I think the idea of the cats nibbling on Selina's fingers and other parts was that they stimulated her nerve endings to revive her and prevented her dying from shock. Falling through a few awnings kept her from breaking her bones, and everything else was just the trauma of living through the experience.

Michelle Pfeiffer is just the definitive Catwoman. The way she portrays the split personality is top notch.

In my opinion, the best Batman movie with the best actor playing Batman and the best joker

Catwoman isn't invincible. She was going through her 9 lives. That's how she survived the fall from the window. The 🐈 cats gave her 9 lives. -OG

“This town needs an enema!!! ( blows party favor 2X’s)” -The Joker

"Batman" was so huge in '89, you could not go anywhere without seeing the Bat Symbol. Tim Burton's "Batman" and "Batman Returns" has, by far, the best Gotham of all the Batman shows and movies. He really captured Gotham the way it should be, as another character in the film. Grissom (Jack Palance) called Alicia (the other blond) "Sweetheart" because she was his woman. It is also the reason he set Jack Napier (Joker) up to be killed by Eckhardt (corrupt cop with the deep voice) as he knew Alicia and Jack were together behind his back. One other thing that is really amazing about this film is that it was produced and filmed in the middle of a writers strike and they had to basically ad-lib the entire script. This is just a Nit-Pick but I would call it "comic bookish" not "cartoony", it is more apt and will save you grief from comic book fans that "cartoony" will/would drive them nuts. Last thing, and just an FYI, the Joker never killed Bruce's parents and is/was one of the criticisms of the film. EDIT: For a additional and great source of the Bruce and Selina (Batman and Catwoman) story/romance arc you should check out the "Hush" run (Batman Issues #608-619), though you can also get it in a single graphic novel as well as an animated feature (not quite as good as the comics though). Michelle killed it as Selina/Catwoman! Love her so much. If you want another film when she is younger check out "Ladyhawke" (1985).

Batman Returns is one of the greatest sequels of all times but that is not to take away from the 1989 Batman movie

Bruce Wayne is a misfit, not a high school quarterback heartthrob. That’s why this Batman is amazing. Michael Keaton portrays an average honest person, not some tough guy persona.

I love that you fell for the miscue. I don't mean that as an insult. It simply means the film worked/did what it was supposed to, and made you believe that the opening scene of Batman '89 was going to depict the Wayne Family murders.

You don’t always see blood when a person is shot, especially with a thick suit.

I want to congratulate you for the idea of ​​first seeing a trailer for Addam West's Batman and thus being able to have a context and a clearer idea of ​​the great change that Burton's films gave to the image that the mass public had until then of Batman. It was a resounding change. I wish others did what you did instead of laughing and comparing them to Nolan's films. These people have to understand that without the step that Burton took, what Nolan did could never have happened. Although it is to the credit of comic writers and artists that since the early 80s the character was already becoming darker and more complex in comics, but that was only seen by the few who read those comics. What Burton did was bring that more "serious" image of Batman to the big screen and it was then that the general public saw for the first time the Batman that we know and take for granted today. This change that Burton produced in the public image of Batman was necessary to change the disdainful opinion that the majority had regarding this character. It's easy to scoff now and say that Burton's movies seem silly. But the changes are gradual. You can't go from Addam West to Christopher Nolan in one step. First, the enormous step that Burton took was necessary. The people of that time would not have accepted such a drastic change and the film would have failed since the majority still considered him a character for children and Burton and company took a big risk by giving a darker tone to Batman in the cinema. Many people complained. because they took the children to the cinema believing it was for minors. Furthermore, although the stories and dialogues in Burton's Movies are somewhat childish, in terms of aesthetics they are far superior to the work that Nolan did. Burton's Gotham makes me want to cross the screen and get in there. On the other hand, Nolan's Gotham looks too ordinary and boring, it does not stimulate the imagination. I was an 8-year-old boy when Tim Burton's Batman was released and it marked my childhood with fire. I live in a small city in an Argentine province where at that time comics like "Killing Joke" or "Dark Knight Returns" did not arrive, I didn't even know they existed, so my idea of ​​Batman until then was what was seen on the West series or in the Super Friends cartoons. When I saw Burton's Movie it changed everything. And I'm forgetting to mention the wonderful music of Danny Elfman, which for me will always be the only Batman music, unbeatable, my chest swells when I listen to it, glorious. And all the team and minds that worked on these two films. A wonderful time that I am glad to have witnessed and that I miss.

now that you're getting into Batman, there's a documentary called Batman and Bill that chronicles the uncredited creator Bill Finger, who is ACTUALLY responsible for the character's signature design. Finger didn't get a single film credit until Dawn of Justice, I think.

Also though, Michelle and Michael dated for a bit before Batman Returns. So they had real chemistry making the movie, that's part of why their scenes are so electric. Plus of course they're both amazing actors.

Michelle Pfeiffer was a checker at the only grocery store in my hometown in the 70's when I was a kid. She was the pretty checker.

There was live action Batman before 1966... 1943 and 1949

The march of the penguins bit brought me to tears. Surprisingly moving

So before 89 Batman was all about his "utility belt" all the bad guys wanted it. After 89 it becomes about "those wonderful toys." It set a standard for future Batman movies and gadgets.

I love how the 1966 movie retained all the low-budget sets and effects from the TV show 😂

Crazy fact: According to Burt Ward (Robin in 66) mothers wrote into the show complaining that his, uh, nether region, was too big and visible on camera. He also says the network gave him drugs that would shrink it.

There was good long intros back before 2000. People USED to have attention spans and could sit still for them to build suspense and anticipation for the movie.

13:12 - "He's angry" is the best reaction to that moment I've ever seen 🤣🤣

Jack Nicholson nailed one aspect of The Joker that the other portrayals missed, that manic glee

When I was in pre-school around 1981 the Batman 66 show was on every afternoon and all the boys in the school gathered around the TV to watch.

14:09 The look is so "dark and castley"...some might even say it looks "GOTHIC" lol

Batman and Catwoman's 'will they won't they' is a tale as old as time XD I hope Nicki will be back for more Batman movies (and more Selina Kyle, ofc).

The gothic feel of these two movies and the neon/blacklight of the next few are so good. I miss these sorts of settings. Really makes Gotham feel like a different world in comparison to the Nolan films.

One thing to remember about the 1966 movie trailer is that at the time the comic book was going through a over the top phase where Batman was a bit more corny. Most movies up to the 90's had big openings that included most of the credits. We used that to get our snacks and not miss the movie itself.

1:25:25 "I don't like the word 'better'" That's okay, *I* like the word "better." Pfeiffer is incredible in this, as is Danny DeVito. Every Batman movie stands on the strength of its villains, and these are among the best we're gonna get.

Have written this before but Nicki could totally rock doing a Catwoman cosplay, especially the Michelle Pfeiffer version 😉😍 Though with her short haircut she would fit more as the Arkham games version of Catwoman because of similair hairstyle 🙂

Cute bit where Selina had a neon sign for decoration that said "hello there", and after she turns she smashes part of it so it becomes "hell here."

42:37 😂 1:21:24 I liked it how shreck is making a gesture of the penguin 🐧 as he has nothing to do with him.

Michael Keaton loves to play wounded creatures...he played Batman in DC the vulture in Marvel and Birdman in Gold Key Comics LOLOLOLOL

Love how these movies drew you in from the laughing at the overt comic vibes to truly caring. Plus, you're correct, Batman Returns is the one, IMO in the top 5 or top 3 superhero films of all time.

Wait till you see Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy! "Batman Begins" (2005) "The Dark Knight" (2008) "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) Best Batman movies ever!!

A trailer like this one would be shown in theaters, before the main feature. A :30 second ad was on TV.

This will always be the best Batman to me. I saw the show as a kid, but this was the first to take it to a darker place...The perfect blend between comics and darkness. I may be bias, but I'm also right! "Ever dance with the Devil in the pale Moon light?"

this is one of the more honest and less pandering reactions ive seen, very atypical

Taking care of your chapped lips shortly before the revelation about the tainted health care products. Timing that is fitting for the movie.

something to understand about the 60s Batman is that it was meant as a comedy. They went as goofy as possible and it was great.

Batman tv show: Penguin ( Burgess Meredith ) was "Rocky"'s trainer decades later.

Burgess Meredith was the Pengiun in the TV show!?! Holy moly, he played Mickey in Rocky - the old guy who trained Rocky!

Danny Elfman works on almost all of Tim Burton's films. He was also in a band called Oingo Boingo.

Even Robert Pattinson's "The Batman" (2022) will blow your mind, it's that good.. 😁🦇

The credit openings were a requirement back then for movies. George Lucas was the first to break that rule for his Star Wars movies

This is my favorite Batman movie. I watched it in the theater in 1989. Michael Keaton will always be my favorite Batman and Jack Nicholson my favorite Joker.

The music Joker plays in this movie was written and sung by Prince.

nicki, you might like the music video for this movie, Siouxsie and the Banshees , sang the song, Face to Face, the music video should have clips from the movie, it's on youtube, but some versions don't have clips, look for the one that has clips

Tim BURTON ALSO DIRECTED 'The Nightmare Before CHRISTMAS' danny Elfman scored that one too.

I love the Burton Batman films. Batman (89) is my favorite movie of all time and Batman Returns is my favorite Batman movie. Michael Keaton will always be my favorite live action Batman. Danny Elfman's music is very iconic.

Batman 66 was my Dads favourite movie as a kid so I watched it a thousand times when I was young. It's still so good and fun. Batman as a character truly peaked IMO when he was running around a jetty with a bomb over his head trying to avoid Nuns, children and ducklings.

I’m excited about the idea of a Nicki series reacting to 7 or 8 more Batman movies.

BOTH scores composed by Danny Elfman are AWESOME. Especially "Batman". Orchestrated by Steve Bartek. Conducted by the late Shirley Walker. Performed by the Sinfonia of London Orchestra. Although, I do tend to favor his score to "Batman Returns" more.

The 60’s Batman was the inspiration for MM and BB.

Although Danny Elfman wrote a fantastic score for this movie, the underlying music was done b by another music icon, Prince. Burton wanted the two to collaborate but Elfman threatened to drop out so Prince's music was used for scenes where a dramatic score wasn't needed.

As a make-up artist, you may want to go back and look at Caesar Romero's Joker from the 1966 movie. He refused to shave off his mustache for the role, so they just plastered it down with the white make-up. One thing lost to time is the fact that this was billed as dark and gritty. Compared to the 1966 movie, it was, but it still has a comic feel. When Michael Keaton was announced, people were outraged. He'd been a comedic actor until this point. He was in movies like Mr. Mom, and Beetlejuice and the thought of him playing a serious, gritty Batman was laughable. Then it came out and he's still considered one of the best in the role.

It's very unique to have the first movie and it's sequel to be great movies when they came out. And Michelle....omg. What a performance. All the acting was great in all of them.

The sound effects in Batman were done intentionally as a throwback to the old serials. If you watch other movies from that era, even that year, the sound effects were much more refined. This was a stylistic choice. Also, the lack of blood was done to keep the rating from being R. Also, he lowers his voice to disguise it from his Bruce Wayne voice. This is also done in the Batman Animated series. IF you want to watch some great Batman stories, watch that show, and the movie Mask of the Phantasm.

It sounds like you're going to go through all the live action Batman movies. I'm anxious for you to get to the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy. By this time, the Batman character becomes much more grounded in reality and less comic-book like. I grew up with the earlier versions, including the Adam West Batman, but I became a huge Christopher Nolan fan because of the Dark Knight trilogy. Also, and I know this is controversial, when you get to the movie 'The Dark Knight', I'm anxious to see what you think about Heath Ledger's Joker. Of all the other Jokers (and I have seen them all), his is my favorite depiction of the Joker. To me, Heath Ledger was the perfect Joker. Great reaction!

In BATMAN (1989), the scene in the chemical plant where Jack is destroying everything, you'll see he swings an ax at a chemical container causing a spill. That was him imitating his famous ax-scene in THE SHINING. In both films, he played a madman named "Jack."

Lol, I know its a penguin hood, but it looks like there's a fried egg on yer head 😂

One of the best Batman movies ever made in my honest opinion is "Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm." 😊🦇

If you saw these villains in real life exactly as they are they'd be so much more terrifying than the modern versions. Some guy who dyed his hair green but painted over his mustache, I'm staying away from him

This is what Adam West is primarily known for aside from Mayor Adam West from Family Guy. Will forever be iconic. RIP Adam West. As for Jokers? Jack Nicholson is one of the top 3 for me. The order shifts depending on when you ask but the other 2 that is at the top of most if not everyone is of course Heath Ledger and arguably the greatest performance of the Joker ever is Mark Hamill. The iconic voice. The Animated Series is a must. The Mask of the Phantasm movie had arguably the greatest Joker laugh ever. And i would argue is the best Batman movie all around.

This is my mother's favorite Batman movies.

There are TWO SUNNY actors in Batman Returns -Danny obviously, and also Mac’s Dad! Gregory Scott Cummins -A Penguin Henchman who takes the baby and says: “I'm not really one for speeches, so I'll just say: thanks.”

The important thing to know about the adam west 60s batman tv series and movie is it was written to be silly and comical, thats how it would appeal to adults aswel as kids. Many people don't realize this and just assume its unintentionally silly and naff

I liked your reaction. My mind was wondering who you were reminding of, and then, after a solid half hour, I got it: Miley frigging Cyrus.

Does she honestly not know who Kim Basinger is? When this came out she would have been second biggest actor in the movie behind Jack.

There was an episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy that guest starred Adam West and Burt Ward. Ernest Bognine (Mermaid Man) and Barnacle Boy (Tim Conway) were castmates from an old 60's tv show called McHale's Navy.

I recommend Jack Nicholson again in A Few Good Men & Anger Management.

React to these Comedies: (Real Movie) The Ringer, Date Night, Big Stan, Netflix Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy, Netflix Jo Koy : Don't Make Him Angry, Starring Chris Evans Cellular

Next after these came the Joel Schumacher Batman films "Batman Forever" (1995) & "Batman & Robin" (1998).

nicki, you said you saw the movie, Joker ? in this movie, Joker asks, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight, in the joker movie, he goes into the public bathroom and it's pale light, like moon light ,and he starts dancing with someone, in the movie, Legend, with Tom Cruise, the character lily dances with the devil, but when we see her dancing from afar, she is dancing by herself, he is either invisible or only in people's heads, i don't know, but in the joker movie in that scene, he is dancing with someone who we can't see, so maybe it is the devil in the pale moonlight

I love the "eww" sounds you make, every other time you see The Joker. So cute and "girly".

I'm a massive Burton fan. My two favorite are The Nightmare Before Christmas and Sweeney Todd. I enjoy the all though. I really appreciate his imagery.

As true fans know, people shouldn't put any stock in this alternate reality as the true killer of Thomas and Martha Wayne is, was and will always be Joe Chill.

Adam west,....it's almost hard to believe that that is the same person that is the Mayor Adam West on family Guy.... RIP Adam West.

The visuals and sound effects aren't really a product of its time. It was intentionally stylized.

Batman Returns my favorite Christmas movie. You will never going to get this bad ass casting ever on a Batman movie.

Here's a teaser, Michael Keaton returns as Batman in a later DC movie...

17:38 thinkin about a lil bat (An actual bat) busting crimes

LOVED the first 2 Tim Burton films, but I REMEMBER GOING TO SEE THE EARLIEST Batman movie ( that first trailer ) and while the Bat boat was kinda' cool....the rest of the movie seemed a little cheesy to me. I think I was only about 9 or 10 at the time.

BATMAN RETURNS is my default favourite film of all time, as it inspired my younger self to seek a carreer in the film industry. Less than a decade later, I was on a stage at Pinewood Studios (on the first Tomb Raider film) working for the guy who created the Zoo/Cobblepot mansion plates for this film. I get that many didn't like the darker tone of the second film, but I couldn't get enough of it.... an alternate Christmas film every bit as good as DIE HARD

A couple of other great Danny DeVito movies are Twins and Romancing The Stone. 👍 -OG

Catwoman is considered an anti-villain. She's bad but good. She's a cat thief stealing jewels, etc. But she'll also team with Batman to fight the bigger fish, so to speak. Also, partly because she does have a thing for Batman. -OG

nicki, the big penguins that buried Penguin were the Penguins that took him in at the beginning of the movie, so those were his parents, not his babies,

Actually, there was a 15 chapter live-action serial released in 1943 by Columbia pictures.

Hi Nikki hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

"Batapulting" 😁

Just wanted to let you know if you think about it at the masquerade party the only two people that aren’t wearing masks are Bruce Wayne and Catwoman because they’re true mask is there public face

Nikki, didn’t you already watch these movies?

the important thing to know about burton's batman movies is that while they're iconic and have great performances, people love these films BUT they're not accurate to Batman from the comics at all😭 burton takes som liberties especially when it comes to characters: catwoman is just supposed to be catburgler in gotham who trained herself to survive, the penguin is supposed to be more of a gangster, not this monster kind of thing and batman is not supposed to kill yet he does here... and he's not as interesting as he should be, you don't really get to KNOW batman. the dark knight trilogy does a way better job, matt reeves' the batman is probably the movie with the most accurate depiction of batman tbh

Nikie Prefer you vicky vale or selina kyle?

Her reactions to these two movies were uploaded months ago. So this is just a compilation of the two?

No the Joker said “the eye of the mind makes a movie” not a mokie lol

Please watch “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin” 🙏

19:15.....No I'm convinced he dropped him on purpose.

I love the first one and Returns but I dont love the ones after that. I really dont like the Christopher Nolan trilogy that much. Keatons Batman voice is ok but Christian Bale’s was super annoying. Check out The Batman with Robert Pattinson. I wanted to hate it but I loved it.

Penguin's father is PeeWee Herman!

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