Batman

Overview News Staff Review Comments Photos Trailer/Clips DVD/Blu-ray Director:  Tim Burton Writers:  Bob Kane, Sam Hamm Cast:  Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall Released:  Friday, June 23, 1989 Length:  127 minutes Studio:  Warner Bros Genre:  Action/Adventure Rating:  Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Synopsis Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns," is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson). Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the DC comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall). Purchase your copy of Batman today at Download Batman From iTunes Download Batman From Amazon Unbox Search for Batman merchandise on eBay. Batman Episodes, TV Listings, News, Photos and More Overview News Staff Review Comments Photos Trailer/Clips DVD/Blu-ray Batman Sequel Currently on Hold  2/17/2009 2:54 PM EST Don't hold you breath Batman fans, the next time you will be seeing Batman on the Big Screen won't be for a few years. Christopher Nolan, director of the Batman blockbusters, will be releasing "Inception", a sci-fi film that he penned.  He will begin shooting the film this summer and plans on releasing it during the summer of 2010. There was a three year wait for 2008's Batman:The Dark Knigh...  More>> The Dark Knight Will Return To The Big Screen in 2009  9/12/2008 4:22 PM EST According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. plans on re-releasing "The Dark Knight" in January, which also happens to be the height of the Academy Awards Voting Season. "It's just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people," according to a source of the trades.  There are talks going on currently to have the film released in some IMAX locations, but whether or not the ...  More>> Harvery Dent Will Not Return For Batman 3  9/8/2008 3:01 PM EST According to CHUD, Aaron Eckhart will not be returning to the Batman film series.  They recently spoke with Eckhart, and when asking him about the role of Harvey Dent, he said, "He's dead". Eckhart say that he has asked Christopher Nolan about a possible return of Two Face and the director gave him the same answer. 'No way,' Nolan said. 'He's toast.'"...  More>> Cher as Catwoman?  8/25/2008 6:30 PM EST And The Dark Knight sequel gossip continues. Could Cher be in line to play Catwoman in the next Batman installment? The British newspaper The Telegraph is citing a 'studio executive' source, claiming that Cher us 'Nolan's first choice' for the role....  More>> Did Harvey 'Two-Face' Dent Live Or Die In 'The Dark Knight'?  8/21/2008 11:44 AM EST The script of "The Dark Knight" was released this week, and it answers the question that fan boys have been asking... Harvey Dent is... Harvey Dent is.....  More>> It's No Laughing Matter, The Dark Knight Is The Second Highest G...  8/19/2008 2:05 PM EST According to Box Office Mojo, "The Dark Knight" has finally relinquished its throne as being #1 movie in the country.  It was replaced this past week with "Tropic Thunder". "The Dark Knight" has shattered many records during its run, and has made a home at the number 2 spot on the highest grossing domestic movie list. It is second only to "Titanic", which grossed over $600 million. ...  More>> The Dark Knight Is Box Office Champ 4 Weeks in A Row  8/11/2008 3:34 PM EST "The Dark Knight" was number one once again at the box office this week, pulling in $26 million. The film is now at number three n the domestic blockbuster list of all time.  Ahead of "The Dark Knight" are the original "Star Wars" at $461 million and "Titanic" at $600.8 million. The film is expected to surpass "Star Wars" by this coming weekend and eventually top out at $510 million to $520 m...  More>> Dark Knight Becomes The Highest Grossing Coming Book Movie Ever  8/7/2008 4:34 PM EST "The Dark Knight" keeps making headlines with its phenomenal earnings. The film has now surpassed "Spider-Man" as being the biggest comic book based movie of all time in North America.  It is also placed at #7 on the all-time domestic blockbuster list. The film's earning have now topped $405 million in just 19 days.  "Spider-Man" grossed $403.7 total during its run in 2002. "The Dark Kni...  More>> Batman 3 Casting Rumors Are Simply Just Rumors  8/5/2008 10:40 AM EST According to Dark Horizons (darkhorizons.com), rumors that Johnny Depp will be playing the Riddler in the next installment of "Batman" are false.  Also false are rumors that either Angelina Jolie or Maggie Gyllenhaal will be playing Catwoman. Sources at Warner Bros. state that they haven't decided on the script yet, much less the characters that will be in the film....  More>> Batman's Riddler to be Johnny Depp?  7/31/2008 2:37 PM EST Johnny Depp is rumored to have been eyed for the part of the Riddler in the next installment of the Batman franchise.  While nothing has been confirmed, many say that he would be perfect for the part and that producers say that "Johnny's a pro. He'll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own. And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffma...  More>> Batman: Dark Knight Shatters Record...AGAIN!  7/28/2008 2:18 PM EST On Thursday, July 24th 2008, FlickDirect reported that "The Dark Knight" had shattered the record for reaching the $200 million mark.  Now, once again, more record breaking news about the film's earnings has been reported. "The Dark Knight" has grossed $314.2 million in 10 days.  Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was the previous record holder, reaching their $300 million mark in 16...  More>> Batman: The Dark Knight Breaks Another Record  7/24/2008 4:36 PM EST "The Dark Knight" has broken another record on Tuesday.  The film has become the fastest ever to reach the $200 million mark.  It has broken the previous record, held by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest , Spider-Man 2 and <a href="http://www.flickdi...  More>> For more Batman news please visit FlickDirect's movie news section. 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