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October
18th will be the greatest day of my life
September 3, 2005 -- Reviewer:
Danny "Alan Smithee"
Finally, FINALLY, they're releasing
the Batman movies on DVD as they should have
done years ago. New transfers in glorious two-disc
special editions. Oh, happy day. I literally
cannot wait to buy this box set, even if it
does include Batman & Robin (hee hee). To
sustain my sanity, I have no choice but to put
myself into a self-induced coma until these
are released. Expensive procedure, but worth
it.
I'm like a kid looking forward
to recieving the biggest toy of the year on
Christmas day. Ugh. I WANT THIS NOW!!!
On top of this, they're releasing
Batman Begins on the same day. I'd pinch myself,
but I don't want to wake up from this glorious
dream.
A bit late, but it looks like
the wait was worth it!
Better
Late Than Never
August 31, 2005 -- Reviewer:
Scott Thompson "wayneson"
It's certainly easy to slam
WB, Tim
Burton
and Joel Schumacher for their roles in the uneven
film legacy being re-released here. With this
summer's awesome "Batman Begins" providing
a superior standard of measurement, these films
seem to have gotten worse almost overnight.
Most Bat-fans would probably
rank these in descending order of release, with
1989's "Batman" the best of the bunch.
The general opinion of "Batman and Robin"
seems to get lower every year, yet there are
many fans of the character that rank the macabre
(and just plain weird) "Batman Returns"
behind Schumacher's "Batman Forever."
In truth, all of the films have striking visual
sequences, which are often betrayed by narrative
missteps and botched characterizations. Even
"Batman and Robin" (stripped of its
gay subtext, awful dialogue and total disregard
for the history and dignity of the Batman universe)
features a well-developed portrayal of the relationship
between Bruce Wayne and Alfred that strikes
several proper notes.
If you have
held off on buying the no-frills DVDs that have
been available for years, then this set is worth
the money. In my case, I have the well-worn
VHS copies ready for retirement - tracking issues
are already apparent in all four tapes. For
several years my very young children have enjoyed
the neon colors and goofy set-pieces that dominate
the Schumacher films, and I am looking forward
to Tim
Burton's
commentary on the first two movies. I have my
doubts as to how revealing those commentaries
will be, but I am very interested in finding
out. I also hope that there is proper attention
given to the artistic design of the first two
films, especially the work of the late, brilliant
Anton Furst in "Batman." A re-mastered
digital soundtrack will also be a reminder of
the evocative music, by both Danny Elfman and
Elliott Goldenthal, that remains as perhaps
the most accomplished aspect of the series.
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Also See: Batman
Begins (Deluxe Edition) (2005) |
