Batman (1989)
Directed by Tim Burton · 126 min · Fantasy, Action, Crime
69.2 TOPICAL score · #798 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Batman (1989, directed by Tim Burton) has a TOPICAL score of 69.2 - ranked 798 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Production Design. Critics: 77% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1/10 critics' average · Metacritic 69. Audiences: TMDB 7.2/10 (8,866 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 65 languages.
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- Critics77% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1/10 critics' average · Metacritic 69
- AudienceTMDB 7.2/10 (8,866 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 2 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Production Design
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 65 languages
- Still read142,624 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 1 time
Starring: Michael Keaton (actor #305), Jack Nicholson (actor #4), Kim Basinger (actor #568), Robert Wuhl
“The success of Batman prompted Warner Bros. Animation to create the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, as a result beginning the long-running DC Animated Universe and helped establish the modern day superhero film genre.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10
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