Abandoned Quote by James Berardinelli
“Looking back at Batman from a distance - after all the hype has dried up and the franchise has at least temporarily been abandoned - it's easy to see the movie for what it is: a moderately diverting motion picture that should have been shorter and better paced. There are a lot of things wrong with Batman, but it still makes for decent entertainment in the fine tradition of the typical low-intelligence summer movie. The best thing that can be said about Batman is that it led to Batman Returns, which was a far superior effort.”
About This Quote
Source Film review: Batman (1989), published 1990
Critiquing Batman as a moderately entertaining but overly long and poorly paced film, noting its role as a stepping stone to a superior sequel.
In simple terms: Batman is enjoyable but flawed; its sequel improved on it.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy but recognize flaws.
Themes
film
critique
entertainment
sequels
cinema
Mood
analytical
balanced
Type
film
review
When to use this quote
- movie night
- film studies class
- casual viewing
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
character development
genre expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Does pacing affect your enjoyment of movies?
- What makes a sequel better than its predecessor?
A Different Perspective
Fans may disagree with negative assessment.
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