I rewatched all Batman movies and came to conclusion that the original 1989 movie is not good (although I don’t agree with all of his critiques I have my own). The music is incredible and some casting is good but it’s just a really bad action movie compared to say the best 50 80s action movies that came before it.
When I was a kid I remember thinking Batman Returns was worse and a disappointment but now I see it as the best of those original four Batman movies by a mile. Not only is it better as a Batman movie, it also feels like an actual good Tim Burton movie. Michelle Pfifer (sp?) might have greatest actress performance in any comic book movie as an over the top cool sexy villain and alter ego.
Before rewatching them my kid/teen memory would have ranked them:
9, 5, 7, 3
After watching again as an adult I’d go:
5, 8, 4, 3
I’ve been watching or rewatching all the DC stuff slowly. I hated and still hate Superman Returns so bad that I never even watched Man of Steel. That’s been the biggest surprise, it’s very easily a top ten comic book movie and I’m generally not a Superman fan. The Snyder cut of justice league is a nerd’s dream and that movie in general is the biggest victim of marvel fanoboyism. Green Lantern really is absolute total crap though haha.
Man of Steel is amazing. Still to this day don't like Batman vs Superman, but absolutely love Man of Steel and have it in my top 10 as well. Travesty you waited until now to see it. Love ZSJL as well.
As for 1989 Batman, everyone has their opinion and that is cool. It still is one of my all-time favorite Batman movies.
As for James Gunn dogging on the score for 1989 Batman....... wat???????