Batman Returns Discussion

[TylerDurden]

I remember seeing all the Batman films in the theater except Batman & Robin. I remember not being impressed with Returns as much as Batman. I think it's an ok film with alot of gothic overtones. The sets are definetly an improvement over Batman which used obvious miniature models for alot of the scenes. I think in that regard Returns is a better film. I think it's enjoyable but nothing that really blows you away.

Batman Begins was solely intended as a Batman only story, like Legends of the Dark Knight "Shaman", with a couple subplot characters. It was never intended to give background stories or origins for any character except Batman. Unlike the Burton films which depict the motivations for the antagonists, Nolan scraps these plots and focuses only on the main character. I personally love the Batman character so this is what really made BB stand out for me as a unique film like Superman.