Michael Keaton's batman is the only one who was willing to kill someone. Also, the best acted, though I liked Kilmer too. Its a tossup between Bale and Clooney, I don't know which one is more embarrassing.
Keaton, he actually took part in fight scenes. Don't get me wrong Christian Bale makes a great Bruce Wayne but his Batman's fight scenes were choppy, not greatly done and badly edited and the cigarette raspy voice is what made it fail for me
Clooney's bat is the biggest loser, I don't care if ice skates can pop out of his bat boots, he still sucks
Again, only Keaten's Batman actually killed people. He killed several henchmen in the tower and the Joker himself. Ultimately that's what gives his portrayal the edge.
" Again, only Keaten's Batman actually killed people. He killed several henchmen in the tower and the Joker himself. Ultimately that's what gives his portrayal the edge. "
But doesn't that go against the Batman character? Isn't Batman one to never willfully kill someone? I don't know...
I'm thinking in a fight between the Batman's w/ same tech it would be between Keaton and Kilmer, also the two best Batman's portrayal-wise in my opinion.
1) Keaton 2) Kilmer 3) Bale 4) Clooney
Off-topic but I think the best portrayal of Bruce Wayne was done by Kilmer.
" Again, only Keaten's Batman actually killed people. He killed several henchmen in the tower and the Joker himself. Ultimately that's what gives his portrayal the edge. "
But doesn't that go against the Batman character? Isn't Batman one to never willfully kill someone? I don't know... I'm thinking in a fight between the Batman's w/ same tech it would be between Keaton and Kilmer, also the two best Batman's portrayal-wise in my opinion. 1) Keaton 2) Kilmer 3) Bale 4) Clooney Off-topic but I think the best portrayal of Bruce Wayne was done by Kilmer. "
I don't think the whole "never kill" thing is intrinsically linked to Batman as far as the public is concerned. He looks and acts like someone willing to kill, and the average joe would probably be surprised to find out Burton's batman is the only portrayal where he does, in fact, intentionally kill people.
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big.
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big. "
I dont know man... Tim Burton's concept of the Batman Films was Very Cool to me... and even though Keaton didnt appear all that much as Wayne in the films... he still did a solid job to me... and Christian Bale's Batman voice sounded weird to me... he sounded like the Cookie Monster on Acid when he was talking as Batman... lol
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big. "
I dont know man... Tim Burton's concept of the Batman Films was Very Cool to me... and even though Keaton didnt appear all that much as Wayne in the films... he still did a solid job to me... and Christian Bale's Batman voice sounded weird to me... he sounded like the Cookie Monster on Acid when he was talking as Batman... lol "
I've heard many people complaining about that, but it's a very short aspect in tow overall films of premium quality. The cartoonish and stylish concept of Burton's films is great, but they just can't stand against Nolan's. Many may dislike the more down to Earth approach, but I personally love it.
@CortSether said:
" @Morpheus_: I always found Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne portrayal to be bland. "
Maybe, but Keaton's wasn't better. It's all a matter of opinion, and point of view.
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big. "
I dont know man... Tim Burton's concept of the Batman Films was Very Cool to me... and even though Keaton didnt appear all that much as Wayne in the films... he still did a solid job to me... and Christian Bale's Batman voice sounded weird to me... he sounded like the Cookie Monster on Acid when he was talking as Batman... lol "
I've heard many people complaining about that, but it's a very short aspect in tow overall films of premium quality. The cartoonish and stylish concept of Burton's films is great, but they just can't stand against Nolan's. Many may dislike the more down to Earth approach, but I personally love it.
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big. "
I dont know man... Tim Burton's concept of the Batman Films was Very Cool to me... and even though Keaton didnt appear all that much as Wayne in the films... he still did a solid job to me... and Christian Bale's Batman voice sounded weird to me... he sounded like the Cookie Monster on Acid when he was talking as Batman... lol "
I've heard many people complaining about that, but it's a very short aspect in tow overall films of premium quality. The cartoonish and stylish concept of Burton's films is great, but they just can't stand against Nolan's. Many may dislike the more down to Earth approach, but I personally love it.
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
His voice irks me the most in that scene in Batman Begins where he is hanging the guy upside down and yelling at him. Good god that was painful to hear DX
Bale was the better overall fighter... but I loved Michael Keaton more still... "
I was too young when the Keaton films came out, but I liked them as a kid. And even though Keaton did a fair job, especially compared to what people thought (there was a public outcry when he was casted), Bale was a far superior Wayne than Keaton ever was. Keaton was hardly in the films. Also, the difference in quality between Nolan's flms, and Burton's is quite big. "
I dont know man... Tim Burton's concept of the Batman Films was Very Cool to me... and even though Keaton didnt appear all that much as Wayne in the films... he still did a solid job to me... and Christian Bale's Batman voice sounded weird to me... he sounded like the Cookie Monster on Acid when he was talking as Batman... lol "
I've heard many people complaining about that, but it's a very short aspect in tow overall films of premium quality. The cartoonish and stylish concept of Burton's films is great, but they just can't stand against Nolan's. Many may dislike the more down to Earth approach, but I personally love it.
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
It makes sense, though...He can't allow his voice to be recognized. And as Ra's said, "theatricality and deception, are powerful allies". It's all part of the plan.
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
It makes sense, though...He can't allow his voice to be recognized. And as Ra's said, "theatricality and deception, are powerful allies". It's all part of the plan. "
good point... I just wish his voice didnt sound so funny... lol
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
It makes sense, though...He can't allow his voice to be recognized. And as Ra's said, "theatricality and deception, are powerful allies". It's all part of the plan. "
good point... I just wish his voice didnt sound so funny... lol "
I don't know. For some reason, it never bothered me.
Same here. Kilmer was great as Batman and Bruce Wayne.
I think the campiness of Batman Forever makes Kilmer's portrayal of Batman go overlooked.
Do you think anyone saying Christian Bale is the best batman would say that if he were in Batman Forever or Batman and Robin? With that Batvoice of his added to the camp, he'd probably be considered the worst. The script is what saved Bale and made him look better, imo.
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
It makes sense, though...He can't allow his voice to be recognized. And as Ra's said, "theatricality and deception, are powerful allies". It's all part of the plan. "
good point... I just wish his voice didnt sound so funny... lol "
I don't know. For some reason, it never bothered me. "
I think that Christian Bale, Val Kilmer and Michael Keaton all gang up on George Clooney, worst Batman ever! On a scale on 1 to 10, Bale is 9/10, Michael Keaton is 7/10, Kilmer is 6/10 and Clooney is 0.5/10. I must admit, Clooney was a little bit okay as Bruce Wayne, but not as Batman.
Same here. Kilmer was great as Batman and Bruce Wayne. I think the campiness of Batman Forever makes Kilmer's portrayal of Batman go overlooked. Do you think anyone saying Christian Bale is the best batman would say that if he were in Batman Forever or Batman and Robin? With that Batvoice of his added to the camp, he'd probably be considered the worst. The script is what saved Bale and made him look better, imo. Kilmer in TDK would be sweet. "
i agree i liked the grittyness of the dark knight that's all i liked about it
Oh Dont Get Me Wrong... I Like the Nolan Batman Films Too... The Dark Knight was Amazing... but that Batman Voice of Bale's always got me "
It makes sense, though...He can't allow his voice to be recognized. And as Ra's said, "theatricality and deception, are powerful allies". It's all part of the plan. "
good point... I just wish his voice didnt sound so funny... lol "
Thank God. I thought I was the only one. He sounds like he has a throat cold or someone punched him in the Adam's apple. I could understand making it deeper and gravely because that is intimidating but if I heard that raspy voice talking to me I would burst out laughing. He is great as Bruce but his batman voice could use work. If this is a fight I choose Bale but Keaton as fav portrayal.
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