BATMAN REVIEWS: Batman (1989) [VIDEO REVIEW]

As Batman V Superman approaches, The Mother Flickers review Tim Burton's take on the Dark Knight Detective

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By sonofsamadams - Feb 23, 2016 01:02 PM EST

Filed Under: Batman (1989)

It has been 27 years since Tim Burton's epic hit the big screen. 27 YEARS! Feel old yet? You should. But after nearly 3 decades, does Tim Burton's Batman still hold up today? The Mother Flickers examin this comicbook game changer.

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Does Tim Burton's Batman still hold up?

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Batman89mk - 2/23/2016, 2:07 PM

Sorry to say, Keaton is the best Batman so far. Affleck may have a shot at topping Keaton. The thing that made Keaton's Batman, was is intense look in the mask. A man with anger on a mission, something no other Batmen have had.

BATMAN REVIEWS: Batman (1989) [VIDEO REVIEW]

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