Batman Forever (1995)

Average rating

(53%)

Starring:	Val Kilmer \| Tommy Lee Jones \| Jim Carrey \| Nicole Kidman \| Chris O'Donnell \| Michael Gough \| Pat Hingle \| Drew Barrymore \| Drew Barrymore
Director:	Joel Schumacher
Studio:	WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time:	115 mins
Genres:	Action/Adventure \| Thriller
Languages:	English
Hearing-impaired:	English
Subtitles:	Arabic, English
Released:	March 29, 1999
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Gotham City is once again under siege, this time by the mind-controlling Riddler and the diabolical Harvey Two-Face. The Caped Crusader cleans up with the help of his new side-kick Robin in this effects-laden thrill ride.

Rating of 4 stars out of 5

Although it performed well at the box office, the critics were less than convinced by the gloomy turn taken by Batman Returns. So, when Tim Burton said no to a third outing, Warners brought in the flamboyant Joel Schumacher. As a result, this entry is nowhere near as dark as its predecessors, even though the brooding Val Kilmer took over the Dark Knight's mantle from Michael Keaton. However, it's easily the funniest and the fastest of the quartet to date, with the action hurtling along at a breakneck pace. Throw in stylish special effects from a team that includes the legendary John Dykstra and Oscar-nominated photography from Stephen Goldblatt, and you have a rousingly undemanding piece of popcorn fodder.

Rating of 1 stars out of 5
Halliwell's Film Guide

A high-camp sequel, with the tone set by the redesigned, ever-more fetishistic Batman costume, the arrival of Robin, and the unrestrained antics of The Riddler; it's fun for much of the time.

Highest rated reviews

3 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:

This movie has the campest buttock shot ever!

Antony Leigh from Manchester, England, 7th June, 2006

AWFUL! Tim Burton would turn in his gravy if he had some! There is one scene where Batman is getting ready and there is a completely unnecessary butt shot! WHY IS THIS HERE? Is it to show how good Val Kilmer's arse looks in rubber? As for the film well it's just SH*T. Completely lost the point. OH And HOW MUCH DOES TOMMY LEE JONES OVERACT??? And the plot? Why does it take Bruce Wayne so long to solve the riddles? THEY ARE SIMPLE! My 8 year old son asked me, 'Daddy, why is Batman acting like a retard?' I just said yes!

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