Batman: The Movie

My young teen boys get a kick out of these. One of the best values around if you’re into the classic Batman tv series. Lots of episodes! Good quality picture. Fun blast from the past.

The film adaptation of the popular ABC TV series from 1966-68 has it all, action, adventure, romance, danger and comedy. Adam West and Burt Ward were excellent in the roles of Batman and Robin. Lee Meriwether(who replaces Julie Newmar due to a prior commitment)was at her sexiest as the Catwoman, and Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meridith and Cesar Romero were hilariously enjoyable as the villains. The special features contains a featurette with Adam and Burt talking about the behind the scenes stories, also there is a tour of the Batmobile with its creator, George Barris. This movie is a treat for kids as well as adults, it may not be the TV series we hope for, but it is close enough!

This film is terrible, and awesome and everything that would expect from a two hour episode of Batman from the 1960s. I watched it with my teenaged son who had never seen the show. It was cringe-worthy campy, and yet after 15 minutes we were hooked and we watched the whole thing. It was a thoroughly enjoyable way to pass some time. The plot is pretty thin. The action typical of the show. There are scenes and lines though that are pure comedy gold if you catch them. The film, made in 66, lacks the political correctness you see in many films and shows today and yet isnt mean. In some respects it is refreshing. So, if you like Batman, or are a 60s TV junky, give it 20 minutes. Youll probably enjoy its campiness.

I grew up with this movie on VHS. My mother always hated it when I would pop it in for background noise. Now as an adult I can truly appreciate that camp that is the 60s Batman. Fully-loaded Barracuda repellent stocked in a helicopter? OF COURSE. If you enjoy this kind of stuff, not only to I say check out the TV series, I would also say go check out the Moore era bond films. These movies are dated in so many horrible ways, but they still seem to transcend generations. Good still fights evil, and there is still nowhere to get rid of a bomb.

I was impressed by this Blu-Ray. It has everything the DVD release had and then some. The new special features were awesome — including a very detailed look at the parts of the batmobile, a music only track, a feature that shows you the filming locations in real time as they appear in the movie, and (I believe) other new features. All very well put together. A lot of work went into it that I wasn’t expecting. Required for any superhero fans Blu Ray collection

As a child I would watch Batman with Adam West and I could not wait to get home to sit in front of the TV to see it. Just the sounds and even the sounds of the words they put up were even more aluring.POW, BANG! Ahh,the memories,I have a grandson who now, loves the Batman that is for this generation and I must say, Batman has come along way but is still here.One of the best Batmans I know is in this movie,you go Batman, your reign is not over. Watch this movie and the memories of your childhood will come flowing back in no time!

Great vintage movie! The first Batman I ever meet, I saw the show in the 80s (Im 40) so this movie bring me good memories, in this movie you can see the Joker, Cat Woman, the Penguin and the Riddler, but sadly no one really shows their evilness, I prefer by far the 60s show.

Ok, I remember the TV show and made sure that I was front and center of our black and white 19 TV. And, I also remember seeing this film in our local movie theater one Saturday matinee. And, I was too giddy at seeing my favorite TV show on a big screen and in color, that the details escaped me. So, one night recently, I saw the movie available on Prime. I clicked and sat back. I smiled and shook my head: how did I miss all these things? And, in the first 15 minutes I had a laundry list of mistakes and shortcomings. For example, there is a scene when Batman descends down a helicopters ladder--and for those of us who have rappelled or fast roped down a moving helicopter that is one of the scariest things I did--that I burst. Impossible. Then when Robin overshot the LZ of the yacht they were chasing and Batman sank into the water, what appears to be a shark--yes, it is very poorly made rubberized fake--attacks Batman. I said to myself, well, at the time, that was exciting! So, if you watched the TV show in black and white in 1966, saw this at the movie theater, take a trip, back in time, and sit back and smile.

The one and only Adam West as Batman. It’s Batman & Robin vs the Four Supervillains (The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and The Catwoman). Batman: The Movie was produced by William Dozier and directed by Leslie H. Martison for 20th Century Fox Studio also have behind the scenes features. Batmania in 1966 caught the world by storm and it was a phenomenal success.

If you grew up in the 60s like I did, then you likely tuned in to the Batman TV series twice a week. In my estimation Adam West and Burt Ward portrayed the only Batman and Robin that matters. The series was chocked full of arch enemies, camp, humor, wit, vivid color, killer fight scenes w/words such as... POW, WHAM, ZOW, BAM... seemingly coming at you thru your TV screen, a wonderful Batcave set with all the bells and whistles including, but not limited to the Giant Lucite Map of Gotham City. And the series featured, of course, the only Batmobile that matters. If you loved the series... then Batman: The Movie is no disapointment. It has all the same wonderful qualities as the series... the only difference... it runs 105 minutes... and is seen in 1.85:1 widescreen. Now it comes at you on DVD in Brilliant Blue Ray which brings out those vivid colors even more. Ive never seen the Batmobile, so sharp, the Batcave so crisp and clear. An entirely NEW viewing experience for a 46-year-old film. And the extras on the Blue Ray version are BATastic! You will get a close-up interactive tour of the Batmobile from nearly every angle. Its almost as if youre opening the door to the real Batmobile and sitting inside. There are several other extra features as well. I love everything Batman... including the newer darker Batman films, but I do not compare them to the TV series or the film from 1966. Its kinda like comparing apples to oranges. But because they played a huge part of my childhood... Adam, and Burts Batman and Robin are my favorites... and Batman: the Movie (1966) is the only BATMAN Movie that matters.