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Infernal King · 07-11-2014, 11:29 PM

Michael Keaton, without a doubt.

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Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

Michael Keaton, easily. I enjoy his take on the character the most, plus Burton's films are my favorite Batman anything, especially Batman Returns which is probably my favorite superhero movie to date. It also helps Keaton's Batman doesn't speak with a forced growl.

Mine too!

Patient-X · 07-12-2014, 01:46 AM

Another vote for Keaton. Maybe not the best Batman films, but definitely the best Batman.

MD-Blu · 07-12-2014, 02:14 PM

I read on another forum that (least on there) they didn't like the Burton's take on Batman and Batman Returns. They thought he focused too much on Joker and they hated his take on the Penguin.

dallywhitty · 07-12-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MD-Blu

I read on another forum that (least on there) they didn't like the Burton's take on Batman and Batman Returns. They thought he focused too much on Joker and they hated his take on the Penguin.

That's nice.

Michael24 · 07-12-2014, 11:12 PM

Michael Keaton. Without question.

Sherlock Holmes · 07-12-2014, 11:15 PM

This isn't even a contest, Keaton was perfect.

QElliott17 · 07-12-2014, 11:19 PM

Bale with Keaton a close second. While he obviously went overboard with the voice Bale brought back the intensity that Clooney's (forgive me) "chill" batman was sorely lacking. I mean seriously he was calm the entire movie!

mrr1 · 07-14-2014, 02:55 AM

Clooney (not his fault his movie sucked).

Yes, I am serious.

AeroK · 07-14-2014, 05:50 AM

Kevin Conroy

rorschach72 · 07-16-2014, 08:49 PM

This is showing my age, but when I think of Batman, I think of Olan Soule from the Superfriends.

As far as movies go, I thought Keaton and Bale both did a nice job. I never saw, or intend to see, the Batman movies with George Clooney or Val Kilmer.

theprestige85 · 07-16-2014, 09:42 PM

It's a tough one between Keaton and Bale. I like both of their performances for very different reasons. I think Keaton's approach made Bruce Wayne seem more down to earth, somebody who was very easy to root for and it contrasted well with his cold and calculated portrayal of Batman.

Bale's Bruce Wayne and Batman come across as more vulnerable than Keaton's, especially in the 1st and 3rd films, though I liked his performance in the 3rd film the most. It's a tough one, but I think that Bale edges it for me based on the 3rd film. He gets to convey all aspects of Bruce Wayne and Batman and does so with conviction at times. Though I think he is helped a lot by the writing and character development. In Batman Begins, we see Bruce Wayne's fears and phobias haunt him well into adult life, fears and phobias we ourselves relate and that makes his journey that bit more engaging.

Kryptonic · 07-17-2014, 12:09 AM

Bale. Any other choice is just silly. Keaton was surprisingly good as Batman, but the films were too limited with little focus on the actual character of Bruce Wayne. Honestly, I thought Kilmer was a better choice than Keaton. At least Kilmer, at the time, was kind of physically imposing and was very good as Bruce. The movie ultimately let him down though.

pcdevitt · 08-14-2014, 11:50 AM

Christian Bale by far. Hands down.

BladeRunner2007 · 08-14-2014, 11:58 AM

Bale. Easily.

simonynwa · 08-14-2014, 03:19 PM

Keaton for one specific moment

"What are you ?"
"Im Batman"

And the moment when Commissioner Gordon in the 89 film sees Batman for the first

"Oh...my...God!"

elecrofunk · 08-19-2014, 08:48 AM

Actually Adam West did play Batman in the movies, there was a theatrical movie.

Aside from West who will always be Batman to me (showing my age), I pick Keaton solely based on performance and fit alone. While it's tough to look at how he can't turn his head in the mask, it actually forces a unique mannerism to his portrayal. Adam West was also forced to deal with the same issue, and he had his own way of dealing with it too. I thought Keaton's movies had the gothic tone and look that Bale's movies are missing.
Clooney and Kilmer would have been fine if their movies didn't suck.
Bale doesn't look like Batman or Wayne to me at all, regardless of his acting chops.

arcadeforest · 09-07-2014, 04:37 AM

Michael Keaton

SuperDarthKelly · 10-11-2014, 05:07 PM

Kevin Conroy, how is this a contest?

Moviefan2k4 · 10-12-2014, 04:46 AM

In order from most fave to least, here's my list...

Christian Bale & Kevin Conroy (tied)
Val Kilmer
Michael Keaton
Adam West
George Clooney

richardbenson2110 · 11-18-2014, 10:45 AM

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Adam West	6	11.76%
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George Clooney	2	3.92%
Christian Bale	17	33.33%
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07-12-2014, 11:19 PM	#27
QElliott17 Active Member Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:362 Blu-ray collection:2391 DVD collection:102 Trading Score:31	Bale with Keaton a close second. While he obviously went overboard with the voice Bale brought back the intensity that Clooney's (forgive me) "chill" batman was sorely lacking. I mean seriously he was calm the entire movie! Last edited by QElliott17; 08-14-2014 at 01:43 PM.

07-12-2014, 01:46 AM	#22
Patient-X Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:In the dark, near the Tannhäuser Gate 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:3340 Trading Score:9	Another vote for Keaton. Maybe not the best Batman films, but definitely the best Batman.

07-12-2014, 02:14 PM	#23
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	I read on another forum that (least on there) they didn't like the Burton's take on Batman and Batman Returns. They thought he focused too much on Joker and they hated his take on the Penguin.

07-12-2014, 11:12 PM	#25
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Michael Keaton. Without question.

07-12-2014, 11:15 PM	#26
Sherlock Holmes Banned Member since:Mar 2014 Trading Score:1	This isn't even a contest, Keaton was perfect.

07-14-2014, 02:55 AM	#28
mrr1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Canada #1! Blu-ray collection:148 Blu-ray reviews:1	Clooney (not his fault his movie sucked). Yes, I am serious.

07-14-2014, 05:50 AM	#29
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	Kevin Conroy

07-16-2014, 08:49 PM	#30
rorschach72 Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Albany, OH 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:155 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	This is showing my age, but when I think of Batman, I think of Olan Soule from the Superfriends. As far as movies go, I thought Keaton and Bale both did a nice job. I never saw, or intend to see, the Batman movies with George Clooney or Val Kilmer.

07-16-2014, 09:42 PM	#31
theprestige85 Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Blu-ray collection:146 Blu-ray reviews: 18	It's a tough one between Keaton and Bale. I like both of their performances for very different reasons. I think Keaton's approach made Bruce Wayne seem more down to earth, somebody who was very easy to root for and it contrasted well with his cold and calculated portrayal of Batman. Bale's Bruce Wayne and Batman come across as more vulnerable than Keaton's, especially in the 1st and 3rd films, though I liked his performance in the 3rd film the most. It's a tough one, but I think that Bale edges it for me based on the 3rd film. He gets to convey all aspects of Bruce Wayne and Batman and does so with conviction at times. Though I think he is helped a lot by the writing and character development. In Batman Begins, we see Bruce Wayne's fears and phobias haunt him well into adult life, fears and phobias we ourselves relate and that makes his journey that bit more engaging.

07-17-2014, 12:09 AM	#32
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Bale. Any other choice is just silly. Keaton was surprisingly good as Batman, but the films were too limited with little focus on the actual character of Bruce Wayne. Honestly, I thought Kilmer was a better choice than Keaton. At least Kilmer, at the time, was kind of physically imposing and was very good as Bruce. The movie ultimately let him down though.

08-14-2014, 11:50 AM	#33
pcdevitt Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:New York City Trading Score:1	Christian Bale by far. Hands down.

08-14-2014, 11:58 AM	#34
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	Bale. Easily.

08-14-2014, 03:19 PM	#35
simonynwa Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Nomadic 4K collection:667 Blu-ray collection:1483 iTunes collection:680 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:77	Keaton for one specific moment "What are you ?" "Im Batman" And the moment when Commissioner Gordon in the 89 film sees Batman for the first "Oh...my...God!"

08-19-2014, 08:48 AM	#36
elecrofunk Special Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:497 Prime collection:3	Actually Adam West did play Batman in the movies, there was a theatrical movie. Aside from West who will always be Batman to me (showing my age), I pick Keaton solely based on performance and fit alone. While it's tough to look at how he can't turn his head in the mask, it actually forces a unique mannerism to his portrayal. Adam West was also forced to deal with the same issue, and he had his own way of dealing with it too. I thought Keaton's movies had the gothic tone and look that Bale's movies are missing. Clooney and Kilmer would have been fine if their movies didn't suck. Bale doesn't look like Batman or Wayne to me at all, regardless of his acting chops.

09-07-2014, 04:37 AM	#37
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	Michael Keaton

10-11-2014, 05:07 PM	#38
SuperDarthKelly Member Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1083 DVD collection:58	Kevin Conroy, how is this a contest?

10-12-2014, 04:46 AM	#39
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	In order from most fave to least, here's my list... Christian Bale & Kevin Conroy (tied) Val Kilmer Michael Keaton Adam West George Clooney

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