Unlike other attempts at bringing these characters to life... the TV cast really captures the inherent insanity of the roles
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08/25/08
Batman: The Movie (1966)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:17
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.1/10
Consensus: Batman: The Movie elevates camp to an art form -- and has a blast doing it, every gloriously tongue-in-cheek inch of the way.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: This full-length Batman movie was unleashed during the height of the television show's popularity in 1966, taking America to dizzying levels of superhero camp it had never before experienced. In... [More]
Starring: Adam West, Burt Ward, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero
Director: Leslie Martinson
Reviews for Batman: The Movie
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07/22/08
Top CriticCampy, colorful fun with the Caped Crusader plus several of his TV villains.
03/02/08
It exists.
09/24/06
I'd choose Adam West's Batmobile over Michael Keaton's any day.
01/26/06
Top CriticNo review available.
10/14/05
No review available.
09/19/05
Campy fun
09/18/05
No review available.
07/17/05
...can we at least all agree that 'Da na na na na na na na...BAT MAN!' is one of the greatest superhero themes ever?
06/27/05
The delirious idiosyncracies of the '60s Batman are all on display...a pleasant-enough romp that's just a little too-distracted with its new toys. [Blu-Ray]
03/09/05
If you loved the series, the movie is what you would expect.
04/03/04
It's goofy, cornball charm sure wears a lot better than the last two "serious" Batman flicks.
02/19/04
For camp value only
09/18/02
Why do they always try to revamp Batman when they got it so right almost 40 years ago?
09/10/02
No review available.
08/09/02
No review available.
07/30/02
The film should make a mint for everybody.
06/05/02
Top CriticHoly Cornball Camp, Batman! This movie's a hoot!
10/10/01
While the film is far from perfect, it’s meant to be that way.
09/11/01
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