Batman (1989) Was A *COOL* Rendition of the Comics! - First Time Watching - Movie Reaction/Review

Suit up and pursue this reaction to an action-filled and cool interpretation of the pages of the comics as Cameron and Isaiah sit down TOGETHER and watch Batman on Max, for the very first time! Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson made for great adversaries!! if you agree and enjoyed this reaction, show some support and leave a like, share, and subscribe! Comment down below your favorite scene from the movie "Batman"!
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[@iangrant3615]

This was the Batman movie that created Batman as everyone knows him in movies. It was a huge hit, a global blockbuster and had a huge cultural impact in terms of how superhero movies were made and marketed. This film set the template for what has followed. For that alone, it is a 9 out of 10 for me.

[@DuncanEvans-t7q]

People have forgotten how big this movie was back in 89, it destroyed the box office and any movie released around it, even James Bond and Ghostbusters couldn't beat The Bat

[@Shadowman4710]

It's also the inspiration for the Batman: Animated Series, which itself has been hugely influential.

[@AD-kv9kj]

Yeah, it's easy to forget just what another level of creativity and craftsmanship went into having to invent how to do the whole dark and twisted Batman in the first place. Before then it was only the comedy 60s tv show and that's all anyone really knew it as. Just as with Superman The Movie, they had to invent how to make it look like someone really was flying on screen as all that had been done before then were those 50s tv shows. Modern movies, sorry to say but it's just a fact, are treading water, repeating themselves endlessly and standing on the shoulders of giants.

[@TheRatsCast]

FUN FACT: Billy Dee Williams was originally slated to play Two-Face in the third film. But when DC removed Butron as director to executive producer, Williams was cut from the film, and Tommy Lee Jones was cast. Many years later, the LEGO Batman film would come out, featuring Billy Dee Williams as the voice of Two-face. So in the end, he got to play the he was hired for.

[@josephmassaro]

My first job was as an usher at an AMC theater the summer Batman '89 opened. It was insane. We had five of our nine auditoriums showing Batman. There were two lines down the block. One with tickets and one waiting to buy. Madness!

[@StarShipGray]

I saw this in theaters when it came out. The entire audience howled when he said “I’m Batman” and when we first saw the car.

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

Right they missed the Looney Toons opening

[@Ellen_Ripley_]

The last Batman Movie without CGI Effects....🥰

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Cameron and Isaiah! 🦇 I saw this one on the big screen back then with a small group of friends. The cinema was packed and everyone was very vocally enthusiastic.

[@dipperjc]

"I mean, they technically haven't said anything, they could still be mimes." I love you guys.

[@krisfrederick5001]

"Ever Dance With the Devil In the Pale Moon Light?" Michael Keaton will always be my Batman and Jack Nicholson my Joker. No offense to the rest but they will always be the best. They were the first to take it into the darkness. The rest had this to build on. Rest in peace Heath.

[@TheRatsCast]

My favorite line comes from Batman Returns. "You make it look so easy, don't you. Waiting for some Batman to save you. I am Catwoman, hear me roar!"

[@shainewhite2781]

Michael Keaton: "I'm Batman." Me, Everytime I hear that line: "Damn right."

[@davewhitmore1958]

WORD!

[@flowerlace]

Best Batman ever!!! I think this one is the most comic book looking. Every scene can be pictured as a drawing in a square with sound descriptions and speech bubbles. Just the best.

[@Raven5150]

When you pay prince to do your songs you play the entire song

[@marcushart3360]

You guys are gunna love Batman returns 🦇🦇🦇

[@continuallyblessed44]

This one and Batman Returns are still my favorite Batman movies.

[@AlpineWoods]

I saw this in the theater back in 1989. It was one of the best movies I'd ever seen, and I still believe that 35 years later.

[@SUZABELLA34]

That last visual with the bat signal and Batman.. I had a cake decorator put that in my son's birthday cake. She did an amazing job! Batman is a huge part of my family's lives. For over 50 years he has ruled! I am 56 and used to watch the TV show with my Dad and brothers. I eventually had 4 sons and we love super heroes.. Batman in particular. This movie was so incredible when it came out. It was the first one after the 60's TV show, so the world responded big-time! Great America marketed the crap out of these movies also with the introduction of the Batman ride. They had a full size Batmobile at the entrance. It was so great to be alive!

[@blackBrainySmurf]

❤... batman returns is a MUST!!!❤

[@botz77]

This was so cool at the time, we had only the 60's campy Batman before. And it lead to the animated series which was glorious.

[@TheRatsCast]

You have to remember, back then, the suit was designed with the cowl being one piece going from head to shoulder. Keaton couldn't move his head. But when my friends and I first saw it, we were all pumped by this movie. I waited in line for the preview Thursday night showing and had gotten there early to wait in line to get in. We took up a whole row with my work buddy's brother having to sit a row back. I saw it twice in theaters, bought the VHS, day one. Them processed to watch our a dozen more times.

[@cstracener07]

Funny they laughed so hard at him looking around . Bc the suit gave him no neck movement. They fixed it in the flash movie but Keaton told them to make it stiff bc it became part of his movement he didn’t want to change it

[@TimedRevolver]

Batman and Joker created each other in this movie. EDIT: The Keaton batman never had a no kill rule. He's based on the old Batman who was legit out of his mind.

[@KenMinor-ek1xs]

The actor playing the mayor of Gotham was actually the the mayor of New York at the time of filming

[@veeganboy]

This was one of the first movies I went to where the audience was completely on board for the experience. Even during the opening credits, when Prince's name popped up, people went crazy! The atmosphere was more like a concert, with cheering and clapping, and just having a great time.

[@joanward1578]

Batman Returns is very good...from 1992.

[@paulamoya7956]

There will never be another Batman for me . Never has been . No need to see any other movies after seeing this in the Theater opening night. He nailed it . ⭐️

[@SaraBanartist]

I love this version of Gotham. Something I think that was lost over the years of Batman movies is illustrating how claustrophobic and messy the city is, to really hit home how it can be a den of crime and where the people feel jaded and hopeless.

[@doctorcorps5590]

Dude this is the best batman ever and jack nicholson is the greatest joker ever!!!!!

[@shainewhite2781]

Before Michael Keaton was picked to play Batman, Pierce Brosnan, Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, Bill Murray, Steven Seagal, Kurt Russell, Al Pacino, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Costner, Richard Gere, Michael Biehn, Ray Liotta, Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Sean Penn, Emilio Estevez, Matthew Broderick, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Mickey Rourke, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Quaid, Jeff Bridges, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Selleck, Kyle Mclachlan, Chevy Chase, Jean Claude Van Damme, Michael Douglas, and Robert Downey Jr were considered for the role. Sean Young, Michelle Pfeiffer, Geena Davis, Brooke Shields, Daryl Hannah, Linda Hamilton, Debra Winger, Demi Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Carrie Fisher, Ally Sheedy, Meg Ryan, and Sigourney Weaver were considered for Vicki Vale. Tim Curry, Willem Dafoe, David Bowie, Jeff Goldblum, James Woods, Donald Sutherland, John Lithgow, Brad Dourif, Robert Englund, Robert DeNiro, Alan Rickman, John Malkovich, Christopher Lloyd, Ray Liotta and Robin Williams were considered for The Joker. Don Johnson, William Peterson, Dale Midkiff, and Ray Liotta were considered for Harvey Dent. Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, Richard Donner, Alex Cox ,David Cronenberg, Guy Hamilton, Ivan Reitman, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Tony Scott, John McTiernan, Terry Gilliam, Walter Hill, Brian DePalma, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, David Lynch and Robert Zemeckis were considered for directing.

[@josephmassaro]

A lot of the supporting cast were British actors. The movie was filmed at Pinewood Studios in England (like Superman 78). The most notable actor is William Hootkins who plays corrupt police Lt Eckhardt. Fans will know him as Porkins from Star Wars and "Top men" from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

[@dickychip]

The location for the interior of the Axis chemical plant (a disused power station in Acton west London) was also used in the movie ‘Aliens’

[@Timmah73]

Most versions of Batman: "NO KILLING" Michael Keaton version of Batman: "So anyways I started blasting"

[@Raven5150]

Thank you zay for pointing out the time bruce told alfred we need industial scissors in the batwing for just incase

[@kevinburton3948]

22:52 That is *EXACTLY* what that light was for- Vicky is trying to get a close look at Batman so he turns on the light in her eyes so she can't see.

[@JMO_1976]

Fun fact, in the comic book adaptation of the film, the money that the Joker is throwing to the crowd is counterfeit, with his face on the bills. It was a callback to his "My face on the one dollar bill" line earlier in the film.

[@laurenherda2415]

Tim Burton is so unique he's my favorite director for a reason. Ever since Pee Wees Bug Adventure I absolutely fell in love with his films. The score for Batman is one of the best, Danny Elfmans work with Burton is absolute perfection

[@isabelleger2815]

You guys are adorable all the while not realizing the soundtrack was none other than Prince!! The movie was a hit at the time also cuz of that fire soundtrack!!!!!!!!

[@joecortes7142]

Michael Keaton will always be the better batman to me. Christian Bale was good for darker batman. But Keaton will always be the better batman and Beetlejuice forever

[@nickm200]

I always just try to look at it like they were both different interpretations of Bruce/Batman. However, seeing Keatons body of work, esp the last fifteen years, I could easily see him being in the Dark Knight trilogy and being great and adapting.

[@tonyclements1147]

The merch rollout for this movie was insane, the symbol was *everywhere.*

[@flowerlace]

I remember around the time this came out there was a contest to win a Batmobile. I was too young to enter 😞

[@TheRatsCast]

You do have to know that the original Batman that Bob Cane worked in carried a gun. Fur the first 2 years, he did kill. It was after that DC comics wanted to soften Batman's image. After the introduction of Robin, that's when Batman became non-lethal.

[@shannonthompson6876]

You guys did a great job as always on your movie reviews! I heard you ask about what was "in the bag" when the Joker fell to his death from the church tower. Back in the 80s, many novelty stores sold a similar looking bag that were simply called, "Laughing Boxes". There was nothing inside the bag, except a plastic device with a pre-recorded laugh on it with a battery compartment to change batteries when the laughter stopped. There ends the ancient artifacts of the 1980s lesson. Ha Ha! :)

[@TraceVandal]

Fun Fact: Kevin Smith's character Silent Bob is named after Bob in this movie. Kevin and his buddies were obsessed with this movie and they referred to that character as Silent Bob because he hardly speaks in the film.

[@rynefox7366]

In the comics, Batman had been getting very dark by the late 80’s… But the general public only ever knew of the silly (but great) Adam West Batman or the silly (but fun) Superfriends Batman. This changed everyone’s perception of the character and people loved it!

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I saw this when I was five years old. Every Nicholson scene felt like what I imagine smoking crack is like. lol

[@prime-of-two3753]

This movie features one of the Batman universe’s greatest characters: Bob. Bob was such a bro. More loyal to Joker than Harley ever was. Dude could put on shades much more badassfully than that loser from CSI. A true number one guy. 🥃 Here’s to Bob. Sláinte.

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

The real Batman

[@jlhanlon1980]

As a comic book fan (Marvel, DC, Image), and a huge Batman fan, loved Micheal Keaton as Batman, but I also love the other actors that have portrayed him. I really hate to say this one or that one's better, as they all have different things that make them better in some ways. This movie, and Batman Returns, STILL has the best Batmobile of all time, IMO. I also think the city looks more like the city does from the comics in the Burtonverse. Also, I think that Elfman's Batman theme song is still the greatest of all the Batman films themes. I love the colors on Batman's costume, but hate the fact that he couldn't really turn his head, and that he was a little small to be playing Batman. Here's where I'll get hate, I prefer Nicholson's joker, because it is actually more comic book accurate. Ledger did a good job, but he just played any other psychopath with face paint. Anyways, I saw this in theaters when I was 8 years old, still a great film.

[@ct6852]

That Danny Elfman score is EPIC.

[@markbade565]

No my friends, Burton's Batman kills criminals indiscriminately. In the follow up Batman returns, he straps a bomb to a killer clown, flashes a sinister smile, and throws him down a shaft. Boom.

[@danielm3192]

This movie was so huge the summer of 1989. Everywhere you went people were wearing the Batman logo t-shirt and into 1990.

[@tj_2701]

Isaiah is a certified Stud. 👍👍👍👍

[@luckyleprechaun-e7h]

it was thrilling seeing this in a packed theatre back summer of 1989. amazing! just like the original SUPERMAN with Christopher Reeve! both were full-on events! The smoldering dark secret quality that Michael Keaton gives Batman is everything! so much fun! the design was amazing! Jack Nicholson!! again-it was an event!!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

I saw this in the theater when it came out with my older uncle, I was a teen then. I talked him into it. I loved it, he well it was too much for him, RIP Uncle Jess. Great movie. Loved how Keaton reprised his role in the Flash Movie, it was the best thing about the movie.

[@rachardmcintyre6560]

Interesting clue: The way Michael Keaton shouts at 26:28 sounds the same way he reacts as Beetlejuice with that voice!!😁

[@Xander_P.G.K]

I was lucky enough to see this in a theater on Batman Day last year. It was a fun experience!

[@starryeye6511]

Yes!!

[@lydiaquinn510]

The soundtrack to this is elite ✨ R.I.P Prince

[@tt8807]

The one w/ Michelle Pfeiffer as cat woman was good too!

[@pulsarstargrave256]

"Rubber bullets-- honest." - The Dark Knight Returns

[@rodbacote8607]

This was one of the first films to bring back the darker edge to comic book movies and it proved successful. Keaton''s casting was controversial when it was announced but he proved everyone wrong and Nicholson was perfectly cast. Look forward to you reviewing Batman Returns with Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman and Danny DeVito as the Penguin.

[@bernie472]

Saw this in the theater when I was 13. Thought it was awesome! Still love this today.

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

This movie had the OG gadgets

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction.... I snuck off base in 1989 to see this on opening night in a Theater with my Miliary Roommate..... Vision and Direction by Tim Burton, Music by Prince, Excellent Conbination.... So Many other performances, Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger..... I Enjoy how the Tim Burton Batman and Batman Returns have the comic book vibe Gritty balanced with over-the-top Comedy..... This is the only storyline that has Jack/Joker Kill Bruce's Parents, in the comics and other movies they were killed by Joe Chill.....

[@blackBrainySmurf]

That "batman never kills is bullshit"!!!😂😂😂

[@TheCoreyd1086]

Michael Keaton will always be Batman. Prince did every single song in this movie. Partyman and Bat Dance he wrote by himself. People actually went to other movies just to see the trailer for Batman and leave. It was a true ground breaking movie for it's time. Jack was perfect as the Joker

[@TheRatsCast]

What Zay doesn't know is that the money is counterfeit. The bills have Joker's face on them. "Fooled You!" Dark Helmet

[@astroworfcraig9164]

If you saw The Flash movie, you might have recognized the "bag full of laughs," which made a cameo in the Batcave.

[@inarar5334]

You twos absolute glee at the awkward movements was great. Keaton seriously could not move his head. And that remained a problem with just about any Batman film costume for awhile. Like, until The Dark Knight, and they even make it a little detail when they do find a way (Bruce has plans for suit upgrades which Fox looks over and says "you want to be able to turn your head." And while it's definitely funny, it oddly also works because he's forced to move in very non human ways, so it's sure to contribute to the supernatural explanation for his existence to crooks.

[@mrtim5363]

Grew up reading Batman comics. Like Craig being cast as Bond when Keaton was cast as Batman we howled in protest & when the movie came out we were blown away. & Batman didn't kill the Joker... Watch Schwarzenegger in "Commando" when he drops Sully off a cliff. Arnold: "Look what mean old Mr Gravity did." & Someone did drop a million $1 bills from a hot air balloon in our city, the wind was the only one that caught them, & the stampede damn near killed hundreds. Total cluster f...

[@KenMinor-ek1xs]

Batman won't kill you, but he doesn't have to save you either!😮😮

[@roberthager7390]

Just an FYI the bag Gordon takes of the joker's body is called bag o laughs 2.99 @ any novelty/joke store

[@Gforceracing20]

Zay - Your step dad has let me down with your movie upbringing 🥲

[@DuncanEvans-t7q]

I watched this movie in the cinema in 1989 as a kid... Yes I'm old lol. Keaton my favourite live action Batman (not including Kevin Conroy's appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths) BTW: Keaton the best thing in The Flash movie

[@darrel6608]

This is one of the funniest reactions I've seen to this film. it's a classic I'm a 90s kid at heart so this film was special to me. I'm also a huge Tim Burton fan as well you guys are awesome 🎉🎉

[@paulschmitt8666]

The money, the Joker was throwing at the crowd was fake, The money had The Joker’s face on them, calling back when he said he want his face on the one dollar bill.

[@SirPaladin]

There's a bit cut from the ending at the parade which would've revealed the $20 million distribution is all counterfeit bills with Joker's face on them. it would've been a payoff to the "I want my face on the $1 bill" bit from earlier.

[@emilsitka9537]

Jack Nicholson's deal was to get a piece of the gross of everything. He made a lot of money. Maybe 90 million.

[@AugiBear]

-oh, so they weren't mimes. -i mean, they technically still havent said anything they can still be mimes. LOL!!

[@MrMountainchris]

If you guys liked this one, the second Tim Burton/Danny Elfman one, with Danny DeVito as The Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman is even better imo. (The budget definitely increased)

[@AdrianMendoza23]

Can I just say that I found your guys channel a few weeks ago and have been bingeing your guys videos. Love the channel. I have questions: how long have you two known each other? How old are you two?(I'm bad at figuring out ages). Dude your haha reflex is CRAZY, I love it.

[@nealwhaley63]

You’re kidding, you’re just now reacting to this one? Summer of 1989 was crazy. I saw this at least five times in the theater. It was the one original choice in a sea of sequels.

[@drhacknslashzombietimelord6768]

The only reason I went to go see THE FLASH movie was because Michael Keaton returning as Batman, first time he's donned the cape and cowl for the first time in 30 years. Warner/DC got a strong start on the big screen superhero movies in 1978 and 1981 with SUPERMAN and SUPERMAN II, then in 1989 and 1992 with BATMAN and BATMAN RETURNS, with two lackluster and disappointing sequels to each, the really knocked it out of the park with Christopher Nolan's DARK KNIGHT trilogy, only to totally drop the ball hardcore by rushing the DCEU to the screen to try to compete with the MCU, but only made two really good movies, BATMAN VS SUPERMAN, the ultimate edition though, not theatrical, and WONDER WOMAN. Looks like they're back on the right track with THE BATMAN. Not only with the performance of Robert Pattinson, but also going back to Batman's original detective roots, but also making the movie a crime drama/serial killer thriller. I have high hopes for THE BATMAN PART II. The MCU has really started to falter since ENDGAME, with only the two good ones after that being the two SPIDERMAN movies, and the phenomenal DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE. And, I still think Ben Affleck deserved his own solo movie as Batman. But, here's to hoping that both studios return to form with making really good movies.

[@ac7ivesleeper610]

From now on guys, tell me what movie you're planning on watching. I'll come up with the puns

[@ArinKambitsis]

This is the scariest joker, because he acts just like a real life psychopath.

[@davewhitmore1958]

Can't wait for you guys to get to "Batman Forever", my favorite in the series!

[@SB0780]

This movie was a big deal when I was 9, but the sequel Batman Returns was a game changer for me.

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

Jack Nicolson and Mark Hamill as the joker will forever be the best next to Cesar Romero and yes I'm including Mark Hamill because he played the joker in Batman: the animated series and it's animated movies...

[@christhornycroft3686]

Believe it or not, Michael Keaton was actually panned by some people before the movie was even released because he was a stand up comedian and had done comedies before becoming Batman. A lot of people didn't like his casting. But in my view, he's the best Batman. We can debate whether this or Dark Knight are the best Batman movies ever, but Michael Keaton is perfect for this role. He's not overplaying it and making it obvious he's Batman as Bruce Wayne, but there are moments where he cracks and shows that he has some issues related to his parents' death. He's also the only guy who looks cool and sounds cool as Batman. He's not making a funny voice. And Tim Burton was the right guy in the 80s and 90s to do a Batman movie. It's just unfortunate that "concerned parents" whined and complained about Batman Returns, which hopefully you'll get to. It goes dark. That's all I'll say. Parents were not happy and it led to Batman Forever and then the worst superhero movie ever made, Batman and Robin. All because a bunch of whiny parents who grew up with far darker movies didn't think their kids should watch Batman Returns.

[@MyNewYoutubeName]

Looking forward to your Batman Returns reaction tomorrow! If you could drop that ish before I have to leave for work tomorrow, that would be great!

[@alexistrebexis3195]

@ 14:06 “His parents died?” Lol. Hilarious!

[@ronaldkelsey1269]

Michael Keaton will always be the best Batman to me. Now check out the second Michael Keaton Batman movie called "Batman Returns".

[@DuncanEvans-t7q]

Let this movie and the sequel teach everyone the truth, Batman kills. With extreme enjoyment too

[@tariqthegamer824]

Great reaction this movie was the movie that started my love for superhero movies I didn't get to see it in the theaters unfortunately But it holds a special place in my heart!!

[@jaredwiggins1694]

This 1 got me LMAOOL 🤣😂 he's a little hot 🔥🥵 under the Collar! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@davewhitmore1958]

Did you ever react with the devil in the pale KZbin light?

[@nealwhaley63]

Does anyone else think the Axis Chemicals plant looks like something Weyland-Yeutani would operate?

[@LukeLovesRose]

I cant believe that you guys haven't seen Tim Burton's Batman. Now that you mention it, I think Batman should throw the stolen stuff in the arms of the little boy from the beginning while his parents are fighting. And then fly away like the classic image from the Animated Series

[@Hank..]

speaking of sadistic mimes, you guys should watch Terrifier for Halloween this year!

[@Raven5150]

Joe chill is the one that killed bruces parents

[@jeremiahrose4681]

People will alwasy debate who's the best Joker, me it's jack. I know Herath was amazing.

[@praxton]

Got to bear in mind the kind of storyteller Burton is. Realism isn't ever one of his goals. Expect gothic camp.