MichaelKeaton makes his long-awaited return as Batman in The Flash, reminding audiences why he remains the best actor play the Dark Knight on the big screen.
The biggest compliment I can give Michael Keaton is that he single-handedly saves The Flash from being the mediocre train wreck it would be without his presence. Keaton steps back into Batman’s boots with surprising and confident ease, playing a natural progression to the character he last played in Tim Burton’s masterful 1992 sequel, Batman Returns. In fact, it seems like no time has passed since the last time we saw him as Batman.
Recommended Videos What makes Keaton special? Keaton’s performance is so great and unique because we can’t talk about his Batman without also acknowledging his Bruce Wayne. While most other Batman actors seem to focus solely on the Bat while neglecting the man, Keaton’s approach is even and fair: he knows that Bruce is as crucial to the story as Batman.
What Keaton does so wonderfully is make Bruce as prominent as Batman. His portrayal in Burton’s movies is cheeky, charming, and self-assured, attractive enough to command your attention, yet distant enough to prevent you from getting overly familiar. Keaton’s genius relies on playing a fake version of Bruce — the one he puts up for the cameras — while still embodying his struggles, insecurities, traumas, and desires. He plays Bruce playing a version of Bruce.
Luckily, The Flash fixes this problem. Keaton’s Batman is now dynamic and agile, fighting with his safe, stiff style, but showing far more range of motion than his notoriously restrictive suit allowed him in the Burton movies. He still walks and moves rather robotically, but at least he can now turn his head — progress! Unluckily, The Flash offers a less-than-stellar portrayal of Batman, painting him as a bad strategist and lackluster hero.
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