'Batman Returns' Is Dark but Fights for the Spirit of Christmas

Story by Andrew Tomei

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The Dark Knight battles to save Gotham's Christmas from the nefarious Penguin in this 1992 sequel's gritty depiction of the holiday spirit.

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Director Tim Burton's vision for 'Batman Returns' is a darker, more adult take on the caped crusader, leaning into the character's psychological complexities.
Danny DeVito's Penguin is a deliciously twisted villain, using Gotham's Christmas celebration as the backdrop to launch his sinister plot for revenge.

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Tim Burton, Danny DeVito, Gotham City, 'Batman Returns'