Batman Forever
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After the majority of audiences dissapointment with Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, the future of the Batmanfilm franchise was unknown. Various producers had ideas, none of which worked well in the eyes of Warner Brothers. Director Joel Schumacher stepped into the picture and pitched the idea of a more kid-friendly version of Batman. Due to the cinematic darkness of the last installment, Warner Brothers hoped that this film would appeal more to a family audience. Michael Keaton refused to return in the role of Batman, as he did want to become typecast. Instead, Val Kilmer chose to step into the shoes of the dark knight. Actors Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carey were cast as the main villains Two-Face and the Riddler, respectively.
The film explored much of the original story of Batman by inserting flashbacks of Bruce Wayne’s childhood. This is partially because director Schumacher wanted to originally make a Batman origin film. The film explained the dynamic between justice and revenge, a recurring theme throughout the franchise. Before being released, many studio executives predicted it would be a minor success. However, the film turned out becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1995. The cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award.
