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Returns seems that that was Burton doing the film he really wanted to do, as opposed to the result of a push-and-pull with the studio, which feels like the first film. I still don't think of Returns as a great Batman movie, but it is just a better movie in general, and works at what it is trying to do. And I'll take that.

Returns is the only one I can re-watch anymore, although frankly it's not great, just beautiful in terms of design and atmosphere.

 

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Batman Returns on the other hand is close to a masterpiece. Hiring Daniel Waters was one of the best things they did. The dialogue in this movie is incredible especially from Penguin and Catwoman, “I’ll murder you momentarily”, “I wouldn’t touch you to scratch you”.
And it looks gorgeous. The set design is much more interesting and consistent in this one and the photography is gorgeous. The way Catwoman pops in the 4K is truly something.
Casting is spot on, Walken is Walken and both DeVito and Pfeiffer are truly extraordinary. Both award winning performances and they both utterly transcend the form. Keaton is Keaton but is better here with a better script. 8.5/10

A sentimental favourite but we experience this film very differently. I don't think it's terrible by any means but it's got more style than substance for me, although I do enjoy the depiction of Bat and Cat as two broken people.