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directed by
Tim Burton
USA 1992
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Frankly I don't understand why everyone craps all over
this film - or more accurately
defining it as the icon of catering to' the masses' tastes and being devoid of substance. I
felt the reverse and of all the Batman films that I suffered through this was
the only shining spark of attempted brilliance - one of Tim Burton's best films.
The plot is classic comic-dom with Gotham City facing two aligning criminal
menaces: the bizarre and sinister Penguin (played brilliantly by Danny DeVito)
and the mysterious and dangerous sexpot known as the Catwoman (Michelle
Pfeiffer). Lurking in the background is a political manipulator named Max Shreck
(Christopher Walken) and an army of sewer-dwelling miscreants preparing their
vengeance. I thought Michael Keaton as Batman was fabulous and Michelle made me
forget any boyhood fantasies of Ertha Kitt, Lee Meriweather or Julie Newmar. The
concept of 'Batman" in the first place is an outrageous farce with extravagance
as the key narrative stroke. It was meant to be expressed on the big screen by
the darkly stylistic Burton with grandiose makeup, towering sets and probing
close-ups. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and was more than prepared to suspend
my belief beyond the confines of normal Hollywood cinema. It was meant to be as
dynamic and grandiose as it is - this was not an error. Accept it and you too
can come away with an enjoyable smile plastered on your face. Have some fun
folks - this isn't
Judgment at Nuremberg!
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Theatrical Release: June 19th, 1992 - Australia
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| Distribution | Warner Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC | Warner Home Video - Region 1, 2, 3, 4 - NTSC |
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The Two-Disc Special Edition also is available in the
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| Runtime | 2:06:20 | 2:06:16 |
| Video |
1.78:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.48 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
1.78:1
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| Bitrate: Original |
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| Bitrate: Two Disc SE |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby), DUB: French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Dolby) | English DTS, English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0) |
| Subtitles | English, French, Spanish, None | English, French, Spanish, None |
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Release Information:
Edition Details: • Cast |
Release Information:
Edition Details:
• Commentary by: director Tim Burton |
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ADDITION: Warner (Two-Disc Special Edition) : The new edition is superior to its, over 8 years older, counterpart in every area. The new release shows how the old colors were very pale and washed out. The old edition has less information on all 4 edges and of course the extras in the Special Edition are abundant - including a much anticipated commentary by Tim Burton. This film really stood out from many of the other releases in this movie series and this new DVD is a treat. Thanks Warner. *****
This is one of the oldest DVDs
that I can remember reviewing. By today's standards it would be
considered less than stellar, but I wasn't so disappointed. The film is
very dark but the transfer held up its end of the contrast with no
artificial brightening that I could discern. The anamorphic image
seems to hold its color balance, if at times, appearing a little faded,
but skin tones look very good. The big winner of this disc is the 5.1
audio which magnifies the deepest bass levels of the films track into a
real theater experience. Extras are non-existent with some 4:3 text
screens of production notes and no trailer for the film. Subtitles are
excellent. The disc itself is a single layered job with the Full-frame
version on the opposite side. Not being the most popular of films I
can't see it being re-released soon with commentary etc., but I can
hope. Did I mention that I am quite high on this film?
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| Extras: | Special Edition |
| Menu: | Special Edition |
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