted up considerably, he could have been impressive. However, I can only judge what appears in the film. Kilmer couldn't play Wayne or Batman with the same ellusive childlike innocence and intensity that Keaton managed.

I don't disagree with any of that.  But ya know what?  I could live with that if Kilmer had found a way to make the part his own.  You can't expect every actor to have the same interpretation of a character.  That's cool, I'm down with that.  But Kilmer never found a way to approach the role with fresh eyes.  If he didn't want to do a (spotty) Keaton impression, well, I wouldn't hold that against him.  If he wanted to create a new character out of the role, I wouldn't hold that against him.

But.  Aping Keaton's style without any of Keaton's finesse or edge?  Unforgivable.  All that serves to do is drive home how dearly I miss Michael in the role.

In my opinion, there can be no higher disservice to a talent as extreme as Kilmer (seriously, check out the guy's resume, he's a great film actor).

[Sandman]

I agree colors but still think that if not for Schumacher we would have gotten alot better out of Kilmer, Though i still think he did alright with what he had esp after i saw the deleted scenes.

In my opinion, there can be no higher disservice to a talent as extreme as Kilmer (seriously, check out the guy's resume, he's a great film actor).

Understatement

[Azrael]

In my opinion, there can be no higher disservice to a talent as extreme as Kilmer (seriously, check out the guy's resume, he's a great film actor).

I agree colors but still think that if not for Schumacher we would have gotten alot better out of Kilmer, Though i still think he did alright with what he had esp after i saw the deleted scenes.

In my opinion, there can be no higher disservice to a talent as extreme as Kilmer (seriously, check out the guy's resume, he's a great film actor).

Understatement

Agreed. I like him a lot in other movies.