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Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman had a lot to prove. With the decline of the Superman franchise as well as the perception of campy 60’s Batman still prevalent, it took a darker turn in the comics as well as a director and studio willing to follow that same path to bring about a monumental shift in the cinematic landscape; a shift that still resonates to this day. There's a slight twist to the origin story but because of some heavyweight acting talent, serious new designs, shadow bathed cinematography and an iconic score, Batman became a dark and brooding character, violent and relentless and set the path for superhero movies for decades. Enter our competition to win a copy of WARNER BROS. 100th ANNIVERSARY 30-FILM STUDIO COLLECTION on 4K UHD elsewhere, are less dramatic when compared to the remastered Blu-ray, though certainly there's still a textural improvement and color refinement on a touch soft by its nature but its attention detail and all of the complexity the medium and the format allow are on full display. With the HDR
shadow, which reflects both a broad despair around a city under the thumb of violent crime and Bruce Wayne's grieving soul. That is countered by The 2160p resolution is a boon to the film. Grain is well manicured and consistent in density. It lends a beautiful complimentary feel to the picture that The term “leaps and bounds” apply to this 4K release as the 1.85:1 HEVC 4K is exactly that in terms of the overall look of the film captured on a superior video source such as this one. Like a lot of other 4K offerings, this one really shows the true depth, detail and dimension that Burton was trying to achieve. It’s a dark movie. Most Batman films are. Contrast is strong, though what really grabbed me were the interior shots. Some of the daytime scenes in Gotham City seem to have a much more natural and warmth to them that’s simply not present in earlier releases. The film is three decades old, but honestly it’s hard to tell as this is certainly one of Warner’s finest offerings. Audio: How’s it sound?
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iOS and many others. We provide wallpapers in formats 4K - UFHD(UHD) 3840 × 2160 2160p, 2K 2048×1080 dichotomy between light and dark, with the villain taking on the outward characteristics of the former and the hero the outward -- and also in many this one of the best UHD releases yet and a must-own disc. About the only part of this release (and the others in this series) that's awful is the box Tonal improvements to the broader color spectrum are very welcome. The picture finds an agreeable warmth in many scenes, such as those taking
textural qualities where the character's face almost has something of a glittery feel about it. Altogether the elements combine for a striking reveal out in light and play nicely against the darker scenes in which they appear, particularly during the film's climax. Despite the criticism though, improvements abound here, including Batman’s modus operandi. His detective skills, which were only hinted at in previous films, are front and center here. This is also one of the only Batman films in which the character actually saves the people in front of him instead of helping them indirectly. In the opening of Tim Burton’s Batman, for example, the character witnesses a mugging and then goes after the muggers—not to stop them or retrieve stolen valuables, but to hurt and scare them. But in The Batman, a group of people are trapped under scaffolding in flooded waters, and Batman steps in to save them. That moment, and others that follow, suggest we might see a different Bruce Wayne and Batman in the sequels—someone who’s on the ground, helping those in need. So while The Batman represents a bit of a rough start for this new incarnation of the character, with ample room for improvement, it’s a good one nonetheless. broad structural improvements and smaller adjustments that make the UHD in particular a masterwork of home video picture authoring and easily the place in Wayne Manor. The warm woods and natural lighting during the day contribute to a healthy skin glow on the UHD whereas the older Blu-ray
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Beyond Batman– A series of several short featurettes that cover all the aspects of the film from costumes, set design and various other things associated with the film. Editor’s Note: The film portion of this review is by Tim Salmons. The disc review portion is by Bill Hunt.]
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