Read a reviewer's feverish response to the 1997 movie, and learn why she says that the film is "without a single redeeming quality."

Critic enjoys the film's production design and George Clooney's humane performance as Batman, but is disturbed by the film's gaps in logic.

Review appreciates the film's Gothic look, as well as its villains, but decries the one-liners and the mishandling of its characters.

Analysis of this extravagant movie breaks it down into "what's good" and "what's bad" categories. Link to video, book, and CD resources.

Chicago Sun-Times critic admires this film's visuals, but has less praise for its acting and story line.

Critic Mick Lasalle's opinion of this multimillion-dollar film includes an appreciation for George Clooney's pace and charisma.

Find two pans of the Batman saga's 1997 chapter. Link to cast filmographies, and vote for the series' best Bat villain.