Director Christopher Nolan applauds Tim Burton's 'Batman' as gothic masterpiece-----

Christopher Nolan, currently earning plaudits for his latest marvel 'Oppenheimer', found his true blockbuster success with The Dark Knight trilogy, starting in 2005.

The trilogy, featuring Christian Bale as the iconic Caped Crusader, is widely hailed as one of the greatest portrayals of Batman in cinema, with notable stars like Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, and Michael Caine contributing to its brilliance.

Before Nolan's take on the superhero, there were several Batman movies, and while many consider his trilogy the best, Nolan himself holds deep respect for the previous iterations of Gotham City. Tim Burton's Batman movies from the late 1980s and 1990s particularly impressed him, he told Ain’t It Cool News.

Nolan commended Burton's work, describing it as extraordinary and idiosyncratic, noting that the director's vision created a gothic world that perfectly suited Batman's character. 

According to Nolan, the uniqueness of Burton's Batman films contributed to their allure and timeless appeal.

The filmmaker appreciated the world-building in Burton's Batman, emphasizing that it provided a specific context in which Batman thrived. He further expressed that what he hadn't seen before, especially in comics, was the concept of an ordinary world coexisting with Batman's extraordinary presence in Gotham.

Burton's two original Batman movies, 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns, remain special to Nolan. He found inspiration in exploring the details of Batman's costume, the origins of the Batcave, and his dynamic with Alfred. These aspects became integral to Nolan's creative process and added a delightful layer of enjoyment to his Dark Knight trilogy.

For Nolan, the appreciation of Burton's vision and the process of answering essential Batman-related questions became a sweet delight, making his take on the beloved superhero even more exceptional.