While Justice League is a separate entry from the original franchise, Batman plays one of the main roles to unite the League. Despite that, the theatrical cut of Justice League faced significant criticism.
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Think of Batman & Robin as a title that nearly destroyed the Batman franchise. The plot prioritizes spectacle over depth, and the overuse of neon colors gives the movie a cheap feel. The villains' characters were reduced to cartoonish caricatures, which pissed off dedicated fans.
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After the series of dark and gothic, Batman Forever felt like a vibrant nightclub that marked a departure from its predecessors. While getting mixed reviews from critics, Batman Forever received commercial success thanks to its more action-oriented approach.
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Batman: The Movie is a colorful spin-off where Batman and Robin face the quartet of iconic villains: The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, and Catwoman. The film is known for its humorous tone and bright colors, making it the best product of its time.
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Batman marked the groundbreaking moment for superhero cinema and competed with Superman in 1989. Brooding, tormented Batman, and maniacal Joker made the movie darker than any other superhero title. It also created one of the most memorable villains in the world's history.
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Batman Returns is the darker, gothic sequel to the original Batman film. It dives deep into the underbelly of Gotham City and puts Batman into a fight with 2 villains: the Penguin and Catwoman.
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The Dark Knight Rises, the finale of the beloved Dark Knight trilogy, generated more hype than any other Batman title. This film, in harmony with its predecessors, reinforces the vision of Batman as a symbol for Gotham City, regardless of who wears the mask.
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Batman Begins rebooted the Batman franchise after the failure of Batman & Robin in 1997. Christopher Nolan managed to bring the audience back to the shady realities of Gotham City, exploring Bruce Wayne's journey and psychological depth behind the mask.
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Batman builds on the legacy of the 2008 masterpiece. This visually stunning film immerses viewers into Gotham City which feels raw and authentic, plagued with crime and shrouded with darkness. The Batman by Robert Pattinson goes even darker; he's a brooding, tormented vigilante still finding his footing as a crime-fighter.
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The Dark Knight is a masterpiece, widely regarded as one of the best movies of the last 20 years. Heath Ledger's brilliant portrayal of the Joker drives viewers into a deep philosophical exploration of good and evil.
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The vigilante of Gotham City has appeared in countless iterations, but which Batman film is the best? The most devoted fans don't stop to rage on this question, so we've ventured into the shadow world of Gotham to rank the top 10 Batman movies from worst to best.
