When
Michael Keaton was first announced as the star of
Tim Burton's Batman many fans initially questioned his choice, especially because of his height, physicality and previous comedic roles, but he soon proved them wrong. When
Val Kilmer replaced him as
'Bruce Wayne' in 1995's
Batman Forever although he was more physically suitable, some believed he gave a wooden performance as the
Caped Crusader in
Joel Schumacher's first, more family-friendly, entry in the
Batman movie franchise.
Original Sonar Bat-suit worn by Val Kilmer
and Robin costume worn by Chris O'Donnell in Batman Forever
In the movie the actor wore two different
Bat-suits and one of these was on display as part of the
Batman 75th Anniversary Exhibit at
Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour Museum on July 29, 2014.
Bob Ringwood and Ingrid Ferrin were responsible for Costume Design on the movie and this particular version is the prototype Sonar Bat-suit, which is more silvery and has the Bat logo incorporated into the design and spread across his chest. Batman is forced to use this outfit when The Riddler destroys his other Bat-suits.
Batman Forever movie poster
In addition to facing new cinematic villains
Two-Face and
The Riddler, the film also famously introduced
Batman's young partner in crime-fighting,
'Robin', the
Boy Wonder. The other half of the
Dynamic Duo was played by
Chris O'Donnell as the circus acrobat
'Dick Grayson'.
Original Robin movie costume worn by Chris O'Donnell
in Batman Forever
In the movie his circus perfumer parents and older brother
'The Flying Graysons' were killed by the psychotic
Two-Face. Invited to stay at
Wayne Manor, because
Batman felt partly responsible for the creation of the villain,
Dick soon discovers the
Batcave and gets his own red-breasted crime-fighting muscle suit to help
Batman defeat
The Riddler and get his revenge on
Two-Face.
And if you like these superhero costumes, be sure to also take a look at the comic book
villain costumes from Batman Forever on display.
Batman Forever movie poster
In addition to the fantastical costumes from the movie, the exhibit which featured original items from all seven
Batman movies, also had a selection of screen-used props from this third film.
Original Batwing model and screen-used film props
from Batman Forever
Mounted on the wall behind the costume display was
Batman's new
Batwing model, plus a selection of villains and hero weapons and artifacts used prominently in the film.
Batman Forever may not have been one of my favourite installments, but it's always a treat to see costumes and props from the archives up close, that have been featured in these big budget blockbusters.
Stay tuned in the days to come for more cinematic goodies from 1997's
Batman & Robin.
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