• Batman Returns--new villains: Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) and The Penguin (Danny DeVito),
• Batman Forever--new director (Joel Schumacher), new Batman (Val Kilmer), new sidekick Robin (Chris O'Donnell), new villains: The Riddler (Jim Carey) and Two Face (Tommy Lee Jones), and new girlfriend, Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman),
• Batman & Robin--new Batman (George Clooney), added sidekick Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone), new villains: Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman). This film was considered the weakest of the bunch and spent way, way too much time as did the previous one developing the characters of the villains rather than focusing on the heroes. Hence, it was considered the end of the Batman film franchise. That was until Batman enjoyed a comic book resurgence in the graphic novel world. It was edgier, darker, and more introspective Batman than anyone had ever known. It was less about utility belts and the cartoonesque villains and more about the tortured soul of a young man, forced to witness the death of his parents, and how he rose to become Batman after a long, long journey of self-discovery. It was only a matter of time, then before Hollywood would come calling again. But this time, with a darker storyline, more imaginative back story; and, perhaps, the best actor to ever don the suit in Christian Bale, a new film re-envisioned the franchise giving it a much needed overhaul and kick start. The film, to say the least, was phenomenal and rightfully critically acclaimed. Few knew if there would or would not be a sequel despite a hint in the calling card of the Joker being played at the very end of the film. Once green-lighted, though, the film with Heath Ledger cast in the role Jack Nicholson had made famous on the big screen and Cesar Romero before him in the classic 1960s television series, took on a life of its own made even more mysterious when the tragic death of Heath Ledger propelled his role into history before it even lit the screen. In honor of the Batman film franchise, movieEVERYday presents this movie poster extravaganza. Via posters from all 5 films take a walk down memory lane and be reminded of each film and the place it took in hero film controversy. Remember how disappointed people were with the selection of Michael Keaton to play Batman? Or how about when Joel Schumacher decided to monkey around with the bat suit giving Batman nipples? Then there was the pre-occupation with the villains. Was Jim Carrey too outlandish to play The Riddler? And why so many villains? And then the new Batman? No one seemed to question the casting of Christian Bale (who would) but why no traditional villain? Who's this scarecrow? Well, in the wee hours of 18 July 2008, the epic saga continued with no end in sight to the controversies of this now nearly 20-year old film franchise.
Movie Posters from
The Dark Knight (2008)
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Movie Posters from
Batman Begins (2005)
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Movie Posters from
Batman & Robin (1997)
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Movie Posters from
Batman Forever (1995)
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Movie Posters from
Batman Returns (1992)
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Movie Posters from
Batman (1989)
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