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Tim Burton directs; Michael Keaton stars as Batman; and Jack Nicholson stars as his arch foe, The Joker. As the Dark Knight, defender of law and order in Gotham City, Batman treads the shadow zone between right and wrong, fighting with only his skill in martial arts and his keenly honed mind to defend the innocent and to purge the memory of his parents' brutal murder--always keeping his true identity as millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne a closely guarded secret. Based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics.
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[@kshitizdavid800]

Michael Keaton doing an interview about batman in today's time is so great to watch.

[@wazgoodjj]

Reading the comments, it amazes me how people are only talking about how great Nolan's movies were but no one is talking that is was the genius of Tim Burton that paved the way for everyone else.

[@lilkevv5917]

in a alternate universe somewhere superman didn’t exist and batman was the one who paved the way for all superhero movies(somehow it happened)

[@dereinchecker9376]

Who is Nolan ? 🤣

[@LuisSierra42]

@@dereinchecker9376 ur daddy

[@dereinchecker9376]

@@LuisSierra42 no way ? Are you sure ? I mean : Can I really rely on this ?

[@dereinchecker9376]

@@Gluedooy I know. The only Nolan movie that was great.

[@RationalRooster]

Batman is every man's secret fantasy... anyone who has a sense of justice... probably thought of becoming batman at least once...

[@enminghee2926]

Batman made me a Communist because he was my gateway drug to Dashiell Hammett.

[@makimarc7544]

true

[@dvader3000]

Except no one can take all that mental pressure,there is no way.

[@Berengier817]

@@enminghee2926 you too huh

[@LuisSierra42]

I'm batman

[@kshitizdavid800]

Very excired to see Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck back as batman(s). Excited for Robert Pattinson's batman too.

[@theshahofiran902]

Batman - Into the BatVerse

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

One of the best movie theater going experiences of my entire life. I remember my cousins trying to creep me out. They kept reminding that the Joker was from The Shining. As a 5 year old, of course I was blown away. Never missed a Batman movie in a theater since. Back then, any of those summers that a Batman movie came out, that summer felt special. Those who went and saw them back then know what I'm talking about. The bat-mania.

[@VideoClubQuiltro]

Michael Keaton ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Props to Anton Furst for his production design. It was so incredible!

[@adriennash7326]

RIP

[@daviddemeuse5660]

Absolutely! Would have liked to seen more work from him after Batman

[@CyborgHorse]

Nigel Phelps is still alive and working in the industry today, Phelps is the one who drew all the buildings and sets. Make fun of Judge Dredd all you want, but that depiction of Mega-City 1 is incredible. And Julian Caldow drew all the vehicles and gadgets. Furst verbally dictated what he wanted to his illustrators, exactly like Bo Welch, Barbara Ling and very other average PD in the industry. William Stout and Ron Cobb he was not, Furst has been elevated to a DaVinci level genius folk hero in the midwest.

[@Teoman9]

This movie is Masterpiece

[@bookeblade]

Which one?

[@dereinchecker9376]

In POP CULTURE ....true !!!

[@LuisSierra42]

I like the second one better

[@SeasideDetective2]

What's sad to me is that the two sequels have never gotten the same level of love. BATMAN RETURNS is more a "cult" movie than a classic; and BATMAN FOREVER, while it's not terrible, is considered to be the foreshadowing of BATMAN & ROBIN (which IS terrible). Looking back, I think my greatest wish for this series would be for Warner Brothers to NOT ask Burton to direct the second film, and kept him on only as a producer. I can't help wondering whether we could have had a Christopher Nolan-like trilogy 17 years earlier.

[@dbreiden83080]

@@SeasideDetective2 Returns has been largely re-examined over the years and today is highly regarded.. Forever is pretty bad.. A popcorn movie of it's time. It is too goofy, and off the beat and path of the Burton Batman's to be seen as a quality Batman movie IMO.. But I will say Val Did a great job..

[@FoltestAnimations]

The Dark Knight Trilogy, the Raimi Trilogy, and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The best trilogies of the 2000’s

[@r.senthilkumar8420]

And also Captain America trilogy, iron man trilogy

[@fransesco9703]

@@r.senthilkumar8420 you cant compare the captain america and iron man trilogy to the lord of the rings and the dark knight trilogy lol. They are on a whole different level

[@jomonjoy4497]

@@r.senthilkumar8420 bruh.. you comparing Theme park entertainment movies to Art That the Biggest bruh thing I've heard in a while.

[@antona.1327]

2000s were the best. Best movies, best games, best TV shows, best comics, best everything.

[@r.senthilkumar8420]

@@fransesco9703 Ok bro, why so serious

[@dharampal9893]

Let's hope the best for Matt Reeves' and Robert Pattinson's batman..

[@dagetheevil1]

Pattinson had the same trainer as John Wick's for the Batman role

[@aleffush]

Yeah!

[@crapshot]

They're never gonna be able to even come close to Nolan's trilogy. That sparkly vampire has nothing in relation to Batman!

[@LEGOMotionStudios]

@@crapshot Have you seen Pattinson's other performances?

[@crapshot]

@@LEGOMotionStudios yeah. And that doesn't mean he's a perfect fit for a character like Batman.

[@Harri927]

This movie is my favorite movie of all time in general. It ages like a fine wine.

[@LucasBright.]

Why do they never acknowledge Danny Elfmans work on the score, the music is literally what made that film a legend

[@Yikes702]

So true. Whenever I hear that score I think immediately of Keaton swooping in.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Exactly! It was perfection.

[@jonny3700]

His score was great, that is the music I associate with Batman

[@rayfran06]

Not gonna lie some days at the gym Batman Returns is in the wars and I like how this opens with Descent into Darkness.

[@josiahpurtee1156]

R.I.P. Adam West

[@KaranIsAgoodMan]

The film is a legend! Dude.

[@Yikes702]

Keaton SHOULD BE THE THUMBNAIL!

[@lubaniskie]

Yeah, but generationally speaking, most young people would be drawn to the video with the most recent batman

[@freddysavage]

@@lubaniskie but affleck is the most recent tho.

[@lubaniskie]

@@freddysavage but the most popular one is. . .

[@TomsTrailerReactions]

@@lubaniskie Michael Keaton is the most popular one, to most people that is..

[@lubaniskie]

@@TomsTrailerReactions please go ask an 18 year old who Michael Keaton is

[@ethanalamgir7912]

even WB started clickbaiting 💀💀

[@RizkymArifin]

"With A Dark Knight & CAPED WONDER." - Kuai Liang, 2019

[@sastac2441]

Wait a minute the video is a day old ur comment is 2 days old

[@righteousrawb7225]

Batman is the best superhero of all time

[@cinematicplays2644]

Love the dark knight Trilogy

[@bemasaberwyn55]

I think it's interesting the evolution of what's classified as the modern blockbuster. Seeing box office returns for films like Batman 89. Of Jaws, of the Original Star Wars Trilogy, of Ghostbusters.......all franchises that are HUGE today

[@seniorordenanza2387]

Batman is and always will be my top favorite super hero. I’ve read his comics since I was a kid, both the new ones and the ones my dad read.

[@chantayb86]

As an 80s baby (born in 1986), I remember watching this on the couch my parents (as the moving came out on VHS). I watched it in j VHS almost every weekend until the Batman Returns came out when I was six years old.

[@davonhall9652]

Definitely a monumental event for me in '89. Loved it then, love it now. I remember begging my dad to go see this at 13 years old. And when I finally saw it, I was blown away. Bought it when it came out on cassette and wore it out watching it so many times. Always will be grateful to Tim Burton, Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson for this gem.

[@justinmaldonado6779]

Christopher Nolan is a genius

[@nicholasoldfield6725]

The best

[@Zez99]

A legend

[@thepaperninja3123]

Yeah, sky is blue

[@random-jn8ec]

Water is wet

[@shantanudhamdhere8540]

@@thepaperninja3123 ya with bat symbol on it

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

Batman has a special place in my heart.. I literally got spooked by Jack's Joker after his fall from the ending, I was 5 years old when I remembered it!

[@TomsTrailerReactions]

Keaton = Best Batman of all time! 🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@kamsitheprince]

best trilogy

[@MisterChris1978]

I was turning 10 in July of 1989 and was a huge batman fan, enjoying reruns of the old high-camp series. And for my birthday, i got to see it in the theatres. It continues to be my favorite Batman film. I am excited to see the new iteration coming to theatres soon.

[@sm4carnageihope]

By the looks of things, people saw the thumbnail and commented without watching the video. This is about the 89 flick, not the Dark Knight.

[@Street_Hawk]

To be frank, I like and appreciate every iteration of Batman.

[@nordicsoda9514]

I seriously wouldn't know what to do with my life if Batman never existed

[@helloworldx10]

Whose here after Nolan-Universal Pictures deal?

[@adrian-kv2wq]

Make The Batfleck Movie ❤🍿

[@paulholloway8885]

This movie was so important for the future of comic book movies. I still think it holds up well. It's very 80s but it has a distinct feel.

[@rajwinder.sudan07]

This movie is addictive 🔥

[@LoneliestGuyintheUniverse]

Somewhere within the quantum foam of existence, amongst the very building blocks of reality, there is a universe where you are Batman.

[@markuxx7409]

I remember I was really hyped by Batman 89. I was almost 12 when I watched the movie and loved it, but the trailer and previews blowed my mind back then. It was a great experience. Saludos.

[@rakshan5115]

am a batman. fan

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

So it’s about batman 89! AWESOME!!!!

[@rajwinder.sudan07]

"Yesterday is history" "Tomorrow is mystery" "Today is gift" , "Thats why it is called present" 💗❤❤

[@lilbigmacwhopper69]

- Master Oogway

[@vikashsharma9837]

Yesterday is history Tomorrow is mystery Today is chemistry That's what we call it pastry. 🍰🍰🍰

[@AustinTheWeenieTickler]

Completely unrelated to this Batman movie but okay…

[@Zez99]

Okay so why did u tell it in here🧐

[@charlesrocks]

Batman is awesome.

[@ezekielalimpia3048]

Batman 1989 will always have a part in my heart

[@abovewater6918]

Batman is awesome. I appreciate Keaton as batman, Bale as Batman, even Kilmer as Batman. I like them all for different reasons. I like the character, and because of the mask, I can appreciate multiple people playing Batman. Refusing to enjoy one batman cause I prefer another, just ruins my own enjoyment.

[@connorberry6377]

what do you think of Affleck's?

[@abovewater6918]

I can't believe I left out Affleck. Thank you. I guess I was thinking of the older ones. I like Affleck's intensity. His version also has the best fighting skills on display and looks and feels the most like a graphic novel.

[@connorberry6377]

@@abovewater6918 agree with you on that, just wish they'd given him more to work with; a lot of people give him hate due to the quality of the films and forget on his Batman. My favourite Batman was Christian Bales personally. But I'm looking forward to Robert Pattenson's.

[@Footballforever5965]

I’m here waiting for a Batman Beyond Movie 🥺

[@praveenkumarAI]

The movie that started it all! If you look closely, it is a relay. Burton started out with a bang. Nolan made it reach greater heights. Hope Reeves carry forward the legacy!

[@ziggyzero]

this documentary has nothing to do with Nolan's Batman, its about Burton's Batman, so why that cover?

[@Jass.Marttz]

For more views.

[@Mandrakk7]

Ap that pathetic WB can get more views

[@random-jn8ec]

For attention

[@Yikes702]

Exactly.

[@arizonaFIREent]

Batman 89 is better than those garbage nolan films

[@evilfacebad4548]

Batman.... thats all u have to say an im with u

[@ritchierich2793]

The greatest evolution was probably batman able to turned his head instead his entire shoulder which practically was more logically in today's time..

[@harjeetviv]

DC wouldn't be DC without batman... Like batman makes DC, DC

[@adrian-kv2wq]

I love Zack Snyder and his Batman ❤🤌

[@inuyashason81]

Now there are stories that Michael Keaton is coming back as Batman in the new flash movie. Always wanted to see him back as Batman again, even though there is Ben affleck as Batman

[@TomsTrailerReactions]

He is coming back 💯 percent, not a rumor it’s a fact ! :)

[@dereinchecker9376]

Was one of my best summers as a youngster. I was a PRINCE Fan & a BATFAN. Long before Marvel there was DC.

[@nedflanders2943]

Prince's music was the worst part of the movie

[@dereinchecker9376]

@@nedflanders2943 That sets you to the few that say the same. Its a matter of taste but in this case this is absolutetly unique and a great coup for a huge musician.

[@southpole2272]

Christopher Nolan's trilogy, Ledger's Joker was nothing like those who came before him that's for sure.

[@miltontavares9506]

But his trilogy brought Batman back to the darkness after WB killed the franchise with Batman & Robin.

[@sandeepdas3526]

@no info nolan's portrayal is better though.

[@LuisSierra42]

@no info Raimi's spiderman is far less realistic than any other comic book movie

[@southpole2272]

@no info be as it may, Nolan's portrayal is unmatched!

[@Criner05]

Unless you're just talking about onscreen, you've never read "The Killing Joke."

[@nathanbender6640]

Great doco, fired me up so much. Love this WB, more please :D

[@losoend1670]

WB, why did you clickbait The thumbnail huh

[@JuiKuen]

Why that thumbnail and not one of the movie itself?? That aside, the movie was and still is a classic to this day.

[@mrxxbrian]

Chris Nolan's movies are timeless.

[@arizonaFIREent]

I rewatched them last year they were boring

[@MR.GOAT.]

@@arizonaFIREent get a job & get a life

[@dbreiden83080]

Hey look I found another person that didn’t watch the documentary. This is funny.

[@kamdan2011]

They’re dated with references to the War on Terror and Occupy Wall Street.

[@theylied1776]

I Disagree with his assessment that movies of the 70s and 80s didn't set out to become Blockbusters, that becoming blockbusters was inadvertent. Indiana Jones, E.T., Gremlins, The Karate Kid, Back to the Future, and Ghostbusters, from the very beginning were all Meant To Be Blockbuster summer movies. (These movies made the month of June and the first week of July the most coveted time to release summer blockbusters).

[@TBHJR]

Jaws was the first blockbuster in June ‘75. Everyone after that wanted to capture that summer box office money. Many may not have wanted to have that “blockbuster” status in name but they definitely wanted the money flow.

[@pahein59]

HBO Max has chosen to launch in India at Rs. 69/month, because 69x12=828, and 828 references the flight number in the Warner Bros. Tv Show, named "Manifest".

[@jasonb6641]

Micheal Keaton is the batman, the true batman

[@oceanyy]

Most iconic comic character of all time. ❤️

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love Christopher Nolan and his films.

[@Archarrow520]

Christian Bale is still the best Batman to me honestly Ben Affleck lost me in Batman vs Superman when he was rescuing Martha and he burst through the wall and aimed a Light machine gun at the Russian guy with flamethrower BATMAN NEVER USES GUNS the only Batman to use guns was flashpoint Batman and that was Thomas Wayne

[@rushaddoodhmal3156]

@@Archarrow520 batman did use guns in his beginning years

[@RustyBrickStudios]

@@rushaddoodhmal3156 Superman also couldn’t fly for his first 30 or so issues. That doesn’t mean it’s an accurate portrayal of the character we all know and love.

[@clarkguinocor8159]

@@rushaddoodhmal3156 If you follow by that logic Batman would still be wearing blue and different colored batsuits everyday. Him using guns isn't canon anymore.

[@PekosBilj89]

I love mars bars and snickers ice cream..

[@snehasishbiswas8759]

Love these documentaries

[@asifsk47]

We need more behind the scenes of the Dark knight ❤️

[@Aviatar1]

I respect the nostalgia but Christopher Nolan's batman is another thing.

[@arizonaFIREent]

Nawww they are over the top

[@hollymallu6911]

@@arizonaFIREent 😂I can understand your frustration

[@wazgoodjj]

that's your opinion. But unless you were alive back in 1989 nothing today will ever compare.

[@MR.GOAT.]

@@wazgoodjj Spider-Man 1 definitely had the same hype as 89 maybe even bigger.

[@Willreply]

@@arizonaFIREent shut up uncle

[@rajwinder.sudan07]

Christian Bale my fav. Hero is back with Badass* movie 🔥🔥

[@yash.tdk_1]

Batman the legend √√√.

[@SuicidePar]

This movie is timeless!

[@benjaminsvideochannel7189]

Cool video but you showed a Picture of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight on the KZbin Page so Everybody thought you were going to talk about The Dark Knight but still a great Video though I love the 1989 Batman also I love that you showed pictures and Mentioned Spider-Man and The Avengers and X-Men in a Warner Bros. Video about Batman a DC Comic property and seeing in the credits of the 2002 Spider-Man Movie and Fox's X-Men and The Avengers with the title Marvel Studios in it hearing the 1989 Batman Song is really Awesome

[@redfordmusicofficial]

This is the movie that got me sold and hooked on the character for life. Period.

[@venkybunnyvip]

The Best Movie of 21 Century so far

[@leroyvermilion7708]

Wait until you see The Batman

[@thorfinn866]

It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.

[@destinycybermic6930]

The bes & best Batman of all

[@uday4164]

Just facts

[@startmirca]

The Captain America trilogy and the TDK trilogies are the best Superhero trilogies IMO

[@aldocarrillo346]

Mmmm no

[@startmirca]

@@aldocarrillo346 Mmm yes

[@harshalpatil8522]

Nope. You can't compare CA to TDK

[@startmirca]

@@harshalpatil8522 Actually I can. Both trilogies had 3 great movies that were better than the ones before it, although most agree that the TDK trilogy peaked with the 2nd movie though.

[@MR.GOAT.]

Nope, not Captain America. & Civil war (despite the war) is basically an Avengers Movie.

[@cambreezythecolorman0716]

Love Batman

[@acewolf1]

Some DC "executives" ruined Zack's plans and vision, all for Marvel to win and such. I dream of a better WB board

[@amitojsingh7583]

Cringe

[@acewolf1]

@@amitojsingh7583 hater

[@random-jn8ec]

@@amitojsingh7583 very cringe*

[@axat101]

Description says Tim Burton's Batman ,, not Christopher Nolan... But thumbnail ....

[@kimdracula1995]

Click bait?

[@StardustSynchron]

Danny Elfman’s score is legendary

[@maryamalfayed223]

I am a huge Batman fan for life!!! 🤗❤🤗

[@annopkanthatham]

Prince’s inspired movie soundtrack also contributed to the success of the movie. Too bad no mentioning of that in this documentary.

[@nedflanders2943]

I cringe when i hear that music in the movie, it's so dated.

[@Jabberstax]

Still my favourite Batman movie.

[@parsman9914]

We live in a world where Michael Keaton is coming back as Batman. It's crazy. YOU WANNA GET NUTS? LET'S GET NUTS!

[@TJBeyonder2814]

Love Everything about Batman

[@rinalsingh1258]

This video is about Tim Burton's Batman and yet WB put Nolan's Batman in the thumbnail lol.

[@anvaryusupov8245]

Why did they put TDK as thumbnail?

[@kshitizdavid800]

Please make these videos for all DC movies, including batman forever and batman and robin.

[@samuellane8818]

This is a tribute to Bill Finger and his contributions in defining the Batman character to what it has become to be known as the legendary Dark Knight Detective!….

[@Criner05]

Bill Finger wasn't a contributor. He was the creator. The only thing Bob Kane "created" was the name "Batman" itself.

[@samuellane8818]

I really can’t wait to see Michael Keaton Batman again!….bring on the flash movie!….. Thank you Warner Brothers for Batman 1989, and for believing in both Tim Burton and Michael Keaton! Michael Keaton was the best casting choice for that era!….just like Christopher Reeves was before him! And now Ben Affleck is the second best if not tied to Michael Keaton as the best two live action Batman actors to play the character on the silver screen!….. Henry Cavill is just as amazing as superman too! We as fans want more of the current DCEU going forward and keep the multiverse with each iteration of Batman and superman alive!….. Looking forward to seeing next year’s the flash movie and Robert Pattinson The Batman movie come to life!…..

[@utkarshranjan1437]

I AM VENGEANCE ~The Batman

[@amith499]

Thumbnail is Nolan's batman

[@_arcangel999]

The best Batman

[@deadeyedmillennialmedia]

WB seems to be handling the break up pretty well. "Look, remember who we were BEFORE you?"

[@ptonfire1]

even batman madallions around the neck,that movie was an event.

[@Hodor505]

Why is The Dark Knight on the thumbnail when this entire video is about Batman ‘89

[@thedarkcriminal1658]

Batman isn't just a comic book character. He's not just a hero without super powers. Not that needs any. He's not just a man. Batman is an idea.

[@harjeetviv]

He is dc

[@thedarkcriminal1658]

@@harjeetviv He is the heart of DC.

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

Can’t wait for THE BATMAN 🤩🤩🤩

[@soumodeepsaha1157]

Ben affleck batman is my faverit 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Reddest1000]

Everyone's Favourite DC Comics Character

[@priyanshchandra6816]

Snyder's batman also deserved a solo movie👍

[@willjohnboy]

And dc has not built on what the dark knight did in fact they've gone backwards and marvel has taken over.

[@DerezzedMan]

Quantity is not necessarily quality, most MCU movies are bland and forgettable.

[@miguelgcgamer9878]

You mean MCU in profit, and none DCEU movies are way better than marvel movies

[@Mandrakk7]

@@DerezzedMan at least their fans are all United lol

[@prachuryyabaruah7]

@@Mandrakk7 🤣🤣 although their heroes aren't

[@prachuryyabaruah7]

@@miguelgcgamer9878 enjoy both why to compare... both are on best in their own ways

[@hunaroberoi2268]

Thank you for showing Christian bale's batman on thumbnail not any other specially Affleck 🤣🤣