Batman, this superhero character from DC Comics, has traveled the world in a series of fictional adventures that many people love. Batman was first created by comic artists Bob Kane and Bill Finger and appeared in Detective Comics. 27 in May 1939. The popularity of this Batman character made him being adapted into a big-screen film version.
To date, there have been 9 Batman solo films and two other DC Comics films involving Batman. However, not only one actor has successfully played Batman from time to time. At least 7 actors have been cast to play Bruce Wayne, aka Batman. Who do you think is your favorite? Christian Bale, right?
1. Adam West, the first actor to play Batman in Batman:n The Movie 1966
Adam West was the first actor to play Bruce Wayne or Batman on the big screen. He was a famous American actor in the 6,0s and one of his iconic roles was as Batman in the 1966 Batman Movie.
Batman: The Movie is a feature film version of the Batman television series starring the same actors. In this version of the Batman film, the antagonists introduced are the Joker and the Penguin. Although this film seems silly when watched in today's era, this film was the beginning of the success of superhero films adapted from comics.
2. Michael Keaton starred in two Batman films in 1989 and 1992.
Michael Keaton starred in two Batman films, Batman in 1989 and Batman Returns in 1992, both directed by Tim Burton. Michael Keaton's role at that time was very memorable for Batman fa;s, he successfully played the calm but charismatic Bruce Wayne. However, after successfully starring in Batman Returns, Michael Keaton and his director, Tim Burton, chose to withdraw from the next film.
3. Val Kilmer is a Batman actor who is closer to children
Val Kilmer was chosen as the actor who replaced Michael Keaton in the third film titled Batman Forever. The Batman Forever film was directed by Joel Schumacher. This third film was made with a new nuance, which was brighter and more child-friendly compared to Batman Returns, which was considered too dark.
Although Val Kilmer played quite well as Batman, the Batman Forever film received harsh criticism at that time. In the Batman Forever film, Batman must face the prosecutor Harvey DDent who turns into Two-Face, and also Edward Nigma, aka The Riddler ,er played by Jim Carrey.
4. George Clooney, the Batman actor, who received harsh criticism and abuse
After starring in just one film, Val Kilmer was replaced by George Clooney in the 1997 film Batman and Robin. This film was the first Batman film to receive criticism, scorn, and was even labeled as one of the worst films ever.
Even though George Clooney is a very popular top actor. Harsh criticism is directed at various aspects of this film, starting from its colorful visuals, strange costumes, silly dialogues, to its story being considered chachao icerhapss. this film is one of the worst films ever starred by George Clooney.
5. Christian Bale, the most successful actor ever to play Batman
After George Clooney's version of Batman was deemed a disaster, there were no more Batman films for eight years until finally in 2005, Warner Bros appointed Christopher Nolan as director of a new film entitled Batman Begins starring Christian Bale.
His success in Batman Begin, led Christian Bale to play the Nolan version of the Batman film trilogy, namely Batman Begins, The Dark Knight,a nd The Dark Knight Rises. To this day, many Batman fans consider Christian Bale to be the only actor who has successfully played Batman. It is no wonder that the title "You'll Always Be My Batman" is deserved by Christian Bale.
So far, Bale is the Batman actor with the most films, and all three of his films have quite high ratings. In addition, The Dark Knight is also still considered the best superhero film of all time.
6. Ben Affleck, his role as Batman is often compared to Christian Bale's
Perhaps Ben Affleck is the only actor who has played Batman in a big-screen version that is not a solo film. Ben Affleck first played Batman in the film Batman vs Superman in 2016. Ben Affleck's body posture is considered suitable for Bruce Wayne, especially his broad chest, and his facial shape is considered very suitable to be Bruce Wayne.
However, many fans also compare Ben Affleck's Batman with Christian Bale's Batman. Unfortunately, Ben Affleck chose to step down from the role of Batman in the next film.
7. Robert Pattinson, the next Batman actor who has sparked pros and cons among fans
Since Ben Affleck stepped down from the DC film project, Robert Pattinson was chosen as the next Batman actor, and this has sparked pros and cons among fans. According to most Batman fans, Robert Pattinson is considered less suitable to play Bruce Wayne. However, it's better for us to just wait for Robert Pattinson's action as Batman in the film Batmann which will be released in March 2022.
Well, those are the actors who have played Batman before. Each actor has their own characteristics when playing Batman. Who do you think is successful in playing the charismatic Batman?