Batman Returns
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Critics Sentiment
Catwoman electrocutes Max Shreck with live cable despite Batman's pleas
Penguin launches plan to kidnap and kill Gotham's first born sons
The film drops significantly when the Penguin's revenge plot becomes excessively dark, then rebounds strongly with Catwoman's emotionally powerful final confrontation.
Batman Returns receives praise for Burton's gothic atmosphere and standout performances by DeVito and especially Pfeiffer, though critics note structural flaws and excessive darkness. The film peaks with character-driven moments and suffers when plot mechanics become convoluted. Overall, reviewers appreciate it as a unique, atmospheric superhero film despite its narrative shortcomings.
Full cast
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Michael Keaton
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Danny DeVito
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer
Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Christopher Walken
Max Shreck
Michael Gough
Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle
Commissioner James Gordon
Michael Murphy
Mayor
Vincent Schiavelli
Organ Grinder
Andrew Bryniarski
Charles 'Chip' Shreck
Cristi Conaway
Ice Princess
Steve Witting
Josh
Jan Hooks
Jen
John Strong
Sword Swallower
Rick Zumwalt
Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina
Poodle Lady
Gregory Scott Cummins
Acrobat Thug One
Erika Andersch
Knifethrower Dame
Travis McKenna
Fat Clown
Doug Jones
Thin Clown
Branscombe Richmond
Terrifying Clown 1
Crew
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