As Batman, which Live-Action Movie Batman Suit/Costume would you wear? - Blu-ray Forum

Zivouhr · 03-30-2023, 04:22 PM

If you were Batman, which Live-Action Movie Batman Suit would you wear to fight crime?
Consider comfort, fit, style, practicality, armor, weapon pouches, etc. Choose one.

Rank or List your favorite Batman suits.

Batman suits over the years:

Batman 1943-1949
Batman 1966 Adam West (Batman the Movie)
Batman 1989-1992 Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns)
Batman 1995 Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)
Batman 1997 George Clooney (Batman & Robin)
Batman 2005, 2008, 2012 Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises)
Batman 2016, 2017 Ben Affleck (Batman v Superman, Justice League)
The Batman 2022 Robert Pattison (The Batman)
Batman 2023 Michael Keaton (The Flash)
Batman 2023 Ben Affleck (The Flash)

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I would wear Pattison The Batman suit from 2022. It seems very practical and I like the style of it even though I prefer the style of Keaton's Batsuits more. But with the Pattison suit, you're able to turn your head which is critical when in combat or driving the Batmobile or riding a motorcycle. With the Keaton suit, as cool as it looks, you cannot turn your head left or right, which is critical. What if you couldn't turn your body far enough while running, then you cannot see what's to the left or right in a life/death situation with maybe a fast moving object quietly speeding your way, like an electric silent vehicle. It would be like having the head in a vice, unable to turn left/right.

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My Rank List of favorite live-action Batman suits (style) in order:
Michael Keaton Batman suits
The Batman Pattison suit
Batman v Superman Affleck suit
Val Kilmer suit
Batman Begins suit
Clooney Batman & Robin dark suit
Adam West Batman costume
1940s Batman costume

kylor · 03-30-2023, 04:24 PM

Don't forget there is also the blue/grey suit in the upcoming The Flash movie (shown in trailer footage). I'd probably go for that version.

Zivouhr · 03-30-2023, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kylor

Don't forget there is also the blue/grey suit in the upcoming The Flash movie (shown in trailer footage). I'd probably go for that version.

Thanks. Yes, that could be a potentially cool suit. I hope we get some more details soon. I guess that can be linked with The Flash Affleck choice.

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Synchg · 03-30-2023, 04:31 PM

BE in good shape and the first two 43/66. Maybe with some armored plating around the chest and nowhere else. Realistic and practical.
Anything else would get your ass beaten in an actual 2 vs 1 fight, let alone multiple enemies.

TheSweetieMan · 03-30-2023, 04:45 PM

Nolan's suits weren't the prettiest -- but they were the most functional. I'll always take functionality first, so I'll go with the suits used for TDK and TDKR.

buck135 · 03-30-2023, 04:45 PM

1989 Batman. It brings a smile to my face every time I see it.

Cruel Angel · 03-30-2023, 04:59 PM

Gotta go with the Dark Knight suit. Looks great, practical, and armored all in one.

drb999 · 03-30-2023, 05:13 PM

It’s got to be a costume in which the actor can turn his head.

dallywhitty · 03-30-2023, 05:16 PM

Adam West's suit looks the cosiest.

chad_1138 · 03-30-2023, 05:32 PM

Jay H. · 03-30-2023, 05:42 PM

None of them. I'm no superhero.

filmbuffTX · 03-30-2023, 06:22 PM

I grew up with the Burton/Schumacher films, but I really like Pattinson’s batsuit. Aesthetically it looks really cool and less like a costume compared to the previous iterations. It’s very functional - bullet proof and provides him the necessary protection. He’s able to move around well and it doesn’t look too bulky or heavy.

stvn1974 · 03-30-2023, 06:26 PM

Adam West got all the chicks.

HomerThompson · 03-30-2023, 06:34 PM

Definitely the 40s ill-fitting one.

spaceball-one · 03-30-2023, 07:08 PM

'89 and Returns are two different suits.

Definitely Returns for me.

JamesKurtovich · 03-30-2023, 10:08 PM

Batfleck for me. The Frank Miller costume is the goat.

DR Herbert West · 03-30-2023, 10:34 PM

Returns

Zivouhr · 03-31-2023, 08:13 PM

The ability to glide would be awesome, but realistically, it would be more like the wing suit in The Batman, since the armor and human combined are probably over 220 pounds of weight. Birds fly because of hollow bones and light weight compared with a massive wingspan.

Which Batman suit can take flight?

Batman Returns Keaton when he leaps off the skyscraper rooftop after the girl falls to her doom. That looked like a heavy set of rigid wings.
Christian Bale Batman Suit in Dark Knight I believe, from the jet, glides through the window of the skyscraper to kidnap the corrupt businessman.
The Batman Pattison suit when he jumps off the GCPD Tower building.
The Flash Batman Keaton suit in the 2023 film can glide to take out those enemies below.

Warm Gun · 04-01-2023, 12:03 PM

They all suck. Every one of them. At least Affleck's didn't have the same hard armor, though.

Moviefan2k4 · 04-01-2023, 12:05 PM

The Nolan films made it look like the suit was easier for Bruce to wear, especially in moments when he had to fight someone while wearing it.

View Poll Results: As Batman, which Live-Action Movie Batman Suit would you wear to fight crime?
Batman 1943-1949 (Short Films series)	1	2.13%
Batman 1966 Adam West (Batman the Movie)	2	4.26%
Batman 1989-1992 Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns)	11	23.40%
Batman 1995 Val Kilmer (Batman Forever)	2	4.26%
Batman 1997 George Clooney (Batman & Robin)	0	0%
Batman 2005, 2008, 2012 Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Dark Knight, DK Rises)	13	27.66%
Batman 2016, 2017 Ben Affleck (Batman v Superman, Justice League)	5	10.64%
The Batman 2022, 2025 Robert Pattison (The Batman or TBII)	9	19.15%
Batman 2023 Michael Keaton (The Flash)	1	2.13%
Batman 2023 Ben Affleck (The Flash)	3	6.38%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2023, 04:22 PM	#1
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	As Batman, which Live-Action Movie Batman Suit/Costume would you wear? If you were Batman, which Live-Action Movie Batman Suit would you wear to fight crime? Consider comfort, fit, style, practicality, armor, weapon pouches, etc. Choose one. Rank or List your favorite Batman suits. Batman suits over the years: Batman 1943-1949 Batman 1966 Adam West (Batman the Movie) Batman 1989-1992 Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns) Batman 1995 Val Kilmer (Batman Forever) Batman 1997 George Clooney (Batman & Robin) Batman 2005, 2008, 2012 Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises) Batman 2016, 2017 Ben Affleck (Batman v Superman, Justice League) The Batman 2022 Robert Pattison (The Batman) Batman 2023 Michael Keaton (The Flash) Batman 2023 Ben Affleck (The Flash) BatmanSuits2023A.jpg BatmanSuits2023B.jpg BatmanSuits2023C.jpg BatmanSuits2023D.jpg I would wear Pattison The Batman suit from 2022. It seems very practical and I like the style of it even though I prefer the style of Keaton's Batsuits more. But with the Pattison suit, you're able to turn your head which is critical when in combat or driving the Batmobile or riding a motorcycle. With the Keaton suit, as cool as it looks, you cannot turn your head left or right, which is critical. What if you couldn't turn your body far enough while running, then you cannot see what's to the left or right in a life/death situation with maybe a fast moving object quietly speeding your way, like an electric silent vehicle. It would be like having the head in a vice, unable to turn left/right. ------------ My Rank List of favorite live-action Batman suits (style) in order: Michael Keaton Batman suits The Batman Pattison suit Batman v Superman Affleck suit Val Kilmer suit Batman Begins suit Clooney Batman & Robin dark suit Adam West Batman costume 1940s Batman costume

03-30-2023, 04:24 PM	#2
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	Don't forget there is also the blue/grey suit in the upcoming The Flash movie (shown in trailer footage). I'd probably go for that version.

03-30-2023, 04:31 PM	#4
Synchg Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:8	BE in good shape and the first two 43/66. Maybe with some armored plating around the chest and nowhere else. Realistic and practical. Anything else would get your ass beaten in an actual 2 vs 1 fight, let alone multiple enemies.

03-30-2023, 04:45 PM	#5
TheSweetieMan Banned Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:515 Blu-ray collection:515	Nolan's suits weren't the prettiest -- but they were the most functional. I'll always take functionality first, so I'll go with the suits used for TDK and TDKR.

03-30-2023, 04:45 PM	#6
buck135 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:422 Blu-ray collection:2371 Trading Score:11	1989 Batman. It brings a smile to my face every time I see it.

03-30-2023, 04:59 PM	#7
Cruel Angel Blu-ray Prince Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Antonio TX 4K collection:315 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:281	Gotta go with the Dark Knight suit. Looks great, practical, and armored all in one.

03-30-2023, 05:13 PM	#8
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:707 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:75 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	It’s got to be a costume in which the actor can turn his head.

03-30-2023, 05:16 PM	#9
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Adam West's suit looks the cosiest.

03-30-2023, 05:32 PM	#10
chad_1138 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:758 Blu-ray collection:1568 DVD collection:59 MA collection:701 Digital collection:184 iTunes collection:70 Trading Score:239

03-30-2023, 05:42 PM	#11
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	None of them. I'm no superhero.

03-30-2023, 06:22 PM	#12
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	I grew up with the Burton/Schumacher films, but I really like Pattinson’s batsuit. Aesthetically it looks really cool and less like a costume compared to the previous iterations. It’s very functional - bullet proof and provides him the necessary protection. He’s able to move around well and it doesn’t look too bulky or heavy.

03-30-2023, 06:26 PM	#13
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Adam West got all the chicks.

03-30-2023, 06:34 PM	#14
HomerThompson Power Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:449 DVD collection:256	Definitely the 40s ill-fitting one.

03-30-2023, 07:08 PM	#15
spaceball-one Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:792	'89 and Returns are two different suits. Definitely Returns for me.

03-30-2023, 10:08 PM	#16
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Batfleck for me. The Frank Miller costume is the goat.

03-30-2023, 10:34 PM	#17
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Returns

03-31-2023, 08:13 PM	#18
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	The ability to glide would be awesome, but realistically, it would be more like the wing suit in The Batman, since the armor and human combined are probably over 220 pounds of weight. Birds fly because of hollow bones and light weight compared with a massive wingspan. Which Batman suit can take flight? Batman Returns Keaton when he leaps off the skyscraper rooftop after the girl falls to her doom. That looked like a heavy set of rigid wings. Christian Bale Batman Suit in Dark Knight I believe, from the jet, glides through the window of the skyscraper to kidnap the corrupt businessman. The Batman Pattison suit when he jumps off the GCPD Tower building. The Flash Batman Keaton suit in the 2023 film can glide to take out those enemies below.

04-01-2023, 12:03 PM	#19
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	They all suck. Every one of them. At least Affleck's didn't have the same hard armor, though.

04-01-2023, 12:05 PM	#20
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	The Nolan films made it look like the suit was easier for Bruce to wear, especially in moments when he had to fight someone while wearing it.

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