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Video: Michael Keaton ends university commencement speech with two words: "I'm Batman"

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Chris Begley

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on Video: Michael Keaton ends university commencement speech with two words: "I'm Batman"

Last weekend, Michael Keaton gave a commencement speech at his alma mater, Kent State University in Ohio. Most celebrities or high profile figures that talk at these things leave the graduates with words of wisdom or advice as they get ready to go out into the world. Not Keaton!

"I've got two words that I want you all to remember," Keaton said. "They're very important. If I leave you with anything, I'm going to leave you with these two words. And those two words are... I'm Batman!" Check out the funny clip in the video above.

It's been 26 years since Keaton played Batman in Batman Returns, but you can tell he still loves the character. He says "I'm Batman" just about any chance he gets, including while he was playing the villain in Spider-Man: Homecoming during his fight scenes with star Tom Holland.

If you're interested in hearing Keaton's full speech, it's embedded below.

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39 comments

  1. NinjaGamer13 Avatar
    NinjaGamer13

    What an epic dude. Love that so much.

  2. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Yea that was awesome 👏

  3. Sense Avatar
    Sense

    Always entertaining no matter what he’s doing.

  4. Mike 201 Avatar
    Mike 201

    My favorite Batman!! That was so cool!!
    Thanks Michael

  5. BornAgainPCGamer Avatar
    BornAgainPCGamer

    He's still got it. He was a great Batman for his time. A little bloodthirsty but still a great Batman.

  6. Flower & Monster & Golden Calf Avatar
    Flower & Monster & Golden Calf

    A bunch of the kids there thought he was drunk. They made it known on twitter.

  7. El Catalan Libanes Avatar
    El Catalan Libanes

    Still waiting for him to return as Bruce in "Batman Beyond". He's the only candidate.

  8. OptimistPrime99 Avatar
    OptimistPrime99

    https://uploads.disquscdn.c... That line is so iconic, even Marvel characters use it.😂 Easily one of the best parts in Deadpool 2.

    1. Schuyler Finley Avatar
      Schuyler Finley

      They have such great conversations

      https://youtu.be/LDdGnuwXUIw

    2. Nahuel Benvenuto Avatar
      Nahuel Benvenuto

      there was no good part in Deadpool 2

  9. UltimateEdition Avatar
    UltimateEdition

    Just a day in the life...

  10. PK Avatar
    PK

    no! you're the vulture! marvel >>>> dc!!!! don't at me dc fans!!!! :P

    1. FUN Avatar
      FUN

      The vulture is just a smalltime job, and they better pay him good money(they can).

  11. Ksigri Avatar
    Ksigri

    hahaha he's so awesome! I remember him being interviewed (I think by Fallon) for Spiderman and he STILL brought up Batman. I don't remember the context but it was pretty funny! :P

  12. Frank Avatar
    Frank

    I will always laught about this words from him. Best line.

  13. lowdevil Avatar
    lowdevil

    Legend.

    Hope he is alive to reprise his role for Kingdom Come.

  14. Nightwing Fan J Avatar
    Nightwing Fan J

    https://twitter.com/RealKev...

    1. NinjaGamer13 Avatar
      NinjaGamer13

      Lol, Kevin Conroy is the man

  15. Guy Avatar
    Guy

    This man NEEDS to do another Batman film

    1. ShobiNaq Avatar
      ShobiNaq

      Batman Beyond and he should play old Bruce. That would be epic

  16. myzterius Avatar
    myzterius

    He should be alfred in the next batman movie.

    1. NinjaGamer13 Avatar
      NinjaGamer13

      Teach those Brits a lesson, always taking our American actors' jobs :P

      1. myzterius Avatar
        myzterius

        Lolll

    2. StarTheory Avatar
      StarTheory

      I really like the chemistry between them so hopefully Irons stays and we see it again with the next Batman.

      1. FUN Avatar
        FUN

        Are you saying Snyder did something right???

        1. StarTheory Avatar
          StarTheory

          I loved MoS and it's one of my favourite comic book movies. His visuals and action is also some of the best in the industry so I don't hate everything he has done.

    3. Kouglof Avatar
      Kouglof

      The son becomes the father, and the Batman becomes the butler

      1. myzterius Avatar
        myzterius

        Loll thats harsh if you put it like that.

    4. myzterius Avatar
      myzterius

      I think Jeremy is a great actor but a terrible alfred, he was indeed forgettable. I wouldnt mind him stepping down tbh.

    5. Hunter Zolomon Avatar
      Hunter Zolomon

      I actually really like Irons as Alfred, he's one of the few things that Snyder got right.

      1. ShobiNaq Avatar
        ShobiNaq

        Disagree. I didn't like him as alfred. Especially in JL you could tell he was phoning it in

  17. Hunter Zolomon Avatar
    Hunter Zolomon

    He's still one of the best actors to play Batman and easily has the best "I'm Batman" moment of any Batman film.

  18. Bruce Wayne Avatar
    Bruce Wayne

    He should have "I'm Batmite." I'm big fan of his acting and his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman was okay. However, I had so many problems with his appearance. Obviously he's too short to be Batman. Again....good actor, but at 5'7"....no. Batman should not be 5'7". Second his costume looked like a hand me down from an older brother, especially the cowl. It's like he should 've gotten a size S rather than an L. Third, after experiencing Bale's voice change as Batman, Keaton should've thought to change his voice. If were Joker and I fought Batman in the last scene and I heard Batman say "You killed my parents, you made me first", I would then say, "Have we met? Can you do me a favor and say 'wanna get nuts, let's get nuts."

    Again, Keaton was a good actor. His Batman was okay......BUT HE'S TOO SHORT!

    1. Queef Police Avatar
      Queef Police

      go eat a cookie

    2. Matt Barton Avatar
      Matt Barton

      He's 5'10". Christian Bale was 5'11".

  19. ShobiNaq Avatar
    ShobiNaq

    Doesn't even play the role of Batman anymore yet he's more committed than Affleck is lmao

  20. mabruno Avatar
    mabruno

    No, you are not. You are some generic, B-list Marvel villain.

  21. dublinman1990 Avatar
    dublinman1990

    What a great moment.

  22. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    Fuckin' A, Bubba. THAT'S a Batman.

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