Batman vs. Two Face

During an experiment to extract the evil from criminals, the machine malfunctions.  District Attorney Harvey Dent (Shatner) is splashed by the vilified liquid.  The accident leaves him physically and mentally scarred and he becomes villain Two-Face.

He is captured by Batman (West) and Robin (Ward), undergoes surgery to repair his face, and is rehabilitated.  Months later, he is able to return to work as the assistant to the District Attorney. 

Meanwhile, Batman and Robin investigate a series of crimes that seem to implicate Two-Face.  Batman is not convinced that Dent is the culprit.  Robin thinks it is obvious that Dent is still committing crimes as Two-Face.  Can the Dynamic Duo set aside their differences and solve the mystery?

Like the 2016 film Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, this film is a new story based on the 1966 Batman TV show.

The Good:

Unlike the villains in the previous film, Two-Face never appeared on the 1960s TV show.  The producers were unable to find a family-friendly way to introduce the character.  This film gives them the opportunity to add him to the rogues gallery.

Once again original cast members Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar reprise their roles here.  William Shatner is a decent addition to the cast as Two-Face.

The Bad:

Not bad, just different... the tone of this film is darker than the previous film and the show.  It is not as dark as the current versions, but feels a little out of character.

Other Comments:

-The film is dedicated to West, who died in 2017.

-Lee Meriwether played Catwoman in the 1966 Batman movie.  Here, she voices lawyer Lucilee Diamond.  As a nod to that role, her character wears the Catwoman costume and says "purr-fect" in her final scene.

-It is not necessary to watch the 1960s TV show or the 2016 film before watching this, but it does help.

-Stick around to watch the main characters (Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Alfred, Aunt Harriet, and Two-Face) dancing to the music while the end credits roll.

-Not bad, but definitely not as funny as the previous film.

Batman vs. Two Face (2017) 72 minutes

Director: Rick Morales

Starring: Adam West as Bruce Wayne / Batman

Burt Ward as Dick Grayson / Robin

William Shatner as Harvey Dent / Two-Face

Julie Newmar as Catwoman

Steven Weber as Alfred

Jim Ward as Commissioner Gordon, Hugo Strange

Thomas Lennon as Chief O'Hara, Warden Crichton

Lynne Marie Stewart as Aunt Harriet

Jeff Bergman as Joker, Bookworm, Desmond Dumas

Wally Wingert as Riddler, King Tut

William Salyers as Penguin