Who played the best Batman?

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Who played the best Batman?

by Corinne [Ninja]™ Posted May 15, 2008 21:21:07

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Batman vs Batman... who played the BEST Batman?

Also, vote on Joker vs Joker: Who Played the Better Joker in the Batman Movies?>

And vote on Is Heath Ledger's Joker performance Oscar worthy?>

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		Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
		Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
		Val Kilmer. Batman Forever (1995)
		George Clooney. Batman and Robin (1997)
		Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
		Undecided (Please leave a comment)

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+9 Tevboi July 11, 2008 21:15:50

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
Bale+Ledger= awesome ass movie
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Batman enthusiest January 29, 2010 10:09:25

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
The only two people to even compare are Keaton and Conroy. Conroy is the voice of batman! If you even try to deny that you don't belong here. However Keaton is the only one, on camera, to portray the darkness of batman.
Bale is a HORRIBLE batman! I can't stand everyone giving him so much credit for nothing! People only say he's "the best" because the movie was GREAT! (I say movie because Begins was ok, TDK was amaizing) Bale's portrayal of batman/bruce wane is pathetic! He by far has the WORST Batman voice!
If they could have keaton on screen with conroy's voice as batman it would be the best of both worlds. However on screen (since I've never actually seen conroy in person) as an overall performance Keaton is the only one to capture both bruce and batman.
Bale plays it as an angry kid who's just trying to impress his girl; while Keaton really understood the darkness of batman, and lost person that is bruce wayne. Who is doing it by himself, beacuse he doesn't trust anyone else; nor needs anyone else. As much as I enjoy the character of Fox, I don't think so! The only one that Bruce can trust is Alfred! Eventually his sidekicks, but even then, not as much as bale depends on Fox.
Now to be far, to truly compare, you would have to put each actor in the other persons time. By doi...

The only two people to even compare are Keaton and Conroy. Conroy is the voice of batman! If you even try to deny that you don't belong here. However Keaton is the only one, on camera, to portray the darkness of batman.
Bale is a HORRIBLE batman! I can't stand everyone giving him so much credit for nothing! People only say he's "the best" because the movie was GREAT! (I say movie because Begins was ok, TDK was amaizing) Bale's portrayal of batman/bruce wane is pathetic! He by far has the WORST Batman voice!
If they could have keaton on screen with conroy's voice as batman it would be the best of both worlds. However on screen (since I've never actually seen conroy in person) as an overall performance Keaton is the only one to capture both bruce and batman.
Bale plays it as an angry kid who's just trying to impress his girl; while Keaton really understood the darkness of batman, and lost person that is bruce wayne. Who is doing it by himself, beacuse he doesn't trust anyone else; nor needs anyone else. As much as I enjoy the character of Fox, I don't think so! The only one that Bruce can trust is Alfred! Eventually his sidekicks, but even then, not as much as bale depends on Fox.
Now to be far, to truly compare, you would have to put each actor in the other persons time. By doing that, you'll understand that Bale could never have been Batman in the late 80's early 90's; while Keaton would still be a great fit in the present day! You put Keaton as batman in the next movie, put this poll up again and most of the people that picked Bale would then say that Keaton was the best ever!

I'll leave you with this, try to take out the special affects, storyline, directors, and supporting actors/actress', etc. If you get down to what you think of when you think of Batman, you'll agree that Conroy is the voice you think of, and Keaton best fits an on screen portrayal.
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fierce January 24, 2010 00:10:06

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
Christian Bale is in second place for me. But my favorite would have to be Keaton. Bale was really cool as Batman, but he gave him a realistic version of him. Sure Keaton's abilities as Batman seems lazy and slightly cheesy compared to the way Bale does it. But its the imagination that makes Keaton awesome. If anyone can beat the crap out a group of goons with simple punch's and very convenient items (the metal plate that extends from his wrist that hit Jokers ninja-goon in the balls) has to be very very badass. So Keaton has my vote.
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Deidre January 05, 2010 22:44:14

Answered: Undecided
I liked Michael Keaton because he too is from Pittsburgh, PA. He plays Batman as a mysterious, character and romaticizes the character. It is a simple portrayal and not too violent as the last Batman movie.
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superville8 January 05, 2010 04:10:47 (edited)

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
1) Christian Bale hands down
2) If anyone comes close to him its Kevin Conroy he is that perfect iconic voice.
3) After then the only other actor who really does him justice is Michael Keaton.
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Wraith13 December 02, 2009 03:11:15

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
Micheal keating was the best batman....He was able to pull off the two sides of bruce wayne very well
kriptic2005 November 11, 2009 15:03:58

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
michael keaton hands down.
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Laura September 22, 2009 05:04:06 (edited)

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
christian bale, definatly.

Christian Bale Heath Ledger = a.m.a.z.i.n.g. movie!
and i mean.. look at him. He's so sexy!
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Marcus Romero September 21, 2009 23:47:38

Answered: Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
Whose better than the original!
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Ace August 27, 2009 08:32:50

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
Bale has done very well... but a bulk of the credit should go to Nolan's fantastic direction.
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king August 20, 2009 02:40:53

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
I really liked Clark Bartrum from the Batman Dead short film. They did a great job with the old school costume look. Good flick.
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j laney July 31, 2009 21:51:57

Answered: Undecided
thats hard to choose between christian bale and val kilmer bc van kilmer made it looked like the comics but christian bale did a great job too because he gave tha fear that batman puts into villians so its really undecided
COMALite J July 30, 2009 22:38:07 (edited)

Answered: Undecided
Bale is awesome indeed, but the best Batman actor is not on your list.

He’s Kevin Conroy , who was Batman far longer and more often than your entire list combined (from “Batman: the Animated Series” in 1992 [85 episodes — this alone puts him above all of those others combined!] through several other series and movies up to and including the final episode of “Justice League Unlimited” in 2006, and even more since then with video games and direct-to-video movies, up to and including “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” which is still in post production as I post this).

He did a better Batman with just his voice than any of the others (except Bale) did with their whole bodies.

His “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” in 1993 was and remained the best-ever Batman movie until “Batman Returns,” which roughly tied it in quality, and was only unarguably dethroned by “The Dark Knight” (and that more because of Heath Ledger than Christian Bale). While it was animated, it was far and away less cartoony than the Tim Burton movies, let alone the Joel Schumacher ones (even the “Super Friends” Batman makes the Joel Schumacher films look like lame cartoons in comparison).

(And no, the “The Batman” animated series doesn’t hold a candle to the real thing.)

Admit it. If you were a child or teenager or even yo...

Bale is awesome indeed, but the best Batman actor is not on your list.

He’s Kevin Conroy, who was Batman far longer and more often than your entire list combined (from “Batman: the Animated Series” in 1992 [85 episodes — this alone puts him above all of those others combined!] through several other series and movies up to and including the final episode of “Justice League Unlimited” in 2006, and even more since then with video games and direct-to-video movies, up to and including “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” which is still in post production as I post this).

He did a better Batman with just his voice than any of the others (except Bale) did with their whole bodies.

His “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” in 1993 was and remained the best-ever Batman movie until “Batman Returns,” which roughly tied it in quality, and was only unarguably dethroned by “The Dark Knight” (and that more because of Heath Ledger than Christian Bale). While it was animated, it was far and away less cartoony than the Tim Burton movies, let alone the Joel Schumacher ones (even the “Super Friends” Batman makes the Joel Schumacher films look like lame cartoons in comparison).

(And no, the “The Batman” animated series doesn’t hold a candle to the real thing.)

Admit it. If you were a child or teenager or even young adult in the 1990s or early 2000s, his is the voice you think of when you think “Batman.” Not anyone else. Not even Bale. And when you compare the movie actors, his portrayal is what you’re judging them by, if only subconsciously. In your mind, the others are actors portraying Batman. Kevin Conroy is Batman. Period.

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Tyrone Thunder Baseball #18... July 25, 2009 22:58:33

Answered: George Clooney. Batman and Robin (1997)
christain bale and michael keaton also.
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k July 14, 2009 14:02:04

Answered: Undecided
man all the movies were good u guys should b happy these men do the movies 4 u idk who the best is but people plese, stop doubting george cloooney like he was'n a good batman but i still don't know who's best.
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staceface July 07, 2009 05:15:56

Answered: Val Kilmer. Batman Forever (1995)
Christian Bale made an incredible Bruce Wayne.. but as Batman he just didn't fit..especially the voice. ugh.
and anyone who decided on Michael Keaton shouldn't even consider themselves a fan of the caped crusader. haha
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sagariu... to staceface August 03, 2009 19:11:30

douche
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keith squall May 28, 2009 07:52:13

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
Bale is the best batman
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countesswinslow May 19, 2009 21:39:14

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
1) Michael Keaton
2) Val kilmer
3) Christian Bale
George Clooney sucked so bad!!!!
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hillda May 10, 2009 02:01:55

Answered: Undecided
i like 2 and 3 they r both hot
val kilmer+christion bale= awesome kick ass, sexy movie
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bbobb April 23, 2009 20:45:20

Answered: Undecided
It's between Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.
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NTVTXN69 April 01, 2009 16:43:36

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
Michael Keaton
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- March 19, 2009 10:04:54 (edited)

Answered: Undecided
FG
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jaymzzach to - April 25, 2009 11:33:57

I totally agree....Kevin Conroy should have been on this list...
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kitty February 26, 2009 02:05:38

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
dah. stupid question
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screwybruce February 13, 2009 02:11:30

Answered: Undecided
Bruce Wayne of course, silly.
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sagariu... to screwyb... August 03, 2009 19:13:36

fucken a
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scottydog51 February 13, 2009 01:07:34

Answered: Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
ADAM WEST
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Radha February 09, 2009 02:16:12

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
Christian Bale is the real"Dark Knight".No One compares!!!!
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anjelskemi February 06, 2009 18:17:38

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
and George Clooney.
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nicole February 03, 2009 14:50:49

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
he joker is hot either way
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littlelee February 02, 2009 18:56:44

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
he is the best batman Christian Bale is batman
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cy January 31, 2009 06:38:58

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
but adam west was funny
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Darkmoonlove January 27, 2009 01:41:53 (edited)

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
its a tuffy with george clooney and Christian bale
but id have to say christian bale =PP
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Simply Cara January 27, 2009 00:56:38

Answered: Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
Yes :D

lmao Adam West.....
Darkmoo... to Simply ... January 27, 2009 01:43:38 (edited)

roflmao xDDD nice pic =P
no body messes with adam we >>!!!
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divajinx January 26, 2009 03:18:21

Answered: Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
As fond as I am of both Val Kilmer and Geo. Clooney, I have to pick the original Batman, Adam West. He portrayed the character as the comicbook hero that he is. The other movie Batman's were too humanized. They were all good tho. but Adam West was the best!
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luke-jones January 24, 2009 20:29:31 (edited)

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
Michael Keaton is, and will always be, the true Batman.
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luke-jones to luke-jones February 11, 2009 01:49:25

I love that the first shot has the thug asking, "WHAT ARE YOU?" and the next one has him 'suddenly' pulled straight into Batman's eyes and 'he' says, softly, "I'm Batman."
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music addicted!!! January 24, 2009 16:57:35

Answered: Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
George clooney pretty face worst batman ever Micheal Keaton was really good and do was adam west christian bale was decent heath ledger made that movie sorry but it's true
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Darren Thomas January 22, 2009 18:53:12

Answered: Undecided
Kevin Conroy is Batman

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