Batman & Robin vs Adam West's Batman - Blu-ray Forum

nitinblurayfan · 07-19-2012, 07:38 AM

Which do you prefer?
For me, it would be Adam West's batman. I loved his Bruce Wayne a lot.

Edit :
Adam West's Batman includes the tv show as well.

Al_The_Strange · 07-19-2012, 07:45 AM

I rated both movies on the same level (3/5, making them "just okay").

"B&R" has lots of action. As a teenager, I thought it was decent and fun enough, so I grew up liking it fine and dandy. I never liked how cheap it looked, but as an adult, I do find the cheesiness of the movie quite overbearing. And, of course, the acting is horrid.

I voted on Adam West's film though, because being bad and cheesy on purpose totally rocks.

It's easily one of those "so bad it's good" movies, easy to laugh at and accept on its own terms. I definitely find myself thinking about it more than "B&R," so chances are that it'll have stronger replay value with me.

I remember catching some episodes of Adam West's show too. I never liked that each movie ended with a cliffhanger, because then I'd feel compelled to try and watch the show in order like on continuous story arc, even though I don't think they meant for it to be watched like "Lost" or anything. Overall though, the show has the same campy charm as the movie, so I liked it.

L-Rouge · 07-19-2012, 09:16 AM

Adam West version ftw!

nitinblurayfan · 07-19-2012, 09:28 AM

As goofy as West's Batman was, his Bruce Wayne was spot on!
Adam West's Bruce was really suave and charming. There was such an elegance(like William Shatner had as Captain Kirk) that even Bale can't match.

tigertron · 07-19-2012, 01:09 PM

In case any of you were wondering, yes it was I who voted Batman and Robin...but to be fair I don't like either. I only voted for B&R because of Arnie and Alicia Silverstone.

Al_The_Strange · 07-19-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

In case any of you were wondering, yes it was I who voted Batman and Robin...but to be fair I don't like either. I only voted for B&R because of Arnie and Alicia Silverstone.

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Foggy · 07-19-2012, 02:27 PM

At least Adam West's Batman's humour was funny, intentional or not. Batman & Robin just falls apart from any angle you look at it.

RudyC · 07-22-2012, 06:31 PM

dude adam west is my fav batman.. and the 1966 tv series is my favorite batman series.. i love comedy.

screw nolan and burton.

Steve · 07-22-2012, 10:35 PM

I voted for Adam West's Batman. I didn't even have to think about it.

MykeHavoc · 07-23-2012, 12:11 AM

Batman: The Movie. B&R didn't have the excuse that it was made in the 60's.

Alex_DeLarge · 07-25-2012, 08:30 PM

Adam West. As camp as that show is/was, its still largely enjoyable.

Col. Zombie · 07-27-2012, 08:39 PM

I won't vote on this. I'm too young for West's stuff and the B&R were trash.

spidy · 07-30-2012, 09:48 PM

I didn't care for the Burton Batman series at all. The Adam West Batman is comical and fun to watch part way through although it starts getting old part way into it. I did used to watch the series as a kid (still not out on DVD).

DangeRuss · 08-05-2012, 08:49 AM

Without a doubt ...........

Groge511 · 08-05-2012, 04:41 PM

Batman & Robin was "trying to be cool" and it was just horrible. You can at least watch the 60's Batman and laugh at how cheesy it is and have fun watching it!

Scruffy Nerf Herder · 08-06-2012, 07:34 PM

I always hated the Adam West Batman movie as a kid, but loved Batman & Robin. I would have to see them both now to come to a verdict haha.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Batman and Robin	5	12.82%
Adam West's Batman	34	87.18%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

07-19-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
nitinblurayfan Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:52	Batman & Robin vs Adam West's Batman Which do you prefer? For me, it would be Adam West's batman. I loved his Bruce Wayne a lot. Edit : Adam West's Batman includes the tv show as well. Last edited by nitinblurayfan; 07-19-2012 at 07:46 AM.

07-19-2012, 07:45 AM	#2
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past the trees... Home Theater Gallery:99 Blu-ray collection:1542 DVD collection:452 PS3 collection:163 Blu-ray reviews: 128 Trading Score:1	I rated both movies on the same level (3/5, making them "just okay"). "B&R" has lots of action. As a teenager, I thought it was decent and fun enough, so I grew up liking it fine and dandy. I never liked how cheap it looked, but as an adult, I do find the cheesiness of the movie quite overbearing. And, of course, the acting is horrid. I voted on Adam West's film though, because being bad and cheesy on purpose totally rocks. It's easily one of those "so bad it's good" movies, easy to laugh at and accept on its own terms. I definitely find myself thinking about it more than "B&R," so chances are that it'll have stronger replay value with me. I remember catching some episodes of Adam West's show too. I never liked that each movie ended with a cliffhanger, because then I'd feel compelled to try and watch the show in order like on continuous story arc, even though I don't think they meant for it to be watched like "Lost" or anything. Overall though, the show has the same campy charm as the movie, so I liked it. Journey of Al The Strange (the blog) What I've Watched This Year Part I, Part II What I've Bought This Year Total Film Collection (DVD Profiler) PSN: Omega_Therion Last edited by Al_The_Strange; 07-19-2012 at 07:48 AM.

07-19-2012, 09:16 AM	#3
L-Rouge Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New Zealand Blu-ray collection:104	Adam West version ftw! "Hey, I'm no ghost! Well, the nerve of that guy and his driving eyeballs." Patrick Star!.

07-19-2012, 01:09 PM	#5
tigertron Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Weston-super-Mare, UK Blu-ray collection:153 DVD collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:24	In case any of you were wondering, yes it was I who voted Batman and Robin...but to be fair I don't like either. I only voted for B&R because of Arnie and Alicia Silverstone. Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/tigertron/ Blu-ray Wishlist: Rush Hour 2, US version of The Island, Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, After the Sunset, Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights. PS3/Xbox 360 wishlist: GTAV, The Last of Us, Saints Row IV, Beyond: Two Souls and Remember Me.

07-19-2012, 09:28 AM	#4
nitinblurayfan Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:52	As goofy as West's Batman was, his Bruce Wayne was spot on! Adam West's Bruce was really suave and charming. There was such an elegance(like William Shatner had as Captain Kirk) that even Bale can't match.

07-19-2012, 02:27 PM	#7
Foggy Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:York, somewhere else in England Blu-ray collection:159 PS3 collection:39 PS3 reviews:2	At least Adam West's Batman's humour was funny, intentional or not. Batman & Robin just falls apart from any angle you look at it. My Letterboxd Account http://letterboxd.com/foggy/ Come and give your support to the people at BDTV Forum!!! http://www.bdtv.activeboard.com/

07-22-2012, 06:31 PM	#8
RudyC Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:245 DVD collection:131 Blu-ray reviews:72 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	dude adam west is my fav batman.. and the 1966 tv series is my favorite batman series.. i love comedy. screw nolan and burton. Tv: Samsung PN63B590 Insignia NS-WBRDVD2 AVR: Denon 2308ci

07-22-2012, 10:35 PM	#9
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:77 Blu-ray collection:193 PS3 collection:20 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:39	I voted for Adam West's Batman. I didn't even have to think about it. Steve

07-23-2012, 12:11 AM	#10
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Trading Score:1	Batman: The Movie. B&R didn't have the excuse that it was made in the 60's. TV: Vizio E371VL BD player: Insignia NS-BRDVD3 Sound Bar: Vizio VSB200

07-25-2012, 08:30 PM	#11
Alex_DeLarge Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:- PS3 collection:- Trading Score:1	Adam West. As camp as that show is/was, its still largely enjoyable. "Explanation is no good. You have to let them figure it out for themselves" Stanley Kubrick. RIP

07-27-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
Col. Zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:I've gone into outer space to destroy another race. Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:350 Hardware reviews:3	I won't vote on this. I'm too young for West's stuff and the B&R were trash. "If your apartment is hit by a dolphin, don't go outside to see if the dolphin is okay. That is how the hurricane tricks you into coming outside." I'm feeling Megatronic. Give me a colonic.

07-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#13
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:213 DVD collection:34	I didn't care for the Burton Batman series at all. The Adam West Batman is comical and fun to watch part way through although it starts getting old part way into it. I did used to watch the series as a kid (still not out on DVD).

08-05-2012, 08:49 AM	#14
DangeRuss Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:251 DVD collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Hardware reviews:11	Without a doubt ........... Visuals by...... Panasonic~ Oppo Audio by... DUAL~ Grado ~ Yamaha Harman/Kardon~ Acoustic Research SVS

08-05-2012, 04:41 PM	#15
Groge511 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Scotland Home Theater Gallery:128 Blu-ray collection:219 DVD collection:182 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Batman & Robin was "trying to be cool" and it was just horrible. You can at least watch the 60's Batman and laugh at how cheesy it is and have fun watching it! Pre-ordered Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, Iron Man 3 (steelbook), Welcome to the Punch

08-06-2012, 07:34 PM	#16
Scruffy Nerf Herder Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:107 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:7	I always hated the Adam West Batman movie as a kid, but loved Batman & Robin. I would have to see them both now to come to a verdict haha.

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