Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 [Blu-ray] [1989]

The Batman movies released between 1989 and 1997 are undoubtedly a mixed bag in terms of quality, but are still an essential part of any fan's collection, This Blu-ray box-set comprises 1989's excellent 'Batman', it's worthy follow-up 'Batman Returns' (1992), the underrated 'Batman Forever' (1995) and the painfully camp and cheesy, but still entertaining 'Batman and Robin (1997). The picture and sound quality of all four films is superb and a vast improvement on their DVD counterparts. But what really makes this collection shine is the impressive array of extras, with each disc boasting documentaries, featurettes, profiles, trailers and music videos. The version of the box-set now being supplied has the discs housed in a single Blu-ray case with the basic artwork shown. While not as aesthetically pleasing as the original set (which had four individual cases, housed in a sturdy box with a shiny Batman logo), it is much more practical in size and cuts down significantly on waste too. The Batman Motion Picture Anthology Blu-ray box-set is fantastic value for money and absolute must-have for all fans of the caped crusader. Highly recommended.

i for one am of the few people that hated the new Batman series, the Dark Knight, i seriously did not like that, it's a regular action movie and has nothing else than other movies out there at the moment, these Batman filmes from the 80s and 90s, although cheesy, make you feel like you're in a real fantasy world and not where we actually live and they do seem like real comics translated into films, i really loved these when i was a kid and i had to own them on blu ray now, the quality is AMAZING, seriously, you would not believe these films go back to almost 25 years ago! a big plus for me is that the discs are Region A and B (i don't know about C) and i live in Mexico so it's great that the dubbing also comes in Mexican Spanish so i can play it to my nephews, it has a lot of subtitles for many languages too! great purchase at a great price!

I have to say I purchased this item for about £11 nearly a year ago. I love comic book movies and so had to have this. I remember Batman when it was released but was to young to go to my local cinema to watch it but was quick to get the video and watched it over and over again. Then time goes by and you forget these movies it was with the release of Batman Begins that I dusted off the old VHS and watched again. About the Blu Ray the transfer's are pretty good with Batman and Batman Returns looking just as good as the other 2 efforts. Speacial features are a little light but thats not to much of a problem. Infact the only problem is the films themselves. The 1989 Batman and 1992 Batman Returns both directed by Tim Burton are awsome Micheal Keaton is amazing as the dark and moody Batman as well as the quirky Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson's Joker is one of the greatest and most physcotic movie villains ever. The film is dark with lots of atmosphere with a good story and supporting characters with brilliant set pieces and quality special effects for its time. 3 years later Keaton returned as Batman this time forming a strange aliance with Michelle Peiffer's Catwoman and taking on Dany Devito's maniacle Penguin. As with the prievious movie this is quality stuff and while the Penguin is not up there with the Joker Devito does extremly well. This is just as good as the original. Sadly then it all went wrong Batman Forever was the beginning of the end I dont know what went on but Tim Burton was still there but Keaton was gone and with it the brooding troubled Batman was gone. Val Kilmer gets the mask and cape to take on Jim Carrey's Riddler who is more annoying then anything and Two Face played by Tommy Lee Jones Two Face is ok but add to this Chris O' Donnell's Robin and the film is worth watching once but its not in the same class as the other two. Then comes Batman and Robin add Mr Freeze Poison Ivy Batgirl and unhinge your brain and its watchable. Not as bad as Batman Forever but not far off. In closing if you can get it for a good price its worth for the first 2 movies and you may watch the others once. But it will be the Keaton classics you will probably watch over and over.

What surprised me about this collection of the four original Batman films were the extras. Quite amazing. Most were made around 2005 and were quite extensive. The "Batman Beyond" featurettes were fascinating, lasting in total about an hour for each film. Also there is the documentary "Shadow of the Bat", spread over the 4 discs, which in total is over 2 and a half hours. If you love the extras, as i do, then this is as good as it gets. Superb collection.

THIS IS A GR8 FILM PACKAGE FOR LESS THAN YOUR WEEKLY BREAD BILL . THE ONLY THING WHAT LET'S IT DOWN IS THE CRAPPY DOLBY DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK . THE FIRST BATMAN MOVIE HAS THE DTS HIGH MASTER SOUNDTRACK. THE REST ARE DOLBY WHICH CLEAR CONTAIN CLICKS & SPEECH DEFECTS. NO IT'S NOT MY EQUIPMENT OR EARS. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY DOLBY IS STILL BEING USED TODAY. AS IN MY OPINION IT'S GARBAGE. I E-MAILED DOLBY ABOUT THIS EARLY LAST YEAR & THEY WERE TO IGNORANT TO REPLY . TYPICAL. THE PICTURE QUALITY OF THESE MOVIES IS SO MUCH BETTER WHEN PLAYED AT THEIR NTSC RESOLUTION OF 480P . HIGH DEFINITION IN MY OPINION IS COMPLETE HYPED UP BOL**** YOU GET PLENTY OF EXTRAS BUT NOT 15 HOURS AS STATED ON THE PACKAGING ! BATMAN FOREVER IS THE BEST OF THE 4 MOVIES. BATMAN & ROBIN IS THE WORST. THE BEST BATMAN WAS VAL KILMER WHO IF HE HADN'T OF BEING FILMING THE SAINT WOULD OF RETURNED IN BATMAN & ROBIN . GEORGE CLOONEY REPLACES VAL KILMER IN BATMAN & ROBIN & WENT DOWN AS A TURD IN A SWIMMING POOL . MICHAEL KEATON (1ST 2 FILMS) WAS ALSO AN EXCELLENT BATMAN. SHAME ABOUT CLOONEY & DOLBY DIGITAL BUT EVERYTHING CAN'T BE PERFECT !

4 awesome,Batman films ever and pictures on blu ray it’s wicked and I do love legend Michael Keaton Val Kilmer and George Clooney they are the best on the Batman Films 👍🏻

Perfecta desicion si funciona en varias regiones

Lasciamo stare la differenza di qualità artistica fra i primi 2 films e i sucessivi, ma 4 blu ray pieni zeppi di extra a 7 euro totali è un affare imperdibile.Certo, è la versione inglese (con le scritte tutte in inglese è ancora più bello), ma tutti i films contengono audio italiano...cosa volete di più!!!

Great quality movie thank you

Tolle Filme über Batman

¡Estupendo pack! No dejan de ser las cuatro películas sin ningún disco de extras adicional; pero cada una de ellas viene con un montón de ellos. Exactos los discos que los de España. Quizás alguien se fije en que en el disco de Batman Returns pone que el audio en castellano es 1.0; pero es un error. Es 5.1 a 640 kbps.