Today’s final review of this last episode is centered once again on Batman from 1989, created By Tim Burton with many talents not only bringing the film to life but also the root of what people recognized as Batman through the drama and psychological storytelling now associated with the cape crusader. This film pulled the character from the lighthearted version of Adam West to the Dark Knight with a darker edge, but still keeping in mind its comic book roots that the character originated. ( Despite diving into it from the comics)This led to the animated series and different adaptations, taking inspiration even today. And for a film responsible for how we think about the Cape Crusader, it not only was a good change of pace, but it led to stories that focus more on the psychological and mental health of a superhero between their past and their motivation to help people in need. This is seen through Batman, who is brought to life by Michael Keaton, who does the character justice through his persona as the Dark Knight, as well as the charming and emotional moments of Bruce Wayne. Alongside everyone else, from the insane yet terrifying performance of Jack Nicolas to the heartwarming romantic moments with Kim Basinger. What is there to say that this is a film that still holds up to this day despite some effects not working? Everything from its themes, action, story, characters, and darker elements continues to be associated with and even experienced with the character of Batman to this day. And I wouldn’t mind recommending this film any day.
Cinema Playlist
Track | Artist | Album |
The Final Confrontation | Danny Elfman | Batman 89 |
The Black Pearl | Klaus Badelt | Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl |
Les jours tristes- Instrumental | Yann, Tiersen, The Divine Comedy | Le Fabuleux Destin y Amelie Poulain |
Petition Montage | David Newman | Heathers |
Quien eres? | Joseba Beristain | Unicorn Wars |
Finding Love, Losing Love | Gene Page | Blacula |
Main Title | Marco Beltrami | Hellboy |
Canis Lupus | Alexandre Desplat | Fantastic Mr. Fox |
The Big Bad Wolf | Daniel Pemberton | The Bad Guys |
Challengers: Match Point | Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross | Challengers |
I’m With you ( you seem Nice) | Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross | Bones and All |
Pan’s Labyrinth Lullaby | Javier Navarrete | Pan’s Labyrinth |
Haircut | Jerry Goldsmith | From ” Mulan” Score |
La Javanaise | Madeleine Peyroux | The Shape of Water |
I Wish I Could Take It Back | Dan Romer | Luca |
The Real Ming | Ludwig Goransson | Turning Red |
So Long | Randy Newman | Toy Story 3 |
Funeral and Far Between | Michael Giacchino | The Batman |
Leaving Caladan | Hans Zimmer | Dune |