

Here are 20 Facts Only True Fans Know About the Batsuit. With its own storied history, both on and off the page, there are bound to be some things fans aren’t aware of. Not to mention what countless cartoonists have brought to the table over the years. And Zack Snyder brought us the fiercest and most comic book accurate interpretation yet, as it was like a Jim Lee illustration that sprung to life. In Burton’s first two Batman flicks, the black armoured leather and eyeshadow heralded a return to the character’s mysterious origins. In the 60s Adam West movie and tv show, it radiated a colourful reassurance and the severe eyebrows on the cowl gave it that slyly comedic touch. But like Batman himself, the Batsuit has undergone countless interpretations and re-interpretations over time. It’s so iconic an image that if it were silhouetted, most people in the world would still recognize it. In the new Amazon Prime documentary Val, Kilmer explains why he turned down the chance to return in Batman & Robin. I don't how they come up with this style of acting but they seem to go 'Go to soap opera school.When we think of the Batsuit, what immediately comes to mind? Cape, cowl, giant bat logo emblazoned on the chest, and that striking yellow utility belt filled with all sorts of wonderful gadgets. Go count how many times I put my hands on my hips. "I tried to be like an actor on a soap opera. It was just so huge I think it made no difference what I was doing," Kilmer admitted. He said fellow Batman Forever actors Tommy Lee Jones, who played Two-Face, and Jim Carrey, who portrayed The Riddler, managed to deliver huge performances in their villainous roles.

Kilmer elaborated further on his performance and likened playing Batman to acting in a soap opera, though he indicated that his co-stars were not as restricted by their costumes. It was a struggle for me to get a performance past the suit, and it was frustrating until I realized that my role in the film was just to show up and stand where I was told to." "You also can't hear anything and after a while people stop talking to you, it's very isolating. "When you're in it, you can barely move and people have to help you stand up and sit down," he added.
