Batman Returns 30th Anniversary - Blu-ray Forum

Benoit Blanc · 06-19-2022, 03:15 PM

30 years ago today, Michelle Pfeiffer kicked a coupla guys in the face a few times, and put Her foot in danny devito's face (how he resisted sticking his tongue out, i'll never know), and made me fall in love with Her forever.

joshsquash729 · 06-19-2022, 03:21 PM

It's a shame there's no theatrical re-release of this planned. I'd love to be able to see it on the big screen. It remains iconic after all these years.

dallywhitty · 06-19-2022, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by joshsquash729

It's a shame there's no theatrical re-release of this planned. I'd love to be able to see it on the big screen. It remains iconic after all these years.

I saw it at the cinema in 2019 as part of a marathon with the other Burton/Schumacher Batflicks. I think it's getting a UK re-release this Christmas, too.

Mikezilla3k · 06-19-2022, 03:47 PM

A terrible adaption of the Batman comics.

But as a Tim Burton film, it's absolute heaven.

-JKR- · 06-19-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

A terrible adaption of the Batman comics.

But as a Tim Burton film, it's absolute heaven.

I don't really agree, despite the deviations they took.

Shane Rollins · 06-28-2022, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

A terrible adaption of the Batman comics.

But as a Tim Burton film, it's absolute heaven.

Let’s just call a spade a spade, the comic books and the darker movies are completely different. The comic books, with all the campy skin-tight shit, just doesn’t appeal to me, despite it being the official version of events. The only movies that really aimed for similarity to the comic books were the original Batman movie and Batman & Robin. The darker movies, namely the Burton ones, the Nolan ones, the animated movies, Joker, and The Batman, were always the ones I liked. They’re about as accurate as an order at McDonald’s, but I just always like the dark stuff over the campy stuff.

-JKR- · 06-19-2022, 04:23 PM

Here are two pretty cool write-ups about the comic book influences on Batman Returns, btw:

http://gothamalleys.blogspot.com/201...s-part-ii.html

https://www.batman-online.com/featur...batman-returns

DanTheMan · 06-19-2022, 04:46 PM

Paid $100 for a private screening at Cinemark during the pandemic. Thank GOD they were offering older classics like Returns because I’m almost certain theaters would’ve not brought it back otherwise. Maybe once Keaton returns in the near future, but still, I wasn’t gonna take that chance.

Worth every penny. Still my favorite Batman film.

Kamdan · 06-19-2022, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Paid $100 for a private screening at Cinemark during the pandemic. Thank GOD they were offering older classics like Returns because I’m almost certain theaters would’ve not brought it back otherwise. Maybe once Keaton returns in the near future, but still, I wasn’t gonna take that chance.

Worth every penny. Still my favorite Batman film.

Last November, a second run theater a couple of hours away was playing this and Batman ‘89 back to back. My girlfriend and I were the only patrons in the ENTIRE building for their whole day and it only cost us $20 for the tickets.

zen007 · 06-19-2022, 07:01 PM

I am not sure if Batman Returns still holds up as well as Batman (1989) relatively speaking but remains a good watch for Michelle Pfeiffer ("Meow")!

Jay H. · 06-19-2022, 07:16 PM

I saw it opening night. Thunderstorms earlier in the day had messed up the traffic lights (they were all blinking red) so a 15-minute trip took over 90 minutes. The lobby was narrow and packed, and myself and my sister were nearly trampled when some comic book store moron yelled out "we're giving away comics over here" (the store had a table in the lobby). Once we sat down, a hateful usher yelled at us to scoot down so others could get in. He could have just asked politely...

I liked the movie, but the experience was not great.

blakninja · 06-19-2022, 07:52 PM

I really need to watch this.. only saw it once when I was 10. Can't remember anything.

Chedwiggen · 06-19-2022, 07:55 PM

My favorite Batman film.

stvn1974 · 06-19-2022, 08:26 PM

The last great film to feature Batman in it.

Poya · 06-19-2022, 09:14 PM

It should be noted that Keaton isn't much a fan of this film and only did it for the money.

Benoit Blanc · 06-19-2022, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

It should be noted that Keaton isn't much a fan of this film and only did it for the money.

He got to experience this,

and isn't a fan of the film? Will wonders never cease.

-JKR- · 06-19-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

It should be noted that Keaton isn't much a fan of this film and only did it for the money.

You got any source for this?

I've consumed enormous amounts of articles, interviews, etc. surrounding these movies, and have never heard such a thing.

Poya · 06-19-2022, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by -JKR-

You got any source for this?

I've consumed enormous amounts of articles, interviews, etc. surrounding these movies, and have never heard such a thing.

It was on his appearance on Marc Maron's show:

Benoit Blanc · 06-19-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

It was on his appearance on Marc Maron's show:

WTF Podcast MICHAEL KEATON - YouTube

Any timestamps so we don't have to listen to over 3 hours?

Poya · 06-19-2022, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Benoit Blanc

Any timestamps so we don't have to listen to over 3 hours?

It should be around the 1h20m mark. It's a bit hard without the transcript feature.

06-19-2022, 03:21 PM	#2
joshsquash729 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Forest Hills, NY 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:725 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:7	It's a shame there's no theatrical re-release of this planned. I'd love to be able to see it on the big screen. It remains iconic after all these years.

06-19-2022, 03:47 PM	#4
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	A terrible adaption of the Batman comics. But as a Tim Burton film, it's absolute heaven.

06-19-2022, 04:23 PM	#7
-JKR- Banned Member since:Jul 2014	Here are two pretty cool write-ups about the comic book influences on Batman Returns, btw: http://gothamalleys.blogspot.com/201...s-part-ii.html https://www.batman-online.com/featur...batman-returns

06-19-2022, 04:46 PM	#8
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Paid $100 for a private screening at Cinemark during the pandemic. Thank GOD they were offering older classics like Returns because I’m almost certain theaters would’ve not brought it back otherwise. Maybe once Keaton returns in the near future, but still, I wasn’t gonna take that chance. Worth every penny. Still my favorite Batman film.

06-19-2022, 07:01 PM	#10
zen007 Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:Canada Trading Score:1	I am not sure if Batman Returns still holds up as well as Batman (1989) relatively speaking but remains a good watch for Michelle Pfeiffer ("Meow")!

06-19-2022, 07:16 PM	#11
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	I saw it opening night. Thunderstorms earlier in the day had messed up the traffic lights (they were all blinking red) so a 15-minute trip took over 90 minutes. The lobby was narrow and packed, and myself and my sister were nearly trampled when some comic book store moron yelled out "we're giving away comics over here" (the store had a table in the lobby). Once we sat down, a hateful usher yelled at us to scoot down so others could get in. He could have just asked politely... I liked the movie, but the experience was not great.

06-19-2022, 07:52 PM	#12
blakninja Expert Member Member since:Nov 2014	I really need to watch this.. only saw it once when I was 10. Can't remember anything.

06-19-2022, 07:55 PM	#13
Chedwiggen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:94	My favorite Batman film.

06-19-2022, 08:26 PM	#14
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	The last great film to feature Batman in it.

06-19-2022, 09:14 PM	#15
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	It should be noted that Keaton isn't much a fan of this film and only did it for the money.

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