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Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also copes with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with psychologist Chase Meridian.
Two new villains, the psychopathic schemer Riddler and the menacing Two-Face, threaten Gotham City. Batman, struggling with his own demons and the legacy of his parents' murder, must find a way to stop them. He is aided by psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian and the acrobat Dick Grayson, who seeks revenge for his family's death at the hands of Two-Face. Batman must confront his inner darkness to protect the city and forge his own identity.
Batman Forever was met with mixed reviews from critics, who praised its visual style and performances from Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones, but criticized its convoluted plot and departure from the darker tone of previous installments. Audiences were divided, with some enjoying the more colorful and lighter approach, while others missed the gothic atmosphere of Tim Burton's films.
Praised for its vibrant visuals and energetic performances, particularly from Jim Carrey as the Riddler.
Criticized for a cluttered plot and a tonal shift that alienated some fans of the franchise.
Considered a more lighthearted and campy take on the Batman mythos compared to its predecessors.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be entertaining and visually appealing, with many enjoying the performances of the villainous characters. However, some reviewers noted that it lacked the depth and darkness of previous Batman films.
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound).
Jim Carrey's performance as the Riddler was heavily inspired by the character's appearance and mannerisms from the 1960s Batman television series.
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With former District Attorney "Dent" (Tommy Lee Jones) badly scarred by an acid attack and now vengefully wreaking havoc on Gotham City, it falls to "Batman" (Val Kilmer) to try and thwart his over-the-top antics before people get killed. M...
I absolutely hate Val Kilmer as Batman. Out of everybody that's played batman, he's the worse I've ever seen. Otherwise the movie wasn't that bad considering.
There are some great **things** in _Batman Forever_. Val Kilmer I think cops a bit too much flak for his go in the cape & cowl, he's certainly no sort of definitive Batman but I thought he did a fine job. The city has a crazy cool design, t...
A different direction brings differing results. Batman takes on a new side kick as he fights to keep Gotham City out of the clutches of Two-Face and The Riddler. "No thanks, I'll get drive-thru" Thus these be the first words out of...
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