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Yes, I loved Michael Keaton as Batman. I always thought he was an underrated actor. He finally got recognized for his talent in Birdman.

And technically, I think Adam West did a Batman movie a little before my time, but I saw it on TV. Kind of corny, but a worthy attempt.

But I meant of the modern Batman films, the first of the Dark Knight trilogy, “Batman Begins” was dark and moody, but it was pretty well done. The second worked mainly because of Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. Very dark films, but they worked for me. The third, “The Dark Knight Rises”, was forgettable.

This new version of Batman with an edgier, less pure Superman, just does not interest me. Don’t care to see an emo Superman. Don’t like the idea that he shacks up with Lois Lane even if he intends to do the honorable thing eventually.

Feels like the boyhood argument in Stand By Me about who would win a fight between Mighty Mouse and Superman. The answer: Superman, of course, because Mighty Mouse is a cartoon, and Superman is a real person. Well, to me, this Superman is not the “real” Superman. He is what the corrupted minds of this evil generation consider noble. How about qualities like leadership, humility, chivalry, respect, gentleness, kindness, patience, honesty, and integrity?

I do like the old fashioned hero persona of Captain America. Seems like they want to chip away at his squeaky clean image as well, though.

Hollywood could do better.