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Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance,
Jerry Hall, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Robert Wuhl, Tracey
Walter; Directed by: Tim Burton
Synopsis:
Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic
novel "The Dark Knight Returns," is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman
mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the
maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson).
Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip
of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a
sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a
dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their
trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining
retelling of the DC comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and
sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find
out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by
Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the
popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic
architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a
brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated
alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his
unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his
twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry
Hall).