20 Things You Didn't Know About Batman Forever

12. As Much As Chris O'Donnell Wanted To Drive The Batmobile, He Kinda Sucked At It

Val Kilmer Batman Forever
Warner Bros. Pictures

If there is a young boy or teenager or comic book store owner in the world whose dream isn't to one day be at the helm of the Batmobile - no matter which incarnation - we haven't met him. The actual car was typically manned by stunt drivers, but O'Donnell was insistent that he get a turn at the wheel when Robin takes it out for a joyride.

As one can imagine, though, the car is as impractical as it looks, and O'Donnell didn't really know how to handle it. Almost right away, he crashed it, denting the fender.

Which makes one wonder - where do you buff that out?

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