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Batman Returns (1992)

Rate: 2
Viewed: 8/03, 6/08

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6/08: In Batman Returns, 90% of the total screen time has been granted to Penguin with the rest going to Batman.

It reminds me of the Spinal Tap band of being billed second behind a puppet show. Maybe they ought to re-title the film as Penguin's Show.

Well, Batman Returns is boring, slow, and pointless. Most of the time, it's been either Penguin or Catwoman. If not, then it's Max Schreck because obviously Tim Burton wants to pay homage to the actor who appeared in Nosferatu.

Once again, Michael Keaton is right for the Batman/Bruce Wayne role yet has little material to work with. In fact, I think Alfred the butler got more than he did. Tim Burton may be a genius when it comes to visuals, but he's the master of killing the movie with constant darkness and throwing the whole thing away on purpose during the last half-hour.

All in all, Jack Nicholson has been greatly missed.