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Batman Returns (1992)

PG-13  |   |  Action  |  19 June 1992 (USA)
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When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda.

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Storyline

Having defeated the Joker, Batman now faces the Penguin - a warped and deformed individual who is intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Crooked businessman Max Schreck is coerced into helping him become Mayor of Gotham and they both attempt to expose Batman in a different light. Earlier however, Selina Kyle, Max's secretary, is thrown from the top of a building and is transformed into Catwoman - a mysterious figure who has the same personality disorder as Batman. Batman must attempt to clear his name, all the time deciding just what must be done with the Catwoman. Written by Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>

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The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin See more »

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Rated PG-13 for brooding, dark violence | See all certifications »

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Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$162,831,698 (USA)
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The Batman Movie franchise has attracted the longest list of actors who have Oscar and Golden Globe wins or nominations. 19 Oscars, 34 Golden Globes. The franchise has won 3 Oscars.

Jack Nicholson - Joker 3 Oscars, 9 nominations 7 Golden Globes, 10 Nominations

George Clooney - Batman 2 Oscar, 4 nominations 4 Golden Globes, 7 nominations

Michael Caine - Alfred 2 Oscars, 4 nominations 3 Golden Globes, 8 nominations

Tommy Lee Jones - Two Face 1 Oscar, 3 nominations 1 Golden Globe, 3 nominations

Christian Bale - Batman 1 Oscar, 1 nomination 1 Golden Globe, 1 nomination

Halle Berry - Catwoman 1 Oscar 1 Golden Globe, 3 nominations

Heath Ledger - Joker (only actor to win Oscar/GG for Batman character performance) 1 Oscar, 1 nomination 1 Golden Globe, 1 nomination

Kim Basinger - Vicki Vale 1 Oscar 1 Golden Globe, 1 nomination

Nicole Kidman - Dr. Chase Meridian 1 Oscar, 2 nomination 3 Golden Globes, 6 Nominations

Ben Affleck - Batman 2 Oscars, 2 nominations 2 Golden Globes, 1 nomination

Morgan Freeman - Lucius Fox 1 Oscar, 3 nominations 2 Golden Globes, 4 nominations

Anne Hathaway - Catwoman 1 Oscar, 1 nomination 1 Golden Globe, 2 nominations

Marion Cotillard - Miranda 1 Oscar, 1 nomination 1 Golden Globe, 2 nominations

Michelle Pfeiffer - Catwoman 3 Oscar Nominations 1 Golden Globe, 5 nominations

Tom Wilkinson - Carmine Falcone 2 Oscar nominations 1 Golden Globe, 3 nominations

Uma Thurman - Poison Ivy 1 Oscar nomination 1 Golden Globe, 3 nominations

Liam Neeson - Henri Ducard 1 Oscar nomination 3 Golden Globe nominations

Gary Oldman - James Gordon 1 Oscar nomination

Michael Keaton 1 Oscar nomination, 1 Golden Globe.

Danny DeVito - Penguin 1 Oscar nomination 1 Golden Globe, 5 nominations

Maggie Gyllenhaal - Rachel Dawes 1 Oscar nomination 1 Golden Globe, 2 nominations

Matthew Modine - Foley 2 Golden Globe nominations

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Blake 2 Golden Globe nominations See more »

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When the Penguin is speaking to Max Shreck in his underground Lair, the Penguin's necktie disappears and reappears several times. See more »

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Orchestrated by Bruce Fowler
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25 June 2005 | by (Sweden) – See all my reviews

I don't know why critics cal it bizarre and macabre. I really don't. Dark -yes, bizarre - no. It i s sad and with lots of emotions, specially with the Pinguin's story. They say it has elements of S&M but I really don't find anything of that sort except for Catwoman's whip.

This movie is deeper than its genre and villains aren't just some crazy freaks dressed like on a masquerade. They have strong motives with strong feelings involved. Catwoman (a great performance by Michelle Pfeifer!) isn't just a sexy chick who likes steeling jewels - she's on her personal crusade and Pinguin... well, by the end of the movie you really feel sorry for him (strong performance by Danny DeVito). Again, I think Michael Keaton is the best Batman and he carries his costume well.

You can totally see that it is a Tim Burton movie, because he has an unusual style and is a very talented guy. But also the music is fantastic and fits the emotions.


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