Ranking the Batman films — Page 5

I’ve never seen someone complain so much about movies they’ve never seen.

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

generalfrevious said:

If Heath Ledger was still alive, the Dark Knight would not be #4 on the imdb top 250. It the millennial version of The Crow. The batman movies are on the same level as the fantastic four adaptations.

If that were true, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus would also be on there, but the movie was underwhelming so it isn’t. Heath Ledger made the Joker into a shockingly realistic character regardless of his death.

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

-Batman
-Batman Begins
-The Dark Knight
-The Dark Knight Rises

All good.

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

Obviously everybody has a different opinion, but for me personally the good ones are Batman 89, Batman Returns, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Debatable good ones are Batman Forever and The Dark Knight Rises.

Furthermore I don’t understand why anybody should really give a shit if someone loves a movie you hate. I hate “Man of Steel” for example, but don’t automatically think anybody that likes it is a moron or has terrible taste.

LuckyGungan2001 said:

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

-Batman
-Batman Returns
-The Dark Knight

All good.

Fixed.

Neglify said:

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

Obviously everybody has a different opinion… Furthermore I don’t understand why anybody should really give a shit if someone loves a movie you hate. I hate “Man of Steel” for example, but don’t automatically think anybody that likes it is a moron or has terrible taste.

Agreed. Though, discussing differing opinions is one fun part of this site, is it not?

generalfrevious said:

1. I refuse to give Snyder money by paying to see the film; it’s not ethical.

Sneak in the back door while people are leaving.

Live action:
Batman Returns - Not really a Batman film, but still the best movie with the word Batman in the title. Classic Burton, if there ever was one.
Batman '89 - Not as good as above, but silly and fun none the less.
Batman '66 - I prefer the really good chapters from the TV show, but it’s an overall decent effort.
The Dark Knight - Far too stuck up its own ass, albeit not as incoherent as
The Dark Knight Rises - No, it does not work as an arthouse film, either. It’s too stupid for that.
Batman Begins - I’m always bored to tears with this one.
Batman & Robin - Most people agree it’s too silly, I think it’s not silly enough.
Batman Forever - It’s all over the place. I’d like to see the rough cut, though.

Animation:
Mask of the Phantasm - Need I say more?
Batman & Mr. Freeze Sub-zero - Arguably the best movie with Mr. Freeze in it, if that counts.
Mystery of the Batwoman - Not so much a mystery, but what can one do about it?
Batman vs. Dracula - Absolute horseshit. Can remember anything from it, other than Alfred looking bored.

Neglify said:
For me personally the good ones are Batman 89, Batman Returns, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Debatable good ones are Batman Forever and The Dark Knight Rises.

I agree although I would add Batman v Superman to the debateable list

IsanRido said:

Animation:
Mask of the Phantasm - Need I say more?
Batman & Mr. Freeze Sub-zero - Arguably the best movie with Mr. Freeze in it, if that counts.
Mystery of the Batwoman - Not so much a mystery, but what can one do about it?
Batman vs. Dracula - Absolute horseshit. Can remember anything from it, other than Alfred looking bored.

I take it you haven’t seen Batman Beyond - The Return of the Joker then. Check that shit out for sure. My favorite animated Batman flick and actually my second favorite overall Batman movie.

Smithers said:

Neglify said:
For me personally the good ones are Batman 89, Batman Returns, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Debatable good ones are Batman Forever and The Dark Knight Rises.

I agree although I would add Batman v Superman to the debateable list

Maybe after the director’s cut or after fan edits.

Each section in release order:
Great: 89, TDK.
Good: Returns, Begins, TDKR
Okay: 66, BVS
Bad: Forever, B&R

TV’s Frink said:

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

Dek Rollins said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

generalfrevious said:

There never has been a good live action Batman movie ever.

Actually, there has been four.

Name them. I only count two.

EDIT: I meant three, since we’re saying good, not great.

-Batman
-Batman Returns

All good.

Fixed.

Fixed more.

True. The Dark Knight is closer to meh than good.

suspiciouscoffee said:
Maybe after the director’s cut or after fan edits.

Yeah I’m awaiting the release to see it in non-sloppy-editing form

suspiciouscoffee said:
Bad: Forever

Mmm, maybe I just have nostalgia goggles preventing me from disliking it, although I do see the flaws, I still like it

Neglify said:

IsanRido said:

Animation:
Mask of the Phantasm - Need I say more?
Batman & Mr. Freeze Sub-zero - Arguably the best movie with Mr. Freeze in it, if that counts.
Mystery of the Batwoman - Not so much a mystery, but what can one do about it?
Batman vs. Dracula - Absolute horseshit. Can remember anything from it, other than Alfred looking bored.

I take it you haven’t seen Batman Beyond - The Return of the Joker then. Check that shit out for sure. My favorite animated Batman flick and actually my second favorite overall Batman movie.

I was never awfully interested in Batman Beyond, but I did see the flashback sequence, which is great.

I suppose we could also include the 3 part episode Batman And Superman: World’s Finest, since it’s advertised as a movie in some places. It was a mountain of meh.

IsanRido said:

Neglify said:

I take it you haven’t seen Batman Beyond - The Return of the Joker then. Check that shit out for sure. My favorite animated Batman flick and actually my second favorite overall Batman movie.

I was never awfully interested in Batman Beyond, but I did see the flashback sequence, which is great.

I suppose we could also include the 3 part episode Batman And Superman: World’s Finest, since it’s advertised as a movie in some places. It was a mountain of meh.

Yeah I was really kind of whatever about Batman Beyond but that Joker movie is legit. I haven’t seen the World’s Finest thing yet, but thanks for letting me know it was subpar.

Did everyone else watch a different cut of Batman Returns than I did? The one I saw had medocre acting, a poor story, overly campy moments that don’t mesh well with the gothic tone, and about ten minutes of actual Batman. The Penguin was also very cringeworthy. Though I did like Catwoman and Max Shreck.