Bruce Wayne

Michael Keaton portrayed Bruce Wayne as a reclusive, brooding millionaire. Keaton probably provided the best contrast between Wayne and Batman, because Bruce Wayne was kind of bumbling and goofy at times, and of course Michael Keaton seems like the average Joe. But when he was Batman, he was dark, brutal. The best of the live-action Batmen.

Val Kilmer's Bruce Wayne wasn't all that different from his Batman. But why did he decide to quit being Batman over Chase Meridian, a woman he barely even knew? Oh well, there was a lot wrong with this movie. But not as much as...

...THIS ONE! Seriously, why does Clooney go through the whole film with like this half-smile on his face? Even in the scenes that are supposed to be sad, like about Alfred dying and stuff. It's just weird. Don't get me started on this movie, really.

Kevin Conroy, the voice actor behind the animated Batman, does an interesting thing in distinguishing between Bruce and Batman. Bruce's voice is higher, friendlier, whereas Batman's is much deeper and darker. So what voice does he use when he's alone, or with Alfred or Dick? He uses the Batman voice. Suggesting that Batman is real, and Bruce Wayne is the disguise. Deep stuff, for a "kiddie show."

Adam West had it the toughest of all. He had to hide the fact that he was Batman from Aunt Harriet, who was constantly snooping around his study.

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Russ Dimino 2000