First and foremost, though, the film gave audiences the quintessential Batman in the form of Keaton.
But what makes him so special and able to transcend generations?
Lets take a look.
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No one gave him the chance in hell
Just like drivers drive, actors act.
However, theres a segment of the audience who forgets this key detail.
For them, a performer is solely associated with one role, and thats that.
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Case in point: Michael Keaton.
When he was cast as the Dark Knight, the fan reaction was: Mr. Momis Batman?!
Regardless, the studio didnt capitulate to the mobs demands.
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Hes an actor for Kryptons sake!
No one could have predicted the level of success that followed, though.
Keaton sees it the other way around, though.
Speaking toGQ, Keaton said, I never thought about Batman.
It was always Bruce Wayne.
You start with that.
His story becomes about exploring that aspect of the character and what the agony does to him.
The suit acts as an extension of his trauma not a direct separation.
However, Keatons portrayal brings a subtle humanity to both Bruce and Batman as he creates a unified persona.
Its those small moments where Bruce brings levity or falls for Selina Kyle that connect him with the audience.
The only bright spot in this movie that went through Warner Bros.s meatgrinder of filmmaking-by-committee is Keatons Batman.
