Batman [Blu-ray Steelbook]

true masterpiece!
Tim Burton's 1989 classic is a must-see for Batman fans.
the blu-ray steelbook is a must-have for enthusiasts.

i can still remember going to see this movie in a jam-packed theater.
a true blockbuster, it was the top-grossing film in North America that year.
great acting, great story, great soundtrack, great movie.

Michael Keaton's Batman is dark, brooding, and tormented. i loved Keaton in Beetlejuice but didn't think he could pull this role off until i saw it for myself. Jack Nicholson was unforgettable as the Joker. Nicholson's joker is maniacal magic. not as dark as Ledger's (The Dark Night), but much more fun. Kim Bassinger is Vicki Vale, whose affections are pursued by both Batman and the Joker.

Prince's soundtrack is awesome. the score (Danny Elfman) is well done. the costumes are great and the set design won an Oscar. plus...all of Batman's "wonderful toys".

great special features (unchanged from the 20th...

The Blu-Ray Transfer is Not Up To Par
I have not seen Batman in at least 15 years. So, seeing it with "fresh eyes," I was surprised to find that the film stands up. The plot: A masked vigilante is taking back the dangerous streets of Gotham City, sparking a reporter and photojournalist to get the story. Meanwhile, when a criminal kingpin's "number one guy" has an accident in a chemical factory, The Clown Prince of Crime is born and gunning for Batman. I remember loving this film when I saw it at least five times in the theater. After having watched it, I still like it. It's not as great as when I was a teen but it is its own film with good performances from the three main actors (Nicholson, Keation and Basinger). The comparison of Nicholson's Joker vs. Ledger's is hard because, though this was a realistic take on Batman, it was a comic book brought to life as Nolan's films were "real life" with comic book elements. That being said, both performances are noteworthy and I love both of them. OK, onto the Blu-Ray... The...

Awesome
The steelbook exceeded my expectations. It looks phenomenal. The quality of the actual movie is about equal or a little less than equal to many of the transfers you would see for 1989 movies. Nothing to complain about, but wasn't stunned.

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