Batman (Burton) VS. Batman (Nolan)

[Batman1980]

I think one was built for speed and offense and the other was built for defense and offense. Just the way I see it.

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I think one was built for speed and offense and the other was built for defense and offense. Just the way I see it.

Interesting approach by John Madden.

[mpstjohn]

For music and atmosphere I'd have to give it to Burton's films, especially Batman Returns. I also prefer Burton's handling of the humor in the Batman movies over Nolan's.

Though Bale is a better actor, and had a lot more to work with there's a certain level of charisma that Keaton had that Bale is lacking.

That being said, Nolan's Batman is closer to the comic. I can't see Batman using guns as often (if ever) as the Burton version did (guns on the batmobile, guns on the batwing). With Nolan's film they were careful to make the point that there were some lines that Batman didn't cross, but Burton, not willing to compromise his vision for the sake of character continuity, has Batman blow up the circus strongman in Returns (though one of my favorite moments, its not something that the real Batman would ever do) and lights another man on fire.

Certain aspects of the franchise overall are handled better by one director or the other. Nolan's films have a better sense of coherence, better acting and actually maintain some continuity with the comics. Burton's films have a sense of atmosphere, better music (though I love the score for The Dark Knight it doesn't touch the haunting score in the opening of Returns) and a more charismatic man in the lead.

[Septimus Prime]

In terms of how they fight their enemies, Nolan's Batman is way better, in my opinion. He's intimidating, but he's also stealthy. He gets in a few good shots and then dips out, and he's all about fighting dirty, where his opponents can't even see him half the time. He also packs extra, hidden weapons, like the projectiles in his gauntlets, just in case. That's how Batman should fight.

Burton's Batman, on the other hand, crashes through a skylight and announces his presences, and he also walks straight up to Catwoman and gets shot. That's lame.

[Monkey]

Michael Keaton is a far superior Batman. I enjoyed both movies quite a bit.
Ceasar Romero = best joker.