Kim Basinger ... Kimila Ann Basinger[1] (/ ˈbeɪsɪŋər / BAY-sing-ər; born ) is an American actress. She has garnered acclaim for her work in film, for which she has received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. · KimBasinger played Vicki Vale in Batman 1989, a photojournalist who arrives in Gotham to cover the mysterious Batman. She finds herself romantically entangled with Bruce Wayne and begins to suspect he is hiding something. · Tim Burton ’s Batman looked like it might change that. The film positioned Vale as an active investigator caught between two obsessive figures. When KimBasinger stepped into the role, she played Vale as smart, fearless, and professionally driven, even as the script ultimately pulled her back into familiar damsel territory by the finale. Vicki joined the Gotham Globe where she teamed up with reporter Alexander Knox to track down the mysterious Batman. Vicki invited Alexander as her "plus one" for Bruce Wayne's charity benefit at Wayne Manor in the hope that they might get a lead on the existence of Batman from one of the guests, particularly Commissioner Gordon, and did not suspect...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comVicki and Alexander found themselves lost inside the cavernous Wayne Manor, and eventually ended up in Bruce's Armory. Unbeknownst to Vicki and Alexander, a bemused Bruce quietly followed them as they made several snide comments about his armory collection. Bruce then introduced himself to a surprised Vicki (as he had told her during the party earl...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comBruce then asked Vicki out on a dinner date. During dinner at Wayne Manor, the two had trouble communicating as they each sat at the end of an incredibly long dining table. When Vicki asked if he liked eating in there, Bruce admitted that he had never been in the room before, much to Vicki's amusement. He then suggested that they have dinner somewh...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comMeanwhile, Vicki knowingly became a target of the Joker after he spotted her in a photo at City Hall. He arranged a fake date for Vicki at the Flugelheim Museum, in which Vicki thought that Bruce had made the date. After she arrived, the Joker murdered all of the patrons except for Vicki, who was given a gas mask beforehand. After Vicki rejected th...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comDuring the ensuing fight between Batman and the Joker's henchmen, Vicki took pictures of Batman with her camera and put the film in her blouse. Afterwards, Batman took her to his underground lair where he gave her information for the press about the Joker's Smylex, which were chemically altered cosmetic products that caused the consumers to laugh h...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comLater, Bruce tried to reconcile with Vicki at her apartment, having decided to tell her the truth about his dual life; however, the Joker arrived and made the same remark of "Nice place you got here. Lots of space" (which Bruce had said a few moments earlier). When Bruce and the Joker met, Bruce told him about "a guy named Jack: mean kid, bad seed,...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comVicki convinced Alfred to let her see Bruce while working in the cave, with the hopes that she could convince Bruce that he didn't need to be Batman. They both admitted that they did love each other, before Bruce changed into the black armor, took off in the armored car once again, and destroyed the Joker's hideout: Axis Chemicals.See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comDuring that time, the Joker began to attract Gotham's citizens to Gotham's 200th Anniversary Parade, with promises of millions of dollars in cash. Vicki and Alexander arrived to investigate, she immediately began to document it with her camera. However, Joker used that opportunity to release Smylex, in his balloons, which would poison and kill ever...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comFollowing the trail of Vicki's discarded coat and shoes and narrowly avoiding the falling bell, Batman eventually reached the top. Vicki by this time had been forced to dance the waltz with Joker on the balcony and he had sent three of his goons to make sure Batman didn't interfere. Batman however fought off them all. Vicki eventually saw an opport...See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comAs Gotham lighted the Batsignal for the first time, Vicki said good-bye to Alexander. Alfred waited for Vicki, and told her that Master Bruce might be late, in which she replied: "I'm not a bit surprised".See full list on superhero-films.fandom.comKim Basinger ... Kimila Ann Basinger[1] (/ ˈbeɪsɪŋər / BAY-sing-ər; born ) is an American actress. She has garnered acclaim for her work in film, for which she has received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. When Tim Burton was gearing up to make Batman, Sean Young was set to play Vicki Vale - but KimBasinger ultimately played the role. Here's what happened. · Michael Keaton's Batman 1989 has been hailed for decades. But, KimBasinger laid the groundwork for Keaton to shine bright as The Dark Knight. Did Kim Basinger play Vicki Vale in Batman?Read the original article on SlashFilm. When Tim Burton was gearing up to make Batman, Sean Young was set to play Vicki Vale - but Kim Basinger ultimately played the role. Here's what happened.Did Kim Basinger save Batman 1989?Tim Burton revolutionized comic book movies with Batman 1989, but the film underwent a hectic production and Kim Basinger might have saved the blockbuster’s story. Despite the controversial (at the time) casting of Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight, Batman 1989 was a huge critical and financial success.Who is Kim Basinger in Vale & the Joker?Kim Basinger brought Vale to life, investing her with the courage and resourcefulness expected of someone of her profession. During the course of her investigation, she is caught between two men who harbor different kinds of obsession: Bruce Wayne/Batman (Michael Keaton) and Jack Napier/The Joker (Jack Nicholson).Did Kim Basinger's Vicki Vale really need a love story?Kim Basinger's Vicki Vale is a significant character who eventually discovers Bruce’s secret, and the billionaire even wants to reveal his double life so they can pursue a relationship. However, in an interview with Movieline ( via Lebeauleblog.com ), Basinger claimed both the role and overall script were missing something: it needed a love story.Kim Basinger, American actress whose blond good looks and comedic skills made her a top movie star in the 1980s. She won an Academy Award for her performance in L.A. Confidential. Her other movies included The Natural, Fool for Love, Batman, and 8 Mile. Learn more about Basinger’s life and career. When Tim Burton was gearing up to make Batman, Sean Young was set to play Vicki Vale - but KimBasinger ultimately played the role. Here's what happened. · Michael Keaton's Batman 1989 has been hailed for decades. But, KimBasinger laid the groundwork for Keaton to shine bright as The Dark Knight. Kim Basinger, American actress whose blond good looks and comedic skills made her a top movie star in the 1980s. She won an Academy Award for her performance in L.A. Confidential. Her other movies included The Natural, Fool for Love, Batman, and 8 Mile. Learn more about Basinger’s life and career.
