Summary
- Every Batman movie has at least one five-minute scene that showcases the character's limitless creative possibilities across various film styles and eras.
- Movies like 1966's Batman, Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns, and Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever and Batman & Robin break their absurd tone with one genuinely funny, dark, or emotional scene starring Batman or one of his villains.
- Other more serious Batman movies, like Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Matt Reeves' The Batman deliver poignant scenes that encapsulate the character's philosophy and skills.
Every Batman movie has at least one unforgettable scene that has shaped the Dark Knight's DC movie history. While some Batman movies have been more popular than others, Batman has been an incredibly successful property in Hollywood for several decades now. As one of the most famous characters in DC Comics, Batman offers limitless creative possibilities all across the action, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, and even comedy genres. Moreover, every live-action Batman actor has left their own mark on the icon throughout the years, from Adam West in the 1966 Batman movie to Robert Pattinson in 2022's The Batman.
Live-action Batman movies haven't escaped their fair share of controversial scenes. For instance, Batman's credit card gag in Batman & Robin took the movie's comedy into parody territory, and Talia Al Ghul's reveal that Bane was her lackey at the end of The Dark Knight Rises ruined everything Tom Hardy's villain had accomplished. Sometimes, Batman movies have even become downright disturbing or plain ridiculous. But on the opposite side of the spectrum, even the most unpopular Batman movies have featured at least five minutes of dramatic, emotional, or otherwise exciting storytelling.
Your browser does not support the video tag. 10 Batman (1966) Batman Tries To Get Rid Of A Bomb At 1 Hour, 22 Minute Mark
There's a reason why Batman's attempt to throw a bomb away in the 1966 Batman movie is one of the most famous scenes starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader. After the Penguin leaves a bomb in a public location, Batman repeatedly fails to take it far away from innocent bystanders. Recognizing his struggle to save the day, Batman admits, "some days you just can't get rid of a bomb". Every aspect of the scene is true to Adam West's portrayal of Batman. West's deadpan acting, the comically absurd bomb, the slapstick coincidences, and the tongue-in-cheek line of dialog all encapsulate Batman's lighthearted and absurd but sincere 1960s humor.