Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41323 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-02-20
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: French, Norwegian, Spanish
• Dubbed in: French
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 121 minutes

Synopsis
Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson). Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the Marvel comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall).

Customer Reviews

Batman
This is the first Batman of the series with people like Val Killmer playing the dark knight (Batman).

Michael Keaton play the Batman in this movie as with all UMD film they are wide screen and DVD quailty but no extras like with DVD's one advatage to these small disc is you don't need expensive DVD players in the car for long jounreies plus the PSP has a headphone socket so no noise or very little to disturb others.

I think this UMD is great for the movie but if you are looking for extras then stick with DVD's or Blu-ray discs.

Help
Ordered this item over 3 months ago, seller wont reply to emails, money gone from my bank account. DO NOT BUY