The change in tone is just neck-breaking. This was to mend any bridges that were burned by the horrific second film and to allow for more tie-ins to children. It’s very apparent that the direction of the third movie was seized by the studio and re-directed from wherever it was headed for a softer more ‘family friendly’ approach. The film is a mish-mash of ideas, themes and moods, at one point a poignant sensitive and thought-provoking glimpse into Batman’s psyche and at other points a cartoon with live actors. This was in stark contrast to Schumacher’s initial plan to adapt Batman Year One. With screenwriter Akiva Goldsman on board, the third film starred a new love interest, two villains and the introduction of Robin. Joel Schumacher was assigned as director and the production of the third film began. The studio felt differently and he was removed from the franchise.
Burton, however, was re-energized and eager for a third movie, his head brimming with ideas. One of the production staff admitted that he attended every showing that he could only to watch in twisted glee as children cried and parents acted as if they had been assaulted. Coaxed back for a second outing, Batman Returns was a less than favorably received movie. Neither was particularly interested as they both felt that they had made whatever statement they had to make on Batman in the 1989 film. was eager to get Tim Burton and Michael Keaton back for a sequel. After the first Batman movie was a blockbuster success, Warner Bros.
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