Battle of Batmans

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by: Dave Davis Jun. 27, 2008

Christian Bale's revamped Batman has been getting plenty of attention as THE DARK KNIGHT prepares to swoop into theaters. But has anyone considered how the Batmans who have come before might feel about being lost in the new Bruce Wayne's shadow?

Someone has, actually. And done a fine job of it (without having to deal with the inordinate actor salaries and production costs). See for yourself.

BattleBats

Source: Black20

Extra Tidbit: One notable omission from those Bat-Brawlers is perhaps the greatest hero ever to wear the cowl... Adam West.

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drexxell
7:05AM on 07/01/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Meh
The idea had a lot of potential, but was squandered by:

1) Too much fighting, not enough dialogue (example: From Batman Returns, Michael Keaton saying "We're the same" in the end scene where he's actually talking to Catwoman -- could've been used as if he was talking to another batman).

2) Woulda been better to have written some kind of script and then built the...
The idea had a lot of potential, but was squandered by:

1) Too much fighting, not enough dialogue (example: From Batman Returns, Michael Keaton saying "We're the same" in the end scene where he's actually talking to Catwoman -- could've been used as if he was talking to another batman).

2) Woulda been better to have written some kind of script and then built the editing around it.

3) An [link] ending

 
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J. Burton
12:28AM on 06/29/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Pretty Cool
Some nice editing there. I stil enjoy Beetlejuice as Batman.

Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney were at a disadvantage because of the direction the studios wanted to go with Batman. Back then they were pretty much doing an update version of the tv show. Fortunately today, Nolan, and Bale were given the greenlight to make the Batman films closer to the comics and with a harder edge.
Some nice editing there. I stil enjoy Beetlejuice as Batman.

Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney were at a disadvantage because of the direction the studios wanted to go with Batman. Back then they were pretty much doing an update version of the tv show. Fortunately today, Nolan, and Bale were given the greenlight to make the Batman films closer to the comics and with a harder edge.
 
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Tecmo
4:04PM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dellamorte
I don't think you can really accurately figure how Clooney would have been as Batman because the script which he had to work with was such cliche riddled crap that it was just beyond repair no matter who you put in the cape.

As for the video itself... really enjoyable and it did edit quite nicely.
I don't think you can really accurately figure how Clooney would have been as Batman because the script which he had to work with was such cliche riddled crap that it was just beyond repair no matter who you put in the cape.

As for the video itself... really enjoyable and it did edit quite nicely.
 
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Elessar83
3:41PM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Unfortunately
I couldn't get it to work on my computer, so I'll have to take ya'll's word at it.
I couldn't get it to work on my computer, so I'll have to take ya'll's word at it.
 
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dellamorte dellamore
9:52AM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That was terrific and yes obviously it wasn't made by someone who lives in their mother's basement , it's way too polished to be done by anyone other than professionals .

Highlights just how cool Keaton and Kilmer were in the role , and it even somewhat makes Clooney serviceable .
That was terrific and yes obviously it wasn't made by someone who lives in their mother's basement , it's way too polished to be done by anyone other than professionals .

Highlights just how cool Keaton and Kilmer were in the role , and it even somewhat makes Clooney serviceable .
 
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Jaybro7
2:41AM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well damn. I guess they realized how dark all the batman movies are. Makes them al awesome contenders to fuck around with. That was truly amazing. my favorite part was also in the beginning when Michael Keaton made that awesome "Surprised" face. Classic.
Well damn. I guess they realized how dark all the batman movies are. Makes them al awesome contenders to fuck around with. That was truly amazing. my favorite part was also in the beginning when Michael Keaton made that awesome "Surprised" face. Classic.
 
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justinpdrew
2:13AM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
To Digifruitella and JDFunari:

"Black20 is a broadband entertainment production company founded by former NBC pages J. Crowley, Neil Punsalan and Nelson Castro... Jeff Jarvis (former television critic for TV Guide and People magazine, and creator of Entertainment Weekly) is an angel investor in the company."

Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Oh, head to Black20...
To Digifruitella and JDFunari:

"Black20 is a broadband entertainment production company founded by former NBC pages J. Crowley, Neil Punsalan and Nelson Castro... Jeff Jarvis (former television critic for TV Guide and People magazine, and creator of Entertainment Weekly) is an angel investor in the company."

Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Oh, head to Black20.com... everything these guys do is amazing.
 
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movienachos
1:14AM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
kilmer
This clip actually made me accept Kilmer as Batman.

I was smiling the whole time I was watching it and amazed to see Batmans fighting. Now do Wit-Wars with the Alfreds!
This clip actually made me accept Kilmer as Batman.

I was smiling the whole time I was watching it and amazed to see Batmans fighting. Now do Wit-Wars with the Alfreds!
 
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mr.edwin
12:14AM on 06/28/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
freakin batmans eh
that was actually put together quite amazingly. dug the quick edits there. good job.
that was actually put together quite amazingly. dug the quick edits there. good job.
 
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Digifruitella
11:50PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
JDFunari
I actually don't know, nor gave it any thought now that you mention it.
I actually don't know, nor gave it any thought now that you mention it.
 
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Venom3344
11:27PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome!
The beginning made me laugh where the Bale Batman said "it ends here!" that made me laugh my ass off! cause micheal keaton looked So surprised.
The beginning made me laugh where the Bale Batman said "it ends here!" that made me laugh my ass off! cause micheal keaton looked So surprised.
 
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JDFunari
11:02PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fan edits?
Hey Digifruitella, what makes you think these guys AREN'T Hollywood professionals? I think you'd find many of them are and do this kind of stuff as a hobby. This one is a bit too slick for me to buy it was cut by a complete amateur.
Hey Digifruitella, what makes you think these guys AREN'T Hollywood professionals? I think you'd find many of them are and do this kind of stuff as a hobby. This one is a bit too slick for me to buy it was cut by a complete amateur.
 
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pteK
10:05PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow...quite the editing job there.
Wow...quite the editing job there.
 
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DeejayForte
8:54PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
so well put together
so well put together
 
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anomaly7
7:51PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Impressive
That was totally sweet. Looked great, and it even made me want to go back and watch the older batman movies.
That was totally sweet. Looked great, and it even made me want to go back and watch the older batman movies.
 
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Netforce
7:35PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Holy Hell!! This trailer is so professional and awesome. Well, we both know which Batman is from which movies. But mannn, this gave me goosebumps. I really like how the trailer ends. Freakin' Awesome. Bravos to those who made this trailer.
Holy Hell!! This trailer is so professional and awesome. Well, we both know which Batman is from which movies. But mannn, this gave me goosebumps. I really like how the trailer ends. Freakin' Awesome. Bravos to those who made this trailer.
 
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Digifruitella
7:25PM on 06/27/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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...WOW...I have massive goosebumps after watching that absolutely mesmerizing fan edit. Seriously, give these guys JOBS in Hollywood.

This is an obvious inspiration from the Robocop Vs Terminator vid, and the many that spawned from them afterwards
...WOW...I have massive goosebumps after watching that absolutely mesmerizing fan edit. Seriously, give these guys JOBS in Hollywood.

This is an obvious inspiration from the Robocop Vs Terminator vid, and the many that spawned from them afterwards