The Batman franchise is one of the most profitable superhero franchises of all time, up there with the likes of Superman and Spider-Man. Much of that profitability comes from the many films that have been made based on the character over his decades of existence. Each film is a smash hit in one way or another and contains some of the most iconic characters in the superhero film genre.
If someone was asked to recall Adam West's Batman movie or television show, they'd most likely quote Robin's catchphrase, "Holy ___ Batman!" Appearing in virtually every single episode and in the film as well, Robin's memorable catchphrase makes him the most unforgettable character of the series. His quips in the film, especially as he's spies on Bruce Wayne's romance, are downright hilarious and have audiences preemptively as soon as Robin appears on-screen.
Before the clown prince of crime became the grittier version of the character in The Dark Knight and Joker, he truly was a clown and became the most entertaining aspect of the 1989 Batman movie. While the film finds some criticism of Batman acting a bit out of character from his comic book counterpart, Joker is, without a doubt, the most faithful character in the film. He is astoundingly entertaining and the great performance from Nicholson makes it so.
While it may sound like a cop out to say that Bruce Wayne is the best character in a Batman film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a special case. The plot is a total character study of the mind and inner workings of Bruce Wayne as a person. The film depicts him struggling with where he lies on the line between justice and vengeance. The plot's thesis is that Batman is a hero because he believes in justice more than he does vengeance.
Constantly spewing ridiculous ice-related puns and an over-the-top performance from Schwarzenegger, Mr. Freeze is absolutely hilarious to watch. His utterly laughable character has had viewers laughing their butts off since its release 26 years ago. The entire appeal of rewatching Batman & Robin is how much it makes viewers laugh and, because of these factors, Mr. Freeze is, by far, the funniest character in the movie.
But what truly makes the Joker special is no secret. Heath Ledger. His charismatic performance gave the Joker a certain unpredictability that made him absolutely terrifying. The audience was right next to Batman and James Gordon in being ultimately unable to predict what Joker was going to do next. Ledger's performance is hailed as one of the greatest film performances ever put on screen. He merged with the role, and it feels impossible to see Ledger in the character.
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