Why Michael Keatons Desperate Measures Was a Box-Office Flop

Michael Keaton underwent a stunning career transformation in the late 1980s, beginning with his acclaimed dramatic performance in the 1988 addiction drama film Clean and Sober, followed by his casting as Batman in the eponymous blockbuster 1989 film. These roles enabled Keaton to transcend the fast-talking comedic persona with which he first gained stardom with the 1980s comedy films Gung Ho, Mr. Mom, and Night Shift.