10 Reasons Why Val Kilmer Is The Most Underrated Batman

10. He Was In A Different League To George Clooney

Let's get this one out of the way first.

Much of the underappreciation of Kilmer's turn as the Dark Knight stems from the fact that he appeared in a Joel Schumacher Batman movie, and due to the crimes that Schumacher committed against the franchise in the abominable Batman & Robin, fans are quick to criticise everything he touched. Thus, Kilmer's Batman (and Batman Forever in general) is also unfairly dragged along for the ride aboard the shame train.

George Clooney's performance in Batman & Robin felt more like a tongue-in-cheek caricature of what the character was supposed to be and that played a large part in why the film was received so negatively. Kilmer, on the other hand, was far more believable in the role and managed to provide us with a strong Caped Crusader - both in story and appearance.

It's nothing short of ridiculous to compare them.