BATMAN (1989) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

[@KevyNova]

19:38 not only do the glasses work to disguise Superman, but they also fooled YOU just minutes earlier with Kim Basinger! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tsogobauggi8721]

Lol thats a good point :)

[@kelst75]

You have to see Batman Returns too, with Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. She's sublime.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

They've seen it. They mentioned that at the beginning and end of the vid

[@katestrello1971]

That’s my favorite movie !

[@no1wonderfan921]

Best Catwoman ever!

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

She is THE Cat Woman!!!!

[@jonbolton3376]

That is my favourite Batman film.

[@MAMoreno]

The brilliant choice in this film was to tap into Batman's Golden Age roots. This film draws on the iconography of gangster/noir films and horror films from the 1930s and 1940s, which themselves were an influence on the earliest Batman comics.

[@LA_HA]

M.A. Moreno: Which the generations who watched this at the time were very well aware of because they grew up with noir and gangster movies on TV during the weekend and evening hours, as well as the films in those genres that were being made during the 60s-80s (the neo noir detective and gangster movies). I was a little sad that Keaton didn't get much of a shout out when he did such a great job. Especially when people lost their collective minds when they first heard he was Batman. Everyone believed Burton was going the comedy route by hiring a comedian for the role. Everyone changed their tune after opening night. So, much applause to Michael Keaton. The OG Batman that started it all.

[@ThreadBomb]

@@LA_HA That knowledge of film noir was also important to the reception of Blade Runner. I feel the younger audience doesn't really appreciate how much that movie is based on film noir of the 1940s-50s. I guess the same argument could be made for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid!

[@LA_HA]

@@ThreadBomb You did not... just mention... Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. Steve Martin. Such a great comedy. Pa-yamas. haha. You rule for this. Ha. Another noir comedy, with Michael Keaton btw, is Johnny Dangerously. haha

[@angelomineo9268]

Gotham in this movie looks like a city in a fritz lang noir

[@Don-ol8ze]

Great aesthetic for Gotham - kudos to Tim Burton for pulling off such great visuals and vibe. The Nolan trilogy may have attempted to be more realistic, but I felt a good deal of the magic was lost/sacrificed in translation.

[@razorfett147]

I think its held up so well because of the timelessness of the look and setting. Its clearly set in contemporary times (late 80s), but its shot almost like a period piece set in the 30s/40s. Helps keep it from being too dated.

[@ThreadBomb]

It has 80s elements, but is clearly NOT set in the 80s, as you can tell from the clothes, sets and cars. It's set in an elseworld, with elements from different time periods and from fantasy.

[@thomasn3882]

The Joker's henchmen ruin the effect by carrying 80's style boom boxes on their shoulders in a laugh out loud moment.

[@callumsmaile8815]

I read somewhere that they wanted to convey it as a city behind in development so it’s the 80’s but the 50’s style shows that it’s a sort of stunted 80’s style and technology.

[@razorfett147]

@Dayspring i was 14 when i saw this movie 3 times at the cinema. No, im not too young...ive just never given the time setting that much thought. At the time, it came across as a contemporary Gotham (70/80s tech) clothed in 30s/40s gangster styling. Obviously a mishmash of period elements, but i wasn't really trying to split hairs on the why of it all. Just that the combination of elements helps keep the film from being dated like alot of 80s flicks

[@Xehanort10]

20:35 They make fun of that in Batman Returns when Alfred talks about fixing the Batmobile after Penguin took control of it to make it look like Batman had gone crazy and tried to kill everyone. When Alfred talks about security Bruce sarcastically goes "Security? Who let Vicki Vale into the Batcave? I'm sitting there working, I turn around there she is. Oh hi Vick come on in."

[@nolsee1176]

Jack Nicholson was just born to play The Joker, fate definitely set him up specifically for that.

[@salsanchez4177]

I remember the chaos when Michael Keaton was announced as Batman. We were all quite familiar with his comedy so no one was happy at the announcement.Keaton ended up owning the role and won all of us over.

[@Xehanort10]

15:08 I still find it hilarious that even though Joker was clearly quoting The Wizard of Oz there Vicki thought she'd hurt him by throwing water in his face and that he was actually melting.

[@88wildcat]

Between that and accepting his hand after he says "let me give you a hand" you kind of wonder how did she ever reload the film in her camera.

[@ThreadBomb]

The "I'm melting" thing is a joke for the audience; in the world of the film the characters wouldn't notice. Also, the Joker in this film is such a bizarre, grotesque character that you almost believe he might be melting.

[@jhvfgvsfgbfr]

the joker has breached the 4th wall just like deadpool has which is why he has that targeted joke with the wizard of oz and i love it

[@fynnthefox9078]

@@jhvfgvsfgbfr Though not as much as Deadpool, which I appreciate. Sometimes breaking the fourth wall all the time doesn't always make it funny every time.

[@Rhodair]

aye, I often assumed Vicki thought he was having some mental breakdown or reliving some past trauma (like Little John drowning in Men in Tights lol)

[@Uncle_T]

I looove this version of Batman, so atmospheric, so weird, so good! Danny Elfman's score is amazing and both Keaton and Nicholson are awesome.

[@fynnthefox9078]

A shame most people hate it, well they're gonna have to put up with it, cause Keaton's coming back in the Flash!

[@thetomgibson]

This was an important film in the evolution of Batman. There was nothing between this film and tv show with West so it had to give us something new while also something familiar.

[@lancewolf2451]

there is nothing important about batman..

[@FritzMonorail]

@@lancewolf2451Well...not to you maybe. You just had to rush in and be "That Guy" didn't you. I'm not even going to go into what else is wrong with your comment because @Dayspring has done that already.

[@jdogjohnson9038]

Saw this and batman returns growing up batman returns is my favorite.

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

15:16 "You see the wires" - yes - because it's from his batbelt. Yes obviously also because the actor is on wires - but in every scene the wire is attached to his belt. Burton knew he couldn't hide it in some scenes so makes it part of the film. It happens in Batman Returns as well multiple times.

[@AwkwardFaceHugger]

To this day the two Burton Batmans are my favourite Batman movies. And I agree, I like Batman Begins a lot more than the other ones by Nolan.

[@fynnthefox9078]

While I like the Nolan movies, I feel like they come off a little too pretentious. Like your movies are about a guy in a bat costume, you shouldn't take it too seriously.

[@James_MacX]

I liked it when Shaun said "Bat-car" and then immediately looked into camera to correct himself, like "phew, that was a close one"

[@CinemaRules]

I lived a thousand years in those few seconds, saw 14million alternate realities and I only had 1 chance to fix it,

[@travishimebaugh8381]

According to the casting staff they picked Keaton because he didn't really look like the kind of guy you'd expect to secretly be Batman.

[@tsogobauggi8721]

8:20 That looks great how you can barely see him in the shadow first. 15:27 First time seeing the batmobile was awesome. 19:29 I like how Joker says "I have taken off my makeup" when he actually has put some on. 24:37 Haha! :)

[@Rhodair]

yeah, I always thought that was so telling how Joker says "I have taken off my makeup" in what would seem like authenticity, but the audience knows is a bold faced lie

[@KevyNova]

Superman (1978) proved that a critically acclaimed, profitable movie could be made from comic books. Batman (1989) proved that comic book movies could be dark and gritty.

[@The-Underbaker]

Both DC movies, but it wasn't really until Blade that Marvel had a good movie which could make money. Let's not forget that there were a lot of terrible "direct to video/made for TV" Marvel movies and the likes of Howard the Duck!

[@ajclements4627]

Toei Spider-Man is just great fun to watch, fits in really well with 70s comic book live action from DC/Marvel.

[@homelessjesse9453]

YES! Can you imagine if we got a Batman/Superman crossover after this movie came out? Reeve and Keaton? Nicholson holding his acting chops against Hackman? The very definition of epic!

[@KevyNova]

@@The-Underbaker I think most people don’t really care about Marvel or DC, they just like the characters. When I was a kid, I loved Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Captain America all the same and didn’t care what publishers they came from.

[@The-Underbaker]

@@KevyNova I agree. My point was merely that Marvel was lagging way behind DC back in the day until Blade. (obviously things have changed now!)

[@matchboxthefox]

It's funny that this movie was such a cultural hit, seeing that a lotta the public perception wasn't too hot on Michael Keaton playing Batman. He's still my favorite to this day

[@Don-ol8ze]

Keaton is really great in this, playing both Batman and Bruce Wayne with subtlety and nuance. Very underrated actor. And despite Ledger getting a lot of credit for his Joker nowadays, Nicholson was both comic and terrifying, with a great laugh.

[@fynnthefox9078]

I feel like Keaton's Batman also sounds the most naturally intimidating while others like Bale's try too hard to sound intimidating. Keaton: I'm Batman. Bale: SWEAR TO ME!!!

[@robertoneill7266]

Still my favourite batman film watched this so much as kid on vhs that the tape broke. Keaton is awesome and Jack is the best joker in my eyes.

[@neilblackshaw3486]

Cesar Romero was also a great Joker, in the original Batman movie in 1966.

[@fynnthefox9078]

The OG. You look through the episodes of the TV show and you can tell he had a blast playing the Joker. Even if he refused to shave his mustache.

[@AdventureJenny]

I loved this movie when I was a kid. The scene where Joker takes over the museum was my favorite. Also at the end when the Joker fell and he was just laying there with the recorded laugh... scared me so much!

[@jthomann71]

Keaton dropped out of the 3rd Batman movie when it became clear that Schumacher had no clue what Batman was supposed to be. He actually asked Keaton why Batman had to be so dark and grim and Keaton told him he had no idea what Batman was and dropped out of Batman Forever.

[@penoyer79]

Keaton wanted to do an origin movie.

[@ItsLexy]

Batman doesn't have to be dark and grim though. If you say he does have to be that way then I guess Adam West didn't really play Batman despite the fact he was the most well established Batman actor before Keaton's portrayal. Besides, Schumacher's Batman is still broody and somber it's just the villains and sidekicks in Forever that are high camp, so yes it definitely was a mistake for Two Face and The Riddler to come off as substitute Joker's but Schumacher's first Batman played by Val Kilmer is actually fine (we're not going to talk about the abomination that was Batman & Robin, we're going to keep pretending that wasn't made).

[@MaireGraves]

The speed with which Shaun corrects himself from “Bat Car” to “Batmobile” is FANTASTIC!🤣

[@fynnthefox9078]

The BEST Batmobile too.

[@123haninhk]

"The fuck you doin', Alfred?! I haven't told her yet!" LMAO 😂

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

I was 10 years old when this came out, I also love Batman Returns as well , Michael Keaton is the BEST Batman IMO

[@KevyNova]

Agreed. I hope they react to the sequel as well.

[@BranDZ7]

Michael Keaton as the best Batman is not an opinion it is a straight-up fact

[@Pengi_SMILES]

Batman Returns is a fantastic sequel. Brilliant films.

[@robertosobreiro6212]

I mean that's just nostalgia talking. Batman is supposed to be this monster of a man who is an ace in martial arts and combat and all that. Scarred by battles and demons from the past. Michael Keaton ist just a skinny guy with a turtle neck and kind of a mullet. Christian Bale atleast bulked up for the movies.

[@tricky1506]

@@robertosobreiro6212 ya but you could immediately tell something was off when Bales Bruce Wayne was on screen. His would've been easy to tell had a few screws loose and could be batman. Keaton hides the secret with his mich better

[@Xehanort10]

11:18 Never let The Joker have any type of writing utensil. He will kill you with it.

[@ellenhofrath]

That's where John Wick has got it from. 🤡

[@commanderwyro4204]

my favorite versions of batman and joker. tim burton made a movie that really felt like a comic book. and danny elfmans soundtrack made it shine even more

[@happiestaku6646]

The fact that the iconic Batman theme used in this is used in the Animated version as well shows how good the music is.

[@commanderwyro4204]

@@happiestaku6646 and the lego batman games. when i think of batman this is the theme i think of, absolutely love it

[@kirkdarling4120]

Michael Keaton was known at the time as a comedic actor. Nobody believed he could pull off Batman, but Keaton put just the right amount of crazy into the role. He still ranks as one of the best actors in the role.

[@seagull8415]

Ive seen the edited for TV version so many times i forgot just how savage the violence is in the original cut.

[@Shadowman4710]

It's become fashionable over the years, particularly since the Dark Knight trilogy came out, to bash this movie. I'm sorry, I loved it when it came out, and I still do.

[@KevyNova]

This is still my favorite Batman movie.

[@irwindragon2333]

You killed me with the comment at 9:13!! And I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen this film, but never ever noticed Keaton gets shot in the arm at 11:33!! Great video. Favourite Batman film is Batman Returns!

[@TReynard11]

Great reaction! Subscribed. You skipped over "Where did he GET those wonderful toys!" and the amazing drive to the Batcave though!

[@sallyh5413]

This came out when I was 12 and went to the midnight premiere at my local movie theater, sat in the front row because it was SO CROWDED, the line went for blocks. People were very excited about this. I quickly bought the soundtrack (Prince💜) and listened to it religiously. (Keaton remains my favorite Batman, check him out in Mr. Mom if you haven’t seen it!)

[@ThreadBomb]

1989 is still probably my favourite Batman film! I like the gothic darkness and the way it verges on horror at times. Its few weaknesses come from when it was made - it is very '80s' in some respects. Jack Nicholson was cast as the Joker from the very beginning, and he was a major selling point for the film at the time. I think Jack Palance is underrated as the Joker's late lamented boss. BTW, I hope you don't get de-monetised for those snippets of Prince music in the video.

[@biguy617]

I love this movie. Jack Nicholson is awesome as Joker. Keaton is great as Bruce and Batman.

[@fynnthefox9078]

Nicholson was destined to play the Joker.

[@philrob1978]

For a number of reasons, one the most exciting cinema going experiences of my young life. Hard to explain to younger folk, but if you didn't read the comics, all we had to go on at that point was the Adam West TV show, which was on constant repeat even in the UK during the 80s. This was offering something different at the time. The film still holds up, and the score is magnificent - not just the main theme but throughout. Very special to me, but I can see its flaws here and there.

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

Favorite Batman score: 89 Batman by Danny Elfman

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Hands down. The best Batman composer.

[@ChrisWake]

I think over time a lot of Batman fans are more forgiving of the creative decisions this movie made. Jack Napier being the Wayne's killer, Batman murdering thugs, the overemphasis on Joker. Feels like since the conclusion of the Dark Knight trilogy and the DCAU, people have looked more fondly at this and rightfully so. It's a movie that basically reintroduced Batman into pop culture. Before this movie, the only reference point for audiences were the comics (of which there was a niche), the 60s show, and the various cartoons through the 70s.

[@GopherGuts2000]

Jack Nicholson is my favorite joker. That might just be nostalgia but nonetheless, favorite.

[@477sierra]

When you talk Joker you can't forget about Mark Hamil. Sure it wasn't live action but his portrayal is what many people think of.

[@fynnthefox9078]

Mark Hamill IS the Joker.

[@alarkhar]

@@fynnthefox9078 Mark Hamill is anything he puts his mind to. Hell, in one episode of JL:Action the Joker and the Trickster kidnap Mark himself, and they seemingly keep insulting each other all the time - and when they finally crash the car and Swamp Thing apprehends them, he reveals to have been using BOTH their voices from the back seat to have them argue. As a bonus, guess WHO was the voice actor for Swamp Thing?

[@GoodEyeSniper74]

I know everyone loves the Ledger Joker, but Nicholson will alway be, hands down, the best Joker in my opinion.

[@redmoonbloodmoon3161]

the 3 best jokers (actors/VAs and character design): (not ranked, just listed) 1. The Dark Knight (hedge ledger) // movie (2nd movie of the trilogy) 2. Batman (1989) (jack nicholson) // movie 3. Batman: The Animated Series (mark hamill) // cartoon tv show/series

[@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan]

I much prefer a Joker who laughs his head off when falling to a potential death rather than one who just screams. Heath Ledger's Joker wasn't the comic book character, no, but I find that at the end of The Dark Knight when he's falling he isn't afraid. If Nicholson's would have chuckled his way to death, I probably would have considered his portrayal a bit better. But nowhere near that of Ledger's.

[@SuRoFo]

IMO Ledger's Joker was too intimidating and unnerving. Joker is supposed to be more of a clownish buffoon on average, which in turn causes most people to dismiss him as harmless and masks how dangerous he can be.

[@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan]

@@SuRoFo I think Joker should be intimidating and unnerving. Well, my love for grittiness in movies does.

[@fynnthefox9078]

They're all great! **Jared Leto peeking out** Not you. **Jared Leto frowns and leaves**

[@MrRimant]

Gentlemen. In the scene where batman shows up in the museum and you say, you can see the wires. That is the point. This Batman does not go gliding all over the place like the Nolan version. As shown in the early scene at axis chemicals when Batman comes swooping in to stop jack from shooting Gordon. You literally see him disengage his grapple gun. So if you saw the wires, the reason was that he was grappling in and giving the illusion of batlike gliding.

[@Don-ol8ze]

Right - I always took the wire as one of Batman's gadgets, helping to break his fall as he plunges through the glass.

[@shainewhite2781]

The film was a box office success, making $411 million dollars against a $50-60 million dollar budget. It was #2 at the box office, with Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade making $474 million dollars. Last Crusade was also made on a $60 million dollar budget.

[@DinerLingo]

Crazy to think that The Last Crusade's budget is the same as what Nicholson made for this film. Along w a reduced salary up front he got a percentage of the box office & merchandise (apparently for the sequel too) & made btw $60-90 million (in 1989 dollars).

[@spikedpsycho2383]

POlice officer yelling freeze... Young "Steve Carrell"

[@Chris-B.]

It was actually Superman the Movie in 1978 that kick started everything. Without that, there would have been no Batman in 1989 29:36

[@Thane36425]

However, "Superman 3" and especially "Superman: Quest for Peace" almost destroyed the superhero movie market. This Batman movie probably saved it. Had it been as bad as the Adam West Batman movie that probably would have been the end of it.

[@Chris-B.]

@@Thane36425 Regardless of those flops, it was STM that proved that a superhero movie could be done right, and taken seriously. Without the first Superman movie (which was the first domino piece tipping over), there would have been no Batman 89.

[@ThreadBomb]

It wasn't really until X-Men that superhero movies became a sustainable genre. Before that, Superman and Batman were isolated successes (with worsening sequels).

[@Chris-B.]

@@ThreadBomb Totally agree, but it all started from STM. Without that, the superhero landscape would have been much different today. After the camp Batman TV series, no one dared to put a superhero on the big screen. STM took the risk and proved that a superhero movie could be taken seriously and become successful. Batman 89 followed suit by also using big stars. Christopher Nolan even borrowed Donner's template to create the 2005 Batman origin story. The MCU borrowed origin story concepts from Donners original movie, and Kevin Feige acknowledges that. Everything comes from something, and the superhero movie genre today, all evolved from STM nearly 45 years ago.

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

So fun you guys went over this one. This is my favorite for over-all package. Heath Ledger's performance of the Joker is my favorite Joker on it's own but I feel he's the only thing that carries that film. Glad Shaun enjoyed it so much and for what it was intended/and deliberately aiming for rather than some who hold it to the very different goals of the newer Batman films, as some do. It was fun watching you guys have a good time with it.

[@reactions5783]

Cinema Rules: "Original Batman!" Adam West: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@gillianday4804]

Tim Burton is a genius making this one.

[@WammoJammo5]

One of my favourite comic book movies.

[@lordwalker71]

Kim Basinger used to be married to Alec baldwin and she's the mother of his oldest daughter Ireland. Michael Keaton recently said he stopped playing batman because he didn't like the direction that Joel Shumacher was going to take the next batman movie in.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Michael Keaton is actually going to play the role again, in a new superhero movie with the Flash. Look it up.

[@VoiceNerd]

Film that continues to stand the test of time

[@shainewhite2781]

"Tell me kid, you ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?"

[@hellokittyx7]

The music score for this film is phenomenal! Danny Elfman is a genius!

[@Djcimofficial]

That first joker laugh in the doctor chair just brings joy to my heart.. makes me laugh with him every time..

[@JamesASharp]

Great reaction guys! I saw this movie as a 6 year old at a Drive In Theater with my parents. Batman is THE FILM that made me fall in love with movies 🎬 🎞 in general. 😍 This film is a classic and a very precious childhood memory for me.

[@routemaster19]

One thing that tends to be overlooked is that the entire production was made in England. We were still a few years before widespread digital composited effects so everything is practical and optical; sets, props, miniatures, mattes, perspectives, stunts etc... Stylistically and often by direct reference there are countless references to past films from silent German expressionism (Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - 1920) right up to neo noir design that was used in Brazil just a few years earlier (1985). Danny Elfman's superlative score also carries the film much more than people realise - and this was Elfman's first full symphony orchestral score - though he was helped by the late Shirley Walker particularly with orchestration. It gave him the confidence to fully realise his potential as a film composer and be regarded as one of the greats of this era of cinema. He only did the first two of the 4 Batman films of this era - the remaining two were done by Elliot Goldenthal. Casting the wonderful Michael Gough as Alfred was inspired. He was well known in the UK for being in many Hammer films (which Burton admired) but he was also seen in a wide range of films from Ealing (Man in the White Suit) through to 80's costume dramas (Out of Africa). A regular "Guest Starring" in long running TV series such as "The Saint", "Count of Monte Christo", "The Avengers", "Dr. Who", "The Champions" etc...he was one of our much admired character actors that somehow could steal the scene from the billed star of the show. This film was huge on release. It was everywhere. 1989 was a bumper year for cinema attendance after the doldrums of the mid 80's. From here cinemas began to really thrive again. Event films, sleeper hits and solid arthouse all helped to bring the public back to the cinema. Instead of closing and demolishing cinemas - multiplexes were being built catering for a modern audience. Batman (1989) is far from a perfect film but it is an important one and still holds up today for repeated viewings due to it's craftsmanship and level of commitment from all involved.

[@shainewhite2781]

My dad recorded this on VHS on HBO, along with GHOSTBUSTERS 2 and CHILD'S PLAY.

[@jthomann71]

Love this movie, and Keaton is the best Bruce Wayne/Batman ever, but Batman Returns is the best Batman movie ever.

[@robertosobreiro6212]

Christian Bale. Micheal Keaton looks weird as Batman. Way too small and skinny and just not skilled

[@tricky1506]

@@robertosobreiro6212 Bale sounds like a he just had a tracheatomy and you can tell something is off about Wayne in his portrayal. Keaton is more subdued and hides the secret better

[@ThreadBomb]

Batman Returns is just too self-consciously grotesque for me, and the plot is a mess.

[@thebadchannel9319]

mask of the phantasm is easily the best batman movie ever

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

@@tricky1506 it was admirable that bale tries to change his voice while fighting as Batman, that way it’s not just Bruce Wayne speaking in his normal voice. Micheal Keaton was the first actor to do that. Adam West used his normal voice while playing batman, Kilmer and Clooney used their normal voices as Batman as well. After Keaton, Kevin Conroy also had different voice patterns separating Bruce Wayne from Batman, but they were inverse from each other: Keaton voice Bruce normally and did Batman’s voice in low voice, Conroy did Bruce voice in a low pattern and his Batman was a deep, sharp voice. Both meant to inspire fear when talking as Batman. With Bale, he was focused on making Bruce Wayne more the center point. Whereas Micheal was keeping the character more mysterious Christian was focusing more on the psychological aspects of a guy who has all the money in the world but instead chooses to perform vigilante justice (which is an old trope dating back to the early 1900s with Zorro) so focusing on the psychological trauma of the character was a good move on their part. Like the animated series, Christian Bale made it where Bruce Wayne voice was the softer side and his Batman voice is wherein he puts his anger, his trauma in. He just tried to make his voice deep without any computer interference and nearly ruined his vocal cords. It’s why he sounds different in the other two movies. With the Ben afflack Batman, it’s obvious he uses a voice modulator. It looks like the next Batman movie will combine both Keaton and Bale voice styles. Best of luck there.

[@atomicwest995]

This is a classic, but BATMAN RETURNS is my all time favorite Batman movie. I love the campiness, the darkness, and the Burton touch… all a Batman movie should be, in my mind.

[@wickamo]

Oh one more thing. Tim Burton has to be the genius of creating villains, because when you count them all together...Jack's Joke, Danny's Penguin, and Michelle's Catwoman have to be the best three versions of those characters both individually and as a whole. That's saying something for Tim Burton. He definitely knows how to take the source material to heart because these three definitely feel like they stepped right out of the comic book pages.

[@handsomestik]

This was the mecca for me as a kid. I bought graphic novels , Taco Bell cups. Became a comic book fan after this. Too young to remember Superman the movie. Batman became my favorite character and still is. One of the first CD's I ever bought was this score

[@Divamarja_CA]

I remember the Taco Bell merch! I had a couple of those glasses myself. Good times.

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker in this film is more akin to the Cesar Romero version of The Joker in the 60s Batman television show.

[@Brian-qn7fn]

I love this movie so much. It has a timeless look and feel to it.

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

This will always be my favorite Batman! Hands down. 😁😁 They brought the comic book to life and it shows. ❤️ And maybe took a little from the old TV show as well.

[@adamclifton29]

17:45 - you can already see the dent in the tray that was caused by the bullet

[@jfilesgraphics]

I recall seeing this in the theatre on 3 different occasions, and every time, the house was packed.

[@manjiimortal]

I agree with Tom that while Heath Ledger's Joker was really well acted, and a very dangerous character, it wasn't really the Joker, as the insanity aspect wasn't really there. He liked to appear insane, but it often felt like a front he put up, so that people would underestimate him. He always had a plan, he was always in control of things. Jack Nicholson's Joker was pure chaos, as nothing he does in the film (outside killing his boss) is really premeditated. It's always whims that he has on how to react to what's happening around him, which makes him utterly impossible to predict. Him killing Bob for no reason other than needing to vent out, and the other minions' reaction, really sells out dangerous and unpredictable he is.

[@Don-ol8ze]

Couldn't have said it better. What else can you make of Nicholson's Joker when he has such iconic lines like "I make art until someone dies" and "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?"

[@piggyintheshadows]

100% agree. I've always said that Heath Ledger's Joker was a fantastic performance and that is one of the best villains in movie history, but he has very little resemblance to the original character. This is the closest we've had on the big screen.

[@chriscowey7464]

@@piggyintheshadows Totally agree, it is how I always felt.

[@greysea4841]

I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. It was a bonanza. Huge lineups, people in batman/Joker costumes and crazy amounts of cheering while the movie was playing. Never had seen anything like that before It was a spectacle.

[@pixarian]

Saw this (and BR) in theaters again for Batman 80th a few years ago, it's still a fun, exciting treat for this Batfan. I find myself randomly saying "My balloons! Those are my balloons!"

[@nikolaiquack8548]

"YOU HAVE SCISSORS EVEN!" This is why I love you guys XD

[@shainewhite2781]

The movie was filmed on location at Pinewood Studios, London England.

[@davidanderson1639]

The Gotham set is still an amazing piece of design. The Axis Chemicals interiors were filmed at the disused Acton Power Station in West London. Interestingly, before the set crew could start dressing the location, they had to strip out all of the Alien hive set, which was still in situ from Aliens was filmed at the same location.

[@shawty7303]

Gotta review Batman returns as well. Worth a watch as well 👀

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

Jack Nicholson ❤

[@BATDAN_92]

Even though Heath Ledger is more popular with the normies Jack Nicholson Acts the most Comic Book Accurate. Falling in Chemical waste, Acid Flower, & the Joker Death grin on his victims. I like Ledger Joker But not a fan, Nicolson is the GOAT.

[@wampa25]

Pretty much every frame of this film is iconic. People actually paid to see the trailer. They would find out which films were showing the trailer, buy their ticket, watch the trailer and leave.

[@mikeysense2200]

Found this channel yesterday and can’t stop binging, you guys are delightful to watch!!

[@dbsti3006]

This movie was a staple of my childhood. I watched the Adam West reruns with my dad, and when this came out, he brought me to see it. The grandiose dark environment consisting of mixed themes of old and new was really cool. 1930s gangster fedoras and suits combined with 1980s equipment.

[@bigpace]

Saw this in the theater when it came out and when the plane goes in front of the moon the entire place claps and cheers. It was the first time I had ever seen such a thing happen and it was amazing.

[@ThreadBomb]

But whenever I see that scene I can't help thinking of the beginning of Airplane.

[@jamesquinn424]

I was 9 when this came out and this and Batman returns are two firm favourites of mine great reaction lads .

[@heyzooz]

I saw this as a 7 year old in the movies. It's more comic book instead of real life. Jack Nicholson joker is so classic. Love this.

[@Timelord007]

A fantastic reaction guys I sometimes think we forget just how brilliant Jack Nicholson is in the role of The Joker & how scary he can be. Still one my favourite Batman films, the sequels never recaptured the brilliance of this film as I thought Batman Returns had a very weak third act with no fight scenes. I remember being 14 when this came out & being annoyed at my parents for booking holiday during its release to the point I was a absolute bastard until they found a cinema where I could go see the movie Lol. You guys are awesome, I think you'll find The Batman scheduled for 4th March.

[@FUCKINGENIOUS]

Jack is the best Joker in my opinion.

[@Timelord007]

@@FUCKINGENIOUS He's amazing, batshit insane & unpredictable. Batman my favourite character & i remember this coming out 11th August in the UK & was pissed off because that was the day we were going on our 2 week caravan holiday which I hated because it was small & cramped. I was a grump moody bastard until my parents found a cinema by the seaside which was a Monday. I still have holiday pictures of me looking annoyed from that holiday. Arh nostalgia, this & the Dark Knight trilogy my favourite Batman movies although I think the new film be awesome.

[@k.delpino1124]

Timing in art is everything. Batman was in the culture for 50 years, just as this movie hit theaters. Batmania for this film and the popularity of the overall legacy. Merchandising to the next level and the comics literally flying out of the stores. The score by D. Elfman and the songs of Prince are unforgettable. A tried and true impact of Modern blockbusters for comic-book based films.

[@Terminatorfan-2016]

Great review. Definitely enjoy your videos. My favorite Batman movie for sure. When I was little, some parts of this scared the piss out of me. Especially the scenes with the Joker's girlfriend in the mask. Even Batman to some extent and the Joker when he had the flesh colored makeup and when his face wasn't white, it looked even scarier lol. But I still loved it and I just purely love it now.

[@ZenSponge]

I was six when this came out in cinema. I had all the toys. The Batmobile was stellar. I remember seeing it’s sequel in the theater too. I miss BatBurton.

[@slayskool666]

"Scissors" LOL

[@merchillio]

The music is just perfect in this film

[@JustimusPrime99]

I was 7 when this came out and saw it with my cousin, aunt and mother on opening night at midnight. Still the best movie theater experience I’ve ever had.

[@Thane36425]

"Don't underestimate Jack Nicholson". You've never seen "The Terror" then. Very early on Batman carries and used guns. He was billed as "the world's greatest detective", not "world's greatest ninja/athlete/pilot/driver/etc, with a little detective work on the side".

[@ajclements4627]

It’s a shame none of the films really delve into his tag line of being the “world’s greatest detective”.

[@trebornewo3354]

My fave Batman movie. Watched it multiple times in a mini-cinema during a 1989 North Sea Ferry trip to Bruges. Bought the USA laserdisc shortly after, then the DVD, then the Bluray. Its my most watched movie. So much hype and promotion at the time. The Prince soundtrack is great, too. So glad you guys liked and appreciated this one. Oh, and LA Confidential is an awesome Kim Basinger movie.

[@MrKChernes]

This was one of the first movies I remember owning. We had one of those old tube TVs in the wooden box. On top we’re a few VHS tapes: The Jungle Book, Pinocchio, 101 Dalmatians, and Batman. Definitely not a kids movie, but every kid loved it.

[@missd9785]

Excellent gentlemen! Really enjoyed watching this again with you and seeing it through fresh eyes. TY

[@aufhflskih6830]

my favorite movie of all time. the music? incredible. i saw this in theaters when i was younger & it was the biggest thing out. like Avengers/Star Wars level big. taco bell was running an ad campaign & that bat logo was literally e v e r y w h e r e. i love to see the younger generation react to it.

[@BrettJamesBishop]

This is the first video I've seen from you guys. I love reaction videos and you guys made me a fan instantly. Keep up the great work.

[@leethomas2155]

This was the first film l ever went to see on at the pictures it was 1989 and l was 12 years old. Back then there were only 2 screens, each about 2 or 3 times the size of the ones you get now. You also had to queue up for about half an hour before you got to the foyer to pay. It was always packed in the pictures. Those were great days to see a film. This was the best Batman film between 1989 and 1998. A few years later about 1991 l got this on VHS for Christmas the excitement was there all over again!

[@Xehanort10]

4:51 Poor Kim Basinger. She went from this to being in 50 Shades of Gray.

[@nenabunena]

She was in LA Confidential

[@Johannicus]

I remember the clanking teeth and the green laugh bag being sold all over around the time. I was too young to understand why back then but now I know.

[@atti97]

You guys gonna loved Batman Returns.

[@TANKTREAD]

Danny Elfman's scores for "Batman" & "Batman Returns" are both AWESOME.

[@Cwebbussenterprise]

Michael Keaton is my mom's favorite BATMAN.

[@FEARNoMore]

Well, Snider's cut's Justice League Jared Leto Joker was way better than the Leto's original DCEU version. I wish that was the Joker that actually was portrayed initially. However I loved Joaquin's Joker the best, basically for it's most realistic portrayal of a psychopath. He could actually exist in the real world.