BATMAN FOREVER
A film review by Burton and Rachel
Copyright 1995 Burton and Rachel
Bottom line: 2 - 2.5 out of 4
The special effects were okay, but as with past Batman movies, it was filmed without sufficient light for them to be appreciated (or for much else to be appreciated at that!). Most of them were actually quite poor, the best one is the one in the Adverts--helicopter through the explosion. There was tremendous emphasis on the sound effects during the fight scenes, it was almost like the original TV version with the POW, and BAM, words written on the screen--they were *that* noticeable. The movie was fairly long (two or so hours) and some parts were VERY slow (I even looked at my watch once!).
Val Kilmer just didn't work for me as the main man. He didn't have (or show) enough inner turmoil, the conflict between Bruce and Bat was really lost. Although my soon-to-be wife like Val better than Michael Keaton. She thought Keaton spent too much time *morbidly* pondering the turmoil and hence Val was better (and cuter--go figure).
Jim Carrey was *superb* as the Riddler, didn't overplay as much as I was expecting which was refreshing.
Tommy Lee Jones was well-cast as Two-Face, but also seemed to lose the split personality this character traditionally had.
Robin (Chris O'Donnell) was--well--probably unnecessary. He didn't do a bad job, I just think the movie wasn't made better with the character, and wouldn't be worse without it. My fiancee liked him and thought the character specifically and significantly contributed to the plot--and yes, also thinks he's hot.
Nicole Kidman, the blond love interest, was very good. She had guts, personality, good lipstick and good hair--this according to my blond love interest. I found her character tawdry and much too predictable. Her lines were stilted--not the delivery--the actual lines. And yes, she is hot.
I think it will do well in term of $$, but wont be the summer SMASH everyone is expecting. But as with most movies, it is a matter of expectations going in to see it--mine were high and Im disappointed.
[My fiancee and I apologize to those easily offended by political INcorrectness :-) ]
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