Review: Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us “Batmobile/Hummer”

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Overview (Spoilers Below):

Batmobile

Hollywood gives audiences plenty of hero cars they can drive home, Knight Rider, the DeLorean, even Herbie, but the Batmobile is always out of reach.  Of all its incarnations, no other machine redefined the movie car more than the 1989 Batmobile.

Hummer

As the American military outgrows the Jeep, it needs something strong, tough, more versatile, and the Humvee is the answer.  From Desert Storm to Rodeo Drive, it became America’s vehicle of choice, courtesy of its big fan, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Our Take:

Once again, I have the impression that the only elements retaining my attention in this series are the vehicles featured in the movies.  Don’t get me wrong.  The other cars were quite interesting to know about, with some intriguing facts I didn’t realize until recently, including the Humvee and its involvement in the military’s growth.  It’s when a movie is mentioned, whether it be “Back to the Future” or, in this case, Tim Burton’s “Batman”, that my eyes are just glued to the screen right off the bat.  One of this week’s slate of episodes is no different, as Jeff Dunham gives viewers an insight into a particular mobile driven by the Caped Crusader himself.

The Batmobile is clearly not like the other movie-based cars we’ve seen in previous episodes, and it’s not just because of the unique design.  It’s also because of its rarity: it’s next to impossible to purchase ourselves unless we’re as rich as Bruce Wayne.  Besides that, the Batmobile’s history, along with the Humvee in the second episode, highlights that some vehicles are designed for specific purposes rather than for public use.  Sure, there are also many versions of the Batmobile that spanned across multiple adaptations.  But the 1989 interpretation and Julian Caldow’s challenging journey to designing it really showcased the cultural impact Tim Burton and the crew have left on the movie.  The “Hummer” episode was fascinating in its requirements for military use, as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s involvement in its success.  However, as someone who loves Tim Burton’s “Batman”, the “Batmobile” episode is the real hero in my book. 

About Marcus Gibson

I'm a recent writer for BubbleBlabber who has an extraordinary passion for films and television, especially from the animation genre. I also spent plenty of hours playing video games, most notably from the Kingdom Hearts franchise. My goal is to provide the most friendly and entertaining reviews on the planet. Whenever something might be good or not, I always remain optimistic and curious about a specific concept from a film or television show.