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19 June 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin morePlot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(106 articles)
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5 Great Wilhelm Screams
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A thrill ride from start to finish more (487 total)US TV Schedule:
| Thur. Nov. 19 | 1:15 AM | AMC | |||
| Thur. Nov. 19 | 5:00 PM | AMC |
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Rated PG-13 for brooding, dark violence.Parents Guide:
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126 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | UK:12 (video re-rating) (2005) (cut) | Italy:T | South Korea:15 | Brazil:12 | Sweden:11 (DVD rating) | Sweden:11 (1992 cut version) | Sweden:15 (Video rating) | Finland:S (Video rating) | Germany:12 (f) | UK:15 (re-rating) (2009) (uncut) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Ireland:15 (cut UK version) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (original rating) (cut) | UK:15 (video rating) (1992) (cut) | USA:PG-13 | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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Security was so tight on the production that even Kevin Costner was refused permission to visit the set. Warner Brothers employed a private investigator firm when some shots of Danny DeVito in costume made it into the tabloids. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Batman is shot off the roof by police, a hand is visible helping him onto the floor. moreSoundtrack:
SUPER FREAK moreFAQ
What has happened to Vicki Vale in this film?Are the British versions uncensored, or is there something missing?
Why is Catwoman shown at the end of the movie, but doesn't return for any of the others?
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Very rarely do movie sequels ever match the grandeur of the originals. BATMAN RETURNS however, does so with gusto. The sequel to 1989's BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS neither milks the success of the first movie nor totally disregards it; it's a wonderful sequel and a spectacular movie in its own right. There's something for everyone in this movie - humor, high drama, plenty of action, and lots of cool things to look at. Of course, viewers have to get around Tim Burton's morbid and sometimes offensive sense of humor, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem in this era of SOUTH PARK and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. While the movie has many great moments, it also has its flaws. The plot seems rushed, stitched together. Danny DeVito tries his best as the Penguin but doesn't quite pull it off. Christopher Walken appears as a secondary bad guy, but his performance is lackluster compared to the others. And many of the action sequences, though breathtaking, seemed forced and are occasionally absurd. All that aside, there's all kinds of surprises in this movie - smart humor and dialogue, characters you can't help but love, lots of satire (Homer's Iliad, CITIZEN KANE, and the American political scene are all lampooned), and many memorable scenes that only serve as a testament to Burton's colorful imagination. I hope to get this movie on DVD, where I can enjoy it on my big screen TV in all its glory. Not exactly the best Batman film ever, but still a fascinating movie to watch over and over again.