Michael Keaton was DC’s unexpected choice in the first-ever Batman film series among a pool of A-listers, While critics questioned the actor’s capability to portray the serious caped crusader’s dark psyche, Keaton left an unforgettable impression with his performance. Since his appearance in Batman (1989), the legendary actor became an unbeatable pick for the character, a role that was further justified by George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck.
As fan’s old-favorite returns in the nostalgic Batman suit in the upcoming Andrés Muschietti-directed film The Flash after almost three decades, it’s not only Keaton’s grown fanbase who’s recollecting memories. The legend himself got filled with emotions while entering the Batcave during the movie’s filming.
An Emotional 80s Batman Left The Flash Set Nostalgic
Michael Keaton, being the first masked vigilante of Warner Bros’ feature film series, has lived up to the classic quote, “Old is Gold”. As he makes an astonishing return in The Flash (2023), almost after three decades since he last donned the Batman suit in Tim Burton’s classic, Batman Returns (1992), Andrés Muschietti spilled beans on the emotions that ran on the movie’s set.
The director revealed that the 71-year-old star lived each moment, recollecting fond memories of the good old times, as he stepped once again as Dc’s caped crusader and no one wanted to interrupt the legend. The director stated:
“When [Keaton] arrived at the set, the Batcave was already finished, and it was lit and everything. He stayed like this [eyes wide] for a while. I didn’t want to interrupt him.I just wanted him to take it in. Who knows what was going on there? But something was going on there.”
It was funny because at one point during the scene where we shot him in the full suit, he was like, ‘Can you take a picture? It’s for my grandson.’ It was one of those moments where he really showed something was inside that was very emotional.”
In the movie’s promotional clip, which premiered at CinemaCon this week, Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) can be heard telling Barry Allen ( Ezra Miller) that the pain of losing his parents “made me who I am.” While that certainly sends shivers down the spine, Keaton and his grown fanbase are still not over with nostalgia.
Also Read: Why Michael Keaton Is The Best Batman (VIDEO)
The Flash CinemaCon Premiere Is Leaving Fans In Tears
The Flash’s CinemaCon premiere in Las Vegas was nothing but stellar. While fans ardently wait to hit theatres for a movie that comes after half a decade’s worth of delays, critics who saw the initial screening are already declaring the movie among the “best superhero films ever made”.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that those who have watched the screening are surely leaving the movie “in tears”, of course, for all good reasons. For instance, Fandango’s Erik Davis said:
“DC’s ‘The Flash’ is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast.
SO MANY nerdy details. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero film & more.”
Another exhibitor from Kentucky claimed:
“The audience loved it. I thought it was very good — lots of humor. Emotional at the end with some people crying. I like how they brought in Batman to support the Flash. Smart move. The movie will have legs since people will see it more than once.”
While fans are side-eyeing Ezra Miller for all controversial reasons, it’s Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton, who serve as the dream pair for fans. The movie also includes DC-newcomer Sasha Calle as Supergirl, and not to mention, Michael Shannon returning as General Zod. The Flash is set to hit theatres on June 16, 2023.
Michael Keaton’s Batman (1989) can be rented or purchased on Google Play or iTunes.
Source: Collider
