It's hard to compare a silly fiasco like this one to such big budgeted action packed flicks like its predecessors. However, as a film itself, Batman is just campy enough to slick by- offering up several amusing gags while stretching out its episode like plot. Needless to say, this Adam West Batman film was adapted from the incredibly successful tv show of the same name- although it isn't quite as quick in its charm. Where the tv series had lots of amusing gags in its standard half hour formula- Batman feels a bit too dragged out to be as fun- with its plot hardly being existent at times. The film also takes a larger focus on its signature villains, which to be honest, are quite annoying performance wise- although their costumes and makeup do prove to be quite fun. Adam West is easily the best part of the film, his satirical charm easily lighting up the screen- never a dull moment in his way. His boy wonder counterpart hardly has much to offer, but does prove to be more tolerable than the rest of the cast. The ridiculousness of the plot at times, can also be rather amusing, with its several hundred references to different gadgets and gizmos from the tv show and the comics- all of which either prove to be grand or ridiculous. There is also some moments that just don't age well in recent years, but if your willing to turn off your brain, they eventually become un-noticeable. In the end, Batman is hardly as compelling or memorable as its more recent releases- but it does have some charming moments and gags that at least make it worth an amusing- if silly- watch.
My Rating: 5.8/10.
My Rating: 5.8/10.