Val Kilmer, who died of pneumonia at 65 on April 1, famously had a negative experience portraying Batman in 1995's Batman Forever. "It’s not about Batman. There is no Batman," he once said in an interview.

Explore Newsday's 1995 review of "Batman Forever, highlighting Val Kilner's take and Jim Carrey's inspired role as the Riddler.

Actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in "Batman Forever," "Top Gun" and "The Doors," died in Los Angeles at 65, the New York Times reported.