Burton vs. Nolan

[Robin Morbid]

The Batman discussion.

What do you guys think/prefer,The Burton Batman's (Batman,Batman Returns,Batman Forever,Batman and Robin) or the Nolan Batman's(Batman Begins and Dark Knight)?

Now I know what you're thinking,Burton didn't direct all four films,but he produced them so it counts. Joel Schumacher directed Batman Forever and Batman and Robin.

Anyway,I think all of the films are interesting and compelling in their own right. While Nolan took the serious route with the Batman story where Burton made it more animated/blatantly fictional they both played true to the comic books and found a nice medium to run their ideas from.

Personally my favorite of all the films will always be Batman Returns Michael Keaton was the best of the Burton Batman's and the rest of the cast was brilliant too. The comedic timing was great,the dialogue was cheesy but tasteful and the design of Gotham City was more animated than the first without being as overdone as the two movies that came after it.

I am excited to see what Nolan does with the third Batman film coming up. What do you all think of Hathaway being cast as Selena Kyle/Catwoman? A lot of people I've talked to seem to take issue with it but her acting is decent so I'm looking forward to seeing her in a more serious role. Plus I can't wait to see what the costume looks like.

So,let's talk,what do you think? What are you excited for? Are you even going to see it? Burton or Nolan?

[The Animal]

The Nolan version. I prefer the grittier, darker Batman to the cartoon-ish Burton/Schumacher version.

[Robin Morbid]

I can agree with this...the Nolan Batman's definitely had that feeling to it of reality that made the concept of Batman a little more interesting to believe whereas in the Burton films you'd have to be on something to be able to believe it realistically.