![]() Having been first introduced to readers through comic books in 1939, there would be very few of us around who wouldn't remember a time when this superhero was a massive part of popular culture - and as the years have gone by, the caped crusader has adapted to suit the era he is in. The exhibition is billed by the theme park as the "largest official Batman exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere", encompassing multiple bat suits, vehicles, movie props and costumes from the cinematic Batman franchise from 1989 to 2017. The Dark Knight mannequin stands resolutely, fists coiled by his side, posed ready to leap into one of the nearby batmobiles. ![]() This is the first of Batman's many batsuits that visitors see upon entering the Gold Coast equivalent to Bruce Wayne's bat cave, Movie World's showcase exhibition Batman Legacy. It must have been difficult to muster enthusiasm for the role when overshadowed by extravagant villains and gadgets."Nice outfit," said an approving Jack Nicholson to the caped crusader in Tim Burton's 1989 movie version of Batman, resplendent in menacing black rubber with bulging pecs, a six pack and very pointy ears. There is no Batman.” His feelings of pointlessness are understandable. According to Kilmer, “ That’s why it’s easy to have five or six Batmans. This isn’t the first time Kilmer recalled feeling dejected by the role, having previously told The New York Times that he appeared in costume for a set visit by Warren Buffet and his grandchildren only for the kids to be far more interested in the Batmobile than in Val Kilmer's Batman. ![]() Kilmer yearned for the freedom of his fellow actors, watching the Riddler and Two-Face performances steal the film while he was reduced to putting his hands on his hips in what he calls “ soap opera acting.” It’s hard not to seem bland when pitted against Jim Carrey in a leotard. Kilmer laments realizing how unimportant his talent was, merely going through the motions while the suit did all the work. ![]() It’s easy to imagine becoming disillusioned when your costume takes precedence over your performance. ![]()
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