In this classic story of hero vs villain, Batman takes on a slimy business man and sewer thriving penguin man who plot to corrupt and take over Gotham City. In Batman's quest to save the day, he meets his match in the form of an ex-secretary turned cat woman. As Batman fights false allegations against him set by these slimy villains, he attempts to clear his name to the people of Gotham while uncovering the mystery behind his newest mutant of the city, Catwoman.
Burton does a fantastic job in this film by creating Gotham City as a world of cheesy surface smiles and dark underground dwellings. The camera shots are professionally placed and exaggerated to create meaning with each of the different characters. The costumes are extravagant and over exaggerated to give the film an artsy and flamboyant feel. Music and scenery are used to build anticipation, suspense, and sadness throughout the film.
Out of all of the movies screened in this class, this was possibly my favorite. Having only seen it once as a kid, i was captivated by the feel and story of this film. Burton's dark visionary film making, paired with an all-star cast, and outrageous scenery and props, paint a perfect picture of dark and mysterious crime and a classic childhood hero story.
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