Continuity mistake: Just before Batman takes his mask off at the end, the black makeup around his eyes vanishes while the mask is still on. (01:48:20)
Batman Returns (1992)
Plot summary
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Christopher Walken, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Michael Gough
Batman now faces two new enemies in Gotham, the Penguin - a warped and deformed individual who is intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Crooked businessman Max Schreck is coerced into helping him become Mayor of Gotham and they both attempt to expose Batman in a different light. And also Selina Kyle, Max's secretary, who is transformed into Catwoman, a mysterious figure who has the same personality disorder as Batman, after Max throws her from the top of his building. Batman must now attempt to clear his name, all the same time deciding just what must be done with Catwoman.
More mistakes in Batman Returns
Selina Kyle: Ok, Intimidate me, bully me if it makes you feel big. I mean it's not like you can just kill me...
Max Shreck: Actually, it's a lot like that.
More trivia for Batman ReturnsMore questions & answers from Batman Returns
Join the mailing list
Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Check out the mistake & trivia books, on Kindle and in paperback.
Answer: Nothing was stopping them. After Penguin's true nature was revealed, they most likely started searching the entire sewer system but couldn't find where his lair actually was so they had no choice but to give up.