The central theme of the film is the masks we wear. Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, and Oswald Cobblepot are all fragmented individuals struggling with their public and private identities.
Representing corporate greed, Christopher Walken’s character is the only "villain" without a literal mask, suggesting that true monstrosity often hides behind a suit and a respectable public image. A Controversial Legacy Batman Returns YIFY
Michael Keaton portrays a more dour and ruthless Bruce Wayne in this sequel. He recognizes his own psychosis reflected in his villains, making his role as a "hero" increasingly ambiguous. The central theme of the film is the masks we wear