Batman - fight in backstreet

[@gangstawolf5305]

Lol I like how Batman just calmly stands there all still and quiet, while the swordsman tries to attack him all loud and viciously only for Batman to kick his face in like it was nothing.

[@BartAllen]

*Tim Burton may have been inspired by Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - the scimitar and gun scene ~*

[@SoCalJon333]

@@BartAllen Raiders of the lost ark lol

[@fluxmuldar]

Round 1: Fights the goon to study his patterns. Round 2: Has the goon figured out. KO's him with one kick.

[@colemorrow3333]

@@fluxmuldar Yup Batman is very good at Analyzing his opponents.

[@bmww7075]

@@fluxmuldar I honestly think Batman was just messing with him.

[@milesdyson7311]

The amount of times I’ve walked downtown and looked up at a building without moving my neck pretending to gauge the height for my grapple gun... man I’m a dork. Been doing it since 89, still never gets old.

[@Goutetsuuk]

psst......me too

[@MyEnemy]

@@Goutetsuuk Same here, Simper Vespertilio.

[@christianwerthmann3448]

Must try that out. Sounds fun!:-)

[@davidnordmeyer513]

Me too bro

[@Jaxoi9187]

Welcome to the club my friend

[@jaymagoo336]

"You weigh a little more than a hundred and eight."

[@jackgrimaldi8685]

"Oh really?"

[@calebsanders7826]

“Let’s go”

[@kevinbatfan1989]

(Batmobile approaches) “stop”

[@nebulousy]

Almost killed by Vicki lying about her weight. That's why the grapple hook he brings at the end to save her is three times bigger.

[@nebulousy]

@@kevinbatfan1989 - ok.

[@badasswolf5302]

I love how cool Keaton's Batman is when he fights, just nothing fazes him. He looks sooo intimidating.

[@johnbuck8399]

He did t have to talk a lot he gets the message across just standing there!

[@johnbuck8399]

@Colt Wayne aka The Monster oh yea disappearing in the shadows gliding around axis chemicals really made Gotham Believe he was a menacing super natural forM

[@MadDunhill]

he looks more awkward than intimidating.

[@ItsToXley]

@@MadDunhill How so?

[@turanamo]

The guy looks like a 🤡

[@hyacinthlynch843]

When Keaton was cast as Batman many people were skeptical, but he really acquitted himself in the role by giving an outstanding performance.

[@Dr.Kananga]

I felt the same with Affleck and when he got into the role I was amazed.

[@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9]

I mean, Keatons doubles did all of the real work in this movie lol

[@hyacinthlynch843]

@@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9 The acting, not the action, Sparky.

[@uncleterb7128]

Same as ledger for joker and Pattinson for current batman, Hollywood have gotten their castings spot on - not looking at you clooney..!

[@Genesivare]

"Skeptical"? They were hateful. There actually were happenings where a crowd of comic book fans literally burned a Keaton-lookalike puppet because they were so furiously insane that their beloved character will be played by a (at the time) comedy actor. Keaton is super lucky that it didn't happen during the internet age, because he would likely suffer a mental breakdown due to all that hatedom.

[@Theomite]

That's what's missing from modern movies: ninjas randomly flipping into scenes wielding swords. You never caught the '80s sleepin' on that.

[@johnbuck8399]

Or goons wearing sunglasses at night 😎

[@davsny5]

@@johnbuck8399 Yes, I love the Corey Hart nod, the jackets and the fedoras. I love Bob, "Check his wallet!" So sad that the Joker shot him. I also, like how each goon had their own unique personality, rather than being generic. Kind of like what they did in the bank robbery scene in The Dark Knight, but fucked up royally in that God awful heap of shit, The Dark Knight Rises.

[@johnbuck8399]

@@davsny5 I love 89 my favorite movie ever I watch it way too often haha if your up to talk more about it let me know

[@JL-rx7ou]

The 80s single-handedly supported the sword wielding ninja community

[@johnbuck8399]

@@JL-rx7ou glad they did!

[@bmww7075]

Always liked Batman more as a street level vigilante, separated away from the Justice League stuff and working alone.

[@Gunnar001]

Yeah. That’s what about he is supposed to be about. A smart guy with ninja training and gadgets who fights the mob and street crime to clean up his city. Nothing more. It’s been total nonsense ever since people began having him fight superbeings on the level of Superman (who would effortlessly defeat Batman in a nanosecond in basically any scenario.) Mary Sue Batgod is a garbage character.

[@optimusprime595]

As did I. But even so, can’t protect the streets of Gotham if the world is gone.

[@coldwater9540]

I agreed, batman is an introverted superhero he don't need to rely on the justice league he just work alone and fight crime alone

[@joshuagavile4775]

bm ww I completely agree with your statement. We prefer Batman as a detective who specializes not only in physical combat, but also in mental challenges to solve high-level puzzles & cases and demonstrates leadership skills, which shows that he’s above “street-level.” We also like that he is a badged protector of the city, instead of being viewed as a mere vigilante(one whose sole objective is personal gratification). Kevin Conroy’s versions of Batman are the ideal ones, and they closely resemble Michael Keaton’s. I agree with you on that.

[@joshuagavile4775]

billyboyjennings I wholeheartedly agree with you. We’re not opposed to the general concept of Batman being in conflict or association with heroes that possess special powers. The issue we have with those stories is the execution. The reason we don’t like some storylines in which Batman is capable of overcoming powered adversaries is because they are poorly executed by the creators. The only crossover stories involving Batman we accept are those where Kevin Conroy voices the character because his Batman is typically well-written. I agree with you on that.

[@casper2694]

The sparks from the blades hitting his gauntlet and boots look absolutely beautiful

[@dreamreaver1218]

@@tigeremperor101 This movie is awesome and you need to ease up on the meth..

[@jaysonrainey8180]

My favorite part

[@damin9913]

Love that part!

[@andrewchin6211]

Sound effects was top notch as well.

[@MrTubarr]

This the real batman. No fear at all. Heart rate always leveled and calm while others panic.

[@hurdyb1]

Absolutely!

[@dr.s8972]

Murdering people lol

[@McCaler]

Nerves of cold steel.

[@ricktheitalianrebel6687]

Real? He gets has living ass kicked by the black dude at the end.

[@jay07261986]

@@ricktheitalianrebel6687 he enjoyed it...lol

[@kennethclemons3415]

The news of Michael Keaton potentially reprising his role as Bruce Wayne in a Batman Beyond movie bought me here!

[@bfettrulez6734]

Who would play Terry? That’s the real question. Hopefully not a maze runner, twilight, or hunger games reject etc.

[@scottsteel4230]

KEATON RETURNS.🦇

[@brucef310]

There won't be a live action batman beyond. 99% of the world have no idea what that it.

[@shozanhanma2709]

@@brucef310 *in batman voice* "They WILL"

[@YouTellMeMusic]

You mean in the Ezra Miller ‘Flash’ movie

[@q.h.s5051]

30 years later and still an amazing movie

[@Max_Power_007]

It’s a terrible movie you boomer

[@datbitchkeepingitreal6712]

@@Max_Power_007 boomers are not 80's/90's kids go do your damn research damn ass.

[@barrypierce4579]

@@Max_Power_007 boomers arent late 80's/90's kids you bell end lol

[@jabthejedi]

Great movie and massively influencial, it was the blueprint for Batman films going forward.

[@jasonsalim622]

Yes

[@SLMdirtfan]

Only Batman could ask a woman how much she weighs and get away with it.

[@djmocha7]

Yup. I did that once. I don’t know why, but I saw all of these pretty colors after that

[@giannispilarinos4552]

@@djmocha7 then the colors stopped and darkness begun

[@okamijubei]

It's the 1980s, it's probably was casual thing to say then.

[@TheHuskynatorMAN95]

@@djmocha7 Then out of nowhere, you received a @1:23 when the smile disappeared.

[@333yuichi]

Not only that, he even commented saying that she weights more than what she claimed. You can't get more Batman than that.

[@johnreed3405]

Michael Keaton is the Christopher Reeves of Batman

[@johnbuck8399]

Always will be!

[@elconquistador364]

He's the Superman of Batman actors

[@obakengthabomokoto1604]

True, i concur, other Batman actors were mediocre.

[@mrbluesky4838]

@@obakengthabomokoto1604 that’s not true at all

[@righteousrawb7225]

Too true

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

“Check his wallet” LMAO Bob was the best character in this film😂🤣

[@Xylarxcode]

They'll find his bat credit card! He never leaves home without it!

[@derekmathews1818]

LOL!

[@ldsbrickworkshop5806]

😭😭😂😂

[@IAMlex777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

@@Xylarxcode shhh… If you listen carefully, you can hear the Nostalgia Critic going on another Bat-Credit Card rampage lol

[@Corellian]

Man how can you not absolutely love this classic old-school fight scene, not to mention good cinematography from Burton who wasn't exactly known for filming fight choreo. The shot zoom-in on Batman's fists when he goes en garde is quick and sets the mood perfectly, showing that the threat is stepped up, only for him to show nothing when the swordsman comes at him again since now Batman has his weakness calculated. Later Batman portrayals have made him intimidating by amping up his brutality, but the theatric calm and brooding demeanour of Keaton's Batman does it better IMO, you don't know what he'll do or what he's capable of.

[@johnbuck8399]

It’s a masterpiece

[@johnbuck8399]

@@tigeremperor101 it’s the absolute best!

[@Tails7212]

Tim Burton's cinematography was truly on point in this era

[@animangamania]

Batman's "give it your best shot" gesture at 2:09 is still one of my personal favorite moments of the Caped Crusader on the big screen.

[@JT-sx5gl]

Looking at the saber scene again after so many years, it is INCREDIBLY well directed and executed. Excellent camerawork and angles as well.

[@Galactusz007]

It was lame, lol. All that sword swinging and dude gets KOd by a weak ass thrown Batman punch, lol.

[@Ronno4691]

​@@Galactusz007at least you've got your health.

[@fisterhr]

When I first learned that Michael Keaton would play Bruce Wayne/Batman...I laughed. The actor who played comedic roles in movies like Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Johnny Dangerously and Gung Ho? I was like, really? He is playing the caped crusader? But now, 30 plus years later, after looking back at all the actors that played Bruce Wayne/Batman after him, I'd have to say he was the best. What many thought would be a disastrous miscast turned out to be one of the best casting decisions in movie making history.

[@jimmiesmith5811]

Yeah me too when i first heard about him being in the movie i thought he was going to be a villain but when they said he was going to be batman i said no way he's too short but after seeing it he started grown on me and to this day he's the best batman i felt the same about Christopher Reeve when he first played Superman thought he was too slim for the part but he grew in the role and set the bar so high that no one except Brandon Routh has close to doing it these two will always be the world finest in my opinion

[@alsimmons1650]

Same here I thought no way lol I didn't expect a great performance Plus with this element of batman.

[@BTLAGS]

@@alsimmons1650 The difference was Keaton is a better actor plus Burton worked with Keaton on BeetleJuice. If you saw beetlejuice it showed keatons acting chops. Who else could have filled burton's idea of what he wanted Batman/Bruce wayne to be in his universe.

[@SalemGhassanHanna]

As Burton told Keaton at the time, he couldn't put an A-list action star like Harrison Ford in rubber or people would just laugh. I'd have liked to see Burton's take on Superman with Nic Cage in the role; another controversial casting choice (maybe not his own?) but Burton has always insisted it would have worked.

[@jasonw7476]

I remember reading in "The Making of Batman Returns", someone mentions when Keaton walked on the set in the new Batsuit, some of the cast actually stepped back.... that he actually looked a little intimidating in that thing. (Not the exact words....I'll have to find where I put that book)

[@darrylweathers6764]

No matter how many times I see this movie, ‘check his wallet!’ still fucking kills me 😂

[@blackbullet06]

Lol same, like Batmans just gonna have it clipped to his belt or in his back pocket, full ID with Man, Bat. Def not an organ donor

[@SamuelBlack84]

His bat card Bat cash Bat snacks 😏

[@angryfrigginliberalinpenns1314]

When he Kicked the Ginsu goon in the face the theater stood up and cheered. Opening Night 7pm Show, Syracuse NY 1989 Friends and I talked about this for days, probably went back and watched the film at least 3-4 more times

[@vigoroushero8623]

I was only a year old when this released. That must have been awesome watching this and Batman Returns as well.

[@actuary33]

This scene reminds me of that Indiana jones scene where that guy did the fancy sword play n he just shoots him lol

[@thaynealexander]

Ginsu goon.... LMAO! Perfect But yeah I was there in the theater. We had a similar reaction. Immensely epic. Timeless.

[@scottsteel4230]

KEATON RETURNS 🦇

[@Reprodestruxion]

It’s a Don dao

[@robertc7232]

The end when Bob comes out of hiding and Batman just uses his finger to say "come here" and Bob says fuck this I'm outta here! Perfect timely comedy.

[@Buck_1337]

My grand father is 76. he's literally dying rn in the hospital in a coma. I took him to see the fladh in theatres when it came out. He is a batman fan, his whole life in fact, he has seen every movie, from adam west, to keaton, to pattinson, all in theatres. his favorite batman of all time is keaton all the way back in 1989 theatres, and I am soooo happy and glad he was able to see his favorite batman return one last time before this tragedy took place in my life. To see his grumpy face light up like a child almost was so heart warming. after a fight i would hear: "that's how you do it" I am never going to forget that as I never heard him comment in a movie theatre before. I thought the flash was ok, but grandpa loved it for keaton. I am always going to remember that. Despite how disappointing that movie was for me, I'm glad it came out for my grandpa's sake.

[@Clancy2004]

The one person who disliked this video is one of Jokers henchmen. 😊

[@milesdyson7311]

I think it might be Lawrence, the guy from the museum. Not sure though

[@babymammoth34]

@@milesdyson7311 Or some politically correct fool who worships post-Burton "no kill" rule

[@spectrexr1]

😆

[@afriendofbean]

@DICE Combat The Joker had a lot of henchmen but, only three of them were main characters and two of them were named. The ones that were named were Bob (the Joker's favorite henchmen) and Lawrence who carried the Joker's radio. The third main one was the one who carried the candlesticks in the museum scene.

[@redhotchilifan98]

Keaton looked incredible in the suit

[@BrandonKohout]

Like Adam West did before him.

[@BrandonKohout]

All Hail GALVATRON !!!! Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

[@jakebman9071]

The suit was amazing. And Michael Keaton was awesome as Batman

[@Darklg23]

That he does matey. Probably a pain in the neck to move around in though lol

[@johnbuck8399]

@@Darklg23 birthed the famous bat turn

[@AirbenderHawk]

Michal Keaton is athletic as hell here, his Batman is tactical during fights and this is a prime example 👍👏👏👏.

[@babymammoth34]

Agreed. Very smooth and precise fighting movements. He without a doubt did some ugly physical damage to every one of those goons...."Gino" from Out for Justice would run for the hills even (dumbass ponytail flailing to and fro all the while)

[@marcusson9025]

Did he do his own stunt or was that stuntman doing the action?

[@frankazoid]

@@marcusson9025 most shots of Batman in the Burton films are doubles. The one who fell when Batman says, 'whatever you do don't let go' is stuntman Sean McCabe, and the one doing the fighting is British martial artist Dave Lea.

[@linkuri]

Yes his stuntman was very good on this scene :D

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

You mean his stunt doubles.

[@hoodkiller8506]

Morale of the swords fight: No matter how skilled, determined and badass you think you are, Batman can easily take you without breaking a sweat.

[@weapoolx182]

@hood killer **When a man with two swords meets a man wearing the Batsuit, you say, the armed man is a dead man!**

[@lapinbeau]

Oh I don't know. "Ray Charles" put up a pretty damn good fight near the end. It's just that this guy was an amateur who was WILDLY overconfident in his skills. Also, all those wasted, useless movements, swinging the swords around like a maniac? His style is clearly more for show and intimidation, while Batman's fighting style is direct, trained, and functional.

[@Zeffarian]

@@lapinbeau Yeah, he was trying the old "confusion fu" tactic. The candlesticks guy tried the same thing later at the top of the cathedral.

[@Venomnikon]

Like batman really carries a wallet around with him; Id and everything

[@niju_5985]

''Never leave the cave without it''

[@sylvesterwilliams9531]

I know right? I mean really, "check his wallet" stupidest line ever!!!

[@iRonlMoNKleY]

It's because criminals are dumb.

[@fluxmuldar]

They're thinking like street thugs.

[@rickymacqueen6690]

LoL it's a silly adaptation from the old comics.....relax

[@GeneralApathy7490]

To this day, batman fighting the sword guy is the best fight scene in ANY batman movie. It's a very short fight but still the best.

[@johnbuck8399]

Agreed wish it lasted way longer

[@georgezee5173]

That was the SCENE for me as a kid. That and the Batmobile getting armoured. Such a cool Batman.

[@johnbuck8399]

@@georgezee5173 yes! So man iconic moments

[@YOURMINDMOTIV]

I can’t disagree

[@llili408]

I think Batman fighting Roided Ray Charles was my favorite out of the Original trilogy

[@blackedlight4228]

Batman: Come get some Bob: No thank you *runs away*

[@djmocha7]

“You want some, too, old man?” “No!”

[@crazyghettoshit8751]

Fun fact: The fighting styles that Michael Keaton's Batman uses are Ninjutsu, HapKune Do, Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, Escrima, Aikido, boxing and street fighting.

[@DiegoA-jh5zu]

How do you know this? Interesting

[@crazyghettoshit8751]

@@DiegoA-jh5zu someone analyzed it here www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?topic=3798.0

[@plasticweapon]

the first time i came across mention of aikido was in a batman comic!

[@rudipell90]

What makes it fun?

[@shozanhanma2709]

EXCELLENT!

[@crispinjulius5032]

I was 8 when this hit the theaters. My dad had to take me. I didn’t understand the grittiness that Burton gave to Gotham. He made it feel sleazy, dark and depressing...just the way Gotham should feel. To an 8 year old, that meant nothing but I knew that I loved it. I was obsessed with the comics and seeing Keaton beat the shit out of goons, hearing the music and watching Jack transform into the Joker...I saved up my allowance to get a ticket. Then I begged my older sister to loan me some more to go watch it again and dragged her and her boyfriend to it. Then I begged my uncle to buy me another ticket and dragged him there too. I’d give anything to watch it in theaters again. Wow! 30+ years ago!

[@andreramello7919]

Great story. I was 7 and it was the first time I went to the movies (at least first time I remember). It was an amazing experience and I guess the best way to start my movie passion. I still remember to this day…

[@MrSprigg]

I was eighteen when the movie came out. I watched it nine times in the theatre before it was done. And then I wore out a couple of VHS tapes watching it at home. Awesome movie.

[@MrLocster702]

this fight scene right here was the standard of what made this batman the best. it showed a glimpse of his martial arts skills background that Batman is supposed to have and looking at this movie 30 years ago compared to all the newer batman movies still doesn't live up to this standard. Love Tim Burton. bravo.

[@jenpachi2408]

It's a great scene bvs warehouse fight shows high level martial arts experience probably the best hand to hand batman fight to date imo

[@brandonbeaty7626]

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Most of Keaton’s Batman fights are one punch knockouts. He throws the one guy with ease. At the beginning of the movie, he lifts the guy off his feet and dangles him over the edge of the building. I don’t think his Batman gets enough credit on how strong he is. Wonder how a more experience Keaton’s Batman would have done against Affleck’s Batman?

[@dtyodeller]

@@brandonbeaty7626 After he side kicked the other guy through the door.

[@shadowlink14_2]

@@brandonbeaty7626 that's not Michael Keaton doing the fight scenes

[@Galactusz007]

Oh stop it, lol. The fight scenes are outdated and near cringe. All that sword swinging and dude gets KOd by a weak ass thrown Batman punch, lol.

[@gocubs5348]

No wasted motion. A true master of his art.

[@mpg272727]

1:33 this whole thing is the closest the movies got the sillyness of the classic 60's batman. The music, random flip and jump and a swordsman coming out of nowhere..

[@SageofSorrow]

1:44 is pure Batman. Just standing there like *you finished? I'm waiting...* no fear, anger etc. Just waiting

[@johnbuck8399]

Badass!

[@Polysthenes]

@Bobby Papoutsis Unless you try to steal his girl. Then you'll end up with your LIGHTS OUT!!! NOW YOU WANNA GET NUTS!!! COME ON, LET'S GET NUTS!!!!!

[@kamdan2011]

The swordsman is trying to scare him by waving his weapons and screaming, wasting energy in the process. All Batman has to do is make a power stance at 1:40 and wait for him to strike.

[@eldarius237]

Tbh this scene is funny af

[@NachtSchreck13]

By far the best Batman film. Saw this in the theater the day it came out in 1989. It was one of the most hyped films ever in the months and weeks leading to its premiere. The excitement was palpable, and it didn't disappoint.

[@aaronmoran7195]

I always like the fact Batman only moves when he has to. Stays still and reacts all cool taking guys out. Him blocking all those sword strikes was epic!

[@keomarty3863]

"This why the movie make so much money.... The saber fight." -- Jon Peters, Batman 89 Producer

[@kamdan2011]

Peters gloated about this guy being “a real swordsman.” Gotta say that his skills don’t really impress me that much. Probably didn’t do him any favors that he’s fighting in a leather jacket.

[@johnashton4776]

Fight scene was too short yet enjoyable.

[@KenMasters.]

Batman in the mid-to-late 20th century was basically him giving one-shot hits to each bad guy. While in the 21st century, Batman's fight scenes became more brutal and lengthy.

[@BellowDGaming]

I still remember this scene watching as a kid when that dual wielding sword guy came out the audience was screaming WHAO~~!!! When Batman was deflecting all those sword attacks and laughed when the guy got the big boot along with Bob running away in fear.

[@itchyisvegeta]

1:44 - I remember watching this for the first time in the theater, and when I saw this scene, that's when I knew Batman was a total bad ass and have been a Batman fan since.

[@johnbuck8399]

Jealous wish I could have seen this in theatres

[@VengeDracul]

God after all these years, I still love this scene. Keaton's version of Batman was extremely intimidating. To just stand there and wait. Gave this Thug two hits and the fight is over. Compared to new versions of Batman he hits his enemies way more in the lastest movies.

[@bartoszszalaj]

Except for that scene when Affleck's Batman picks up a guy and just throws him to the flor at full strenght with just one hand :D

[@VengeDracul]

@@bartoszszalaj I still don't see Affleck's version being intimidating. Just cause he choked slammed someone. Tim Burton's version was a darker version of the Batman than what we have now. Tim's style of what he likes just about all the movies he makes had ba dark tone to them even if they are animated CG. You get chills just seeing the Batman. It's why I rather watch Tim Burton's Batman movies over what is around now. I miss Tim's versions of Batman.

[@valdie91285]

@@VengeDracul You're comparing two Batmans separated by decades of social expectations. Over time the lure of Batman grew and more details about his character started to evolve. Batman went from being a mysterious detective to an unstoppable brawler who could take down an entire room of armed thugs. This type of warrior Batman came to life in the Arkham games and people went crazy for it which then inspired Snyder's Batman. Two different Batman's from two different eras, but both legendary in their own way.

[@VengeDracul]

@@valdie91285 As years go by people will always compare. It's how this world is when you see another version of a character played by another person. Plus people grew up at times a new comes out. It no different for Spider-Man or Bruce Banner or any other character we have seen. But no matter what people will like what they want. If you don't like people comparing don't respond. Just an idea for you.

[@syminite1]

Not Ben Affleck Batman...lol

[@LRon-ef7ni]

Back when the Batman didn’t need a CGI cape during a fight scene.

[@TheN1ghtwalker]

Maybe when Batman had so much body armor he couldn't move around that much. That's why CGI cape wasn't needed.

[@LRon-ef7ni]

TheN1ghtwalker Nolan. No CGI cape needed. Even when during gliding and fight scenes.

[@TheN1ghtwalker]

@@LRon-ef7ni Same fucking thing. Too much armor, could barely move in it. Even worse than here. Did you even watch those movies?

[@LRon-ef7ni]

TheN1ghtwalker they didn’t need a cgi cape. Riddle me this. Why did they use a CGI cape for Superman standing next to the Flash. What kind of dynamic movement was happening there? How much armor was Superman wearing? Did YOU watch the movie?

[@TheN1ghtwalker]

@@LRon-ef7ni So we're talking about Josstice League now? This whole movie is a wet fart. Nobody argues about that. But try filming warehouse scene from BvS without using CGI and see what happens.

[@saumitragautam8333]

Batman is kind of a masked , costumed , superheroed , gadgeted , martial artistic and gunless version of a wild West story , in which the rich kid orphaned by the bandits grows up to be a top notch cowboy who takes on the goons all by himself. Only in Batman's case , he has no guns but gadgets and guts. I recall Zorro too was an inspiration for Batman. And the most amazing fact is that Batman was first inspired by a movie in which the villain was dressed as a Bat. Talk about a dark origin. Who knew what Bob Kane was creating. Looking now , quite surely a masterpiece. Batman forever.

[@AnthonyWLeone]

He's still one of my favorite Batmen: He has a great comic book feel without being campy, but he's still dark and mysterious.

[@johnbuck8399]

I agree he is the absolute best!

[@vilewisher8786]

I love how villains and "bad guys" from this era always had an organizational / uniformed theme, almost like a sports team would. They always made the bad guys so cool / fun to watch. This trope needs to return to film. Haha.

[@MyEnemy]

Yeah, cynicism has its place, but you gotta have fun with comic book movies.

[@Christopher-o_O]

Christian Bale is an amazing actor, but I just can't help but feel that Michael Keaton did a better Batman.

[@MyEnemy]

Keaton was definitely the better Batman, maybe Bale was the best Bruce.

[@SalemGhassanHanna]

As someone told me back in the 90s: "Michael Keaton's the best Batman because he actually LOOKS disturbed." It's as true now as it was then.

[@TheN1ghtwalker]

No shit

[@dilatedbeholder3865]

Keaton was a WAY better Bruce AND Batman for me. Keaton gave Bruce that perfect strangeness to his personality that you believed he was messed-up enough to dress up as a bat every night.

[@davidnordmeyer513]

@@MyEnemy well said. I mostly agree

[@utoresa5193]

If they had seen the warehouse scene back then...

[@CzarFace13]

this scene was their warehouse scene :D

[@budmb2]

The choreography in that scene is abysmal. So many cuts and camera shaking that you can't even see what's going on. When you compare it to fight scenes in other movies in that time such as Revenge of The Sith, Batman Begins was mediocre in that aspect.

[@TheN1ghtwalker]

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[@brucef310]

I was thinking the same thing. It would have blown every ones mind.

[@spectrexr1]

@@user-pn1qx6zb9o 😂

[@pepsiguy52883]

Micheal’s voice was just so believable in this role

[@johnbuck8399]

He was perfect in every way

[@nathatndennis4490]

So was that guy just chilling on the other side of the fence with his trampoline, waiting for the right moment to showcase his front flip and sword maneuvering abilities?

[@stanley-fghijk441]

It was the 80s, so, yeah.

[@WarPaintClub]

Hell yeah.

[@davsny5]

Probably, Tom Savini doing the stunt jump and then the Asian guy doing the swordplay, it was the 80's.

[@Dsturb85]

You're dang right he was lol he's like oh boy I can't wait

[@adamgerlach8547]

The scene with him blocking swords with his arms and legs could have lasted like 5 minutes! Love that scene

[@johnbuck8399]

It is epic is it your favorite part?

[@jakebman9071]

I can never get enough of his fight scenes :)

[@johnbuck8399]

@Colt Wayne aka The Monster no sir a much more simplistic Batman loved this movie more than any other Batman film to date!

[@jakebman9071]

@Colt Wayne aka The Monster Sadly, no sharks in this movie :D

[@adamgerlach8547]

@@johnbuck8399 there are so many good parts in thus movie, it so hard to pick a favorite. . . . . But yes if I had to pick it might be :-)

[@shanehickenbottom1006]

This whole sequence is short. But it shows how skilled Batman is. Excellent

[@TheDragonninja1983]

I like how Bob chickens out, drops his knife knowing he stood no chance against Batman.

[@AldenRDavis]

1:34 - A fight between the Dark Knight and a street ninja armed with two Chinese broad swords.

[@Karlebow571]

Did he get trained by ras al gaul?

[@airjaws_8922]

My question is how did he leap over that fence😂😂

[@MUIcrapposter]

@@Karlebow571 that would have been a cool plot hook for a future burton movie. ras has been known to plant people in certain cities as spies. having a ninja pose as a joker goon to spy on joker and gotham in general would have been an interesting reveal that could have paid off in a future movie. this goon is notably different from the other joker goons so it's plausible and would have been a neat observation for batman to make.

[@jonjones487]

And to this day people still think the ninja is Prince

[@chrismc410]

Dao swords i believe.

[@davymachinegun5130]

At the time of Nolan trilogy, everyone felt like the '89 Batman was more silly and cartoony than they remembered. Especially this fight scene in particular felt outdated and awkward to me at the time. But now in the age of highly choreographed, over the top action scenes, it feels more satisfying and real than ever. I mean, I can see this fight happening in real life. If Elon Musk decide to dress like a bat and start beating people up in an alley, it would look exactly like this! It's crazy how Batman '89 went from a live action cartoon to something that almost feels like a realistic take on Batman within the last 5 years.

[@thewhiterex7327]

Blade fight scenes too

[@smithfan22]

That's an excellent point. I never thought of it that way

[@SkullAngel002]

Not sure who felt the 1989 Batman was silly. The 1960's Batman TV show was definitely silly with the "Pow!" & "Zapp!" captions along with Joel Schumacher's abominations that were Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997). This 1989 Batman and its 1992 sequel was directed by Tim Burton who has a very dark vision as a director (which is consistent with the original tone of the 1939 Batman comics) and it definitely modernized how we see Batman today.

[@milesdyson7311]

Man you nailed it!

[@danielpartida8224]

Most of the Nolan films came out in the 2000's era when nihilism and edginess was cool especially among the younger crowd. The Nolan films represented the grittiness and realism of that era. I can see why a lot of teens and young adults thought the 1989 Batman film was too "campy" and "optimistic" for their taste in the 00's.

[@kolbytriplett4644]

This was my favorite fight scene of the movie. Well choreographed but not too flashy or unrealistic

[@johnbuck8399]

Yes the way he fights the sword guy

[@miteshmakwana1619]

The samurai fight was probably the best choreographed scene in the movie...just wish it could be longer, and a bit more entertaining!

[@johnbuck8399]

Agreed needed to be longer

[@unhommequicourt]

lol the way he looks up with his whole body 0:08

[@knightwarrioranimations9656]

@SørenCast Z He can’t even turn his head in that thing.

[@Blue0000FF]

*TAA-DAA*

[@dustinwhite5074]

Have to love the end when Bob figures out what’s best for him and drops the sword and runs 😂

[@damin9913]

Thats why joker killed him he was supposed to find everything the joker asked him too but got scared and took off without information on batman.

[@lukesandford7768]

This is why Keaton Batman will always be the Best in the movies

[@johnbuck8399]

He’s epic! Excited for his return

[@drkvenger]

Keaton proved he can play dark and brooding. He was badass as the Vulture in Spiderman Homecoming.

[@BlackCat-vg5yx]

That’s what I love most about his Batman. But let’s not forget crazy. Because of all the actors who played Batman, he is the only one who looks like a crazy guy wearing a bat costume.

[@bfettrulez6734]

Yes most spider man villains are lame in terms of their powers. Vulture being a prime example. He can fly. That’s it. Spider man has heightened senses, super strength, can withstand pain more than average, webs that he made & can stick to all surfaces. All of that versus a dude that can fly. I thought Keaton was all wrong. Turns out I was wrong. The whole movie I though Vulture was a legit threat.

[@SilatBegin]

He play as McDonald's villain was great too

[@neilsingh5923]

He would go on to play villains in movies like "Pacific Heights"(1990), "Desperate Measures"(1998), & the "Robocop"(2014) remake. Not only a great actor but versatile as well.👌✌️🙏

[@conservativewarrior777]

Joker, Peguin and Two-Face always had the most lethal henchmen and thugs, ninjas, strongmen you name it

[@johnbuck8399]

Non like that belfry goon at the end of 89

[@KenMasters.]

@@johnbuck8399 That guy was like Bane's precursor.

[@johnbuck8399]

@ yea he was a tough opponent for sure

[@mksolid82]

I always loved how well this movie was filmed. Everything is set up so you can clearly see what is going on. The kung fu fight was short but it was so well done. The Nolan Batman fights were all over the place.

[@the_gift1828]

That single kick is better than any fight move Bale ever did 🤣

[@MrLocster702]

i couldn't have said it better

[@im_that_guy]

Don't chat shit

[@jasonsalim622]

VERY TRUE but some nolan fans couldnt admit it

[@christianalexander579]

This movie was so good idc if it's old

[@johnbuck8399]

It’s the absolute best!

[@sayamanusia6712]

0:09 LMAO he just bend the whole body to look up 😭

[@khandakertabassum9414]

Observing his outfit,he used his whole body to bend upward in order to look up because of how tight it looks,it looks really difficult for Michael to take this off and put on

[@MatthewTheWolf2029]

One of the best parts of the entire movie!

[@johnbuck8399]

Agreed my second favorite scene

[@olliesmith5673]

“Check his wallet!” What a line 😂😂😂

[@Ben82077]

(Goon with swords, yelling, twirling his swords, kicks) Batman: (in a fighting stance)...That’s cute. 🤨

[@johnbuck8399]

Badass how he stares him down

[@SpiritPunk007]

Is it just me but Keaton's batman loves playing dead 💀

[@jaysay7333]

IDC what anyone says, this movie made batman what he is in all comics and animated series he is today, all that come after are just hoping to make the same difference. but never will.

[@johnbuck8399]

Amen! Best Batman ever never will b a better movie

[@Jim-Mc]

2020 and I'm ready for some of this again. That front-kick can still be felt.

[@pantherchad8578]

Back when Batman fought like a natural badass in his movies. Both Bale and Pattinson couldn't last long without struggling and constantly taking a beating. Keaton's Batman however was almost untouchable. Was able to hit bad guys or dodge/counter their attacks without even having to look at them. Definitely made his fighting style cooler. And keep in mind that he also wore the heaviest and most restricted Batman suit to limit his movements. He couldn't even turn his head and yet he was still able to fight entire gangs naturally which is pretty impressive. I also like how could knock them out with just one hit like it was nothing, something you that barely see since the Bale films.

[@johnbuck8399]

Keaton will always be my favorite!

[@grvhntr3003]

pattinson's batman only is in his 2nd year as batman, thats why hes still taking a lot of hits lol. plus batman doesnt kill while keaton's batman has intentionally killed a lot

[@DaBombBlows]

What made his suit the heaviest

[@jojoalcide377]

Thats such a bs claim haha

[@blacklivesorblackvotes2985]

Keaton literally almost gets his mask removed in this very scene. Are you THAT stupidly biased? Lol sit down with this clown take.

[@puppetier90]

Batman almost broke his back trying to look up 😂

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

Keaton was so cool as Batman. Highly underrated.

[@johnbuck8399]

My absolute favorite

[@codybooth1451]

Batman has definitely evolved from using nothing but his fists to having a tool belt full of surprises

[@captcorajus]

"Check his wallet" Always cracks me up. What a great throw away line.

[@duberdurm]

I still love the thick-neck long ears version of Batman's suit. Not being able to turn his head gave him more of a monstrous appearance in his general movements as well.

[@jakebman9071]

1989 is my favourite batsuit. And Michael Keaton wears it so well. I love how Burton shot him... misterous and menacing

[@earthman117]

The way he blocks the swords with his forearms looks bad ass. I love these films

[@johnbuck8399]

My favorite film of all time

[@damin9913]

It still awesome

[@SnailMaster]

2:02. Batman's like "Oh, I've had enough of this shit." 😂😂😂

[@johnbuck8399]

Instant KO

[@RedRanger9305]

Swordsman going berserk. Batman: Ah..(Kick!) Shut up!

[@CrimRui]

Really love how Keaton's Batman is silent during fights. Much more intimidating.

[@SSJFutureGohan62093]

Keaton isn’t my favorite Batman, but this movie got me hooked on Batman when I was about 4 years old. I’ll be 28 soon. Watching this with my Dad is also one of the earliest things I can actually remember vividly.

[@johnbuck8399]

He’s my favorite so many me pries of this film too

[@avisco01]

While watching this clip I was thinking, “I really miss when movies were movies.”

[@spunkhead]

Real Batman right here..

[@ahmarelvirgio823]

I love the part when he fighting the swordsman

[@terrellmckinney1839]

The Swordfight scene, a true Arkham Games inspiration. Awesome!

[@Mask202]

The part with the swordsman never gets old, batman just kicks him once & beats

[@jasonrideout4371]

Swordsman all bark no bite batmans armour is seriously bad ass

[@charlesgorman4919]

IDC what anybody says, this movie is a fucking classic and gem. Thank you Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, and Jack Nicholson.

[@johnbuck8399]

Hell yea bud nothing will every top this film

[@romeoelopez24]

You make it sound like you’re the only one who likes this Batman 🤣

[@johnbuck8399]

@@romeoelopez24 do u?

[@thes1322]

The new Flash movie brought me back here☠️

[@timslee0618]

Bob was the smart one and ran 😂

[@kwayneboy1524]

Fun fact Bob was supposed to whip out his dagger and battle Batman but it was changed to the guy with swords due to they didn't know how to have the same type of rhythmic striking as the swords

[@OutcoldFella]

This was one of tha Hardest scenes when Ol'dude just jump flip outta nowhere YEEEAH🔥

[@revol113]

This film, wonderful.

[@johnbuck8399]

The best thing ever

[@wildcat6134]

"See the thing on my belt, grab it"... Good job Batman !

[@jakebman9071]

He was lucky she grabbed the right thing :D

[@vincentp9081]

Bad a$$ scene... This scene alone opened up so many more Bruce Wayne back stories in the comic world... The initiation in the league of assassins

[@BlackCat-vg5yx]

When I watch Michael Keaton’s Batman I see mystery, darkness, sadness, fear and a little insanity. None of the other actors who played Batman was able to do ALL that. Val K. was like a model version of Bruce, couldn’t really see Batman in him. But he was a cool Bruce. Now, George C. was a disaster, made Batman and Bruce ridiculous. Christian B. was a cool Bruce but his Batman was too damn normal and don’t get me started on his deep voice 🤦🏻‍♀️ Anyways, Ben A. played a tough/scary Batman for sure, and he was a cool Bruce but he was missing that craziness that Michael K. had. So My all time fave is Keaton for sure. Yes he didn’t have Ben’s muscles but he was a little loony and that’s what I loved about him. I don’t know how Rob P. is gonna do as Bruce or Batman, he won’t be intimidating but I think he will bring sadness, darkness and a little crazy into the character just because he has that look, it’s like natural for him 😂

[@thaynealexander]

Very well said. You nailed it with the emotions and character.

[@kristen8197]

Well Rob was pretty emo in Twilight; I just think he’s too lanky for the part

[@scottsteel4230]

KEATON RETURNS 🦇

[@ArtofLunatik]

Lol well i can say now that Rob P is definitely scary as Batman. Not sure about his bruce wayne yet. Reserving full judgement till movie comes out.

[@ArtofLunatik]

But your right about keaton. He didnt come off as billionaire playboy, more like eccentric awkwardly social rich dude but he has intensity in his eyes, i know thats what tim burton seen in keaton and he definitely nailed it as batman. In the first batman he is intimidating.

[@clhound]

That flip over the fence was smooth af though.

[@DjFiveCore]

Best Batman ever

[@damin9913]

You know it!

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

AGREE

[@knighriderredux]

"check his wallet" Always loved that line

[@johnbuck8399]

Looking for that bat credit card