So, when I first saw Batman Forever, I didn't think much of it. In fact, I thought it was pretty bad. However, it stuck with me, despite me at the time not liking it so much. Then, upon rewatching the film, I found some kind of pseudo-fascination for it.
The cinematography and design are my favorite aspects of this movie. Gotham City looks great, despite not being very gothic (hence the name), the colors are beautiful and euphoric, and they actually blend well into its setting (unlike Batman & Robin). I like the Batmobile design a lot as well. It's not above Burton's Batmobile, not by a long shot, but the ribcage design is well-executed, and gives it uniqueness. Also, the music is stellar. As much of a fan I am of Danny Elfman's theme, the score by Elliot Goldenthal deserves recognition, because it's too good to overlook. As is Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" and U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me". And the rest of the CD soundtrack, it's so good.
The story's decent, albeit flawed. The depth in Bruce Wayne is what sells it for me, because it's first Batman film that tackles "Why Am I Batman?" with other answers than "My Parents Are Dead". The villains are 50/50, Jim Carrey's Riddler is easily the one that carries, and Tommy Lee Jones's Two-Face is more Joker than Two-Face, and doesn't fit the character. Robin's inclusion is passable, but not that good. He doesn't excel, and feels haphazardly placed into the movie, but nonetheless, I'm glad there's at least an on-screen Robin that does more than "Holy Macaroni, Batman!" (Other than that one line, but that's about it). Robin's okay, but could've been a stronger character in this film, and his vendetta with Two-Face could've been stronger.
Overall, I've come around on this film since 2022. Last year, I wasn't too big a fan of it, and would've given it a 3/10, but after giving it a chance, it was kinda worth it, even if it's not that great. 6/10, give it a watch.
The cinematography and design are my favorite aspects of this movie. Gotham City looks great, despite not being very gothic (hence the name), the colors are beautiful and euphoric, and they actually blend well into its setting (unlike Batman & Robin). I like the Batmobile design a lot as well. It's not above Burton's Batmobile, not by a long shot, but the ribcage design is well-executed, and gives it uniqueness. Also, the music is stellar. As much of a fan I am of Danny Elfman's theme, the score by Elliot Goldenthal deserves recognition, because it's too good to overlook. As is Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" and U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me". And the rest of the CD soundtrack, it's so good.
The story's decent, albeit flawed. The depth in Bruce Wayne is what sells it for me, because it's first Batman film that tackles "Why Am I Batman?" with other answers than "My Parents Are Dead". The villains are 50/50, Jim Carrey's Riddler is easily the one that carries, and Tommy Lee Jones's Two-Face is more Joker than Two-Face, and doesn't fit the character. Robin's inclusion is passable, but not that good. He doesn't excel, and feels haphazardly placed into the movie, but nonetheless, I'm glad there's at least an on-screen Robin that does more than "Holy Macaroni, Batman!" (Other than that one line, but that's about it). Robin's okay, but could've been a stronger character in this film, and his vendetta with Two-Face could've been stronger.
Overall, I've come around on this film since 2022. Last year, I wasn't too big a fan of it, and would've given it a 3/10, but after giving it a chance, it was kinda worth it, even if it's not that great. 6/10, give it a watch.
