1989 Batman Movie 20/20 Special Making Of Behind-The-Scenes Segment 1989Batman.com

A week before the film premiered, 20/20 showcased this segment on the making of Batman. All the usual news bits are here- comparisons to the Adam West show, the offbeat choice of director, and the worries of the fan community due to Keaton's casting. Enjoy!

[@Charlotte_TSilva]

The 1989 version of Batman is an undying classic that encapsulates finesse, artistry and the timeless battle between good and evil. Other versions since then , in my most humble opinion, are but mere dissections attempting to replicate what Tim Burton, the entire production crew, the incomparable Michael Keaton and all other actors/actresses have successfully accomplished. There is only one Gone With the Wind. There is only one cinematic Batman movie. There is only one Michael Keaton, The Batman. This, my friends, cannot be duplicated. Blessings to all.

[@GoldStandardGames]

navygirlchula I believe Tim Burton made this film the center of all of 'Batman' itself. Its the center of the past, the present and the future. The idea still kick ass today.

[@nilehoruseus]

Batman 1989 is so awesome

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

Tim Burton's Batman 89 is a certified masterpiece and so it's sequel Batman Returns :D

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

daustin8888 Both Batman 89 and Batman Returns did not have intellectual dribble like the Nolan trilogy. Even Joe Schumacher's Buttman Forever had intellectual dribble

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

daustin8888 People don't go see superhero movies to be talked down at. Watching the Nolan trilogy was like watching a college lecture on philosophy with costumes

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

daustin8888 Nolan's movies treat the audience like idiots

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

***** There is no difference between Joel Schumacher, Christopher Nolan, and Zack Snyder.

[@mariolancellotti4583]

+ProMonarchyGenius no they don't. They were amazing. Especially the first two.

[@samuraispiritsx]

The art design and music was just perfect. This movie was like an opera. I'm really happy I got to see it in the theater twice when I was a kid. Thank you for the upload.

[@markganus1085]

A worthy movie to watch anytime. The 1989 Batman Joker. That's the first - and so far only- time a movie villain actually scared me.

[@garymiller6742]

I had this 20/20 on VHS.......I wore it out!! Thanks for the upload!!!!

[@blackknight-bc6yz]

ha. :)

[@Javajoinjun]

"So Bob, did anyone help you come up with this idea? A... I don't know... FOURTH influence?" Bob: "Nope! All me!"

[@PatTheBatmanFan]

Yeah. What a dick. Or the FIFTH influence, Jerry Robinson.

[@1997calvert]

Yes I couldn't agree more. Michael Keaton should continue to play Batman again in Batman Forever (1995) and Batman and Robin (1997).

[@tylertilwick6852]

Tim Burton’s Batman walked, so the MCU could run

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Glad they stuck with Michael Keaton and Tim Burton the director! A perfect combination!👌😎👍🦇

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Music:Danny Elfman(1989)

[@jimmymccartney2049]

1949

[@gloppyplop7511]

THESE ARE FUN

[@andreiwayneandrewbrucewayn3421]

Michael Keaton is Batman.I love both dark and the campy versions of Batman.

[@blackknight-bc6yz]

Pretty good video making movies usually takes alot of work to do especially good ones usually take alot of work to do.

[@marytate6637]

I want to write that my name is Josh Tate and i'm writing that the year 2024 will not only be the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton's Batman film but it will also be Batman 85th anniversary year too.

[@chibiprussia5574]

I really want to see this version of Batman

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

+Chibi Prussia I highly recommend Batman 89 and also check out it's only good sequel Batman Returns 1992

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

***** Please do not compare Tim Burton's masterpieces to Joel Schumacher's gay pornos.

[@gregwhitworth8046]

6:12 For you

[@hellaacapella]

Hey it's bob dyl.....oh wait it's Tim burton

[@CubanPete1990]

You know what Michael Keaton always to play Batman in Batman (1989) & Batman returns (1992) but he should continue to played Batman again in Batman forever (1995) & Batman and Robin (1997) not Val Kilmer or George Clooney!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1997calvert]

CubanPete1990: I couldn't agree more. Joel really should bring Michael back in Batman Forever and Batman and Robin, not Val or George. In fact Tim Burton should get more involved in Joel's Batman movies as Producer, to make them more like sequels and Joel should bring back the original Danny Elfman theme and combine it with the Elliot Goldenthal score.

[@CubanPete1990]

@@1997calvert Yeah So that way Val Kilmer dose not took over the roll as Batman but he should Star ⭐️ in a Godzilla movie 🎥 called Godzilla Vs Destroyah (1995 Movie)

[@GoldStandardGames]

32 million dollars?

[@coyotefever105]

+peterpansyndrome94 A lot of money back then.

[@aparnarajesh]

I never forgive joel schumacher for running batman movies by worst casting choices (batman) I preferred kenton as batman

[@llili408]

Keaton attempted to stay in the project but disagreed with Schumacher on the campy tone. He walked away from the project once Joel said "why does everything have to be so dark?" You have to give Michael Keaton credit for respecting the source material and knowing when to walk.