To start this thing off, I present to the court: Batman forever
I hated this movie when it first came out, since it wasn't dark and morose like Burton's film, but boy was it popular in 95 upon first release as people really didn't like Returns. Now, after Nolan's films people have really changed their minds on this movie, but I have grown to appreciate it.
First of all, its fun. Sure its dumb in some places, but its fun. Its nothing too heavy, but also not
overboard campy. At least with the first Schumacher film, it at least tries to take itself seriously. I think Kilmer does an awesome job as batman. A good blend of strength and sadness. Jim carrey is slightly annoying but very entertaining. Tommy lee jones plays two face totally wrong,
but its still entertaining imo. Rather than trying to outdo Carrey, he could have went to the opposite end of the spectrum and played two face cold and serious. That's would have been a cool mix, but oh well. Pacing wise, it moves really well and doesn't overstay its welcome. Sometimes movies don't need to be almost 3 hours, but whatever.
The art direction is bombastic and engaging, like a future noir thing but mixed with 50's art deco. The film score is solid and memorable, and the movie is very quotable. And I love Kiss by a rose and U2's kiss me kill me.
So overall I enjoying throwing on Batman forever from time to time. In a world where we have the uber realistic Nolan films and the macbre fairy tale of burton's films, its nice to have something in the middle.
Batman and robin sucks ass though.