When Batman was released in 1989, I think I saw it about three times within a month of its release date.  What a dark telling of the Batman story.

When Michael Keaton was cast in the film, I was disappointed.  I didn't think that he was right for the role.  Boy, was I wrong!  He portrayed just the right about of brooding and secretiveness, balanced with the heroics and righteousness.

The score by Danny Elfman is amazing and adds so much to the film.  And what can anyone say about Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance of the Joker?  Who else can get away with saying simple lines like, "What a day, what a day," and getting a huge laugh.