Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm (2005) (V)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Genre:

Documentary | Short

Plot:

An overview of the development of the film Batman (1989). |

Plot Keywords:

Batman | Comics | Behind The Scenes | Filmmaking

Cast

Kim Basinger	...	Herself
Michael Besman	...	Himself
Tim Burton	...	Himself
Mark Canton	...	Himself
Marion Dougherty	...	Herself
Michael Gough	...	Himself
Peter Guber	...	Himself
Sam Hamm	...	Himself
Pat Hingle	...	Himself
Jenette Kahn	...	Herself
Michael Keaton	...	Himself (archive footage)
Chris Kenny	...	Himself
Jack Nicholson	...	Himself
Michael E. Uslan	...	Himself
Billy Dee Williams	...	Himself
Robert Wuhl	...	Himself
Sean Young	...	Herself

Runtime:

23 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Company:

New Wave Entertainment

Trivia:

This 'Part 2 of 6' making-of is featured on the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD for Batman (1989), released in 2005.

Movie Connections:

Features Batman (1989)

The process of developing

After the first part told us of the struggle to get the film made, this deals with the development of it. They talk about the response to Keaton(who is a lot more stoic than one might expect from a comedic actor) being cast, the impact of getting Nicholson(who talks about playing The Joker, and what he thinks of the character), and more. Tim's importance is also mentioned. The many interview clips include words from all three, as well as Michael Gough, who played Alfred, the faithful butler(in all four films, no less). Uslan appears again, cementing the fact that he is a fan of comics. Almost all of the major actors get some interview time, if not necessarily very much(although I don't know that they have too little). Some of them comment on Burton as a director(Hingle is particularly entertaining... and Gough's words are interesting). The media and their responses are mentioned. Sean Young is mentioned, and she talks about not being in the film. The special is well-paced, coming in at just about 23 minutes, it's interesting throughout. I recommend this to any fan of the actors, the character, the film, and/or anyone who wants to know more about the creative process, in particular for this film. 7/10