Batman

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Batman

PG

1966

1h 45m

Action

Comedy

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80%

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35 Reviews

62%

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Kaaapowie! Holy feature film, Batman ... one based on the tongue-in-cheek, campy 1960s television series. Watch Batman and Robin battle sharks, Catwoman, The Joker and The Riddler on the big screen. Can they try to prevent the bad guys from taking over the world? With a wham! and a pow! and a zip! ... our heroes just might win.

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Critics Consensus

Batman: The Movie elevates camp to an art form -- and has a blast doing it, every gloriously tongue-in-cheek inch of the way.

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Variety Staff

Variety

07/22/2008

Batman is packed with action, clever sight gags, interesting complications and goes all out on bat with batmania: batplane, batboat, batcycle, etc. etc.

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Time Out

01/26/2006

I'd choose Adam West's Batmobile over Michael Keaton's any day.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

12/03/2022

... fans of the small screen show will enjoy the spoofing tone throughout. Leslie H. Martinson directs Lorenzo Semple’s screenplay like a big budget TV episode minus the cliffhanger endings.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

08/30/2022

B

As you’d expect, this movie is as dumb as a box of hair, but God, is it fun — a perfect guilty pleasure.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

08/29/2022

6/10

Clearly intended to appeal only to longtime fans of the series, which has done much to make the Dark Knight and his Boy Wonder sidekick cartoonish caricatures rather than earnest crime-fighters.

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Cory Woodroof

Lumination Network

02/11/2022

While it's hilarious to watch the cheesiness of the film, it's also interesting to see how far Batman has come from the sixties.

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mark g

@Mark_Alan_G. Jan 5

For the record, this movie is not dated. It is a comedy and it is as funny now as it was when it first came out 60 years ago. This movie was pure camp, they were going for laughs. This is not meant to be taken seriously like the new Batman movies.. and comics used to be like this

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David S

Oct 29

Though dated, this film is a good example of great cinema, despite the camp. It's fun, entertaining, and a great introduction to both the Batman and Robin Characters, it's a decent film that represents its TV series well, and it's still good!!! Won't be for everyone, but if you like the character and want to see something different, watch this and enjoy it!!!

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bob t

Aug 29

my dad showed me this movie when i was around 8 and i loved it, every time i go back to it i still love it!

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Ben H

Aug 10

It’s refreshing to see a Batman movie that does not take itself too seriously. This is a fun and campy romp, highly recommend for any Batman fan

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Kid Critic R

@Philadelphiagoosebumpsfan Jun 25

An old y but a goodie

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Matt O

May 22

“Campy charm that’s hard to resist” – 3/5 The 1966 Batman is pure camp and cheesy fun. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all, which can be a breath of fresh air if you’re in the mood for something light and nostalgic. The bright colors, over-the-top villains, and silly one-liners make it a goofy ride that’s easy to enjoy. It’s definitely dated and won’t satisfy anyone looking for a serious superhero flick, but if you’re up for some classic, quirky entertainment, it’s worth a watch. Just don’t expect a deep Batman story here. This is how Batman started though so you have to respect it

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Kaaapowie! Holy feature film, Batman ... one based on the tongue-in-cheek, campy 1960s television series. Watch Batman and Robin battle sharks, Catwoman, The Joker and The Riddler on the big screen. Can they try to prevent the bad guys from taking over the world? With a wham! and a pow! and a zip! ... our heroes just might win.

Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Producer: William Dozier
Screenwriter: Lorenzo Semple Jr., Bob Kane
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Greenlawn Productions, William Dozier Productions, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 1966, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Mono

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