It’s kind of a common contemporary Joker theme. Joker is always trying to get Batman to break his no killing rule. It’s part of the reason why Joker racks up a body count.
Yep, it’s my favorite scene in both movies. Although while I do absolutely love this one, too, it makes less sense because this Batman not only consistently kills people throughout the entire movie, he’s doing it again in this very scene. He misses Joker by accident (I have no idea why...perhaps he didn’t use the Force?). In The Dark Knight Batman crashes because he simply won’t kill the Joker. He chooses not to kill him. In Batman 1989 he’d have been fine killing the Joker, he just fails to do so.
@@NathanDav42 I remember reading the story boards for Batman 89. And they had it listed where the Joker was dodging everything Batman shot at him. Maybe Jack Nicholson didn’t feel like jumping around? But the scene where he is just standing there while stuff is blowing up around him almost comes across as more bada$$ since it’s showing that he’s fearless.
@@MrRolyat98 It’s definitely either badass or insane, but it also makes Batman look incompetent. And as I said, it’s always seemed like an homage to me of the Death Star assault and how Gold Leader uses the targeting computer but fails to blow it up, while Luke - listening to Obi-Wan’s ghost - makes the choice to ignore the tech and use the Force, and succeeds. So when Batman uses the targeting computer and fails, it reminded me of Star Wars. But Batman’s tech had worked really well up to then and he had the Joker 100% zeroed in. I love the scene and loved the Dark Knight’s version even better (because the Joker WANTING Batman to kill him and Batman refusing makes for stronger characters there), but they should’ve had SOME reason Batman missed there because otherwise he’s either incompetent or doesn’t know how the Force works.
"Where did he get those wonderful toys?!" Says the guy that had a revolver, that looks like a sniper, that performs as an Antiaircraft gun...all fit into his pants
Joker and Batman have pretty much the same skill set. They both use gadgets and have a very high intelligence. Joker I dare is slightly smarter than Batman, as Batman is a much better fighter than Joker. Joker was always jealous of Batman's toys. Yet at the same time Batman had to stay on his toes due to the inventive nature of Joker's budget gadgets. Just think how dangerous Joker would have been if Joker had access to Military grade multi million dollar tools and gear! Joker was always about that gun powder and gasoline even back then.
It was early in the morning when he rode into the tooown He came riding from the south side, slowly lookin' all arooound "He's an outlaw loose and runnin'", came a whisper from each lip "And he's here to do some business with a big iron on his hip Big iron on his hiiiiiiip"
"Batman" and "Batman Returns" were the only 2 Batman movies which managed a perfect mix between the comics and the dark atmosphere of a realistic art-deco gothic city. The first 2 movies will forever be the best movies.
i was 5. between this and tmnt, it was probably the best year ever, although i was probably a little too young for batman cause i remember the parents murder scene haunting my dreams for a long time, along with the crispy guy handshake. I also remember the only memorable parts in Batman Returns was the intro scene and michelle pfifer in leather.
@@benbutler7246 same with me with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! With both movie me and my mom got to the theaters too early so they let us in the movie to sit and wait for the next showing...and the movie would have like 15 minutes left, so I saw the ending before I saw the whole movie with both Batman and TMNT! The funny thing is it didn't ruin the movie for me probably because I was 6 but it also gave me a sense of relief that they survived at the end. We were lucky to be kids back then because I don't think kids nowadays get the same kind of experiences.
I was 3 but I distinctly remember watching it with my family. The opening scene with the bat theme always stuck with me, and the scene where joker laughs at his own face for the first time. Really scared the hell out of me 😂 this and batman returns are still my favorite, and I'm someone who thinks the dark knight was a masterpiece. There's just no topping tim burtons fantasy/comic take on batman.
To be fair, his revolver was powerful enough to take the Batwing out with 1 bullet. With how powerful it was, I'm surprised be didn't dislocate both of his shoulders.
I saw this in the movie theater in 1989 when I was 13 years old and I remember everyone cheering and clapping because this movie was WAY ahead of it's time! It truly is a timeless classic!
4:07 That look of absolute determination while pulling out a comically long revolver killed me. It's like he was waiting for this moment all of his life. 🤣
i thought im the only one who always sees its like some 5 year old kid who is so proud he can finally do what he is good at. just emphasizes how joker is the kid we all at least were at some point. just wanting to have fun and be noticed, without any concept of consequence
omg. First, "Look at the size of that Pistol he was packing in one pant leg!" Then you realize in a second viewing "It was already cocked and loaded to fire." The innuendo is priceless.
Fun fact: the script called for the Joker to dance around the Batwing’s missiles to dodge them. For whatever reason, the scene wasn’t filmed this way and the missiles completely miss Joker despite the Batwing having a full target lock. The movie’s tie-in comic tries to explain this by mentioning that Joker had a signal jammer on him and missiles swung off target and hit the goons instead.
it's much better this way. The contrast makes the point: the Batwing plane is very mobile. Joker is stationary target. Batwing is armored. Joker is 'naked' target, no armor. The Batwing is armed to the teeth with machine guns and missiles. Joker only has single revolver. The Batwing rains death everywhere. Still couldn't get Joker, who downs Batwing with just one shot. This one scene makes the Batman movie unforgettable. That one immortal moment that cements Joker as absolute badass.
You can also find the movie script online. In the script, it describes Batman's inner thoughts during this scene. He's confused and frustrated at how the Joker has such unnatural luck to have survived the missiles and bullets, and describes the Joker as a demon with how lucky he is. Keep in mind this definitely is comic book accurate as the Joker always survives the most absurd situations. I also think this scene fits the Batman and Joker rivalry perfectly. Batman is the ultimate preparations and contingency hero while the Joker is the most unpredictable villain. I kinda of think Batman's targeting system was prepared for everything except for the Joker staying stationary.
MM Sizzlak Are you confused Friend? When you were a child you had more imagination hahahaha The scissors of the batman airship in its design is obvious because each bat has fangs and logically The scissors that cut the balloons, also the batman airship with it´s fangs or scissors could have cut other things like thick herbs so that the batman airship could ride in the jungle so the scene is perfect ok. When I was a child I never doubted the cutting capacity of that batman airship since it could also have cut his enemies.
@odeerg Are you confused Friend? When you were a child you had more imagination hahahaha The scissors of the batman airship in its design is obvious because each bat has fangs and logically The scissors that cut the balloons, also the batman airship with it´s fangs or scissors could have cut other things like thick herbs so that the batman airship could ride in the jungle so the scene is perfect ok. When I was a child I never doubted the cutting capacity of that batman airship since it could also have cut his enemies. bye my friend.
LOL right? he just has bat-scissors on his batwing, conveniently for this exact moment. And it can’t be any less specific, it’s just “perfect for big balloons”.
That's why Jack's Joker is the best version of the character. Bob was his longest living henchman, and he randomly killed him with no real regret or remorse. That's so Joker.
Batman: Super advanced jet with targeting computer, quad gatling guns, and missiles - can't hit one guy Joker: One shot from a revolver - takes down a jet
Nicholson embodied the more quirky gangster joker while ledger embodies the agent of chaos joker. I think what's great about the joker is the variety of ways he can be interpreted
I mean to be fair. In a deadly situation or enviroments. Fighting against batman its either going to be you or him. I think that is given in any batman comic , cartoon , etc. Of course he will give you mercy if your vulnerable to death. But its basically suicide to try to fight him.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Yeah what they are saying doesn't make sense because Batman kills based on self defense. That is a given. The reason people made a issue about Zack Snyders batman was because he was killing people who were fleeing from him or was never a threat to begin with.
@@cutler_beckett To be fair, we don't know what that gun in packing. You don't make a comically long revolver just to have it work like normal revolver.
This film is a timeless masterpiece. Even though it’s pre-CGI, it’s made in such an effective, convincing way....including the use of sets, models, etc, Along with the focus on actual ACTING. And not just Predictable one-line jokes every scene. This will always remain one of the most important, revolutionary comic book films ever made.
@@Kinglui1997 Batman 1989 Joker: Come on you gruesome son of a bitch, come to me The Dark Knight Come on i want you to do it Come on i want you to do it Hit me
In fact, in this shot, Burton refers to the Patton scene (1970), when Patton yells at the plane approaching to kill him! The same shot! BURTON IS A GENIUS !!
This has always been my favorite scene. It’s really the sound of the Batwing as it soars through the night sky of Gotham. I’ve always loved that sound as it whooshes by. 🤣🤣
Joker: Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those things? Batman after batwing was shot down: Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those guns?
There are so many movie making tricks in this whole scene. You go from miniature models, matte paintings, a prop cockpit with green screen, back to miniature, etc. It all flows together so smoothly.
Supreme7198 and depending on the film is how good the CGI looks, though it should be the newer the film is, the better the CGI looks but that rarely the case.
@@CamaroAmx the thing about cgi is that it never looks THAT real because you know it's not. But when you use models and sets you're using real stuff so naturally it looks better.
I could always tell the miniature as a kid with the flames and cars it looked like a toy set. The flames moved too fast they should have halved the speed
This entire scene is just masterful and beautiful. It basically cuts between mere mortals been stupid with funny music and Batman being a force of nature with the most epic music ever many times over, as if to tell you “I don’t think you understand how badass this guy is yet, so I’ll make it very clear”.
*"Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those ... things?"* Pulls out super long revolver and proceeds to shoot the batwing down. Batman (after surviving the crash): *Why didn't somebody tell me he had one of those ... guns?* 😅
For those wondering why Joker wasn't shot by Batman there even though he had all those laser aim sights its because in the comic version of this it's says he's got a jammer and the missiles and gun actually hit Joker's goons and the giant pistol had a bomb bullet. The 1989 comic gives more detail than the movie.
@@theoutlawking9123 - you're telling me, that in a movie where a rich guy dresses like a bat at night & beats up criminals, and has a clown arch-nemesis, you're gonna lose your shit over said clown pulling out a comically large AA revolver? 💀
@2:48 I was in the movie theater when I was just a boy and the whole place ERUPTED in the loudest roar I've ever heard in a movie theater. I'll never forget it ❤️❤️❤️
Joker killing Bob just sums up everything about the character. In his mind, Bob was his most trusted ally. He failed to protect his balloons so that means he must die. That is fucking Joker.
Ricardo Cantoral It shows history repeating itself he killed his right hand man and Grisham attempted to get Jack killed. The Joker proving he's a astounding piece deadbeat awful garbage scum killing his loyal as hell right hand man Bob. He's the moron that broadcasted his plans so Batman would hear, and he doesn't conclude that Batman has a airplane after seeing his impressive arsenal.
Ricardo Cantoral yeah that is so true but what if joker didn't kill Bob wouldn't joker still be alive cause Bob could have stalled Batman in Tha cathedral and joker would have gotten away
Ricardo Cantoral That doesn't change that it's Asinine that he didn't conclude Batman must have other vehicles including a plane. Also I see again a character survives a explosion because of plot armor.
I saw Batman, Batman Returns, Robocop 1, Robocop 2, TMNT 1 and 2 with my dad in a cinema that was close to the house, when Batman premiered in '89 I was 6 years old.
At times I also find it difficult to walk with the big 'ass-gun' I've got stored in my pants. It's even harder to walk when it is fully loaded. Maybe I should fire off a few rounds.
Jack nickleson is the only person who played joker who I believe could actually be the joker in real life. Man just looks like he's on bad day away from a shooting spree.
I love how Batman literally opens fire on joker, misses every shot and my man joker pulls a long ass revolver out, takes one shot and hits it completely destroying the batwing
7 years old when I watched it. Now I'm in my mid 30s and I still think the batwing flying above the clouds towards the moon is one of the greatest comic film scenes.
To this day, no batman film has had a more epic or iconic scene which the Dark Knight borrows heavily from I might add. The theme, the Batmobile and this Batwing are what make this film truly legendary!
As cool as that shot was with the Batwing against the moon, it was that climb up that was equally impressive with it swooping from the bottom of the screen and spinning on the ascent as if to say to the audience, "alright, fans, here it comes. This shot is is for you."
the luftwaffe was awesome....we had the best planes, best pilots, we were just overwhelmed by the quantity of the zionist global cabal.....yes, we WERE KANGS.....
@@TheLightningmikester I think mostly the Joker shot and killed Bob because Batman was coming back to kill all the bad guys and Bob was the Joker's favorite henchman and he couldn't stand to watch Bob get killed and he decided to kill Bob himself just to save Bob.
Joker is pretty crazy, but he's a narcissistic showman at heart, it's one if his universal traits. He hates when people ruin his jokes. He hates when people laugh at him. It's why he had to shoot Bob...because it was funny, and Batman ruined the scene. He wasn't the Joker right then, he was just a loser in clown paint. And that cannot be...
‘Make sure to add a huge mini-gun and missiles, Alfred. Nothing will make it easier to keep my promise not to kill than a minigun and seeker missiles.’
better than that line, only the one he loves to repeat over and over "where does he get those toys", referring to the weapons and vehicles that Batman uses
It's a shame because if Tim Burton shot Batman today like we have the new Batman movie that's coming out, that would have been more accepted and we would have had four movies with the same director and people and style other than just the two we had.
Lets give a huge shout out to Danny Elfman!! His score is epic and still holds to this day! When vicki sees the batwing get hit and the bells chime... fucking epic!
@@m.valdivia8048 Why should Batman be more serious than Star Wars? So many of you act like it's a given that Batman has to be the most serious, realistic, no-nonsense character in fiction ever, but the reason why is never given. This is the first time Batman was ever depicted as dark outside the comics, and you act like it's still not enough. Most people at the time only knew Adam West Batman or Superfriends Batman. Batman does not have to be depicted in only one way, Nolan's version or Frank Miller's version or Snyder's version are not the only valid takes on the character. He can be campy gangster fiction like Dick Tracy, he can be whizbang sci-fi, he can be a slightly more serious but still bizarre detective fiction, he can be dark and grimy and gritty and violent as hell, he can be realistic, whatever.
But seeing as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would take the Batwing clean out, you got to ask to yourself a question, do i feel lucky? Well do you Bats?
Man, this batman was brutal at times. To give himself extra cover he just gunned down a bunch of the jokers men before trying to kill the joker. Keaton is the best
this scene is classic. this movie is classic, no other Batman managed to reach the level, not even the newest ones, with Michael Keaton and Jack nichkolson, there is no doubt
I love style and atmosphere of Gotham made by Tim Burton. Big and dark metropolis enveloped by crime. First two movies were the best batman movies for me ;D
Paweł Karalus In terms of style and the look of the films, yes. But Nolan’s writing is far superior though. Despite this I still absolutely love these two classics.
When you realise that this scene is what inspired the scene in The Dark Knight where Joker yells “hit me” while Batman’s on the bike
It’s kind of a common contemporary Joker theme. Joker is always trying to get Batman to break his no killing rule. It’s part of the reason why Joker racks up a body count.
Yep, it’s my favorite scene in both movies. Although while I do absolutely love this one, too, it makes less sense because this Batman not only consistently kills people throughout the entire movie, he’s doing it again in this very scene. He misses Joker by accident (I have no idea why...perhaps he didn’t use the Force?).
In The Dark Knight Batman crashes because he simply won’t kill the Joker. He chooses not to kill him. In Batman 1989 he’d have been fine killing the Joker, he just fails to do so.
@@NathanDav42 I remember reading the story boards for Batman 89. And they had it listed where the Joker was dodging everything Batman shot at him. Maybe Jack Nicholson didn’t feel like jumping around? But the scene where he is just standing there while stuff is blowing up around him almost comes across as more bada$$ since it’s showing that he’s fearless.
@@MrRolyat98 It’s definitely either badass or insane, but it also makes Batman look incompetent. And as I said, it’s always seemed like an homage to me of the Death Star assault and how Gold Leader uses the targeting computer but fails to blow it up, while Luke - listening to Obi-Wan’s ghost - makes the choice to ignore the tech and use the Force, and succeeds. So when Batman uses the targeting computer and fails, it reminded me of Star Wars. But Batman’s tech had worked really well up to then and he had the Joker 100% zeroed in. I love the scene and loved the Dark Knight’s version even better (because the Joker WANTING Batman to kill him and Batman refusing makes for stronger characters there), but they should’ve had SOME reason Batman missed there because otherwise he’s either incompetent or doesn’t know how the Force works.
Glad someone notices
"Where did he get those wonderful toys?!" Says the guy that had a revolver, that looks like a sniper, that performs as an Antiaircraft gun...all fit into his pants
I guess you could say... He wasn't happy to see him.....
😂
*Sniper rifle.
Joker and Batman have pretty much the same skill set. They both use gadgets and have a very high intelligence. Joker I dare is slightly smarter than Batman, as Batman is a much better fighter than Joker. Joker was always jealous of Batman's toys. Yet at the same time Batman had to stay on his toes due to the inventive nature of Joker's budget gadgets. Just think how dangerous Joker would have been if Joker had access to Military grade multi million dollar tools and gear! Joker was always about that gun powder and gasoline even back then.
@@OldieWan joker also had disposable henchmen...
Flying the Batwing in front of the moon, thus forming the Batman logo will always be the most classic Batman scene.
The best looking one also ever 👌🏼💯
Best Batman logo cool scene but totally unnecessary when his trying to save the day
@@louisn1368 night😂
@@kinglubu767 night?
The makers of Injustice 2 were thinking the same thing
Batman: *spends billions developing highly advanced aircraft*
Joker: *pull out big iron suggestively*
who would win:
a near-spaceship that costs a billion dollars
or:
one *B I G I R O N*
It was early in the morning when he rode into the tooown
He came riding from the south side, slowly lookin' all arooound
"He's an outlaw loose and runnin'", came a whisper from each lip
"And he's here to do some business with a big iron on his hip
Big iron on his hiiiiiiip"
Guts says a big fat iron
Joker was using "THE BIG BONNER"
Big iron on his hiii
iiiiip
@Sir Knight Errant that's what she said!
I love how just a small caliber revolver becomes a AA gun as soon as you put a yard of barrel on it
Twice as long and you could blow up a planet
@@199512Lars The Death Star was just a 38. with a 25 feet long barrel
But obviously if it was Joker's gun, it was not a regular gun with regular bullets...most likely. lol.......
Is that klump in your profile pic? 😂
The longer the barrel the higher the velocity.
I love how joker’s expression, implies that he didn’t actually expect to hit the batwing. The look of pleasant surprise is just priceless.
Joker doesn't have plans, he's just heaving fun along the way.
"Batman" and "Batman Returns" were the only 2 Batman movies which managed a perfect mix between the comics and the dark atmosphere of a realistic art-deco gothic city. The first 2 movies will forever be the best movies.
Facts
Facts
If it wasn't for parents complaining and studio interference we could have a third Burton Batman movie
@@thenewjord50The studio executives may have killed the original franchise, but Christopher Nolan saved the character.
Batman and Robin was a pretty fun one.
When you fight the final boss with your first weapon max upgraded.
Haha
Hahahaha literally
I’m not sure... that’s some DLC shit
Feels rather nice when Ol' Reliable, your basic trusty weapon, upgrades into a scarily effective weapon that can keep up with endgame equipment.
@@dudleydennis84 you mean..... DC shit?
Just realized: People criticized Affleck's Batman for killing people, when Keaton's Batman was straight up trying to murder fools with his Batwing.
Imagine the body count when they appear in the flash movie haha
People criticized the Burton movies too. You just weren't around for it.
@@axebomber2108
People in 10 years will say Batfleck was underrated... oh wait they’re already saying that now.
Doesn’t every batman movie have batman kill someone
Yeah
As a 6-year-old kid in 1989.. this kind of movie changed your whole life after seeing this on your birthday.
i was 5. between this and tmnt, it was probably the best year ever, although i was probably a little too young for batman cause i remember the parents murder scene haunting my dreams for a long time, along with the crispy guy handshake. I also remember the only memorable parts in Batman Returns was the intro scene and michelle pfifer in leather.
@@benbutler7246 same with me with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! With both movie me and my mom got to the theaters too early so they let us in the movie to sit and wait for the next showing...and the movie would have like 15 minutes left, so I saw the ending before I saw the whole movie with both Batman and TMNT! The funny thing is it didn't ruin the movie for me probably because I was 6 but it also gave me a sense of relief that they survived at the end.
We were lucky to be kids back then because I don't think kids nowadays get the same kind of experiences.
I was 3 but I distinctly remember watching it with my family. The opening scene with the bat theme always stuck with me, and the scene where joker laughs at his own face for the first time. Really scared the hell out of me 😂 this and batman returns are still my favorite, and I'm someone who thinks the dark knight was a masterpiece. There's just no topping tim burtons fantasy/comic take on batman.
I started crying because it was so good. I was 5.
I was 6 at the time.
Joker's recoiled from his revolver-cannon still cracks me up to this day.
To be fair, his revolver was powerful enough to take the Batwing out with 1 bullet. With how powerful it was, I'm surprised be didn't dislocate both of his shoulders.
@@NeoArashiIts only a 38. I wanna know how a 38. took down the batwing
@@NeoArashi😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@SnipingFromTheShadows From what I heard, the comics say it was apparently a bomb in a bullet. So just an explosive bullet.
Tackleberry would be jealous,
Batman’s aim was so bad that he was blind as a... oh, yeah...
ckeeky zekey ...vampire
A submarine Mr. Wayne
Bat right?
#asblindasabat
Bats aren’t blind lol
I love how Vicky is watching the batwing crash in terror whilst the Joker looks at it as if thinking “Oh shit, that actually worked!”
I always saw as more of a "ta da" moment because of his bow thing he does while watching it fall
🍷😆😆
The music that's playing is from all the lego batman games 1,2,and 3.
@@jonathancolon7681 other way around lol
The pan and zoom in that shot is great. The camera work is part of what makes this movie so thrilling.
The way he just smokes Bob, his right hand man, without hesitation or even a second thought kills me everytime 😂😂😂
I felt bad for Bob when I was younger
Kills Bob every time too.
This nut job Joker was a real piece of garbage.
I saw this in the movie theater in 1989 when I was 13 years old and I remember everyone cheering and clapping because this movie was WAY ahead of it's time! It truly is a timeless classic!
Star Wars and Batman were the goats back then
I remember everyone laughing when joker pulls out that gun LoL
@@diegode415 star wars, batman and superman
I think Indiana Jones was great, too. People may disagree
@@adriannn3720 Oh Indiana Jones is awesome!
4:07 That look of absolute determination while pulling out a comically long revolver killed me. It's like he was waiting for this moment all of his life. 🤣
Totally worth it
😄😄😄😄😄😄
😂😂😂😂 !!!!!! 111111
I don’t know what’s funnier that or Batman’s Bad shooting lmao
well, that's the gag 😅🤣😂
i thought im the only one who always sees its like some 5 year old kid who is so proud he can finally do what he is good at. just emphasizes how joker is the kid we all at least were at some point. just wanting to have fun and be noticed, without any concept of consequence
He's so sad that Batman stole his balloons.
Not sad, he's mad as hell
U wouldnt be?
and bob paid the price.
I even felt bad for him when i was a kid 😂
@@AdamasutojrAJR Me too lol.
"Why didn't anybody tell me he had one of those...THINGS?!" One of the best joker lines ever.
😂
True such a classic criminal thing to say and it was hilarious 😂
👍👍👍
@@jjlax7 yup lol 👍🏼
"Bob...the gun"
I recently saw this movie and I burst in laught when the joker suddenly pulls out a comically large gun, an instant classic.
Comical but not useless.
omg. First, "Look at the size of that Pistol he was packing in one pant leg!" Then you realize in a second viewing "It was already cocked and loaded to fire." The innuendo is priceless.
*GENIUS - GENIUS!!!*
@@dragonsword7370 Story of my life
Joker deserved the win, he had better aim.
HAHAHHAHAAAGGGGGGHH
batman wouldn't want to kill him anyway
Pavel Alexander Oh, he would.
Like me in counter strike but it is
One stupid lucky noob with a awp
Vs
Me with a deagle
Your profile pic makes me uncomfortable
**And Then The Joker Pulled Out His Comically Large Revolver**
And won that fight!!!!
Chunchunmaru😎
That scene was not actually that different than the Dark Knight. “Come get me” vs “Hit me!”
Good thing he didn't bring his other pair of pants with the comically large spoon
One question how the hell can he fit that in his pants 😂
Fun fact: the script called for the Joker to dance around the Batwing’s missiles to dodge them. For whatever reason, the scene wasn’t filmed this way and the missiles completely miss Joker despite the Batwing having a full target lock.
The movie’s tie-in comic tries to explain this by mentioning that Joker had a signal jammer on him and missiles swung off target and hit the goons instead.
it's much better this way. The contrast makes the point:
the Batwing plane is very mobile. Joker is stationary target.
Batwing is armored. Joker is 'naked' target, no armor.
The Batwing is armed to the teeth with machine guns and missiles. Joker only has single revolver.
The Batwing rains death everywhere. Still couldn't get Joker, who downs Batwing with just one shot.
This one scene makes the Batman movie unforgettable. That one immortal moment that cements Joker as absolute badass.
You can also find the movie script online. In the script, it describes Batman's inner thoughts during this scene. He's confused and frustrated at how the Joker has such unnatural luck to have survived the missiles and bullets, and describes the Joker as a demon with how lucky he is. Keep in mind this definitely is comic book accurate as the Joker always survives the most absurd situations.
I also think this scene fits the Batman and Joker rivalry perfectly. Batman is the ultimate preparations and contingency hero while the Joker is the most unpredictable villain. I kinda of think Batman's targeting system was prepared for everything except for the Joker staying stationary.
@@Darthzilla99 > and describes the Joker as a demon with how lucky he is
that makes literally zero sense. since when are demons considered lucky
Huh, I just always thought it was because the joker is the size of a human, and the plane's weapons are more than a human apart from centerline.
@@auzrael anyone whos played gta knows this is the better answer
02:47 is a moment that is silly enough to be fun but smart enough to make sense for what he’s doing next. One of my favorite moments in the movie.
Agreed 😊
2:49 flying the Batwing in front of the moon will forever be the most iconic batman scene
Yes, indeed!!!. You have said it all!!!.
Iconic, yet utterly pointless
@@c-force5217 It wasn't pointless, it was to catch momentum. Collision course imminent!!
@@c-force5217 Secret of making movies: 'Looks good' beats 'out-of-universe explicable'.
@@c-force5217
Technically, so are movies and so is life. Everything can be considered pointless.
As a kid I never questioned why the batwing had the EXACT equipment needed to deal with poisonous parade balloons on it lol
The joker was an inside job FIGHT ME
MM Sizzlak Are you confused Friend? When you were a child you had more imagination hahahaha
The scissors of the batman airship in its design is obvious because each bat has fangs and logically
The scissors that cut the balloons, also the batman airship with it´s fangs or scissors could have cut other things like thick herbs so that the batman airship could ride in the jungle so the scene is perfect ok. When I was a child I never doubted the cutting capacity of that batman airship since it could also have cut his enemies.
@odeerg Are you confused Friend? When you were a child you had more imagination hahahaha
The scissors of the batman airship in its design is obvious because each bat has fangs and logically
The scissors that cut the balloons, also the batman airship with it´s fangs or scissors could have cut other things like thick herbs so that the batman airship could ride in the jungle so the scene is perfect ok. When I was a child I never doubted the cutting capacity of that batman airship since it could also have cut his enemies. bye my friend.
LOL right? he just has bat-scissors on his batwing, conveniently for this exact moment. And it can’t be any less specific, it’s just “perfect for big balloons”.
Why? Because Batman.
1:44 “those are my balloons” had me dying 💀💀
Muh balloons!
"HE STOLE MY BALLOONS!!!"
He sounded so sad about it. 😂😂😂😂
@@Rorschach97 Why didn’t somebody tell me that he had one of those things?
@@jackvanpelt9812 tbh I kinda felt bad for him when he said it like that
This scene really messed me up as a kid. For years I couldn't stop wondering how he shot down the giant plane with a handgun.
It was a bigger iron what did you expect
wait till you the green ranger kick the whole team out of the megazord and then ghetto stomp them one at at time
It's just a silly movie, with Heroic and good messages...
*Don't think too hard on stuff like that*
lol
"He stole my balloons! Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those...things!"
30 years on, and that line's still a classic.
Whole movie aged incredibly well. Nicholson's one of a kind.
Mi Me yes it has! Watched whole thing a couple weeks ago and loved it. I was only 8 when I saw this in theaters
Bob 🔫
i think it aged incredibly well for boomers. It s hard to watch for me
jonathan bryant gonna need a minute or two alone
I love how Bob is Joker's "#1 guy" and Joker asks for his gun and shoots him and asks for some time alone lol
Lol
Well Bob should have told, joker Batman had a batwing.😁😁😁😁
That's why Jack's Joker is the best version of the character. Bob was his longest living henchman, and he randomly killed him with no real regret or remorse. That's so Joker.
I'm surprised at how relaxed the Joker looks when he shoots Bob.
RustyBrickStudios
Because Joker can use Harley more. Harley is easily controllable to the joker, she has limitless potential.
Nearly 34 years later, and the special effects still hold up. So well done, and without the aid of CGI. Incredible.
You really think so? It looks like a film from the 40s now. Hasn't aged well
for me , practical effects done well never get old.
This does NOT age well in high def. Gotta say it looked better on a 19" crt. Still love it.
@@PeterLowey1 Yes I do. Still looks as good as anything today.
@@dwingles5936 Dont agree, still holds up.
No Batman movie has came as close to the comics as the 89 version. The best batman movie hands down.
Batman: I don't use guns
Uses 2 Gatling gun and Missiles...
shinjiprofile 😂😂😂
shinjiprofile for you
shinjiprofile it's because the killer who killed my parents used a gun
Batman originally used guns.
He doesn’t use guns in his hands he can use it in vehicles
This is why I never understood why anyone would even bother working for the Joker. He's just way too unpredictable.
Lightner445555555555 He offers free health insurance to his employees.
Lightner445555555555 always thought the same thing.
Bob was his number one guy though...
They are as nuts as he is.
Yeah I remember as I child it was hard for me to understand what he did to the blonde guy.
Batman: Super advanced jet with targeting computer, quad gatling guns, and missiles - can't hit one guy
Joker: One shot from a revolver - takes down a jet
4:13 Size does matter
"No matter what they tell you, Mr. Bane..."
Why did I read that with James' voice from Pokemon?!
Nicholson embodied the more quirky gangster joker while ledger embodies the agent of chaos joker. I think what's great about the joker is the variety of ways he can be interpreted
Nicholson = Funny clown gangster
Ledger = Psycho clown terrorist
Phoenix = Tragic clown serial killer
Jared Leto- An actual Clown
@@samuraijackoff5354 Leto Joker - drug cartel leader 😆
It makes him best villian ever made (except Leto joker nobody likes him :D)
@@soulbrother5435 I wouldnt say best villian ever made. Not even top hundred honestly, but he is interesting
"Bob, your gun"
"Shoots bob with his own gun"
One of the funniest parts of the movie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
His feelings expressed
Then politely said “I’m gonna need a minute or 2 alone boys” as if he’s saddened about bob and gets ready to focus on Batman at the same time. Genius
@@Wh4L205 well bob was his #1 guy lol
@@shottygod13 I guess being number one isn't all it's cracked up to be. 😂🤣
@@derrickdavis664 remember, can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs 🤣🤣🤣
His baffled and disappointed child like reaction to Batman taking his balloons always cracks me up.
Fans: The Batman doesn't kill!
Tim Burton: in MY Batman he does
I mean to be fair. In a deadly situation or enviroments. Fighting against batman its either going to be you or him. I think that is given in any batman comic , cartoon , etc. Of course he will give you mercy if your vulnerable to death. But its basically suicide to try to fight him.
That’s probably my only problem with Tim Burton’s take
@@mikeyhasfuntoo9164 Yeah but the same situations were in Batman the cartoon. Trust me.
The way I see it is, everyone has a different take on the character. I honestly don't find it a big deal that this Batman kills.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Yeah what they are saying doesn't make sense because Batman kills based on self defense. That is a given. The reason people made a issue about Zack Snyders batman was because he was killing people who were fleeing from him or was never a threat to begin with.
Love the fact that Tim Burton added a Stuka’s siren noise to the Bat Wing when it descends at speed…..makes it seriously menacing.
Batman's got missiles and gatling guns on it, he wants mofos to know they're about to get clapped
@@magmat0585 😂😭
@@magmat0585 *Goes down after getting shot once by a pistol
the old stuff are amazing today
@@cutler_beckett To be fair, we don't know what that gun in packing. You don't make a comically long revolver just to have it work like normal revolver.
How can anyone not laugh at how Nicholson reacted to his gun firing.
I love jack joker. This joker is the one we need in new movie.
Only the Joker can Wield a Gun as Such!!
I've watched that part several times now too funny 🤣
4:21 He can’t believe he one-shot KO’d Batman 🤡
@@nightxwingjedi Jerome in Gotham tv series acted similar to the jack nicholson joker. I was glad to see that.
“Bob? Gun…”
“Oohhaaahh!!”
Still makes me laugh from 5 to 38…😅
This film is a timeless masterpiece. Even though it’s pre-CGI, it’s made in such an effective, convincing way....including the use of sets, models, etc, Along with the focus on actual ACTING. And not just Predictable one-line jokes every scene. This will always remain one of the most important, revolutionary comic book films ever made.
I'd take this any day over the modern movies...they use way way too much CGI....it looks hokey
“HE STOLE MY BALLOONS, WHY DIDN’T SOMEBODY TELL ME THAT HE HAD ONE OF THOSE.... THINGS...”
The way he pointed up the sky is so hilarious
Daniel Bautista and I thought it was funny coming from a career criminal, but that’s there mentally.
Bob, gun.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gonna need a minute or two alone boys
Greatest Joker Ever
"Come on, you gruesome son of a bitch. Come to me." Love that line....
@JediPhoenix1976 no he says “cmon you black son of a bitch”
The irony of joker calling someone gruesome s.o.b.
Nicholsons portrayal of the joker made it even more ironic
Classically one of the best lines!
This scene has stick with me since i was a child. Determination, fearless, no hesitation, flawless Joker Victory.
The giant revolver bit makes me laugh so hard to this day, its just perfect
3:28
"Come on I want ya to do it.
Come on I want ya to do it.
Hit me!"
Never noticed this reference in the dark night 🤯
@@Kinglui1997
Batman 1989
Joker: Come on you gruesome son of a bitch, come to me
The Dark Knight
Come on i want you to do it
Come on i want you to do it
Hit me
I was looking for this comment. At last.
In fact, in this shot, Burton refers to the Patton scene (1970), when Patton yells at the plane approaching to kill him! The same shot! BURTON IS A GENIUS !!
Min 1:53 👇👐👐👐👇
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Maybe I'm just old but the part where the Batwing eclipses the moon still gets me. Burton at his finest.
Narthumpulous hell yeah
Narthumpulous I honestly find it incredibly stupid
redhotchilifan98 you sound young and probably didn't grow up with this movie.
13th Evergreen doesn't matter whether I grew up with it or not I find the scene dumb
redhotchilifan98 it does, you sound more like a kid now
I love that this scene is done heavily with scale models and miniatures. So cool.
This has always been my favorite scene. It’s really the sound of the Batwing as it soars through the night sky of Gotham. I’ve always loved that sound as it whooshes by. 🤣🤣
Joker: Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those things?
Batman after batwing was shot down: Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those guns?
proceeds to shoot Alfred in the groin.
@@nicolashrv , what, that wasn't alfred, that was Bob, Joker's number one.....guy.
Robin, crowbar.
@@kevinskywalker5539He meant Batman will do to HIS number 1 guy (Alfred) what Joker did to Bob.
@@Commander_Shepard. , oh. Wait what? Why would Batman kill alfred over that? 🤨😐😳😳😳😳😧
There are so many movie making tricks in this whole scene.
You go from miniature models, matte paintings, a prop cockpit with green screen, back to miniature, etc. It all flows together so smoothly.
Now everything is cgi with cgi on top of CGI.
Supreme7198 and depending on the film is how good the CGI looks, though it should be the newer the film is, the better the CGI looks but that rarely the case.
Old-school movie making. When it was truly art.
@@CamaroAmx the thing about cgi is that it never looks THAT real because you know it's not. But when you use models and sets you're using real stuff so naturally it looks better.
I could always tell the miniature as a kid with the flames and cars it looked like a toy set. The flames moved too fast they should have halved the speed
I still love how this scene manages to be intense, humorous, and ironic all at once. Classic.
This entire scene is just masterful and beautiful. It basically cuts between mere mortals been stupid with funny music and Batman being a force of nature with the most epic music ever many times over, as if to tell you “I don’t think you understand how badass this guy is yet, so I’ll make it very clear”.
*"Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those ... things?"*
Pulls out super long revolver and proceeds to shoot the batwing down.
Batman (after surviving the crash): *Why didn't somebody tell me he had one of those ... guns?* 😅
good one
lol nice
Or Batman says where does he get those wonderful toys
@@SirJamesIGamerfuzion haha
"Robin... Gun!"
For those wondering why Joker wasn't shot by Batman there even though he had all those laser aim sights its because in the comic version of this it's says he's got a jammer and the missiles and gun actually hit Joker's goons and the giant pistol had a bomb bullet. The 1989 comic gives more detail than the movie.
That's pretty cool! Never knew that
Which is stupid, how could joker have bullets that could take down a plane when he didn't even know Bats had a plane?
@@theoutlawking9123 - you're telling me, that in a movie where a rich guy dresses like a bat at night & beats up criminals, and has a clown arch-nemesis, you're gonna lose your shit over said clown pulling out a comically large AA revolver? 💀
@@jacrispy3275 First off, I ain't losing my shit but you do you.
@@theoutlawking9123 - way to ignore & gloss over my entire comment. Lmao
@2:48 I was in the movie theater when I was just a boy and the whole place ERUPTED in the loudest roar I've ever heard in a movie theater. I'll never forget it ❤️❤️❤️
I love how this Batman dosen't have the "no killing" rule.
Just pure Golden Age Batman...
The no-killing rule is what makes Batman Batman.
Joker killing Bob just sums up everything about the character. In his mind, Bob was his most trusted ally. He failed to protect his balloons so that means he must die. That is fucking Joker.
Ricardo Cantoral It shows history repeating itself he killed his right hand man and Grisham attempted to get Jack killed.
The Joker proving he's a astounding piece deadbeat awful garbage scum killing his loyal as hell right hand man Bob.
He's the moron that broadcasted his plans so Batman would hear, and he doesn't conclude that Batman has a airplane after seeing his impressive arsenal.
Jason Case It's best not to think of Joker as a rational human being.
Ricardo Cantoral yeah that is so true but what if joker didn't kill Bob wouldn't joker still be alive cause Bob could have stalled Batman in Tha cathedral and joker would have gotten away
Ricardo Cantoral That doesn't change that it's Asinine that he didn't conclude Batman must have other vehicles including a plane.
Also I see again a character survives a explosion because of plot armor.
Jason Case Not anymore nonsensical than Joker's actions in TDK.
But Batman had the high ground....
He underestimated jokers power
Darth Maul had the highground.
Shouldn’t have tried it
Obi Wan is the only one who can use the high ground and best anyone.
@@Avg_Joe_001 he should've tried spinning, That's a good trick.
As a movie in 1989 the effects are ridiculously awesome. It still look fairly real today (probably because it's at night, but still)
I saw Batman, Batman Returns, Robocop 1, Robocop 2, TMNT 1 and 2 with my dad in a cinema that was close to the house, when Batman premiered in '89 I was 6 years old.
Bruce, you've switched on your targeting computer! What's wrong?
"nothing! Im alright"
Jonathan Alvarez “use the force Bruce”-Thomas Wayne
That why he missed, he used his targeting computer and not the force
Computers were unreliable back in the 80s
he should've used the force
"Those are my balloons... HE STOLE MY BALLOONS!" goes hand in hand with the "You killed Captain Clown. YOU *KILLED* CAPTAIN CLOWN!" line from TAS
Never forget... Before Nolan's Joker stared down a bike, The OG JOKER stood his ground against a JET!
I love how the Joker doesn't even remotely flinch in the face of being shot with gatling guns and missiles. Most gangster scene of his.
"He stole my balloons! Why didn't somebody tell me that he had one of those things!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bob. Gun.
💥 Going to need a minute or two boys
I'm amazed Joker is able to walk normally with that big ass gun in his pants.
Phrasing!
How was he able to talk so clearly with a pair of wind up teeth in his mouth
Hammer cocked back too.
"Ass gun..." heheh. Hyphens are important!
At times I also find it difficult to walk with the big 'ass-gun' I've got stored in my pants. It's even harder to walk when it is fully loaded. Maybe I should fire off a few rounds.
Jack nickleson is the only person who played joker who I believe could actually be the joker in real life. Man just looks like he's on bad day away from a shooting spree.
I love how Batman literally opens fire on joker, misses every shot and my man joker pulls a long ass revolver out, takes one shot and hits it completely destroying the batwing
"Speed is fine, but accuracy is final. It is important to learn to be slow... in a hurry." - Wyatt Earp
2:50 Almost 30 years later and this shot is still epic...
Max Carroll even Marvel paid tribute to it with Vulture
Not as epic as the shot at 4:11. Now THAT is a shot for the ages!!
Bob Page thank you for a laugh
Did they pay homage to this shot in injustice 2?
This shot was used for the soundtrack album of this movie. What an Amazing shot
7 years old when I watched it. Now I'm in my mid 30s and I still think the batwing flying above the clouds towards the moon is one of the greatest comic film scenes.
Late 30s
Me too
To this day, no batman film has had a more epic or iconic scene which the Dark Knight borrows heavily from I might add. The theme, the Batmobile and this Batwing are what make this film truly legendary!
37 here. Although, the ocd in me wishes it was a tiny bit higher to be perfectly centered.
Agreed. Even now, I get excited seeing it. It's so perfect.
As cool as that shot was with the Batwing against the moon, it was that climb up that was equally impressive with it swooping from the bottom of the screen and spinning on the ascent as if to say to the audience, "alright, fans, here it comes. This shot is is for you."
Tim Burton, Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton... what an incredible combination
2:53 batman joined the luftwaffe for 4 seconds
Jajajajajjaj 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂
How Junker Siren became "Stereotypical" airplane sound :D
*batwing takes the shape of a giant flying swastika & divebombs the local veterans' association*
the luftwaffe was awesome....we had the best planes, best pilots, we were just overwhelmed by the quantity of the zionist global cabal.....yes, we WERE KANGS.....
@Dauda András rey pero en negro
Joker: You're my number 1 Bob
Also Joker: * kills him * 2:28
Well, Grissom killed Jack after saying the same line...
@Nikola Avramov Jack killed Grissom, Grissom just set him up to die.
@@spi2derman
There's no "just" among gangsters.
For essentially no reason whatsoever. How was Bob supposed to know Batman had a jet?
@@TheLightningmikester I think mostly the Joker shot and killed Bob because Batman was coming back to kill all the bad guys and Bob was the Joker's favorite henchman and he couldn't stand to watch Bob get killed and he decided to kill Bob himself just to save Bob.
While nobody could ever forget Adam West's BatMan, this was the First Appearance of Serious BatMan.
I love how hes genuinely upset his balloons are gone lol
Joker is pretty crazy, but he's a narcissistic showman at heart, it's one if his universal traits. He hates when people ruin his jokes. He hates when people laugh at him. It's why he had to shoot Bob...because it was funny, and Batman ruined the scene. He wasn't the Joker right then, he was just a loser in clown paint. And that cannot be...
Joaquin: "The Society abandoned me and treated me like trash!"
Ledger: "Chaos."
Nicholson: "HE STOLE MY BALOONS"
and people say nicholson didn’t have a motivation. of course he did! those were his balloons!
@@juancabardo21 dude i absolutely forgot about this comment
@@mohammedhamdan5926 i was late
4:07 when joker pulled out the long gun you knew it was over for bats🤣
‘Make sure to add a huge mini-gun and missiles, Alfred. Nothing will make it easier to keep my promise not to kill than a minigun and seeker missiles.’
I like how Joker calmly says "my balloons" 😂😂😂
Like he’s legitimately sad about it
better than that line, only the one he loves to repeat over and over "where does he get those toys", referring to the weapons and vehicles that Batman uses
Jack nicholson is the best fit joker for Comics. Funny, Psychopath and...
Only Jack Nicholson as the Joker could turn a handgun into a cannon 🤣
“Bob, gun.” One of my all time favorite movie quotes.
Bang, Bob's gone!
@@SpongeBobSquarePants-zu3qt gonna need a minute or two alone boys.
If only Bob had told him that he had one of those things.
This is so Gotham, the most accurate Gotham ever
because of Tim Burton
It's a shame because if Tim Burton shot Batman today like we have the new Batman movie that's coming out, that would have been more accepted and we would have had four movies with the same director and people and style other than just the two we had.
100%, Burton did it the best way
Yup
Personally I like Jokers Gotham but this is great too
0:02 The music as Batman descends into Gotham. Epic!
I really want the comically long joker gun to show up in one of the new more serious batman movies
Lets give a huge shout out to Danny Elfman!! His score is epic and still holds to this day! When vicki sees the batwing get hit and the bells chime... fucking epic!
It sounds like it belongs in Star Wars more than Batman. Batman needed a darker, more serious score. This sounds extremely cartoony.
@@m.valdivia8048 Why should Batman be more serious than Star Wars? So many of you act like it's a given that Batman has to be the most serious, realistic, no-nonsense character in fiction ever, but the reason why is never given. This is the first time Batman was ever depicted as dark outside the comics, and you act like it's still not enough. Most people at the time only knew Adam West Batman or Superfriends Batman. Batman does not have to be depicted in only one way, Nolan's version or Frank Miller's version or Snyder's version are not the only valid takes on the character. He can be campy gangster fiction like Dick Tracy, he can be whizbang sci-fi, he can be a slightly more serious but still bizarre detective fiction, he can be dark and grimy and gritty and violent as hell, he can be realistic, whatever.
Right on.
You said it all! The whole soundtrack is a masterpiece!
@@m.valdivia8048 this soundtrack is perfect
bat man went to stormtropper school
steven hibbert what?
he had him in his sights and missed him
steven hibbert i don't understand
steven hibbert ok
Joker was wearing his plot armor.
2:48 Saw this movie in the theater....Crowd went nuts when this happened. Truly a brilliant film.
"Bruce, you've switched off your targeting computer, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I'm alright..."
When he pulled out that long barrel of a gun, I couldn't stop laughing as a kid xD still cracks mee up
i think he's trying to prove something
Ahaahahahahah
But seeing as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would take the Batwing clean out, you got to ask to yourself a question, do i feel lucky? Well do you Bats?
But seeing I just pulled a hand gun that's longer than my leg out of my pants you got to ask yourself one question....wtf?!
Joe O'Donnell its the joker bro, he can literally pull anything out in his jacket
@somethingsomethingDarkSide In the comics, It said it was a explosive bullet
Nice!!
.44 isn’t the most powerful handgun
Man, this batman was brutal at times. To give himself extra cover he just gunned down a bunch of the jokers men before trying to kill the joker. Keaton is the best
this scene is classic. this movie is classic, no other Batman managed to reach the level, not even the newest ones, with Michael Keaton and Jack nichkolson, there is no doubt
I love style and atmosphere of Gotham made by Tim Burton. Big and dark metropolis enveloped by crime. First two movies were the best batman movies for me ;D
Tim burton trade mark is a little bit dark in all of his movie... Once tim burton will direct a movie expect to be dark
They made Gotham as ugly as possible. It was a mashup of different architecture styles from different era's.
Poetry
Paweł Karalus In terms of style and the look of the films, yes. But Nolan’s writing is far superior though. Despite this I still absolutely love these two classics.
Yes. It's like a steampunk and a little ghotic style.
I always loved the long gun part.
Thats a gun even Megatron is jealous of.
I think it should have fired a rocket/missile