Tim Burtons 1989 take on the Dark Knight is an amazing gothic comic brought to life. His visual flair is truly gob-smacking, as his sets drip feed the menace of the later additions to the comic book. Keaton also is a great caped crusdaer, bringing a perfect balance of damaged goods and light heated humor. But this is Nicholson's movie and he is just amazing as the Joker, and steals every scene. Basinger is a little light weight as the love interest Vicky Vale.
But the films real problem lies with a messy script that makes little or no sense, but what would anybody expect when a film goes into production when the script is not completed. The story for what it is is a matter of ideas splashed across the page, and hopefully some stick, but most don't. This fault with the story does not spoil the fun, as there is so much to enjoy in this dark brooding gothic adaption, and although the film cannot stand up to the brilliant Batman Begins or the sequel The Dark Knight, in scope, story… more »

Tim Burtons 1989 take on the Dark Knight is an amazing gothic comic brought to life. His visual flair is truly gob-smacking, as his sets drip feed the menace of the later additions to the comic book. Keaton also is a great caped crusdaer, bringing a perfect balance of damaged goods and light heated humor. But this is Nicholson's movie and he is just amazing as the Joker, and steals every scene. Basinger is a little light weight as the love interest Vicky Vale.
But the films real problem lies with a messy script that makes little or no sense, but what would anybody expect when a film goes into production when the script is not completed. The story for what it is is a matter of ideas splashed across the page, and hopefully some stick, but most don't. This fault with the story does not spoil the fun, as there is so much to enjoy in this dark brooding gothic adaption, and although the film cannot stand up to the brilliant Batman Begins or the sequel The Dark Knight, in scope, story or scale, it still is brilliant fun, and far, far superior to the poor Batman Forever and the pathetic train wreck of Batman and Robin.