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What did Two-Face reveal about himself when he made the deathtrap in the safe?
he hates losing
he is very thorough
he lost half his face to acid
In most versions of Two-Face's origin story, half of his face was disfigured by acid. This leads to Harvey Dent going insane and becoming Two-Face.
he doesn’t plan very well
What incredible Bat-feat did Batman pull off when he got out of Two-Face's trap?
he stopped the helicopter from getting away
he caught Two-Face immediately
he put the safe back where it was
After getting out of the acid-filled safe, Batman was able to cut the chain and swing the safe back to where it was originally placed. How he did this with one thin cable could be considered advanced Bat-technology. Good Bat-thinking!
he neutralized the acid
What was the sign painted on Two-Face's parachute?
happy face
yin-yang symbol
The yin-yang symbol originally is about everything balanced in harmony. It's both fitting and ironic that Two-Face has it on his parachute.
sad face
theater masks
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Looks like it, but it isn't it: What does Two-Face's helicopter crash into at the end of the starting action sequence?
a big billboard eye
a building
"Gotham" Statue of Liberty
Two-Face's helicopter crashed into an ersatz Statue of Liberty with the name "Gotham" on its headband. It's a nice way to get iconic imagery, but not necessarily blow up the real thing, so to speak. Holy copycat, Two-Face!
a lighthouse
What was Edward Nygma working on?
a sleeping aid
a virtual reality device
Edward Nygma was working on a device that could manipulate brainwaves to make someone feel as if they were in a show, similar to the concept of virtual reality in later years. Bruce Wayne found ethical issues with that.
surround sound
holography
Riddle me this! Why is Edward Nygma the perfect real name for the Riddler?
because Edward James Olmos was an influence
he rocks on to Eddie Vedder's music
because he would be E. Nygma
Edward Nygma used the contraction E. Nygma in the comic books, and "enigma" means mystery. Though later writers added that this is a fake name, it is how the Riddler usually names himself in "civilian" guise. Holy pen names, dude!
he's the inspiration for Edward Cullen
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Who was Dr. Chase Meridian referring to with the "black vinyl and the whip?"
Catwoman
The black vinyl and whip detail is a callback to the Catwoman, who last appeared in "Batman Returns." In the comic books, Catwoman is forever Batman's romantic interest and foil.
Poison Ivy
Harley Quinn
Penguin
From Bruce Wayne's office to the Batcave, what was his transport tube supposed to remind us of?
the Bat-pole from the '60's show
The '60's TV show had Batman and Robin slide down from Wayne Manor above to the Batcave below using access poles like in fire stations. Of course, in the TV show, when they stepped out, they were already in costume at times.
the Shadow's vacuum tube messages
the Star Trek transporter
Dracula's coffin
Why was Batman peeved at the Bat-signal usage?
Commissioner Gordon wasn't there
Chase Meridian was there
Bruce Wayne time was cut short
it wasn't an emergency
The rules for the Bat-signal were specific, apparently. It's only to be used in emergencies, and not, as Batman himself puts it, as a "beeper." For the younger crowd, that means: not to be used as a messaging app.
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Why did Batman utter the famous line "It's the car, right? Chicks love the car."
he was fending off Dr. Chase Meridian
Batman knew what was happening, but he was putting a damper on it because it could be a distraction. Of course, the good female doctor was persistent.
he was engaging in flirting early in the game
he was being honest about the doctor's analysis
he was just bantering so he could go off already
What was the unexpected side effect of Edward Nygma's 3-D TV?
people had strokes
it made people's heads explode
it put people in a coma
Edward Nygma could make himself smarter
Edward Nygma found out that he could use the neural energy from people using his 3-D TV to make himself smarter. On the other hand, it also made him crazier. Wotta payoff!
What is Riddler's personal beef?
Batman's always beating him
Bruce Wayne's refusal to support his work
Edward Nygma's descent into the Riddler personality develops because he feels that Bruce Wayne should be put in his place for not funding his project. These days, Kickstarter would have been the solution. Or not.
No one listens to him
Everyone is dumb
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Why does Two-Face like flipping coins?
because it makes him look cool
because he is impatient
because it's a nervous tic
because it gives him only two choices
Two-Face is obsessed with the idea of "two," or duality. He flips his famous coin, since it only gives him two answers to choose from. And he will stick by it, no matter what. In the movie, he makes it simpler: two choices by luck.
Blink and you'll miss it: Why are the uniforms of the Flying Graysons significant?
they use it to glide
they have bulletproof uniforms
they are comic book Robin's costume
The costume of the Flying Graysons resembles the comic book costume for Robin, down to the cape. It's interesting to note that this is sometimes used as a detail in the comic books, but it's not officially established.
they have special equipment hidden in them
Why is Bruce Wayne being the main donor for Gotham Children's Hospital fitting?
Wayne has childhood trauma
Bruce Wayne's parents having been killed when he was a child probably drives him to donate to children's charities and help organizations. In the comic books, he donates to -- or helps -- orphanages, children's hospitals, and schools. He even has his own multi-purpose foundation.
Wayne is a philanthropist
Wayne has excess money
Wayne needs to keep appearances up
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How did the Graysons save the circus audience from Two-Face?
they removed the bomb from the venue
The Graysons were able to get the bomb moved out from where it was suspended by using their acrobatic skills. Dick Grayson was able to roll the bomb off the building's roof, and into the water.
they disarmed the henchmen
they knocked out Two-Face
they found a way to get people out fast
How were the Graysons rewarded for their heroics?
they allowed Wayne to adopt Dick
they were put in comas from their injuries
they disappeared into witness protection
all of them died, except for Dick
The Graysons were killed when the bars they were holding onto collapsed after Two-Face shot the supports off. It should be noted that this is a common story in other media: the Graysons always fall to their death, but for various reasons.
What trick does the Batmobile have that lets Batman escape from Two-Face's machine-gun cars?
it has its own bat-grapple
Batman's Batmobile has a grappling hook launcher, which it can use in many ways. In the case of the machine-gun car chase, it can launch it upward, and have the entire car go up the side of a building. Defying gravity, eh?
it has a lot of armor
it has a turbo boost
it has back-facing machine-guns
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How did Riddler finally get his villain name?
saw a costume in a shop
had a dream
saw a comic strip in the newspaper
followed the advice of a boardwalk dummy
As Edward Nygma was thinking of a costume and name for himself, a boardwalk dummy wearing the Frank Gorshin '60's TV Riddler costume "answered" his questions about what to wear. This was a nod to Gorshin's Riddler heavily influencing Jim Carrey's performance.
What is Riddler's offer to Two-Face?
help in dealing with Batman
Riddler needs more capital to put a 3-D TV box in every home. And to do that, he needs Two-Face's help. In exchange, he'll share the "smarts" with Two-Face, and help him find out who Batman really is. Holy ex-deals, villains!
making him rich, for a price
make him smarter
make him whole again
What is Dick Grayson's motive for wanting to be Robin in Batman Forever?
he wants to be a hero for Gotham
he wants revenge on Two-Face
Dick Grayson wants to avenge his family's death at the hands of Two-Face. He finds that when he acts on that idea -- like when he beats criminals up -- the pain goes away.
he wants to follow in Batman's footsteps
he has nothing better to do with his life
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Why does Bruce Wayne initially want to hang up the Batman costume?
to stop Dick from going after Two-Face
to stop the endless cycle of violence
Chase fell in love with Bruce, not Batman
Chase tells Batman that she's fallen for someone else. She doesn’t realize that Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same. This gives Batman the idea to stop his crusade, and maybe have a normal life. Holy romance, Batman!
to send it out to be redesigned
What's the Batplane's little secret?
it has many weapons
it has a lot of armor
it turns into the Bat-submarine
The Batplane's secret is that the central part is a submarine. All Batman has to do is lose the wings and some other parts, and it turns into a small, personal sub. Sweet!
it has stealth abilities
What's the joke with Robin's "holey rusted metal" comment?
Robin always says stupid things
Batman is always too serious
'60's TV Robin always something with "holy" in it
Although the first "holy ___!" statements from Robin were from the comic books, it would only take off once Burt Ward, the Robin from the '60's TV series, turned it into a punchline. In "Batman Forever," he only says it once -- as an inside joke. Holy rewrites, Robin!
Batman can miss details at times
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What is the evolution of Riddler's powers?
he can read minds, sort of
After becoming smart enough, the Riddler can now sort through all the details he is receiving from people's minds. As he said, when it comes to information, he'll become a god. Good luck with that, dude!
he can go out of his body, like a ghost
he can outsmart the Batman, when drugged
he can solve anything, given time
How did Batman get out of choosing to save Chase or Robin?
he took out the mind machine
Batman knew he had to create a distraction, so he knocked out the mind machine, allowing him enough time to figure a way to save both Robin and Chase, even though they were falling already. Along the way, he also managed to foil Riddler's and Two-Face's plans. Holy heroics, Batty!
he talked his way out of it
he scared the Riddler
he made Two-Face choose with his coin
Who is Dr. Burton, the main doctor in Arkham Asylum, a nod to?
Jervis Tetch, Mad Hatter
Tim Burton, director
Dr. Burton is most probably a play on Tim Burton, the director for the original "Batman" movie, and "Batman Returns." There are many stories about why "Batman Returns" director Joel Schumacher took over this one, so it's anyone's guess as to the real reason for the change in directors. Holy gossip abounds!
Jonathan Crane, Scarecrow
Hugo Strange
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Holy law of economics, Batman! Why was Robin, a teenage boy, added to the Batman comic books?
to make Batman a father figure
to make sure there would be a replacement for Batman
to get younger readers
Robin was added to the Batman comic books to attract younger readers, and make that audience grow. It worked and, according to the DC Comics website, sales of "Batman" doubled when Robin was introduced. Youth power indeed!
to make Batman less deadly
How's this for a sneaky cameo: who played Sugar, one of Two-Face's assistants?
Michelle Pfeiffer
Winona Ryder
Kim Basinger
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore, from old Hollywood's Barrymore clan, played Two-Face's angelic, Sugar. Barrymore would later become another kind of angel in the "Charlie's Angels" movie franchise.
What makes the Two-Face and Riddler team-up so bad for Batman?
they are both unpredictable
the two villains hate both of his personalities
Two-Face hates Batman. Riddler hates Bruce Wayne. Either way, Batman loses the popularity game. Holy ganging up!
they are both ruthless
they are both sneaky
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When Dick Grayson suggested Nightwing as his name, what was this a call-out to?
the Raven from Edgar Allan Poe
the character's future hero name in the comics
In the comic books, when Dick Grayson grew up, he took on the name Nightwing, along with a change of costume. Since that happened, the Robin costume and name was passed on to other later Batman sidekicks.
him following in the "Batman" theme
later on, Robin would have wings
Who was the only "Batman Forever" character who hasn’t appeared before -- or since -- in DC continuity, whether in movies or comics?
Dr. Chase Meridian
Gotham police consulting psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian is unusual in "Batman Forever," as she has never appeared in other related media. She may have been mentioned, but this was her only appearance. So far.
Barbara Wilson
Vicki Vale
Kathy Kane
Jim Carrey took his hammed-out acting cues for the Riddler from this guy.
Jack Nicholson, the first modern Joker
Bruce Timm, the animation voice Riddler
The Question, the Riddler-like DC Hero
Frank Gorshin, the 60's Riddler
Frank Gorshin's memorable turn in the '60's Batman TV show as the Riddler inspired Jim Carrey's performance. Frank Gorshin's over the top characterization helped shape Jim Carrey's ham-tastic performance. Holy homage, Riddler!
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In the beginning, one sequence would never have happened in the modern Batman comic books but could have happened in the '60's TV show. Which was it?
Batman being seen by a crowd
In the comic books, the modern Batman usually operates in secret, and is rarely seen in a crowd. That is, unless he's working with the Justice League. However, in the '60's TV show version, he's very much a celebrity hero.
Batman talking to someone other than Commissioner Gordon
Batman ordering take-out
Batman picking up a possible girlfriend
When Dick Grayson in "Batman Forever" takes the Batmobile out for a joyride, what is this a shout-out to?
Jason Todd trying to pry the wheels off the Batmobile
In the comic books, the second Robin, Jason Todd, tried to steal the wheels off the Batmobile. Dick Grayson's joyride in "Batman Forever" is a callback to this, and to how all Robins always have an issue with the Batmobile. So Robins don't dig the car? Hmmm.
Tim Drake figuring out Wayne is Batman
Damian refusing to be just Robin
Spoiler becoming Robin
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