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25 years ago today, this happened.

"Batman (1989) Original Trailer" (Watch on YouTube)

I remember liking it at the time, but being a little disappointed by some of the gratuitous Hollywood cheese. I also didn’t like the decision to kill off the Joker. But it’s grown on me, and 25 years later, I appreciate it for what it is.

Also, you got bonus Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams and JACK FUCKING PALANCE. A bargain!

I also remember the dithering over the choice of Michael Keaton as Batman, and letting Prince put some songs on the soundtrack for no reason. I didn’t mind either decision, and I think Keaton ended up surprising a lot of people. I think Ben Affleck will do the same, provided the script is decent enough.

Anyway, John Scalzi has posted a gratuitous ranking of all the Batman films.

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman (1989)
3. The LEGO Movie
4. Batman Begins
5. Batman Forever
6. The Dark Knight Rises
7. Batman Returns
8. Batman: The Movie (1966)
9. Batman and Robin

I disagree slightly. Here’s my own gratuitous list:

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman: The Movie (1966)
3. Batman (1989)
4. Batman Begins
5. The Dark Knight Rises
6. Batman Returns
7. Batman Forever
8. Batman and Robin

NOTE: I haven’t seen The LEGO Movie.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: After #5 there's a big dropoff. After #6 there's an even bigger dropoff.

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