BATMAN
(PG-13), 2 hr. 6 min.
Synopsis
This movie set the standard for modern blockbusters based on comic book crime-fighters. The first big-budget depiction of the caped crusader, it opened amid a frenzy of publicity and marketing, and broke box office records. Tim Burton directed Michael Keaton in the title role, with original songs by Prince added to the score by Danny Elfman. Jack Nicholson steals the show as the Joker. ("Where does he get those wonderful toys?").

Directed by Tim Burton; Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough.
Rating Description
PG-13