I just finished watching this little nostalgic classic again, and I've gotta say, I'm very disappointed in my mother for letting me watch it back then. With such lines as "Just the pussy I was lookin' for." and "I'd like to fill her void." plus Christopher Walken's charred corpse, biting off noses and Danny DeVito's presence in general make this movie absolutely...AWESOME.
 
But I have one small question: Wouldn't the plot of the movie have worked just as well, if not better with Killer Croc instead of Penguin? Let's take a look at Oswald Cobblepott's origin in Tim Burton's delightfully sickening world. He's a boy born with a horrible birth defect that turns him into a monster. He's shunned by society and forced to live in the sewers as nothing more then an urban legend. If you were to hear that story without the name Penguin attached, which Bat-villain would you assume starred in this here motion picture?
 
And again, I loved Batman Returns, one of my favorite parts was DeVito's performance. All I'm saying is that Croc, one of the villains I've always wanted to see on screen, may have fit better into this particular storyline. Just my opinion.

Danny Devito defined the Penguin. You couldn't use him in another film due to how good that version was. He's the sole reason you couldn't have Croc instead.

Croc wasnt as big a character yet and not known as well as the Penguin was to the general public

The Burton Batman films were CLASSIC. I loved Batman Returns. It was as dark as a Batman film should be. There was always one scene that made me feel uncomfortable though. That part where Selina Kyle falls out the window and all the cats start biting her. I can't look at cats the same way, lol.  
 
But Devito's part was excellent. He's what made me interested in the Penguin to begin with. Sure, Killer Croc could've worked, but he was never as good as a villain as the Penguin (imo).  
 
And the penguin minions were the most evil part of the movie. How can something so adorable be so dangerous?! 

You guys have a good point, now...

There was a plot to that movie?

"There was a plot to that movie? "

" @CiaranStatham: I agree. Up until the point that Christopher Walken is burned to a crisp. "

Batman Returns was a mess.

I love when I make a post 3 years ago and I'm still right now.

I am so awesome.

@captaincockblock said:

You guys have a good point, now...

lol

Tim Burton is one of the slickest visual peddlers in Hollywood today. His films tend to look amazing, full of fantastic characters. Just don't stop and think about the plot though.

@marveldcman9999: How was it a mess...

Are you all being sarcastic, or...?

It was a mess of film...

Batman Returns was a spectacular display of awesomeness...

..love Batman Returns, Tim Burton at his best, the two films that followed were very poor by comparison...

I freaking love Batman Returns. The performances of Danny DeVito and Michelle Pfeiffer made Michael Keaton look like a weak link. This is, by far, my favorite Tim Burton film. Is the movie a mess? Kind of. Is it a fun, twisted good time? Yes! Danny DeVito is disgustingly fantastic, and Michelle Pfeiffer was sexy and crazy.