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Who played the best Batman?

Corinne [Ninja]™ 2008/05/15 21:21:07
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)
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  • Tevboi 2008/07/11 21:15:50
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Tevboi
    +9
    Bale+Ledger= awesome ass movie

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  • king 2009/08/20 02:40:53
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    king
    +3
    I really liked Clark Bartrum from the Batman Dead short film. They did a great job with the old school costume look. Good flick.
  • j laney 2009/07/31 21:51:57
    Undecided
    j laney
    +4
    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 2009/07/30 22:38:07 (edited)
    Undecided
    COMALite J
    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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  • W0RLD$ GR3@T3$T \~B3@$T~/ 2009/07/25 22:58:33
    George Clooney. Batman and Robin (1997)
    W0RLD$ GR3@T3$T \~B3@$T~/
    christain bale and michael keaton also.
  • k 2009/07/14 14:02:04
    Undecided
    k
    +3
    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.
  • staceface 2009/07/07 05:15:56
    Val Kilmer. Batman Forever (1995)
    staceface
    +3
    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
  • sagariu... staceface 2009/08/03 19:11:30
    sagarius argasus
    +3
    douche
  • keith squall 2009/05/28 07:52:13
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    keith squall
    +2
    Bale is the best batman
  • countesswinslow 2009/05/19 21:39:14
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    countesswinslow
    +2
    1) Michael Keaton
    2) Val kilmer
    3) Christian Bale
    George Clooney sucked so bad!!!!
  • hillda 2009/05/10 02:01:55
    Undecided
    hillda
    +2
    i like 2 and 3 they r both hot
    val kilmer+christion bale= awesome kick ass, sexy movie
  • bbobb 2009/04/23 20:45:20
    Undecided
    bbobb
    +2
    It's between Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.
  • NTVTXN69 2009/04/01 16:43:36
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    NTVTXN69
    +2
    Michael Keaton
  • - 2009/03/19 10:04:54 (edited)
    Undecided
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  • jaymzzach - 2009/04/25 11:33:57
    jaymzzach
    +1
    I totally agree....Kevin Conroy should have been on this list...
  • kitty 2009/02/26 02:05:38
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    kitty
    +3
    dah. stupid question
  • screwybruce 2009/02/13 02:11:30
    Undecided
    screwybruce
    +4
    Bruce Wayne of course, silly.
  • sagariu... screwyb... 2009/08/03 19:13:36
    sagarius argasus
    +1
    fucken a
  • scottydog51 2009/02/13 01:07:34
    Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
    scottydog51
    +2
    ADAM WEST
  • Radha 2009/02/09 02:16:12
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Radha
    +4
    Christian Bale is the real"Dark Knight".No One compares!!!!
  • anjelskemi 2009/02/06 18:17:38
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    anjelskemi
    +2
    and George Clooney.
  • nicole 2009/02/03 14:50:49
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    nicole
    +3
    he joker is hot either way
  • littlelee 2009/02/02 18:56:44
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    littlelee
    +4
    he is the best batman Christian Bale is batman
  • cy 2009/01/31 06:38:58
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    cy
    +3
    but adam west was funny
  • Darkmoonlove 2009/01/27 01:41:53 (edited)
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Darkmoonlove
    +3
    its a tuffy with george clooney and Christian bale begins 2005 dark knight 2008 tuffy georfe clooney christian bale begins 2005 dark knight 2008 tuffy georfe clooney christian bale
    but id have to say christian bale =PP
  • Simply Cara 2009/01/27 00:56:38
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Simply Cara
    +3
    Yes :D


    lmao Adam West..... bale batman begins 2005 dark knight 2008 lmao adam west
  • Darkmoo... Simply ... 2009/01/27 01:43:38 (edited)
    Darkmoonlove
    roflmao xDDD nice pic =P roflmao xddd pic
    no body messes with adam we >>!!!
  • divajinx 2009/01/26 03:18:21
    Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
    divajinx
    +1
    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!
  • luke-jones 2009/01/24 20:29:31 (edited)
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    luke-jones
    +4
    Michael Keaton is, and will always be, the true Batman. keaton batman 1989 batman returns 1992 michael keaton true batman
  • luke-jones luke-jones 2009/02/11 01:49:25
    luke-jones
    +2


    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."
  • *SmileS* =) 2009/01/24 16:57:35
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    *SmileS* =)
    +2
    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
  • Darren Thomas 2009/01/22 18:53:12
    Undecided
    Darren Thomas
    +2
    Kevin Conroy is Batman
  • Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Lady Jules ♥♥ in Lestat I trust ♥♥
    +2
    It was a hard choice here because I did like Val Kilmer's Batman too but in the end had to vote for Christian Bale.
  • Double A Ron 2009/01/11 18:58:50
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Double A Ron
    +2
    He definately has the part...angst, feeling, and even does well as an arrogant boastful careless Bruce Wayne.
  • Esme Cullen 2009/01/11 16:12:43
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    Esme Cullen
    +2
    hott!!! and was the best!!b christian bale batman begins 2005 dark knight 2008 hott bestb
    ~Esme Cullen
  • scoop16 2009/01/10 09:18:18
    Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
    scoop16
    +1
    Adam West will never be equalled...The best Batman movie ever...The scene on the pier with the bomb made me laff 'til I cried...
  • screwyb... scoop16 2009/02/13 02:13:43
    screwybruce
    and didnt need a fake rubber suit to buff out either
  • yorgo 2009/01/09 00:38:50 (edited)
    Adam West. Batman (1966) and TV Batman (1966-1968)
    yorgo
    +2
    I like Christian but Adam was the best! adam west batman 1966 tv batman 1966-1968 christian adam Batman begins was the best and Batman the movie's really funny
  • VampireLore 2009/01/06 18:04:57
    Christian Bale. Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008)
    VampireLore
    +2
    Bale! Hand's down he is the best Batman!
  • ashcrack92 2009/01/04 20:13:50
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    ashcrack92
    +3
    Him and then Christian Bale as a close second his Batman voice is annoying like others have stated before me.
  • Becka 2009/01/03 09:57:32
    Michael Keaton. Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)
    Becka
    +4
    For me Michael is the best, someone that would not come to mind instantly as a sexy, mysterious Hero, but he played it so well. Christian would have come closer to winning this for me if it weren't for that unbelievably annoying voice while being Batman.

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