T his may sound astounding to some of you reading this, but I like Batman Forever. Is it my favorite of the live-action Batman movies? Definitely not. Is it a kooky and ridiculous ...

Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.

Val Kilmer had a tough task to contend with right out of the gate in Batman Forever; he was replacing Michael Keaton in the role. Keaton had enjoyed two successful runs as The Dark Knight in Tim ...

Val Kilmer as Batman in promotional material for "Batman Forever." Val Kilmer as Batman in promotional material for "Batman Forever." Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images ...

During a 1996 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher discussed his issues with Kilmer. “I had heard horror stories about Val and was warned not to hire him ...

In 'Batman Forever', Val Kilmer's portrayal of the Caped Crusader, paired with the film's flashy style mirrors the excesses and boldness of 1990s Hollywood. That’s why it’s great. Kilmer’s ...

Take to the streets of Gotham in style as LEGO is bringing back a classic version of the Batmobile from the events of Batman ...

Celebrities shared their tributes to Val Kilmer, the ‘Batman’ actor who died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on April 1 ...

Val Kilmer was a black sheep in the film industry. He starred in films like “Top Gun,” “Batman” and “Tombstone.” Though ...

We’ve seen some cool Lego Batman sets released over the years, but the upcoming Batman Forever Batmobile might top them all.

Again, Batman Forever has its share of flaws, but I honestly wouldn’t have minded if Val Kilmer had played Batman in another movie if it offered this same kind of meaningful character study.