Tim Burton's Batman Turns 34 Years Old Today

 

With Michael Keaton back as Batman in theaters thanks to "The Flash", it's also time to celebrate yet another anniversary in the film that got him started as the Caped Crusader in the first place - Tim Burton's Batman!

Released in cinemas on June 23, 1989, "Batman" was literally a game changer in the superhero movie genre as much as it was bringing the character back to his darker roots. Featuring an all-star cast headlined by Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman, and Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, this film is a must watch and something that fans of The Dark Knight absolutely need to see. In fact it was because of this film and 1992's Batman Returns that made Michael Keaton such an iconic choice to play the DC Comics superhero, and his return in The Flash this year marks the first time in over thirty years he plays the character again - and he's still got it!

Happy 70th Birthday, Michael Keaton aka Batman '89!

 

Turning 70 and still delivering some awesome acting roles is one thing, but how about getting to play the superhero role that many fans remember you for once more next year? That's pretty much what birthday boy and Batman 1989 actor himself Michael Keaton is, and he's done a lot of stellar work in Hollywood - from playing the Caped Crusader in two Tim Burton directed Batman films as well as Beetlejuice before that with the same director. He was also nominated for his performance in Birdman, and would also get to play The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Now he'll be coming back next year to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/ Batman in The Flash movie starring Ezra Miller, and the DC Films adventure will open the multiverse doors and feature Ben Affleck's Batman as well!

Happy Birthday Michael Keaton!