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Batman Returns

Play trailer 2:28 Poster for Batman Returns PG-13 Released Jun 19, 1992 2h 6m Action Adventure Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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Director Tim Burton's dark, brooding atmosphere, Michael Keaton's work as the tormented hero, and the flawless casting of Danny DeVito as The Penguin and Christopher Walken as, well, Christopher Walken make the sequel better than the first.

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Stephanie Rosenfeld Bitch Media Why isn't this movie called Catwoman? Dec 17, 2020 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian A strange beast. Rated: 2/5 May 17, 2019 Full Review Justin Clark Slant Magazine The strange, ambitious character work that comprises Batman Returns is wrapped in the perfunctory framework of a Tim Burton superhero film. Jun 19, 2017 Full Review Joshua Stevens Loud and Clear Reviews Ah, remember when superhero movies used to be weird? [...] Returns on its own is a fascinating beast, a movie following iconic characters that have been interpreted and reinterpreted throughout the years. Yet, it’s a movie only Burton could have made. Rated: 4/5 Aug 3, 2024 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Although Batman Returns is tonally lighter than its predecessor, the film nevertheless exists in the shadows. It’s also weirder, an indication of Burton exerting stronger creative control. Rated: 3/4 Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) It’s everything you’d want a Burton Batman movie to be, complete with some incredible set designs and yet another banger of a score from Elfman. Feb 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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patrick p My son and I loved it !!! I saw it when it first came out in 1992, and didnt realize how well done it truly is until I grew older. Its visually amazing, and also has a great story, music, and just an all around great movie. Go and see it !! :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Oscar O In three years the writing and acting went downhill from the first movie to the second movie everybody just wants to hump cat woman and the global warming agenda has started to be forced down our throats!!! It’s a shame. This movie is not appropriate for younger children and this movie is not as good as the first one by a huge margin. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Melissa M my son and I loved seeing this Batman movie in the theater! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Professor L A great sequel to the best Batman film ever made. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Audience Member Just watched this movie for the first time since I was a kid. It's weird as hell, dark as hell, and fun as hell. Also plenty of cringe, while being surprisingly relevant to our modern political climate. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Noah C Sure it might be a rather "strange' movie, but batman returns still shines with great acting by Michelle Pfeifffer along with Danny DeVito and of course Micheal Keaton, as well as a suspenseful exciting plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter
Bob Kane, Sam Hamm, Daniel Waters
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 31, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$160.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Surround
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