Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology Blu-ray (US)

Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology Blu-ray (US)

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 1989-1997 | 4 Movies | 498 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 10, 2009

Batman (1989) - Jack Nicholson is The Joker, who emerged from a horrible accident as a maniacal criminal. Michael Keaton is the Caped Crusader, who emerged from a childhood trauma to become a masked crimefighter. Kim Basinger is Vicki Vale, the talented photojournalist desired by both men. And Batman is the movie, the all-out spectacular directed by Tim Burton, set to songs by Prince and a music score by Danny Elfman, and an Academy Award(R) winner* for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (Anton Furst and Peter Young).

Batman Returns (1992) - Gotham City faces two monstrous criminal menaces: The Penguin (Danny DeVito), bizarre and sinister, and Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), slinky and mysterious. Can Batman (Michael Keaton) battle two formidable foes at once? Especially when one wants to be mayor and the other is romantically attracted to Bruce Wayne? Like the groundbreaking 1989 original, Batman Returns is directed by the wizardly Tim Burton. And like the first blockbuster, it's a dazzling adventure that leaves you breathless.

Batman Forever (1995) - Riddle me this, riddle me that, you'll find adventure on the wings of a bat! Brace for excitement as Val Kilmer (Batman), Tommy Lee Jones (Two-Face), Jim Carrey (The Riddler), Nicole Kidman (Dr. Chase Meridian) and Chris O'Donnell (Robin) star in the third formidable film in Warner Bros.' Batman series. Joel Schumacher directs and Tim Burton co-produces this thrill-ride of a movie that thunders along on Batmobile, Batwing, Batboat, Batsub and bold heroics. Hang on!

Batman & Robin (1997) - George Clooney plays the Dark Knight, facing his deadliest threat yet: cold-hearted Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and venomous Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman). Batman has more than Gotham City to protect: the youthful eagerness of crimefighting comrades Robin (Chris O'Donnell) and Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone) puts them frequently in harm's way. New special effects include a wild sky-surfing sequence and Mr. Freeze's outrageous arsenal of ice-blasting weapons. Joel Schumacher directs.

Pemain: Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney

Sutradara: Tim burton, Joel Schumacher

Video
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio

English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
German: Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian: Dolby Digital 5.1
Portuguese: Dolby Digital 2.0

English, English SDH, French, Spanish (less)

Subtitles

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Swedish

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Five-disc set (4 BDs, 1 DVD)
Digital copy (on disc)

Playback
Region A

Cover

Box Set

Availability

1-5 Workdays

Harga

Rp. 549.000

Special Features

Batman
The most exciting extras are bundled with director Tim Burton's original 1989 entry in the series, including the first three parts of a revealing documentary that wraps up across the other discs in the anthology. Add to that an enthusiastic commentary and several informative featurettes and you have a supplemental package worth some serious attention.

• Audio Commentary: Burton dives into a detailed and deliberate discussion that covers his attraction to the project, what he brought to the table, how he selected his cast, how he influenced the design of Gotham City, and the film's eventual reception. Never at a loss for words, the eccentric director is a joy to listen to. Fans will find this is a great place to start when they begin digging into the anthology.
• Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman (SD, 41 minutes): This deep exploration into Batman's roots, incarnations over the years, and cultural significance is a fascinating dissection of the character's origins, purpose, and lure.
• Shadows of the Bat, Parts 1-3 (SD, 72 minutes): A lengthy and stirring beginning to a six-part documentary stretched across each disc in the collection. It covers the genesis of the first film, Burton's critically acclaimed ensemble cast, and the on-set atmosphere that made the shoot so successful.
• Beyond Batman (SD, 51 minutes): Batman also includes five engaging mini-docs that focus on the film's cinematography, make-up, props, vehicles, costumes, and musical score.
• The Heroes and the Villains (SD, 20 minutes): Next up are seven video profiles that examine Bruce Wayne, the Joker, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, Bob the Goon, Alexander Knox, and Harvey Dent.
• Storyboard Sequence (SD, 4 minutes): A glimpse at a deleted Robin sequence Burton cut out of the film long before it was shot.
• On the Set with Bob Kane (SD, 3 minutes): The father of the Batman mythos shares his thoughts about the character and Burton's film. I wish it were longer, but this is a fine bonus nonetheless.
• Music Videos (SD, 14 minutes): Rounding out the package are three dated Prince music videos for Batdance, Partyman, and Scandalous.
• Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2 minutes)

Batman Returns
Burton's second outing delivers a similar feature-set that allows the director, cast, and crew to justify the decisions that went into the film, defend its production design and villain- heavy storylines from detractors, and delve into the effort that went into bringing his vision to the big screen.

• Audio Commentary: Sadly, Burton sounds a bit disinterested this time around, sludging through each scene as if he has somewhere else he needs to be. He still reveals a variety of details, shares several behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and even takes a moment to go to the mat for his structurally-complex sequel, but he rarely draws the listener in like he does in the first film's commentary track.
• Shadows of the Bat, Part 4 (SD, 30 minutes): The anthology-spanning documentary continues with a look the story, performances, casting, and production of Batman Returns. While it isn't as expansive as its first three parts, it's still a noteworthy entry that should keep fans entertained throughout.
• Beyond Batman (SD, 66 minutes): Batman Returns also includes six featurettes that give solid overviews of the Gotham City soundstage, the film's make-up applications, special effects, costumes, animatronic puppets, and musical cues.
• The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin (SD, 22 minutes): This underwhelming secondary EPK is redundant, trite, and doles out praise more than facts.
• The Heroes and the Villains (SD, 18 minutes): More video profiles hit on Batman, the Penguin, Catwoman, Alfred and Max Shreck.
• Music Video (SD, 4 minutes): Stepping in for Prince comes Soiuxsie and the Banshees with Face to Face.
• Theatrical Trailer (SD, 3 minutes)

Batman Forever
Schumacher's first stab at Batman earns a respectable collection of extras that are surprisingly candid about Forever's rough reception and divisive design direction. While it doesn't deliver the breadth of the package included on Burton's original, it does a fine job of documenting the inner-workings of Schumacher's production.

• Audio Commentary: Schumacher seems like a nice enough fellow and, as I listened to his forthright chat about Batman Forever, I felt a touch of guilt for rejecting Batman & Robin as harshly as I always have. Even so, the track grows repetitive at times and tends to drag in spots. I enjoyed listening to the director discuss his costume choices, garish lighting, and overall design sense, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he was saddened by the overall reaction fans had to the film.
• Shadows of the Bat, Part 5 (SD, 29 minutes): The next segment of the documentary looks at Forever's sudden tonal shift, the contributions of its cast and crew, and the hard work that went into redesigning Gotham, adding so many new characters into the mix, and overhauling Batman's cave and car.
• Beyond Batman (SD, 45 minutes): Yet another batch of featurettes skim over the film's costumes and make-up effects, the new look of Gotham, the cast's stuntwork, visual effects, and the musical score.
• Riddle Me This (SD, 24 minutes): Bah. This made-for-TV EPK is all flash and dazzle, with little to no substance. Spend your time elsewhere.
• The Heroes and the Villains (SD, 16 minutes): This group of profiles hones in on Batman, the Riddler, Two-Face, Robin, and Dr. Chase Meridian.
• Deleted Scenes (SD, 13 minutes): Seven exorcised scenes wisely discarded on the cutting room floor.
• Music Video (SD, 4 minutes): While Seal's Kiss from a Rose is on the disc, U2's contribution to Batman Forever is strangely absent.
• Theatrical Trailer (SD, 3 minutes)

Batman & Robin
The most hated entry in the anthology also has the most awkward supplemental package. Many of the features tiptoe around the obvious and attempt to salvage as much dignity for its cast and crew as possible. Can't say I can blame the disc's producers for that.

• Audio Commentary: Schumacher tries to stay in good spirits, but his commentary is uncomfortable, his laughs reveal his anxiety, and he ducks out before the film even ends. Regardless, the director provides an unexpectedly robust account of the production, hitting on his controversial casting decisions, the additional characters and villains he brought to the series, and the reasons he took the sets and costumes to such gaudy extremes. While it didn't make me appreciate the film any more, it was still a decent track to listen to.
• Shadows of the Bat, Part 6 (SD, 27 minutes): An unexpectedly to-the-point cast and crew share their honest feelings about Batman & Robin, describe what they enjoyed about their work, and discuss why the film failed so miserably. No matter how much you hate Schumacher's franchise kiss of death, the final segment in this six-part documentary is definitely worth watching.
• Beyond Batman (SD, 51 minutes): The last group of featurettes in the anthology cover Batman & Robin's aesthetics, costumes, special effects, vehicles, and characters.
• The Heroes and the Villains (SD, 17 minutes): A parting series of video profiles for Batman, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Robin, Batgirl, and Bane.
• Deleted Scene (SD, 1 minute): For those who just can't get enough punishment comes this extended take of Batgirl's arrival.
• Music Videos (SD, 18 minutes): Four music videos round out the disc, including The Smashing Pumpkins' The End is the Beginning, Bone Thug Harmony's Look Into My Eyes, R. Kelly's Gotham City, and Jewel's Foolish Games.
• Theatrical Trailer (SD, 3 minutes)