In the context of the films, it can also be mentioned that since Bruce was given a more direct opportunity by taking down the murderer of his parents (Joker) Dick would want the same opprtunity with Two-Face. As Batman, Wayne is given the chance to symbolically avenge the deaths of his parents.a chance that Grayson wishes for himself. Therfore, what once was admiration for Bruce turns into pure hatred as Nygma takes it upon himself to become Bruce Wayne in his own perverted way, even going as far as to create a corporation bearing his own name (Nygmatech/Wayne Enterprises).Īlso it can be contested that Dick Grayson is jealous of Bruce, especially upon discovering his identity.

Bruce is everything Nygma is not.wealthy, successful with women, highly respected, and above all, he leads a life of true significane (Batman).

The mirror reflections of Wayne and Nygma bridge over to the issue of jealousy. Both suffer fractured psyches (Bruce for his parent's death and Nygma for his genius being shunned) and to cope with their losses, they decide to dress up in over the top costumes and represent the two factions of order and chaos (yes, Joker is the true dual side of the coin, but this is 'Batman Forever' so.) Both men are very brilliant and yet obviously insane in some form or another. In everyway it's displayed that Nygma is the anti-thesis of Bruce. However I think the Riddler does a better job of being a psychological foil for Batman. The theme is forwarded more so by the presence of Two-Face.

This is the most relevant theme in the film to me.Obviously hindering on Batman, who's personality is split between he and his alter ego Bruce Wayne. Maybe bringing those themes and metaphors to light will help make 'Batman Forever' look more appealing.but above all this thread is for the fans that, IMO, just don't get it. In one aspect that is true.at least more so than the Burton films by far.īut I think that there are quite a few characteristics of the film beneath it's glossed surface. I've heard all too often that 'Batman Forever' is nothing more than a technicolor popcorn flick.

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