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Batman: Batman Forever
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Like both of the previous Batman films, Batman Forever's greatest weakness is the story. Once again, the screenwriters fail to offer a compelling plot. Instead, they string together a series of subplots that do not add up to a compelling whole.
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The Dark Knight of Gotham City returns to confront two more villains - Two-Face and The Riddler in Batman Forever directed by Joel Schumacher and co-produced by Tim Burton. Trusty superhero sidekick, Robin... makes his first appearance in this film. Val Kilmer (Batman), Tommy Lee Jones (Two-Face), Jim Carrey (The Riddler), Nicole Kidman (Dr. Chase Meridian) and Chris O’Donnell (Robin) star.
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Batman Forever ... introduced the character of Batman's sidekick, Robin. In the dark, sophisticated days of grim-and-gritty Batman, many believed Robin had no place. He was a colorful throwback to the sillier 1960s Batman. That image changed once audiences saw Chris O'Donnell as a buffed-up, buzz-cut Boy Wonder who rode motorcycles and talked back to Batman. The reinterpretation of Robin as a tough, rebellious teen worked well -- the character was so popular that the next Batman sequel would be titled Batman and Robin. Unfortunately, O'Donnell's performance in that movie would be so one-note that Robin came across as a whiney, ungrateful brat.
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The films Batman and Batman Returns by Tim Burton gained attention for their conscious rejection of the TV series' stereotyped lighthearted tone. On the other hand, the films Batman Forever and Batman and Robin by Joel Schumacher emulated the 1960s series' spirit with increasing consciousness. However, the latter film proved a box office bomb and critical embarrassment for Warner Brothers.
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