Batman Movies Tier List

[@TedExpo1]

Sean: I think (The Dark Knight) is an A. Jake: Tell me why you’re wrong. Jake nailed this 😂

[@josemunoz3834]

Jake is the only one of the three that gets batman. He right with everything he said about marvel. Sure marvel has done better movies more often then DC but they have done some bad movies lately. Unlike DC movies which gets picked apart on everything people give marvel a pass on everything. Batman returns is an S!!! You're the man jake!!!

[@harrisonburn3600]

This has been extremely enjoyable. Favourite podcast, favourite guys. Love from Scotland.

[@soconnell33]

Love right back!

[@rjmacready9828]

TDKR a C?!!? no way thats an A

[@dylana.9057]

you said it .

[@ConnorWoog]

A-tier. It is such a powerful film and has way too many good moments to be that low

[@jeffcunningham0389]

In no way is TDKR on the same level as Batman Forever

[@melanielynch1944]

These tier list vids are basically like me and my friends arguing about movies. 😂 Love these episodes!

[@thraxxkeeble]

Keep being you Kev. We're here because ya'll have created a comfortable space for conversations about your love of movies, not to scrutinize your mannerisms.

[@dylana.9057]

" I think the dark knight rises is an underrated movie " - Christopher Nolan. A movie challenging its character on such deep level with a villain so iconic in personality , appearance and antagonistic threat to the protagonist and you guys gave it a C ? Lemme spell it that way : Bruce escaping the pit of hell is better than justice league & bvs director's cut combined. You add the amazing social political + the spiritual message and the character arc, you have an A level movie. Most points you guys made are because of lack of understanding of the story or bad memory. It's not even a sort of condescending comment of mine, I respect you guys a lot . I think y'all should give it another watch with an open mind. thanks for reading 🙏

[@ARBLACKx]

Yeah exactly. Dont understand why they nitpick Dark Knight Rises so much but have rose-tinted glasses on for BVS UE. BVS has way more issues compared to TDKR.

[@dylana.9057]

@@ARBLACKx the biggest problem with Rises : it's a sequel to TDK. Most criticism i hear of rises is way too biased & strong. It's like everyone judges it on another level while mixing in their own expectations. And sadly, most people miss out on all it does right & the themes explored because they're blinded by their own bias. Ironic but sad. In any case, it's good to know it exists. I look at nowadays political climate & realize how relevant rises is

[@jeffcunningham0389]

Um Bane kidnaps Dr Pavel and uses him to detonate the bomb? Thats what bane did

[@NilaktheProphet]

Y'all haven't seen Mask of the Phantasm!?!? Undeniably an S tier film. It was the Batman Begins before Batman Begins was made. It dives into his origin story, includes the Joker, and has Batman being a detective just like the comics. So good!

[@nc49er007]

Yes! Exactly what I thought! How are you Batman fans and not seen that! S tier automatically, and it was released in theaters! I’m with Sean on the Schumacher films though. Both should’ve been Ds.

[@NilaktheProphet]

@@nc49er007 Yep, yes to all of that. I can't believe they put a Schumacher film next to TDKR. Seriously??? I get the nostalgia, but come on 🤣

[@Chris-qo4rt]

The Dark Knight and Mask of the Phantasm are my S-tier Batman movies

[@have_studs_will_travel2809]

when talking about box office, I dont understand why it is measured by how much a movie makes opening weekend and never number of ticket sold. It seems like because ticket prices increases over the years, later (future) movies will definitely out-box-office previous movies.

[@michaelleahy9265]

Really enjoying these Tier List videos guys, keep them coming! In my opinion, the best live-action film is Batman Begins, and the best animated movie is Mask of the Phantasm

[@hammerman199374]

I know comparing the films to each other isn't supposed to be done but I don't care: There's no way Dark Knight Rises is as bad as Batman & Robin. IMO, they placed Dark Knight Rises correctly at a "C", but both Batman & Robin and Batman Forever need to be sent down a tier to make Rises' position fair.

[@RevRyukin7]

Actually respectable list. AND IM SO GLAD YALL LIKE BVSUE. It's easily top 3 cbm of all time for me, and I'm glad y'all aren't haters and appreciate the Martha scene, too. Only thing I hard disagree with is Reeves Batman not being a consecutive S. It's easily the best Batman movie, I would argue objectively on a technical level.

[@luxneji]

I do agree with jake about the dark night rises, it feels very realistic that he would be tired and disappointed,

[@Maria.Sanchir]

Thanks guys, really needed a good laugh today!

[@oldnbaschool]

Always a great time. Jake roasting jokes are always funny asf. The Mask of Phantasm is definitely an S. 89' Batman I would put in the S category as well. Nolan's Trilogy classic (S). Reeve's Batman is up there for sure.

[@illuvattar]

Always funny seeing Sean's MCU preference coming up. Still remember his argument from a podcast about The Batman that Batman movies were oversaturated and Spider-Man movies weren't 😂

[@chucknight]

I was already there pretty much, but this episode has solidified me as Team Jake ride or die. Batman: The Animated Series & Phantasm for the win.

[@soconnell33]

Boooooo

[@DaRarecANDY]

Next step is making Sean self aware of him touching his air pods every 3 seconds 😂

[@ReelBlend]

Oh no, Andy...what have you done! 😂

[@soconnell33]

....... dammit

[@have_studs_will_travel2809]

I am digging these tier list, mostly for the disagreements. LOL Great to see differing opinions. Still don't understand all the Snyder Batman/Supes/JLA love, but I respect your opinion even when I don't agree with it. :D "Batman: Under the Red Hood" is amazing and free on HBO Max

[@sebastiansanhueza9601]

Great video! As for the debate on why Batman retired in Dark Knight Rises, it wasn't because he was sad: I believe it related to the point Alfred makes in TDK, where he tells Bruce that Batman could be the outcast. I always thought that he retired to seal the "noble lie" of Harvey's death and all the criminal aftermath, whereas Rachel's death was what kept dragging him into the cave. Edit: a notable omission of the tier list was the Dark Knight Returns animated movie.

[@amananand4324]

i agree jake dark knight rises is solid B it has not aged well coz of plotholes and stupid stuff but when i saw it for the first time i wud have given it S

[@charliegonzo9169]

I LOVE Jake's passionate energy! #RedoMarvelTierList 😆

[@abcdefghi2749]

You guys need to listen to this commentary. It makes the movie better and explains everything. To me, it's my 2nd favorite Batman movie next to the dark knight in 2008. This breakdown explains why that is the case.

[@tomhahnl1927]

Favorite Movie at 10: Superman II

[@arunanarulnesan5842]

Love the tier list, Red Hood a strong A might be an A/S So disappointed how you guys ranked The Dark Knight Rises A Nolan Movie being a C, not right at all. Yes the movie is not great as Begins or TDK but it was good enough with call back to previous films and an emotional ending where I really felt that he sacrificed . Glad you guys thought Begins is an S, it is S+ :D

[@messicampeon1016]

The Dark Knight Trilogy is the best

[@prberg2]

Great episode! Really enjoyed the discussion on the Batman rankings. I have to agree with Jake on a lot of it! How the Marvel movies are ranked so high.. and how some of these Batman movies are quite great. I also agree that I prefer my Batman to be grounded in reality.. that works better for me when he is framed like that. Also how there shouldn't be a rule on how a fictional character has to be. There is room in there for creative expression of the artist. Although I will disagree with him on Batman and Robin. It's just way too silly for me to get into it and should be a 'D' like Sean says. Also The Dark Knight Rises really is a 'C'. I will agree with Sean that The Dark Knight does have some flaws that are valid to bring up.. some ideas that are not fully baked. That doesn't take away from how game changing the movie was. All the movies on this list have some flaws. Dark Knight is a solid 'S'. But at the end.. the rankings all seem very good and it was a great discussion! Thanks!

[@arshaddahlan]

I really feel for Kevin, I've been told that I can't keep my hands still at times while talking and that it's distracting. Also, I definitely relate to having that innate curiosity about how things are made/done. With him loving Nolan and magic tricks, I can imagine he loved The Prestige

[@AltafNanavati]

"If kevin fiege sneezes on a Marvel movie" 😅

[@The_THATMAN]

Cool vid I'm wanting to see the Batman for a long time

[@340acr]

Sean, heard you mention seeing The Karate Kid at The Sunrise Mall. I spent most of my adolescent years in the 80’s hanging out and seeing movies at that mall. I lived in Seaford on the water. Me and my Friend Jimmy would take the N19 bus to the mall every weekend and see at least 2 movies on a Saturday afternoon. We definitely saw The Karate Kid there. Love the Podcast!!!! Bobby

[@seanoconnell2073]

Insane!! I’m a Massapequa Park native and spent my childhood at that Mall. I guarantee we were in the same theater at the same time!

[@ddesa123]

Jake is the only one that is right. Batman Returns is an S!!!! It is a perfect movie and by far the most artistic and beautiful of any Batman movie ever made

[@tomhahnl1927]

Thank you for the Love to BvS, I love it! My Batman Tier List would or actually dose look just like yours, well I would move The Dark Knight Rises up one spot 😉 Oh and BvS is of course an 'S'!

[@stevenangel8235]

Coming back to this a couple years later, I think you guys ('cept Jake) should revisit The Batman...

[@myp1600]

Looked at the title.....realized....this is not guys making another video...it's just an hour of eating the best food you like. Mannnn we innn for a treat hereee..........

[@seanoconnell2073]

Welcome to the show!

[@Huge-Natural7713]

I love this! Do one for Superman films as well :)

[@scottbarkley496]

Would love you guys to do a Top 10 Tom Cruise movies list in anticipation of Top Gun Maverick .. Great show !

[@The_Mariner]

Love you Kevin 😘 And watch The Green Knight a few more times.

[@professorm4171]

Limiting touching your face helps reduce contracting viruses, so that's a good thing. :)

[@dinoandrade3640]

Batman retires in TDKR, one of the most acclaimed Batman graphic novels. Kevin Smith needs to cry some more and stfu

[@jameswatza649]

Idk if it's just me, but I do miss these tier rankings.

[@ARBLACKx]

I have tried with BVS UE and can just never get into it. Im glad ppl enjoy it and wish I had the same feelings but its always a chore for me to sit through. Also you guys nitpick Dark Knight Rises way too much and have rose-tinted glasses on for BVS.

[@kenplant91]

This is the third tier list I've watched. You all seem to get hung up on the alphabet tiers. All of those movies can't be in the A category haha. I think you should try a simple ranking list, best to worst.

[@tomorgashi1819]

Kev also says fascinating/fascinated a lot!!!

[@arshaddahlan]

Might've missed it, but did y'all update your MCU tier list with Dr. Strange 2 on it?

[@ReelBlend]

Not yet! Jake is seeing it soon. Should be a quick segment in next week's show.

[@arshaddahlan]

@@ReelBlend Oooh awesome, looking forward to it! Loved the debate about Nolan's films in this, especially Batman Begins vs TDK

[@abcdefghi2749]

I also think you are wrong about the portrayal of Gordon in the Batman. But, to each their own.

[@glennespinosa4385]

You guys missed 2 A tier batman movies in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 and Part 2 (animated)

[@movieace1295]

Why is the marvel guy there this is dc :P S - The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises A - Batman Begins B - Under the Red Hood, BvS Ultimate Cut C - The Batman, Lego Batman, Batman 89, Batman Returns, Mask of Phantasm, Justice League SC D - Forever F - Justice League, Batman and Robin

[@bambamhakkai]

Oh my god. I am late! But better late than never! NOTIFICATION SQUAD here !!!!

[@soconnell33]

Represent!

[@ibpiano5520]

For me: S: BvS UE, The Batman, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Joker A: Batman Begins, Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman B: TDK, Batman Returns, Lego Batman, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Batman & Mr Freeze: Sub-zero C: Batman 89, TDKR D: F: Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Justice League theatrical

[@bendavis287]

Batman and Robin is a D for me. That said, if you view it as a comedy it’s an S.

[@HIGHTS]

OZARK ending was TRASH. The car accident was absolutely POINTLESS and killing Ruth was just dumb af. She DID NOT deserve that.

[@jeffcunningham0389]

I love batman returns. Its the better of the 2 burton films BUT it is not a perfect Gotham and the villains are not accurate to comics at all. Its a full blown Burton film thats happens to star Batman and i like it. But its not a perfect Batman film

[@abcdefghi2749]

Dark knight and the batman

[@a.r.t93]

Ant-Man is definitely not better than Batman Returns lol

[@loganastrup6870]

A fundamental aspect of Batman is that he doesn’t kill and Batman killing people in BVS is something I can’t get past. Terrible movie

[@ARBLACKx]

Completely agree.

[@starlord3496]

No I love the Martha bit.

[@Animodeus]

Nah the dark knight rises is not a c It's atleast an A

[@abcdefghi2749]

Dark knight is overrated

[@shamrockballs1066]

I 100% agree. The over praising of this move is embarressing 🙈

[@shamrockballs1066]

Poor list. Just going with the crowd. Batman (1989), Returns and Begins are S. Batman the movie, Batman Lego Movie and maybe TDK are A. Then Forever B. Mask of Phantasm C, TDKR and Batman and Robin bottom, but at least Batman and Robin knew what it was therefore TDKR may be the worst.