Calvin Ellis
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SR had the best look for Metropolis.Burton's two Batman films.
It felt that, somehow, his Gotham was set in both a contemporary time (by the films' release) and an earlier part of the 1900s. In this case the 1930s. One could say the it remained the same for decades here, just look as how they dressed. But the development in technology still happened. There was a beautiful mix of old and new elements.
Burtonverse is another universe where the 30s evolved unchanged into late 80s/early 90s and nothing in-between. They didn't experience any change in style that's typical to our own world's 50s/60s/70s... not until they reached the 80s, then it started to change
It was like Capone's reign in Chicago were taking place during the 80s.... or that the typical 80s happened during the 30s
I go in lenghts describing this Gotham. Maybe I'm in love with Burtonverse
In comparison, Reeve's Superman did a similar thing but to a much lesser extent. That Metropolis had a slight feel of 1920s.
Both are what's expected from each of them.
Supes' world is bright, and the architecture is bold. He's the man of tomorrow, and the roaring 20s with its art deco was looking to the future.
Batman belongs to a darker setting and a city filled with corruption/organized crime