Batman Forever is a 1995 American superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is the third installment in the initial Batman film series, with Val Kilmer replacing Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnell, Michael Gough, and Pat Hingle.

The plot follows Batman as he tries to stop Two-Face and the Riddler from wreaking havoc on Gotham City. Meanwhile, he also trains a young acrobat named Dick Grayson, who eventually becomes his sidekick, Robin. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $336 million worldwide and receiving mixed reviews from critics.

Despite the film's financial success, it was criticized for its lighter tone and departure from the darker atmosphere of the previous two films directed by Burton. The casting of Kilmer as Batman was also met with mixed reactions, as some felt that he did not live up to Keaton's portrayal. The film's campy tone and over-the-top performances by Jones and Carrey were also criticized by some, although others praised them for their entertaining performances. Despite its flaws, Batman Forever remains a cult classic and an important chapter in the history of the Batman film franchise.

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