Batman Forever (1995)

About Batman Forever

"Batman Forever," directed by Joel Schumacher and released in 1995, is the third installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. The story primarily revolves around Batman (Bruce Wayne), who must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with the assistance of an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.

Making / Production

The movie was made by Warner Bros., under the directors Joel Schumacher. The transition from the previous dark and brooding representation of Batman's universe to a vibrant, neon-filled Gotham City was a major shift in aesthetics and was largely dictated by Schumacher and received mixed reviews from critics and the audience.

Actors

• Val Kilmer as Batman - Took over the role from previous Batman, Michael Keaton. Kilmer portrayed Batman as more light-hearted and heroic.
• Chris O'Donnell as Robin - Played the role of Batman's sidekick who grows from a brash young acrobat to a fully formed superhero.
• Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face - Jones played the schizophrenic, justice-obsessed villain who cannot make a decision without his trusty coin flip.
• Jim Carrey as The Riddler - Brought his iconic zany energy to the role making Riddler a flamboyant and eccentric villain.
• Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian - A psychologist who is attracted to both Batman and his millionaire alter ego, Bruce Wayne.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was the first in the franchise not to be directed by Tim Burton.
• To prepare for the role of the Riddler, Jim Carrey reportedly wrote question marks all over his house.
• There were several bloopers during the filming that even made their way into the final film; for instance, Val Kilmer accidentally punched his stunt double in the face.

Awards

"Batman Forever" did not win any major awards but was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing.

Quotes

• "Riddle me this, riddle me that, who's afraid of the big, black bat?" - Riddler
• "It's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me." - Batman

Music, Soundtrack

• "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2
• "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal - This song became incredibly popular and is often associated with Batman Forever.