Batman (Blu-ray) (1989)

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 Marvel 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).

Extra Features

- Commentary with Director Tim Burton
- On the Set with Bob Kane
- Legends of The Dark Knight: The History of Batman
- Shadows of the Bat
- Beyond Batman Documentary
- 3 Prince Music Videos
- The Heroes and the Villains Profile Galleries
- Batman: The Complete Robin Storyboard Sequence
- Theatrical Trailer

Product Details

• Certificate: 15
• Running Time: 126 mins
• Region: B (UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Australia)
• Language: English 5.1, Spanish (Castilian) 5.1, English PCM 5.1, Spanish (Castilian) PCM 5.1
• Subtitles: English ; Brazilian Portuguese ; Spanish - Castiliian ; Chinese ; Danish ; Dutch ; Finnish ; French ; German ; Italian ; Korean ; Latin ; Spanish ; Norwegian ; Portuguese ; Swedish
• Number Of Discs: 1

Tags

• Genre: Action And Adventure
• Actor: Jack Nicholson

Product Code

BDY21694

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