Batman Returns Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

In this first sequel to 1989's Batman, the Caped Crusader (Michael Keaton) is up against the Penguin (Danny DeVito), the hideously deformed scion of a wealthy Gotham City family. The Penguin plots with evil businessman Max Schreck (Christopher Walken) to become mayor and then turn Gotham into a cathedral of crime. Upon overhearing these plans, Schreck's mousy secretary Selena Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer) is tossed from a high-rise window by her boss. Rescued by a covey of kittens, Selena transforms into the leather-clad Catwoman. In this guise, she teams with the Penguin and Schreck to divvy up their ill-gotten gains and help discredit Batman-but she also has her own scores to settle. Paul "Pee-Wee Herman" Reubens, Vincent Schiavelli and Jan Hooks play significant bits, while Pat Hingle and Michael Gough make returns as, respectively, Commissioner Gordon and Alfred the Butler. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough
Theatrical Release Date:
10/05/2003
DVD Release Date:
04/30/1997
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for brooding, dark violence.
Run Time:
126 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Brothers
Production Co.:
Warner Brothers
Director(s):
Tim Burton
Genre(s):
Fantasy
Themes:
Disfigured Criminals, Haunted By the Past, Double Life, Femmes Fatales, Criminal's Revenge, Righting the Wronged
Tone:
Disturbing, Hallucinatory, Dreamlike, Moody, Atmospheric, Goth, Stylized
Keywords:
Superhero, deformity, disfigurement, good-vs-evil, journalism, millionaire, photography, pollution, revenge, villain
Country of Origin:
USA (06-19-1992)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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