Batman returns to the big screen when a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaks havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman. (IMDb)
The recurring secret vs. public identity dynamic for all four of the main players makes for some intriguing tension and drama (see Bruce and Salina’s battles and flirts; Shreck and Oswald’s campaign). Batman’s fall from grace is another compelling, if brief, plot thread. Unfortunately there’s still lots of cheesiness here too (see the penguin suicide bombers, penguin pallbearers, penguin duck boats?). The one-liners are hit (“life’s a bitch and now so am I”) or miss (anything by gross Penguin).
6.5/10 (Alright)
Oh man, I was a very little kid when this came out but I wanted to see it so bad! McDonald’s would promote movies by having collector’s cups, and I remember we had several of these and it made me want it sooooo bad.
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haha doesn’t get better than movie collector cups from mcd’s! some of the gross sexual innuendo from the penguin in this one though… not exactly kid-friendly! lol
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