Celebrating 25 Years Of Batman Returns: The 9 Best Moments From The Film

The Lighting Of Gotham City’s Christmas Tree

My fellow colleague briefly touched upon this moment in his article Swear to Me: The 10 Greatest Batman Movie Moments Ever. It’s a long scene, however, and there’s plenty more to savor – especially the kickass battle in the heart of Gotham City.

When the Penguin’s goons interrupt the lighting of Gotham’s Christmas tree, the onus falls on Batman to teach the carnies who’s the sheriff of the town. Using the Batmobile and his badass fighting skills, the Caped Crusader puts a stop to the chaos and smashes more than a few painted faces in.

Lest we forget, this is also the scene where Batman saves Selina from the Red Triangle Circus Gang and she finds the taser, which plays a pivotal part in the film’s climax. From a storytelling point of view, this is a crucial moment that shapes the rest of the narrative.