The 5 Best Performances In The Batman Movies
With The Batman starring Robert Pattinson swooping into theaters soon, now is the perfect time to look back at the many Batman films of years past. And if there’s one part of the series that deserves to be discussed, it’s the acting.
From Tim Burton to Todd Phillips, every cinematic depiction of the Caped Crusader and his supporting cast has had plenty of enjoyable performances — even if they were sometimes enjoyable for the wrong reasons. And while the likes of Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne, Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman, or Jeffrey Wright’s Jim Gordon may very well earn their way onto the list soon, this article will focus only on previous adaptations. Also, only the live-action films will be discussed, though Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and even the cast of The Lego Batman Movie could have easily made the list as well.
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Starting off the list is none other than Batman himself — specifically the one from the Tim Burton films, played by Michael Keaton. Keaton has proved his acting talent in plenty of other films, from Beetlejuice to Birdman to Spider-Man: Homecoming, in which he traded his cape and cowl for the wings of the Vulture. But even so, Bruce Wayne remains Keaton’s most famous role without a doubt.
Curiously, Batman himself receives comparatively little screen time in the Burton films compared to later movies, with much of the plot being devoted to his antagonists and supporting cast. But even so, when Keaton does take center stage, he leaves a lasting impression. Every fan knows the moments where he embodies the Dark Knight’s stoic, brooding side, like the unforgettable “I’m Batman” scene that opens the ‘89 movie. However, the scenes that best show off
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