Batman

Tim Burton kicks off the caped crusaders first big screen appearance (Not counting the 60s serials) in a dark and campy story. Michael Keaton was picked to don the cape and cowl and did a fantastic job, Keaton is suave and at times scary as Bruce Wayne bringing a level of insanity to the role (You wanna get nuts let’s get nuts) however the true insanity in this flick is found within the performance of Jack Nicholson as the Joker. Joker had always been Batmans most recognisable villain but had never truly been adapted on screen correctly whether it be through animated shows or the 1960s adaptation, however Nicholson gives a riveting performance as the clown prince of crime managing to blend Jokers sadistic side and his comedic charm. Keeping in mind Nicholson didn’t really have a blueprint to go besides the comics as this was before Mark Hamills stellar turn as the character in the early 90s, Nicholson brings his own insanity to the role and manages to keep the audience on the edge of their seats for the entirety of the movie. While the effects may look dated by todays standards Burtons Gotham is dark and gothic with twisted backdrops and high rising architecture the movie also shines in the music department with Danny elfman composing perhaps the most iconic Batman theme which has been reused for years since. All in all this movie is a fantastic introduction to the Batman mythos for the time but may feel outdated and perhaps cheesy at moments.