Originally posted by Röland
Because they both are the biggest douchebags ever to wear the Batsuit.I like Clooney, and Kilmer is good in some of his roles, but they sucked as Batman.
I don't think so. I feel its more like the script and director did a crap-house job. Given the conditions, I think they would've done much better.
Nolan wanted the movie to have a darker tone that allows it to be taken seriously, aswell as be enjoyed by adult viewers - and thats what separates it from the other movies (aswell as a good cast of course).
I would say most of the previous Batman movies were somewhat directed at kids, and thats why they were so silly.
Let's break this down shall we.
Intelligence: Bale actually uses some detective work in The Dark Knight. His Sonar idea was pretty impressive too. I'll go with him. Winner: Bale
Fighting Skills: Bale traveled the world learning differend styles and disciplines. He studied under Ra's Al Ghul and was proclaimed his best student. Keaton has some moves but Bale's Batman is actually trained as far as we know. Winner: Bale
Batsuit: Keaton's suit is bulletproof and tear resistant. Bale's is fireproof, tear resistant, and for the most part bulletproof to a certain extent. It should also be noted that it is more mobile. Bale can actually turn his head. Also Bale's suit has it's own defense mechanisms incase Bale is rendered unconcious. His suit's bat shaped fins also serve as a tool against blocking edged weapons. They also shoot out projectiles. Both there capes can function as gliders. Bale's Batman also has Sonar lenses in his cowl and a hearing amplification devices. And also possibly a voice changer to intimdate people. Winner: Bale
Weapons/Utility Belt: Keaton has grapple guns, de cel jumplines, acid, and batarangs that GPS guided, and batarangs that can be used tie a person up. Bale has shuriken batarangs, mini-mines, grapple guns, a cell phone, a sonic device that attracts Bats or as Bale calls it "Backup". He also uses a gun that shoots out timed mines. Winner: Tie
Better Car: Keaton uses a bulletproof vehicle called the Batmobile that has machine-gun turrets, grappling hooks, grenades, and can also form a cocoon or shield to prevent it from being tampered with. Bale uses a bulletproof tank called the Tumbler that has rockets and machine guns. It deploys shrapnel that can flip cars over, it can go into stealth mode. Both can be remote controlled and both have a last-resort escape device. Keaton's car shreds and deploys a pencil shaped vehicle called the Bat-Missile. Bale's tank deploys an armed bike called the Batpod. Winner: Tie
Other Vehicles: Bale only has the Tumbler so far. Whereas Keaton has a Bat-wing and a Bat-skiboat. Winner: Keaton
Intimidation Factor: Both are widely feared by criminals. Winner: Tie
Bale plays a better Bruce Wayne and his movies are alot better so there you go. Bale has my vote.