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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Action & Adventure
Theatrical: 1989 Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Summary: This is one of the best comic book films. Quite old now made in 1989 I originally had the plain DVD of this. As soon as I saw that a 2 disc version was coming out I had to upgrade to get an insight to all the behind the scenes footage. The film itself is great, the best Batman film by far including the more recent Batman begins. It has plenty of action, stunts, gadgets, the best Batman Michael Keaton and the wonderful inspired casting of Jack Nicholson as the sarcastic, sadistic Joker. Kim Basinger plays the love interest and it has the best Batmobile of any of the films! "I gotta get me one of those!" Tim Burton is the perfect director for the overall dark vision of the film. It also has a great sound track with Princes top tracks or the overall score of the film blending in great with the story. The whole film is class from the industrial gloomy dark Gotham City set, the costumes, vehicles, gadgets, music and the great cast. Everyone should see this.
There are tons of extras on this version. The history of Batman is a 40min look at the invention of the character by Bob Kane from comic book creation right up to this movie version mainly focused on the various comic book versions Batman has seen over the years. A quick look at the set at Pinewood studios. A feature on the heroes and villains of the film with interviews of the actors. A short storyboard for a Robin scene that was dropped from the film. Music videos of Prince's Batdance, Partyman and Scandalous.
The Shadows of the Bat is a feature about the journey of the films continued over the other Batman films. This starts with the ideas behind making a Batman film, the vision of the film they wanted. Moving away from the camp Kaapow TV series and getting back to the original idea of a dark, sinister Batman world with a traumatised Bruce Wayne turning vigilante against Gotham City's villains. The trouble of getting a studio to make the film and agreeing to the idea of the overall dark tone of the film. This features interviews with the producers, Bob Kane, Tim Burton and scriptwriters. With the go ahead the next part features on the location for filming ,Pinewood studios, and casting. This includes interviews with all the main cast, and Tim Burton done in 2005. The last part concentrates on the gathering hype of the film and the impact it had when released. Total time for this feature is 70mins!
The Beyond Batman features shows the production design drawings and ideas for the sets and locations as well as what inspired them. A feature on the best car of any film The Batmobile! Showing the designs and how it was made. The other features cover the gadgets, Batwing, and Jokers toys. The idea and design of the Bat suit and the Joker make up and costume. Also the score of the film. Each of the mini features are about 10mins long. A great film everything about it is top class and finally with the behind the scenes features and interviews you've been waiting to see. Hope this review helps! Overall 9/10
Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Action & Adventure
Theatrical: 1989 Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Summary: This is one of the best comic book films. Quite old now made in 1989 I originally had the plain DVD of this. As soon as I saw that a 2 disc version was coming out I had to upgrade to get an insight to all the behind the scenes footage. The film itself is great, the best Batman film by far including the more recent Batman begins. It has plenty of action, stunts, gadgets, the best Batman Michael Keaton and the wonderful inspired casting of Jack Nicholson as the sarcastic, sadistic Joker. Kim Basinger plays the love interest and it has the best Batmobile of any of the films! "I gotta get me one of those!" Tim Burton is the perfect director for the overall dark vision of the film. It also has a great sound track with Princes top tracks or the overall score of the film blending in great with the story. The whole film is class from the industrial gloomy dark Gotham City set, the costumes, vehicles, gadgets, music and the great cast. Everyone should see this.
There are tons of extras on this version. The history of Batman is a 40min look at the invention of the character by Bob Kane from comic book creation right up to this movie version mainly focused on the various comic book versions Batman has seen over the years. A quick look at the set at Pinewood studios. A feature on the heroes and villains of the film with interviews of the actors. A short storyboard for a Robin scene that was dropped from the film. Music videos of Prince's Batdance, Partyman and Scandalous.
The Shadows of the Bat is a feature about the journey of the films continued over the other Batman films. This starts with the ideas behind making a Batman film, the vision of the film they wanted. Moving away from the camp Kaapow TV series and getting back to the original idea of a dark, sinister Batman world with a traumatised Bruce Wayne turning vigilante against Gotham City's villains. The trouble of getting a studio to make the film and agreeing to the idea of the overall dark tone of the film. This features interviews with the producers, Bob Kane, Tim Burton and scriptwriters. With the go ahead the next part features on the location for filming ,Pinewood studios, and casting. This includes interviews with all the main cast, and Tim Burton done in 2005. The last part concentrates on the gathering hype of the film and the impact it had when released. Total time for this feature is 70mins!
The Beyond Batman features shows the production design drawings and ideas for the sets and locations as well as what inspired them. A feature on the best car of any film The Batmobile! Showing the designs and how it was made. The other features cover the gadgets, Batwing, and Jokers toys. The idea and design of the Bat suit and the Joker make up and costume. Also the score of the film. Each of the mini features are about 10mins long. A great film everything about it is top class and finally with the behind the scenes features and interviews you've been waiting to see. Hope this review helps! Overall 9/10