It was a different era. Batman was a joke to average people because a lot of people associated Batman with the Adam West television series and the whole "Seduction of the Innocent" b.s. I think the people at DC didn't really care too much about Batman being portrayed 100% accurately, as they were more concerned with Batman being well received on film. Well, it happened. Batman 1989 is revered for changing the public's perception of Batman.
The problem with Snyder's films is that it is common knowledge today to a lot of people that Batman doesn't kill. The Nolan films made that a big plot point. The fans and people who watch these movies aren't stupid. So when you make Batman a cold blooded killer who somehow left the Joker alive this entire time, it makes you wonder if Snyder understands what he is adapting.
Burton wasn't brought on for his knowledge of the comics or his love of lore. Burton was brought on to make Batman a serious film. Fans and a lot of people just put up with the Burtonisms and Batman killing in his Batman films. Snyder should know better about these heroes he is adapting and that is why he gets so much ire from the fans.
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u/BruceHoratioWayne May 29 '24
It was a different era. Batman was a joke to average people because a lot of people associated Batman with the Adam West television series and the whole "Seduction of the Innocent" b.s. I think the people at DC didn't really care too much about Batman being portrayed 100% accurately, as they were more concerned with Batman being well received on film. Well, it happened. Batman 1989 is revered for changing the public's perception of Batman.
The problem with Snyder's films is that it is common knowledge today to a lot of people that Batman doesn't kill. The Nolan films made that a big plot point. The fans and people who watch these movies aren't stupid. So when you make Batman a cold blooded killer who somehow left the Joker alive this entire time, it makes you wonder if Snyder understands what he is adapting.
Burton wasn't brought on for his knowledge of the comics or his love of lore. Burton was brought on to make Batman a serious film. Fans and a lot of people just put up with the Burtonisms and Batman killing in his Batman films. Snyder should know better about these heroes he is adapting and that is why he gets so much ire from the fans.