I know a lot of people don't like this movie, but it's one of my personal favorites, so please hear me out. The movie goes deeper into Bruce Wayne's fractured psyche more than all the other films put together. Val Kilmer's "red book" speech gives me chills every time I watch. There is so much passion between him and Dr. Chase Meridian (Kidman) that the screen can barely contain it.
I always love to see an actor break out of his usual mode, and Tommy Lee Jones does just that. He usually plays characters that have a very dry wit, but Two Face gave him room to play. He was a flamboyant, homicidal psychopath, which is quite a departure for him. Some may describe the Riddler as "a typical Jim Carrey performance", this is not the case. Although his utter insanity is seen in other films such as "The Mask" and "The Grinch", there is something different about this one. There are a few quiet scenes where Carrey has subtle, creepy moments which are unnerving. Chris O'Donnell also does a wonderful job as the young Robin, hell-bent on vengeance. The smart script and skillful direction of this film made it a brilliant commentary on the human tendencies of revenge and obsession.
I hate it when people confuse this movie with 1997's "Batman and Robin". Let me go on record by saying that I hate that movie, but it's predecessor is well worth your time and money.
I always love to see an actor break out of his usual mode, and Tommy Lee Jones does just that. He usually plays characters that have a very dry wit, but Two Face gave him room to play. He was a flamboyant, homicidal psychopath, which is quite a departure for him. Some may describe the Riddler as "a typical Jim Carrey performance", this is not the case. Although his utter insanity is seen in other films such as "The Mask" and "The Grinch", there is something different about this one. There are a few quiet scenes where Carrey has subtle, creepy moments which are unnerving. Chris O'Donnell also does a wonderful job as the young Robin, hell-bent on vengeance. The smart script and skillful direction of this film made it a brilliant commentary on the human tendencies of revenge and obsession.
I hate it when people confuse this movie with 1997's "Batman and Robin". Let me go on record by saying that I hate that movie, but it's predecessor is well worth your time and money.