So let's dig into decades of batsuits, from '60s camp to '80s goth to armor freakin' thick enough to take on Superman (with the assist from kryptonite). The Caped Crusader's costuming is crucial, allowing him to shift through the shadows and strike, like a bat, from out of nowhere. We've all gone down the batsuit road many times, and many actors and directors have tackled the Dark Knight's various crucibles crushing the criminals of Gotham. It needs to strike fear in the hearts of law-breakers while also coloring the specific Bat-movie it appears in with a distinct tone and vibe. Sadly, Schumacher passed away in June, so the release of any kind of Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever would have to be completed without his direct involvement.The batsuit is more important than any of Bruce Wayne's various gadgets and weapons. It's also unclear if all of the deleted footage has even survived after 25 years, although several cut scenes have been included on the movie's home video releases. reps have also noted that an extended cut of Batman Forever does exist, although there were no plans to release the alternate version. According to the rumors, the original cut would have been darker and less campy than what was seen in theaters. In addition to Keaton, the classic movie also starred Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face and Jim Carrey as the Riddler, also introducing Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson.Įarlier this summer, it had been reported that there was a ' Schumacher Cut' of Batman Forever hidden somewhere in the depths of the Warner Bros. Still, Kilmer also shined in the role, and although he'd only play Batman for a single movie, his performance is still fondly remembered by many DC fans.

This left some very big boots to fill, as Keaton was very acclaimed for his performance as the Dark Knight.

The movie also introduced Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne following Michael Keaton's exit from the project. Released in 1995, Batman Forever was the first Batman movie to be directed by Joel Schumacher.

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