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I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

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This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

First I gave this an 8, but I was worn down in concession to give it a 10 realizing that I was being too in-the-box, and movies like this are so wildly ridiculous as to be genius. The Joker, Riddler and Penguin were superb, my personal favorite being Frank Gorshin as the Riddler. The shark scene in the beginning purposely sets the intended tone. There are some really subtle gags, if you pay attention, even a Pontius Pilate quotation... This film would absolutely have been a 0, except the weight of the cast, takes it over the fine line, as Napoleon said, "From the sublime to the ridiculous there is but one step."

I was a kid when the live-action series was on the air and even then, I found the show only mildly interesting. My expectations were not particularly high because, to be frank, the Batman comics of the day were just as two-dimensional and lame as the series. The stories were trite and the art was abysmal. I do remember, however, being disappointed that the characters were not taken seriously but were fodder for writers and a producer with a childish sense of humor and a lack of appreciation for the mythos. When the 1970's pilot for Wonder Woman was made, it was more of the same, except that her alter ego was a slapstick klutz with an IQ of around 37.The public quickly tired of the Batman series, which had no appeal to adults or teens. When the movie came out, expectations were that the producers would take things more seriously, but it was just as bad as the series. While it drew large audiences for the first week after release, the crowds quickly thinned and the movie was essentially a huge bomb.As for modern audiences, who had endured the glacially slow maturation process of the film depictions through the Burton series and culminating in the Nolan series, the original live action Batman film is quite agonizing to endure. For those determined to see it, stream it as a rental. Buying it sight unseen will leave viewers wishing they'd invested their money and time on something else.

This slice of classic camp is a love-it or hate-it movie. Personally, I'm in the former minority as this colourful and supremely silly romp is right up my street. They certainly don't make 'em like this anymore, more's the pity, and the obvious yet delightful jokes in this film are a far cry from the crude humour that seems to populate the movies today. Packed with lots of comic-book action, colourful characters in colourful costumes, cheesy and fun special effects and lots of over-emphasis of dialogue which serves to mock straight-laced adventure movies, BATMAN is a breath of fresh air in a stale, dry world.Adam West and Burt Ward alternatively mug knowingly at the camera or incredibly act seriously as the pair of dapper heroes who somehow bring style to the sight of two men running down the street in tights and capes. They are ably supporting by the delightful quartet of villains; from the seductive Catwoman to Cesar Romero's impossible to miss over-the-top turn as the Joker, unable to stop himself laughing maniacally all the while. Frank Gorshin is overlooked as the fiendish Riddler, filling the skies with his crazy riddles, while the inimitable Burgess Meredith hams it up for all he's worth as the Penguin.There are many memorable jokes and scenes (often combined) in this film to enjoy. My favourite the bomb gag where Batman finds himself with a hissing bomb, but his efforts to get rid of it are hampered at every turn by mothers with prams, a marching band, children, even ducks! All leading to the classic understated line "some days you just can't get rid of a bomb"! The amusing action scenes are harmless and non-violent enjoyment, the best being the submarine battle at the finale where the air is filled with coloured words like "thwack" and "smack" as in the television series. The plot is ludicrous, yes, but packed with incident and with a pleasing eye for false logic which never falters. Although strictly aimed at a youth market, Batman is enjoyable for all and definitely needs to be seen by those nostalgic for the '60s or the superheroes of old. Great fun!

Batman: The Movie (1966): Dir: Leslie H. Martinson / Cast: Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero: Pathetic campy comic book embarrassment with actors looking more like overgrown kids in a pyjama party then superheroes. Batman and his sidekick Robin must foil a world domination scheme by Catwoman, The Penguin, The Joker, and The Riddler. It is a surprise that the kitchen sink wasn't in on this deal. Cardboard art direction with words such as "pow", "whack" and "wham" when violence occurs. I can think of a few more words to describe the action such as "sucks," "stupid" and "idiotic." Director Leslie H. Martinson gives viewers a rubber shark that Batman hilariously beats on with loud hollow thuds, and a whale that just happened to cross a missile thus saving our heroes from certain death. Terrible acting by Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin who look similar to kids on Halloween night. Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero and Burgess Meredith are featured among villains and they look about as stupid as our heroes donning what appears to be bad Halloween costumes. There was obviously anticipation upon this film's release due too comic book fans but the delivery is far below juvenile easily becoming one of the worst films of the year. It is truly hideous and should be hit with a missile as well. I'm sure no whale would spare it. Score: 1 / 10