8 Best Batman Movies According to Rotten Tomatoes

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Are you wondering what the best Batman movies of all time are? Everyone knows who Batman is. This world-famous superhero was first introduced in a comic, published in 1939 by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. With the success of the comic series, the story of Batman and Gotham City has been adapted to many cartoon and movie series.

Here, we will share the top 8 Batman movies of all time, based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings. Let's check them out now.

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8. Batman (1989) - 77%

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This is the movie that started Batman's success in modern cinema. Tim Burton directed this film which shows Batman protecting Gotham City from criminals. The main villain is the Joker, a criminal who fell into chemicals and became insane. The Joker, played by Jack Nicholson, wants to destroy Gotham and defeat Batman. Bruce Wayne (played by Michael Keaton) must stop him while also having a relationship with reporter Vicki Vale. The movie created a dark and gothic version of Gotham City that influenced many superhero films that came after it.

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7. Batman Returns (1992) - 82%

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In this dark sequel directed by Tim Burton, Batman faces two new enemies. The Penguin is a man who was abandoned as a baby and now lives in the sewers under Gotham City. He teams up with a corrupt businessman named Max Shreck to take control of the city. Meanwhile, Shreck's secretary Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman after Shreck tries to kill her. Batman must stop both villains while dealing with his feelings for Selina Kyle. Michael Keaton plays Batman, Danny DeVito plays the Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer plays Catwoman. The movie takes place during Christmas time in Gotham.

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6. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) - 83%

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This animated movie tells a story from Batman's past and present. In the past, young Bruce Wayne falls in love with a woman named Andrea Beaumont. He thinks about giving up his plan to become Batman so he can marry her. In the present, Andrea returns to Gotham, and Batman is blamed for murders he did not commit. A mysterious killer called the Phantasm is actually killing Gotham's criminals. Batman must clear his name and discover the truth about the Phantasm. The movie features Kevin Conroy as the voice of Batman and Mark Hamill as the Joker. Many fans love this movie because it shows Batman's emotional side.

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5. Batman Begins (2005) - 85%

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Batman Begins shows how Bruce Wayne became Batman. After his parents were murdered when he was a child, Bruce Wayne leaves Gotham City to learn how to fight criminals. He trains with a group called the League of Shadows, led by Ra's al Ghul. When he returns to Gotham, he creates the Batman identity to fight crime and corruption. The movie shows how Bruce makes his costume, builds his equipment, and meets important people like Alfred (his butler) and Jim Gordon (a police officer). Christian Bale plays Batman in this origin story directed by Christopher Nolan.

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4. The Batman (2022) - 85%

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This is a darker and more serious version of Batman. Robert Pattinson plays Bruce Wayne, who has only been Batman for two years. A serial killer called the Riddler starts killing important people in Gotham City and leaves difficult puzzles for Batman to solve. As Batman investigates these crimes, he discovers that Gotham's government is full of corruption and lies. During his investigation, he meets Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and must decide who he can trust. The movie is almost three hours long and feels like a detective story mixed with a superhero film.

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3. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - 87%

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The Dark Knight Rises is the final movie in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. The story happens eight years after the events of The Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne has stopped being Batman and lives alone in his mansion. A new terrorist named Bane arrives in Gotham City with a plan to destroy everything. Bane is very strong and dangerous. Batman must come back to save his city, but he discovers that stopping Bane will be his hardest battle. The movie also introduces Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, played by Anne Hathaway.

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2. The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) - 89%

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This animated movie is very different from other Batman films. It tells a funny story about Batman who likes to work alone. When the Joker creates a big plan to take over Gotham City, Batman must learn to work with other people. He accidentally adopts a young boy named Dick Grayson who wants to be his partner. Batman also meets the new police commissioner Barbara Gordon. The movie features the voice of Will Arnett as Batman. This film is filled with jokes and colorful action that both children and adults can enjoy.

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1. The Dark Knight (2008) - 94%

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Many regard this as one of the greatest superhero films of all time. Batman joins forces with Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their progress attracts the attention of the Joker, a criminal mastermind who seeks to prove that even good people can be corrupted. The Joker's chaos tests Batman's principles and pushes Gotham to its breaking point. Christian Bale stars as Batman, while Heath Ledger delivers an iconic performance as the Joker that earned him a posthumous Academy Award.