Keaton didn't really "look" like a Bruce Wayne or Batman. But once into the film, you realize "hey, how do I know what Bruce would look like?" You accept Keaton as this crazy 80's billionaire.

The beginning of the first film was designed to hide Batman and if you closely it hides the extreme limitations of the suit until about halfway through because by then the viewer is accustomed to this Batman. Returns improved on the suit designs and Keaton had become accustomed to moving in it so he flows better as Batman. This would be the best looking live action Batman, but I think the first Batsuit and Kilmer in Forever nails it. (Sans nipples of course!) In this category though, TAS is definitive as always. Perfect balance between gadgetry, realism, style, coloring and brings in all of the different looks (Original 39, 40's, 50's, 60's 70's and with a touch of 80's).

ray_afraid said:

Batman Forever is my favorite Batman film. And I hate it.

But, it has the song Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me by U2 on the soundtrack and I really like that song. And that's one more thing than I like about any of the other Batmans.

OMG YES! That song is one of the best things they have ever done imo. It shouldn't have been left off Zooropa. I bought the CD single as a 5 year old. And I would have killed for a whole album of ironic hard material like it. Still can't believe they played this on the 360 tour! Twas awesome!