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TheDC Universeboasts some of the most successful comic book movies ever made , but even these movies have some relatively less favorable scenes . The DCU is littered with incredible , groundbreaking movies , from the early day of Superman to the critically acclaimed blockbuster heroic poem ofthe DCEU timeline . However , even these revered examples have rickety point , whether it ’s through bland performances , awkward moments , or anticlimactic scenes that fairly maculate an otherwise perfect report .
The verybest DCU moviesare a mix of nuanced character portrayals and nail - biting action . Though some of these have proven themselves divisive , they have each been celebrated for leaving an indelible marking on the superhero literary genre . Even the very worst scene in these movies are perhaps not as awed as some otherinfamous DCU minute , but they struggle to couple the rest of the movie .
James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s DC Universe get with six movies and six show that open up the DCU ’s first chapter , " Gods and Monsters " .
10The Catwoman Epilogue
Batman Returns
The worst scene inBatman Returnsis doubtlessly the epilog where Catwoman is bring out to be active , looking up at the Bat - Signal light against the moonlit sky . This scene cave the ambiguity of the premature climactic moments , where Selina Kyle ’s destiny was left uncertain after her confrontation with Max Shreck . The uncertaintylent a poignant and haunting quality to her grapheme arc , allowing viewing audience to eviscerate their own conclusions about her ultimate fate .
By upraise Catwoman in the epilog , Batman Returnsweakened its ending . Thisepilogue was added toBatman Returnsto fluff a potentialCatwomanmovie asterisk Michelle Pfeiffer , a project that sadly never materialized despite Pfeiffer ’s enchant performance that had enthralled audience . Theunfulfilled promise of a Pfeiffer - led Catwoman film , which could have been an astonishing geographic expedition of one of DC ’s most complex antihero , name this epilogue even more thwarting .
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Batman Returns sees the return of Michael Keaton ’s Bruce Wayne after his triumph over the Joker . This time , the Dark Knight confront a new threat in the form of The Penguin , an outcast who want revenge on Gotham City . feature Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot , Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle a.k.a . Catwoman , and Christopher Walken as Max Schreck , Batman Returns is Tim Burton ’s 2d and final pic ground on the iconic DC comics character .
9The Dress Shopping Scene
Wonder Woman
In an otherwise powerful and inspiring film , the shopping scene inWonder Womanstands out as a misstep . Amid the riveting action sequences and affecting character moments , this prospect feelsout of plaza and unnecessary . need place after Diana and Steve Trevor arrive in London , the scene drag out as it read Diana trying on various outfits to blend in with other 20th - hundred society . While it aims to furnish some comical relief and play up Diana ’s unfamiliarity with the earth outside Themyscira , the execution falls flat .
With the fate of the world cling in the counterpoise , the roundabout way into lighthearted wardrobe trials seems trivial and out of sync with the film ’s overall tonus . Itfails to contribute significantly to character reference exploitation or plot progression , rendering it mostly otiose . GivenWonder Woman ’s strength , this fit feels like an unnecessary filler , detracting from the impulse built up by the preceding and subsequent scene .
Wonder Woman is directed by Patty Jenkins and introduces Diana , an Amazon princess , who ventures into the cosmos of Man during World War I to combat the forces of iniquity and strive for peace . This film is a part of the larger DC Extended Universe .
8The Thinker Dies
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadis a standout cinema in the DCU . However , theThinker ’s last scene feel extremely anticlimactic . The Thinker is a fascinating and sinister baddie , whose tidings and handling accomplishment impart a unique dynamic to the narrative . The Thinker ’s death pass off during the climactic struggle at Jotunheim , where he meets his end at the hand of Starro the Conqueror .
Instead of a memorable showdown or a clever twist beseem his theatrical role , the Thinker is unceremoniously killed , almost as an second thought . This abrupt and unimpressive finish is unsatisfying , given the build up - up of his character throughoutThe Suicide Squad . Itlacks the dramatic weight and impactthat a villain of his calibre deserves . In a movie known for its bold and unexpected second , the Thinker ’s dying stands out as a missed chance , undermining what could have been a more satisfying settlement for the case .
The Suicide Squad : Released in 2021 , The Suicide Squad features supervillains Harley Quinn , Bloodsport , and Peacemaker , among others , as they join Task Force X. The team embarks on a missionary work on the foe - held island of Corto Maltese under the guidance of Amanda Waller in this entry of the DC Extended Universe .
7"Let’s Get Nuts!"
Batman
Tim Burton’sBatman(1989 ) remains a seminal film in the superhero genre blemished by the infamous"Let ’s get nuts!“scene . In this scene , Bruce Wayne confronts the Joker in Vicki Vale ’s apartment , delivering the now - ill-famed crease with a sudden burst of frenzied vigour . This momentfeels clunky and out of type for the typically composed Bruce Wayne , making the conniption more cringe - suitable than compelling .
The precipitous chemise in tone disrupts the scene ’s tension , leaving audience bewildered rather than impressed . The scene was signify to tease the estimation that the Joker killed Batman ’s parents , but it just became distracting , rendering it more of an curio than a polar moment . The scene has gained ill fame over the geezerhood and was cite when Michael Keaton recapitulate his part as Batman inThe Flash . Regardless , it stands out as a rare stumble in an otherwise excellent movie .
Batman is a 1989 superhero movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne . The film features Jack Nicholson ’s scary portrayal as Jack Napier , who change by reversal into the Joker and dominate terror on Gotham . Kim Basinger also star in the film as Vicki Vale , along with Michael Gough as Bruce ’s trustworthy butler describe Alfred .
Michael Keaton ’s Batman used many iconic widget throughout Tim Burton ’s Batman movies , help to nurture some of the most iconic depiction ever .
6Turning Back Time
Superman (1978)
Superman(1978 ) is a groundbreaking film that specify the criterion for superhero movies , with Christopher Reeve ’s iconic delineation of the Man of Steel . The film ’s ending , on the other script , where Superman fly around the Earth to reverse time and preserve Lois Lane , stands out as a major fault . This scene , intend to showcase Superman ’s love life and despair , insteadcomes off as laughable and scientifically implausible . The construct of reversing time by altering the satellite ’s rotation defies even the most basic apprehension of physics , stretch the suspension of disbelief too far .
Thisdeus ex-husband machina solution feels lazyand cave the moving picture ’s carefully build narrative tenseness . Rather than swear on Superman ’s military capability , intelligence information , or other abilities , the picture choose for an leisurely muddle that miss cohesion within its launch existence . Despite its intent to render an emotionally charged climax , this ending detracts fromSuperman ’s overall impact .
Superman , send by Richard Donner , stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent , an alien from the satellite Krypton live on Earth who adopts the persona of Superman to protect humans . release in 1978 , the photographic film have Gene Hackman as the villain Lex Luthor , who creates a plan that threatens millions of lives . Margot Kidder Centennial State - stars as Lois Lane , a journalist at the Daily Planet and Clark Kent ’s colleague .
Batman Returns sees the return of Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne after his victory over the Joker. This time, the Dark Knight faces a new threat in the form of The Penguin, an outcast who wants revenge on Gotham City. Featuring Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman, and Christopher Walken as Max Schreck, Batman Returns is Tim Burton’s second and final movie based on the iconic DC comics character.
5The Joker Flashforward
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
The Knightmare sceneat the goal ofZack Snyder ’s Justice Leaguehad the electric potential to be an challenging and powerful glimpse into a dystopian future tense , setting the degree for next conflict . This post - apocalyptic vision , feature Batman in an uneasy alliance with Jared Leto ’s Joker , wasintended to enhance the film ’s dramatic tensity and expand its narrative scope . However , the scene is marred by the Joker ’s cringe - worthy"reach around"joke , which significantly undermines its impact .
Jared Leto ’s portrait of the Joker has always been polarizing , but in this picky scene , his endeavour at dark humor fall flat . The"reach around"joke feel out of spot and inappropriately timed , recrudesce the serious and tense atmosphere that the Knightmare sequence aims to make . Instead of contributing to the baleful and irregular nature of the Joker , itcomes off as force and juvenile , lessen the overall gravitasof the moment .
Zack Snyder ’s Justice League is a reimagining of the 2017 picture , where Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a squad of metahumans , include Aquaman , The Flash , and Cyborg , to defend Earth from a bulk large cosmic threat , follow Superman ’s late sacrifice . Released in 2021 , it continues the DC Extended Universe narrative .
4Training With Ra’s Al Ghul
Batman Begins
Batman Beginsrevitalized theBatmanfranchise with its gritty realism and compelling root chronicle . Christian Bale ’s portrayal of Batmanand the film ’s intricate tale earn it noted plaudits . However , the preparation sequence have Liam Neeson ’s Ra ’s al Ghul is perhaps the film ’s weakest detail . The training episode iscrucial to the narration inBatman Begins , as it mould Bruce Wayne ’s transmutation into Batman .
It is meant to be vivid and enlightening , revealing the philosophy and skills that define the Caped Crusader . Unfortunately , Neeson ’s portrayal of Ra ’s al Ghullacks the charisma and gravitas have a bun in the oven from such a polar eccentric . His delivery is often flat , failing to convey the profundity and complexity of a wise man who profoundly influenced Bruce Wayne ’s way of life . This lusterless carrying into action diminish the impact of the education scenes , making them less engaging and memorable compare to the residuum ofBatman Begins .
Batman Begins is the maiden celluloid in Christopher Nolan ’s Batman trilogy , featuring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne . let go in 2005 , it follows Wayne as he transforms into Batman to combat the pervasive corruption in Gotham City , create a newfangled individuality to struggle crime outside the system .
3Meeting Bruce Wayne
Joker (2019)
Todd Phillip’sJokeris a haunting and acute fictional character study , with Joaquin Phoenix fork over a tour - de - force operation as Arthur Fleck . The scene where Arthur meets a young Bruce Wayne , on the other hand , feels a second pointless . This encounter , taking spot at Wayne Manor , is mostly unneeded to the plot , take away from the film ’s otherwise tightly woven narrative . It servesno essential function in Arthur ’s journeyor the development of his fictional character .
Instead , it feels likea formulate attempt to tie the Joker ’s story more directly to Batman , which ultimately weakens the film ’s standalone strength . Moreover , this fundamental interaction sabotage the picture where Bruce Wayne ’s parent are murder during the Joker riots . The scene was less surprising and compelling after the Wayne Manor view , and the ending would have been more shocking if it had been omitted .
Directed by Todd Phillips , Joker is an origin write up for Batman ’s most iconic villain . Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ) is a down - on - his - luck clown who is seek to become a successful stand - up comedian . When things do n’t go according to plan , and Arthur feels Gotham is oppressing him and others with mental illness , Arthur sparks a crimson revolution within the metropolis .
2Talia’s Death Scene
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Risesis a strong end to Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy and is themost financially successfulBatmanmovieever . Talia al Ghul ’s expiry , on the other hand , is a famed low point . After the magnanimousness and complexness of her scheme , Talia ’s nimble andanticlimactic death feel jarring and unsatisfying . Talia is revealed as the mastermind behind Bane ’s plan , inherit her father ’s vision for Gotham ’s destruction . Her fibre is built up throughout the film , making her sudden and unceremonial death feel incongruous .
Talia ’s last moments inThe Dark Knight Rises , where she slide down awkwardly in the number one wood ’s bottom , come off as accidentally empty-headed rather than poignant or dramatic . The reaction shot of Batman , Catwoman , and Commissioner Gordon witness her destruction summate to the nuisance value . Their expressions are mean to convey shock and backup but appear almostcomedically mismatched with the solemnity of the situation .
The Dark Knight Rises take after Batman as he render to Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent . Now pursued by police enforcement , he face newfangled challenges from Selina Kyle and Bane , a formidable terrorist leader who threatens the metropolis ’s safety , compelling Batman to defend a city that sees him as a foeman .
1The Boat Scene
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knightis widely regarded as a chef-d’oeuvre of superhero celluloid , anchored by Heath Ledger ’s mesmerizing public presentation as the Joker . The boat scene , where the Joker has planted bomb on two ferries fulfil with civilian and captive , stands out as a slightly ineffective mo in an otherwise unflawed film . compare to the Joker ’s earlier acts of pandemonium and psychological warfare , the sauceboat fit miss the same level of tension and dramatic payoff .
The moral quandary presented to the passenger of both boat - whether to detonate the other boat to save themselves - finally resolve in a more or less predictable and anticlimactical style . While it explores themes of human nature and moral choices , itpales in comparability to the intensity and unpredictability of the Joker ’s earlier schemes . Despite this , The Dark Knightremains a landmark achievement in filmmaking , delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience and the bestDCmovie ever .
The Dark Knight , directed by Christopher Nolan , is the second installment in the Batman trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman . Released in 2008 , the film follow Batman ’s coalition with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent as they battle the organized criminal offense that threatens Gotham , face up the menacing Joker .
The Suicide Squad: Released in 2021, The Suicide Squad features supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, and Peacemaker, among others, as they join Task Force X. The team embarks on a mission on the enemy-held island of Corto Maltese under the direction of Amanda Waller in this entry of the DC Extended Universe.
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Batman is a 1989 superhero movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne. The film features Jack Nicholson’s chilling portrayal as Jack Napier, who turns into the Joker and reigns terror on Gotham. Kim Basinger also stars in the film as Vicki Vale, along with Michael Gough as Bruce’s trusty butler named Alfred.
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Superman, directed by Richard Donner, stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent, an alien from the planet Krypton living on Earth who adopts the persona of Superman to protect humanity. Released in 1978, the film features Gene Hackman as the villain Lex Luthor, who creates a plan that threatens millions of lives. Margot Kidder co-stars as Lois Lane, a journalist at the Daily Planet and Clark Kent’s colleague.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a reimagining of the 2017 film, where Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans, including Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg, to defend Earth from a looming cosmic threat, following Superman’s previous sacrifice. Released in 2021, it continues the DC Extended Universe narrative.
Batman Begins is the inaugural film in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, featuring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. Released in 2005, it follows Wayne as he transforms into Batman to combat the pervasive corruption in Gotham City, creating a new identity to fight crime outside the system.
Directed by Todd Phillips, Joker is an origin story for Batman’s most iconic villain. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a down-on-his-luck clown who is trying to become a successful stand-up comedian. When things don’t go according to plan, and Arthur feels Gotham is oppressing him and others with mental illness, Arthur sparks a violent revolution within the city.
The Dark Knight Rises follows Batman as he returns to Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent. Now pursued by law enforcement, he faces new challenges from Selina Kyle and Bane, a formidable terrorist leader who threatens the city’s safety, compelling Batman to defend a city that sees him as a foe.
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the second installment in the Batman trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman. Released in 2008, the film follows Batman’s alliance with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent as they combat the organized crime that threatens Gotham, facing the menacing Joker.
