Instead of dark, rich storytelling, Schumacher went full camp and embraced an interpretation of the Batman mythos that felt more interested in selling toys and marketing to kids than getting the universe right.
Deadpool will unquestionably be a more popular character by the time Deadpool 2 hits theaters, but the upcoming sequel cannot forget the tone, spirit and overall style that made the first film so beloved.
It’s hard to argue against the importance of Tim Burton’s Batman movies.
However, that went down the drain when the franchise brought Joel Schumacher on board.