Batman Returns (1992)

I was a little hesitant to watch this after watching the first Batman from 1989; which I gave 5/10. It has just become outdated with The Dark Knight releases. But much to my delight, I was pleasantly surprised. Daniel Waters serves up a hilariously awesome screenplay blotted with a surprising amount of straight foreword adult humor. The characters are all fun. Mix that in with Tim Burton's always unique sets, and this feature turns out to be a real treat. Danny Elfman provides the soundtrack which I had mixed feelings about this time. The theme and the intense parts felt right, but some of the scenes seemed like he was fumbling with the instruments... experimenting might be a better word. Regardless, great flick!

9/10

VERDICT: DEF WORTH A WATCH!

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)

A zany tribute to James Bond. Pee-Wee Herman is a super-genius-man-child and a loner; a rebel. This is a very fun, quirky film; exploding with original comedy for humans of most ages, about Pee-Wee Herman on a search for his stolen bike. There is a verbal sort of magic rooted throughout the film. Danny Elfman orchestrates a perfectly choreographed medley of tunes to whirl you through the scenes. A true marriage of styles between Tim Burton, Danny, and Paul Reubens. Also, this is the only movie I have seen where a dog argues with a human on the phone.

VERDICT: WATCH IT IF YOU HAVEN'T AS AN ADULT. AND IF YOU'RE NOT AN ADULT, WATCH IT ANYWAY :)

8/10