Batman Begins
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2005
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ERG1008Sep 17, 2010
Watched this again & it is a great film.
Superb performances from a mainly British cast & Cillian Murphy is fantastic as Dr. Crane/Scarecrow.
Some of the driving bits are a bit OTT but the story flows well & a great way to end ready for theWatched this again & it is a great film.
Superb performances from a mainly British cast & Cillian Murphy is fantastic as Dr. Crane/Scarecrow.
Some of the driving bits are a bit OTT but the story flows well & a great way to end ready for the next installment.… Expand
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sreekiranAug 21, 2010
the movie had fast screenplay. there were some boring scenes. the second half picks momentum. the climax was good.
story was imaginary. but nice execution. the thugs were upto the mark but not as great as joker. overall the movie is a good flick
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10
DaveH.May 16, 2010
I watched this movie back then in 2005 when it came out and haven't watched it again in these 5 years, but hell, I loved it, it was dramatic, thrilling, had a big sense of reality and a comic book feeling setting. I hated The Dark I watched this movie back then in 2005 when it came out and haven't watched it again in these 5 years, but hell, I loved it, it was dramatic, thrilling, had a big sense of reality and a comic book feeling setting. I hated The Dark Knight as it doesn't focus on anything and casual moviegoers will have trouble understanding it, but this movie is pure greatness.… Expand
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MikeHMay 2, 2010
Despited some hate on him, I think Christian Bale is one of the best actors to play Batman because he has experiance with action films and he makes the character far more interesting. Liam Neeson is an awesome villian and Morgan Freeman is Despited some hate on him, I think Christian Bale is one of the best actors to play Batman because he has experiance with action films and he makes the character far more interesting. Liam Neeson is an awesome villian and Morgan Freeman is an interesting character as well. I definently will put this film on my top list of Comic Book Based Films.… Expand
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DanielT.Jan 28, 2010
A very good movie in almost every aspect, with the only bad thing being Katie Holmes as Rachel. Then again, Dawes was a newly created character just made for the movies. Just second to The Dark Knight.
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EmericCAug 6, 2009
One of the best movies I've ever seen.
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MingV.Jul 28, 2009
I watched The Dark Knight and believed it was the very best a superhero film could be. That means when I get started with its precedessor I do not hope that it would be as much a masterpiece as TDK. The feeling is totally reversed after I watched The Dark Knight and believed it was the very best a superhero film could be. That means when I get started with its precedessor I do not hope that it would be as much a masterpiece as TDK. The feeling is totally reversed after watching the movie. How on Earth could an action-based movie be both mind-absorbing and intricate at a time like this ?… Expand
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CarlosF.Jul 18, 2009
It was a great dark thriller. Actors are amazing. Very well directed. And... THE PLOT ! What a script ! I loved the bats, the batcave, every single bat-thing. It was reinventing Bruce Wayne and the Batman. Very well done. Just Katie Holmes It was a great dark thriller. Actors are amazing. Very well directed. And... THE PLOT ! What a script ! I loved the bats, the batcave, every single bat-thing. It was reinventing Bruce Wayne and the Batman. Very well done. Just Katie Holmes annoyed me a bit.… Expand
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KateHMay 17, 2009
What a misogynist piece of crap.
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WilliamTSep 5, 2008
A dark and action filled superhero film that actually makes a billionaire who dresses up as a bat and fights crime seem totally plausible.
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DanielCAug 16, 2008
Batman Begins is a good movie. The way the movie tells of Bruce Wayne's past and how eventually became the dark knight, is told very well. The problem is that the movie is too long and overly dramatic. The dramatic music never stops Batman Begins is a good movie. The way the movie tells of Bruce Wayne's past and how eventually became the dark knight, is told very well. The problem is that the movie is too long and overly dramatic. The dramatic music never stops playing in the background. Even if its a simple conversation between two characters. And the dialog tries to be too fancy. The movie also has no real villain. Scarecrow is in the movie for only a little bit, and makes a lame exit. Batman Begins also suffers from lack of humor and also a bit of stiff personality. So while the movie does a good job of showing you Wayne's past, and has a few good action scenes, it's overall pretty messy and too long for its own good.… Expand
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BattMJul 27, 2008
When I first heard teh was ANOTHER Batman movie coming out, I groaned. "Why beat a dead horse." After all didn't Clooney & company kill the caped crusader dead enough for ya. Boy was I wrong. This movie is a fresh take on an old story. When I first heard teh was ANOTHER Batman movie coming out, I groaned. "Why beat a dead horse." After all didn't Clooney & company kill the caped crusader dead enough for ya. Boy was I wrong. This movie is a fresh take on an old story. Very well done.… Expand
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GabrielB.Jul 7, 2008
I don't really like origin movies but this one blew any i have seen out of the water. The director's take on Batman is one that i will never forget as it really made me feel what batman is.
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BrendanFJul 3, 2008
A spectacular superhero film. A very dark, but thought-provoking take on Batman's origins. Christian Bale is the best Bruce Wayne ever cast in a film, his calmer, quieter demeanor captures Bruce's pain and internal struggles A spectacular superhero film. A very dark, but thought-provoking take on Batman's origins. Christian Bale is the best Bruce Wayne ever cast in a film, his calmer, quieter demeanor captures Bruce's pain and internal struggles wonderfully. Veteran's Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman hold their own as well. Cillian Murphy is one creepy guy and he pulls off John Crane/Scarecrow magnificently. He delivers his dialogue so eerily, including the best line in the film; "He's here... the Batman!" The techs are first rate, particularly the cinematography, which gives us the feeling that people could actually live in Gotham. The actions and fight sequences are smart and well choreographed, if a little choppy. Overall a very well done superhero flick. I can't wait for The Dark Knight.… Expand
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BrandonS.Jun 20, 2008
Awful! Inane dialogue, terrible acting, predictable action. Just a total, ridiculous, atrocious mess. It has none of the charm of the Tim Burton Batman films, brainless writing, and it goes on and on and on seemingly forever. I can't Awful! Inane dialogue, terrible acting, predictable action. Just a total, ridiculous, atrocious mess. It has none of the charm of the Tim Burton Batman films, brainless writing, and it goes on and on and on seemingly forever. I can't believe anyone enjoyed this. These critics have lost their minds, as far as I can tell.… Expand
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AnkitG.May 28, 2008
Best Superhero Movie ever made. Hats off to Nolan and Christian Bale. 10/10.
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ChuckMay 27, 2008
Fantastic!!!
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AndrewS.May 23, 2008
Awesome...
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JonT.Feb 28, 2008
This movie took the premise of a rich kid who lost his parents to a mugger then grows up to become a man who dresses in a costume and fights bad guys and, through the back story, made it seem believable - practically inexorable. The path This movie took the premise of a rich kid who lost his parents to a mugger then grows up to become a man who dresses in a costume and fights bad guys and, through the back story, made it seem believable - practically inexorable. The path from victim to revenge-seeker to trainee to symbol and force of justice is traced out in such a way that you can believe that someone mght walk that path and ultimately don the cowl. All the usual "WTF" stuff from the comics and the movies are explained - why do his gloves have the fins? Why is the batmobile equipped with a jet engine and where did he get it? Why the cape? It even answered one of my biggest beefs about the Batman movies to date: "Why would Commissioner Gordon trust a vigilante whose identity is unknown?" And thanks to this movie, we learn that their association and trust goes back to before Gordon becomes the Commissioner. The undercurrent of the movie is "fear" - Bruce's fear of the bats, the fear Falcone talks of before his goons turf Bruce out in the street, the fear that people feel that keeps the mob safe, Bruce's desire to spread fear amongst the criminals and, of course, the Scarecrow and his fear gas. As the fear-of-bats thing is pivotal to the make-up of Bruce Wayne and instrumental in the devising of Batman, it was inspired genius bringing in the Scarecrow as one of the villains. Far superior to all the previous Batman movies.… Expand
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DavidD.Feb 17, 2008
By FAR the best Batman movie!! I am so glad that some competent people finally took this series over. The last 3 movies to me were horrible!! Other then the very first batman and now this one, everything else was worthless!
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FernandaB.Jan 27, 2008
One of the greatest movies I have ever seen, worth my time , and also worth my money way back in 2005. I can't wait for the Dark Knight R.I.P HEATH LEDGER! great New Joker.
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GarySDec 30, 2007
Not bad but it was kinda boring.
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DarekK.Dec 15, 2007
Amazing, absolutely spectacular. This is the best superhero/comic book movie ever made. It will only be outdone by The Dark Knight.
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MicahelRNov 9, 2007
Almost unwatchable.Christian Bale is an awful Batman almost as been as George Clooney.Morgan Freeman has no business being in a Batman or comic book movie.Katie Holmes is unbearable to watch and annoying to listen to and she should go back Almost unwatchable.Christian Bale is an awful Batman almost as been as George Clooney.Morgan Freeman has no business being in a Batman or comic book movie.Katie Holmes is unbearable to watch and annoying to listen to and she should go back to making tv drama shows like back in the day.I hate the new Batmobile,get the old batmobile back.The bad guy in the movie was awful I don't know who he was supposed to be.The fighting scenes was terrible because the camera was jumpy its like a 5 year old shot the scenes.Michael Keaton was the best Batman although he wasn't perfect.I think its really difficult to find an actor to play Batman.… Expand
2 of 17 users found this helpful
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JakeMOct 13, 2007
When I first heard this coming I thought 'Oh God not another crappy comic book adaption'. Though after hearing a lot of good things about I watched it and it was great! A clever and darker look at batman's story.
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FabiánR.Aug 24, 2007
This is what I expected from a Batman movie, at last!, a real human superhero, not a millionaire guy who pay for artifacts to fight crime, a real disturbed man with mental issues and who works hard, training and suffering until become a This is what I expected from a Batman movie, at last!, a real human superhero, not a millionaire guy who pay for artifacts to fight crime, a real disturbed man with mental issues and who works hard, training and suffering until become a "Symbol" as he said so. Well directed, a story well told, a touching Batman and true believable performances. I'd give it a 10 but I think the film had a lack of a real arch enemy, kinda disappointed for the "Scarecrow" (Cillian Murphy), thought it would put the things more difficult to the Dark Knight, anyway, it's a movie to keep in mind and to follow.… Expand
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JaredC.Aug 12, 2007
Peter Travers says it all (on his comment for Rolling Stone, which he rated 75). The movies buildup is steadily engrossing, and Gotham looks lived in but not art directed. Just that Peter Travers doesn't explain that the movie is very Peter Travers says it all (on his comment for Rolling Stone, which he rated 75). The movies buildup is steadily engrossing, and Gotham looks lived in but not art directed. Just that Peter Travers doesn't explain that the movie is very dark, because it involves drugs and shows the way others look into their fears. I found that deeply discovered and weirdly enchanted.… Expand
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DavidS.Jul 30, 2007
This is a true Batman movie, the dark knight truly is a little sinister and brutal.... I loved it.
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DomenicoZJul 29, 2007
My personal favorite comic book film ever. I never really liked superhero movies, simply because they focused a lot more on action and cgi than a great story. As a Batman fan, I'm proud to say that this is by far the best Batman film to My personal favorite comic book film ever. I never really liked superhero movies, simply because they focused a lot more on action and cgi than a great story. As a Batman fan, I'm proud to say that this is by far the best Batman film to date. Everything about this movie just blows the other Batman movies out of the water. The story is better written and no longer a paper thin/random disgrace that held (or at least tried to) the film together when Batman wasn't on screen fighting. The actual fighting in this movie is very chaotic and thrilling, unlike the boring punch/kick combo that the other films used (huge props to Nolan on this one). The musical score is very emotional and does a very good job of setting the tone of the film, unlike the other films in which the main theme was played again and again in different variations; no matter how memorable they've become over the years, they're simply too cartoonish and boring. The Batmobile works much better than the cardboard-finned Batmobiles that need a hook to turn a corner, and it has a better Bat-motif as well (the Bat-face simply rocks). The movie is stacked with a lot of great actors (save for Holmes) that deliver in each of their roles, and Bale is the best Batman/Bruce by far; he's goofy (public Bruce) and brooding (private Bruce) like Wayne should be, and he's very good at bringing the animal that is Batman to life like he's written in the comics. And the villains are so much better than the others it's not even funny. The other villains were too colorful and wacky, while the villains in Begins were evil and sinister, just the way villains should be; in short, Ra's Al Ghul kicks the crap out of the black-sludge spewing sewer mutant from Returns, and the cackling Prince-groover from the first. Hardcore Tim Burton fans will try to tell you the others are better simply because they have the hardcore Burton visuals and the weird Burton characters that you see in all his films, despite the fact he never intended on making a Batman movie (see Batman Returns special featurettes on the dvd...from Burton's own mouth). But if you're a true BAtman fan and you want to see a well told Batman movie that's not just another mindless action flick, then see Batman Begins.… Expand
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JDJul 26, 2007
This movie is awesome: great acting and a realistic sense of urgency at crucial points. On the other hand, Alfred's "Never" got somewhat repetitious while some dialogue got a tad bit 'campy' as some people say. However, I This movie is awesome: great acting and a realistic sense of urgency at crucial points. On the other hand, Alfred's "Never" got somewhat repetitious while some dialogue got a tad bit 'campy' as some people say. However, I can't believe that there are still people that overly critique this movie - if you're going to do so at such a specific level, would it hurt to at least spell things correctly? It ultimately mars the credibility of your review if you can't even spell, especially if you are going to criticize such a wonderfully made movie. Overall, I was definitely surprised by this great comic book adaptation. Can't wait for the sequel!… Expand
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RD.Jul 22, 2007
Unexpectedly impressive - I had anticipated the usual throwaway nonsense like the previous iterations - not this accomplished, crafted, polished masterpiece. DAMN!
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ReneVJul 9, 2007
Horrible, violent, disgusting.
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CorranH.Jun 19, 2007
Having seen this only once in theaters, but multiple times on DVD, I am still amazed at the level of talent involved in this Batman. Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, and almost all the others deliver performances Having seen this only once in theaters, but multiple times on DVD, I am still amazed at the level of talent involved in this Batman. Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, and almost all the others deliver performances that I didn't think were possible in a Superhero movie. I thought the casting of Liam as a villain (a first for the gifted irishman) and Gary Oldman (known for villainous roles like Lee Harvey Oswalt in JFK) as a good guy were both brilliant moves. the only reason I rate this a 9 instead of the 10 it deserves: the completely outclassed Katie Holmes. Thankfully, Nolan has replaced her with Maggie gylenhaal and has added even more good cast members to make me vibrate in anticipation of the Dark Knight: Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, and Anthony Michael Hall. July 18, 2008 cannot come fast enough!!… Expand
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JustinS.Feb 24, 2007
Best Batman film ever! I still don't get why some people criticize the new batsuit. It's as though they like the one with the rubber nipples better.
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JonboyFeb 20, 2007
Please do not listen to some of the ridiculous "expert opinions" here, this is by far one of the best comic book films you will ever see. The film is darker,grittier and a whole lot more enjoyable than x-men,spiderman and the rest of the Please do not listen to some of the ridiculous "expert opinions" here, this is by far one of the best comic book films you will ever see. The film is darker,grittier and a whole lot more enjoyable than x-men,spiderman and the rest of the other batman films put together!!… Expand
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RirenJan 30, 2007
One of the best superhero films out there. Here we have a sympathetic backstory, a tantalizing origin, and an outrageous first adventure. Whereas Burton's first Batman flick sustained itself largely on Jack Nicholson's performance, One of the best superhero films out there. Here we have a sympathetic backstory, a tantalizing origin, and an outrageous first adventure. Whereas Burton's first Batman flick sustained itself largely on Jack Nicholson's performance, here an allstar cast carries quality work from scene to scene. The sets are beautiful, the special effects are tasteful (not so overwrought as other, higher octane super-movies), the score is moving - the whole 2+ hour ride has atmosphere. Be warned that there is very little camp in this, substantially less than either of the Burton films. It's darker than any previous Batman film, though not heartless or hopeless. Batman Begins possesses a whole different kind of fun, with a rich world spiraling out from its central character, mounting to implausible struggles that feel particularly plausible within the film. Better than nearly any comic book movie to date, Batman Begins helps you suspend disbelief. Like Blade and X-Men, Batman Begins raises the bar for superhero films.… Expand
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PatrickH.Jan 9, 2007
This movie is simply phenomenal. But it isn't amazing special effects that drives this one, but its story, brilliant acting performances, and above all else, its astonishing realism that makes it so great. It is easily one of the best This movie is simply phenomenal. But it isn't amazing special effects that drives this one, but its story, brilliant acting performances, and above all else, its astonishing realism that makes it so great. It is easily one of the best (if not the best) comic-book films ever, and a truly great film in general. Bring on the sequel, The Dark Knight, Bale, Nolan, and Co.!… Expand
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PatC.Oct 23, 2006
The best Batman ever, even though the plot becomes convoluted towards the end. Evil is not a multi-generational fraternity on a mission to clean up society's messes. Evil is and always has been based on galloping stupidity.
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ColinKOct 20, 2006
Great actors, great plot...all together great movie. An awesome adaptation of what the comic books portray.
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KennethKOct 19, 2006
The best Batman movie of all time. Absolutely fantastic film-making, acting, everything. AMAZING.
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RichardI.Oct 2, 2006
This retelling of the story of Batman is worth watching over and over again because it does everything right. Batman was meant to play the role of Dark Knight in a city that, thanks to the unending stream of corruption, is even darker than This retelling of the story of Batman is worth watching over and over again because it does everything right. Batman was meant to play the role of Dark Knight in a city that, thanks to the unending stream of corruption, is even darker than he is. Big thanks to the filmmakers for showing Batman the way he was meant to be seen and for using Ra al Ghoul and Scarecrow, two of my favorite Batman villains. Please make a sequel and do not mess it up.… Expand
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Myles#13Sep 6, 2006
Bless you Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan for saving the Batman from a premature extinction... Batman Begins, though a much different film from the Burton movies, is still a cinematic masterpiece and a lot of fun to watch! As a fan, I Bless you Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan for saving the Batman from a premature extinction... Batman Begins, though a much different film from the Burton movies, is still a cinematic masterpiece and a lot of fun to watch! As a fan, I gotta say that I can't WAIT for the next one if Nolan's back. The only blemishes on the film that keep it from the level of 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns' is the miscasting of Katie Holmes and (to a lesser extent) Michael Caine. Still LOVE the film though!… Expand
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BatfanAug 20, 2006
`Best Movie of 2005, Destroys Superman Returns and all previous Batman films. This is what I have longed for in a Batman movie, Mystery and reality but minus Katie Holmes Incredible Movie!
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AnsonG.Jul 11, 2006
Believe a hype of this movie. This is the one i waiting for. What can i say, is the BEST film they ever made since i have watch X-men and Spiderman last time. I hope they will make the next episode about batman of his next opponent, the Joker.
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BassJul 2, 2006
An exceptional piece of cinema that not only redefines the Batman franchise but superhero films in general. Bale illustrates a methodical and faultless performance as the Dark Knight, as do each and every other cast member in their An exceptional piece of cinema that not only redefines the Batman franchise but superhero films in general. Bale illustrates a methodical and faultless performance as the Dark Knight, as do each and every other cast member in their respective roles. A great script and intelligent story only help to make you fall in love with this movie even more. Easily film of the year.… Expand
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ZackL.Jun 17, 2006
On it's own merit, this movie is amazing, and as a Batman film, it is simply awe-inspiring. The score for this movie is beautiful, the settings are convincing, the story is great and the acting (for the most part) is brilliant. The On it's own merit, this movie is amazing, and as a Batman film, it is simply awe-inspiring. The score for this movie is beautiful, the settings are convincing, the story is great and the acting (for the most part) is brilliant. The reason this movie does not recieve a score of 10 is because of Katie Holmes's performance. It was bland and made Bruce Wayne's relationship with her character seem juvenile. However, all in all, this is without a doubt the best Batman film made.… Expand
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AleksiK.Jun 9, 2006
After seeing the this I have restored hope of Batman films. I also thought, theres no better Batman/Bruce Wayne than Michael Keaton. Clooney and Kilmer SUCKED! Bale does a good job, I can't wait the sequel, where we see Joker.
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RossR.Jun 2, 2006
Katie Holmes was terrible for the role of Rachel Dawes.
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RachitA.May 12, 2006
Awesome movie with great insights into who Bruce Wayne actually is. A great respite from the shallow Joel Schummacher films and the almost horror movie Tim Burton ones. Great music.
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UsmanN.Apr 10, 2006
The characters, the set, the soundtrack, the plot, the dialogues... compare it with any previous batman sequel and one can easily say this sequel is the far more realistic and best one. For the first time the human part of batman has been The characters, the set, the soundtrack, the plot, the dialogues... compare it with any previous batman sequel and one can easily say this sequel is the far more realistic and best one. For the first time the human part of batman has been explored including relationships surrounding him. Bravo Christian Bale and company, you have raised the standard sky high.… Expand
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JamesMar 26, 2006
Finally Batman as it should have always been. Real, emotional, and at times raw. Christian Bale does a great job of making Bruce Wayne/Batman a much more real person trying to do right and not always suceeding than any of the other hacks Finally Batman as it should have always been. Real, emotional, and at times raw. Christian Bale does a great job of making Bruce Wayne/Batman a much more real person trying to do right and not always suceeding than any of the other hacks (besides Keaton) who have played the Dark Knight. I've watched this movie almost a dozen times now and I'll watch it a dozen times more...until the sequel comes out :-)… Expand
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AndrewT.Mar 12, 2006
Stylized and thrilling, this is very enjoyable pulp. Some of the best mindless entertainment of the year. Strongly recommended.
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RobertC.Mar 5, 2006
I really enjoyed this film. It was very stylized and creative. The cinematography blew me away. Some of the negatives are, of course, that Katie Holmes played in it. You've got all these great actors, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary I really enjoyed this film. It was very stylized and creative. The cinematography blew me away. Some of the negatives are, of course, that Katie Holmes played in it. You've got all these great actors, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, and then they plop Katie Holmes in it. Some parts were a little cheesy. But overall it's a good movie to see once.… Expand
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DianeP.Feb 24, 2006
Terrific movie first, genre flick second, by golly! Exquisitely scratched my WHY-someone-please-tell-me-WHY itch, beginning to end, and going forward, too. Great story, well-realized Bruce/Bat personae, beautiful visuals, thrilling Terrific movie first, genre flick second, by golly! Exquisitely scratched my WHY-someone-please-tell-me-WHY itch, beginning to end, and going forward, too. Great story, well-realized Bruce/Bat personae, beautiful visuals, thrilling soundtrack, wild action. Left this viewer both deeply satisfied and wanting MORE! Lost half a point for stereotypic (at best) female characterization and another half because fight scenes tried to exemplify "men most fear what they cannot see" too much. Fascinating how strong Bruce is even before training with Ducard, enthralling how graceful and lithe he becomes inside the BatSuit. Exhilerating movie experince!… Expand
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DontelFeb 14, 2006
One of the best movies of any Genre in about 3 years i thought a good story was obsolete in movies but this proved me wrong.
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AgustínL.Feb 7, 2006
Simply the picture what the batfans always were dreaming about. Nolan takes the more "realistic" superhero, and gives us much more than an action movie: a great movie no matters the genre.
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DarthMoonFeb 6, 2006
Cristopher Nolan created probably the best movie based on a comic franchine.He created a realistic version of Batman explaining just about everything about his character. Even the villains look and fell realistic.One of the best movies of Cristopher Nolan created probably the best movie based on a comic franchine.He created a realistic version of Batman explaining just about everything about his character. Even the villains look and fell realistic.One of the best movies of the year and surely the best action adventure movie of the year. A great achievement.This is where Batman movie franchine truly begins.… Expand
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AaronM.Jan 23, 2006
A couple of fantastic action scenes, never cheesy, and always just extremely cool. Sometimes a little hard to follow, but the movie is just so well made that this really doesn't matter.
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KyleB.Jan 11, 2006
This movie was excellent i loved every bit of it. I didnt think any of it was boring. It told the story of how batman came about something the other batman films didnt do. the action was excellent the villian was excellent the acting was This movie was excellent i loved every bit of it. I didnt think any of it was boring. It told the story of how batman came about something the other batman films didnt do. the action was excellent the villian was excellent the acting was excellent this movie was just plain perfect i could watch it all day everyday and not get bored of it.… Expand
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AnonymousJan 6, 2006
One of the best films of the year if you rate this movie a zero you have no life!!!
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ChrisR.Dec 30, 2005
After bearing the burden of a franchise that had spun completely out of creative control, I finally rented the DVD. What an idiot I was... Why did I not see this in the theaters? Caine and Freeman firmly cement their personas, delivering After bearing the burden of a franchise that had spun completely out of creative control, I finally rented the DVD. What an idiot I was... Why did I not see this in the theaters? Caine and Freeman firmly cement their personas, delivering spot-on performances, Gary Oldman proves that he can quite simply out-character act anybody in the industry, and Bale, in a stunning turn -around physically from The Machinst, IS Bruce Wayne (P.S.: watch The Machinist. Bale reportedly ate an apple and a single can of tuna (while working out incessantly) to capture the physicality of the role. He then promptly assured producers that he could play the part in Batman Begins, and then proceeded to bulk out in SIX WEEKS . Neeson turns in an admirable peformance, and Holmes seems out of her element, but overall, this is the definative origin story which renders the previous Burton/Bruckheimer movies quaint, more or (VERY) less watchable, but utterly irrelevant. The 60's T.V. show was the coloring book, the previous franchise was the high school book report, and we now have the fully developed master's thesis of how a billionaire with a grudge and a horrible childhood trauma could resort to, and be facilitated in, swooping about Gotham, scaring the s*** out of criminals and audiences alike. I usually balk at the set-up for the inevitable next movie, but I actually cheered when Oldman's Gordon turned over the playing card... Kudos!!!… Expand
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RickJ.G.Dec 20, 2005
After being left for dead following the disastrous "Batman and Robin", the "Batman" franchise is back better than ever with "Batman Begins". The film's creator figured rightly that the only way to revive the franchise was to start all After being left for dead following the disastrous "Batman and Robin", the "Batman" franchise is back better than ever with "Batman Begins". The film's creator figured rightly that the only way to revive the franchise was to start all over again by retelling the legend of Batman's origins. Christian Bale is the first convincing Bruce Wayne/Batman for me. In "Begins", Bruce spends seven years traveling the world studying criminals and hanging out with criminals in prisons in search of revenge for the death of his wealthy parents at the hands of a homeless mugger. Along the way he meets Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson) and is taken in by a mysterious group of vigilantes known as the League of Shadows. Wayne eventually comes to reject the League's apocalyptic and immoral methods of cleansing the world of corruption and criminality. After rejecting the League's apocalyptic methods, Bruce creates the "Batman" crime fighting character. In the end, Bruce must successfully confront the League's plan to destroy Gotham in order for his "Batman" character to succeed in his mission to save his home city from corruption and crime. Bruce pretends to be a billionaire playboy in public as a front for not drawing any attention to who he really is after hours. This is incredibly disappointing to Bruce's love interest, idealistic junior DA Rachel Dawes (Who I think is played quite well by the much hated Katie Holmes). Michael Cayne is a suitable Alfred and seems to be popular with fans in the role. The best supporting character is Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), the Wayne Enterprises scientific genius who has the knowledge and possession of everything Bruce needs to become Batman. I really love it when Bruce sees "The Tumbler", a.k.a. the future Batmobile, an experimental military vehicle, and Fox seriously says to him "Oh, you wouldn't be interested in that". The writers of the film obviously did that line for laughs and it works every time for me. Near the end when Alfred says to Bruce that it might be time to do some more work on the foundations of Wayne manner, particularly in the area of the Bat Cave, I'm left wanting to see what happens afterward. I hope we see at least a couple more "Batman" films with Bale et al.… Expand
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MarkBDec 1, 2005
Christian Bale was far superior to any other Bruce Wayne attempt, although I did like Keaton (comic relief) Katie Holmes was pretty, but out of her league. Needed Charlize. The fight scenes were a bit of a blur, but the story was well done. Christian Bale was far superior to any other Bruce Wayne attempt, although I did like Keaton (comic relief) Katie Holmes was pretty, but out of her league. Needed Charlize. The fight scenes were a bit of a blur, but the story was well done. I enjoyed not seeing any 'over the top' stage whores.(Jim Carey) I actually should give it a 10 because it had Liam Neeson, is he bad in anything?… Expand
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PeteJ.Nov 29, 2005
Great movie. Puts all other Batman movies with their all star casts to shame.
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SNov 19, 2005
Best of the entire franchise, Michael Caine is awesome!
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JoeBNov 15, 2005
A good film, better than any Batman film I've seen, but I think Katie Holmes is a serious miscast. She's not a very good actress, and doesn't pull off being the D.A. of Gotham City. Otherwise, I really liked Christian A good film, better than any Batman film I've seen, but I think Katie Holmes is a serious miscast. She's not a very good actress, and doesn't pull off being the D.A. of Gotham City. Otherwise, I really liked Christian Bale's performance, and Christopher Nolan is a superior director.… Expand
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MikeG.Nov 12, 2005
Solid movie that's elevated by Nolan's great direction, capturing the look and feel of what I'd always imagined Gotham would look like. Also does a great job of mixing the ordinary citizens and criminals with the superheroes, Solid movie that's elevated by Nolan's great direction, capturing the look and feel of what I'd always imagined Gotham would look like. Also does a great job of mixing the ordinary citizens and criminals with the superheroes, something the previous Batman movies had problems with. The result is a world that seems gritty and real while also seeming spectacular and otherwordly all at once.… Expand
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DaveGNov 11, 2005
Best movie of the year. Loses 2 points for a) Katie Holmes and b) the in-too-close camera work during fights. Other than that - top notch. Bravo to Nolan and the cast. Bring on the next one!
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samtam90Nov 8, 2005
Absoletuly great. Without doubts it's the best Batman film I've seen in these years. After the flop "Batman and Robin", even if it was quite good, Christopher Nolan tells us a story much more real than the previous movie, with a Absoletuly great. Without doubts it's the best Batman film I've seen in these years. After the flop "Batman and Robin", even if it was quite good, Christopher Nolan tells us a story much more real than the previous movie, with a great plot and, especially, great actors and WHAT actors! There are Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Katie Holmes, Morgan Freeman and Christian Bale. Probably the best parts of the film are the gradual trasformation from Bruce Wayne to Batman (not like in Batman & Robin, where everything was already done and you found characters and elements with no explainations) Here everything make sense, I liked also the humor, that is really placed when you need it and it makes you laugh, probably more than you would do in other moments of the film. In conclusion, you must see this masterpiece, becuase it's one of the best film came out in months.… Expand
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CraigW.Nov 7, 2005
Why all of the glowing reviews? The characters are all paper thin. The plot is horrible. There are huge holes in the story (i.e. the gas makes people cower in fear until it is released in the city ... then all sudden it turns people into Why all of the glowing reviews? The characters are all paper thin. The plot is horrible. There are huge holes in the story (i.e. the gas makes people cower in fear until it is released in the city ... then all sudden it turns people into raving killers). The first batman was well crafted. This one is not.… Expand
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MitchNov 2, 2005
Undeniably the best of the superhero flicks by a country mile. save for a slow and murky beginning, it races along, thrilling and chilling all the way.
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DiegoR.Nov 1, 2005
It´s a great history of Batman. A true adventure for a true begin.
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FarrisOct 31, 2005
Excluding the terrible "Batman & Robin" the Batman franchise has been pretty good in my opinion even "Forever" though it had a colorful comic book style that I really don't need to see in my Batman movies. I am a huge Batman fan and I Excluding the terrible "Batman & Robin" the Batman franchise has been pretty good in my opinion even "Forever" though it had a colorful comic book style that I really don't need to see in my Batman movies. I am a huge Batman fan and I was on pins and needles when I heard about "Batman Begins" due to the fact that if it were to flop that would mark the end of the series. Contrary to what many may say the movie is great, any hard-core true batman fan would have to enjoy this movie, yea it was long but I enjoyed every minute of it. This movie did what other Batman films (yes even the Micheal Keaton films) it made Bruce Wayne the centerpiece and not just "pit-stops" to break up the action. My opinion is you can't be a fan of Batman's story if you're not a fan's of Bruce's.… Expand
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BullittOct 31, 2005
Best Batman movie by far, which now stands up along with Spiderman, Xmen and Sincity.
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DawidN.Oct 30, 2005
Awesome! Absolutely awesome! This movie in my opinion is the best superhero movie by far. It has a great sense of realism to it as well as a dark and gripping approach to filming the dark knight. I can't wait for the sequel.
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stanleyh.Oct 27, 2005
Good movie,good plot,good everything.i give the cast and director a 10 for thier good work in this movie,wish some of the other batman movies were this good.
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jefff.Oct 27, 2005
Not even as good as the campy series that came before it. The batmobile looks like a rolling box. The costumes are poor.There is no real villan in it.It looks all dark and gloomy. And it is way to long.
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MalcomM.Oct 25, 2005
A darkly delicious rendition of our fave 'human' superhero. A silver platter of more believable characters put together, tastier than any of the other past Batman movies. (Now don't get me started on Schumacher's Batman & A darkly delicious rendition of our fave 'human' superhero. A silver platter of more believable characters put together, tastier than any of the other past Batman movies. (Now don't get me started on Schumacher's Batman & Robin & his Dick! That made me puked!) Nolan truly understands the dark knight. Maybe he's the Batman of Hollywood movies. Or even more so, maybe he's Bruce Wayne disguised as unflashy film director? Nevertheless, when i read he was to be the one minding the 'new' and refresh Batman Begins, I knew he was justly right to wreak vengeance upon the wronged-doers! All hail the new Batman. It truly IS the beginning.… Expand
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joshh.Oct 24, 2005
Wow!! i thought this was going to be crap. How wrong was i. this is a brainy action superhero movie with a twist, its actually good!. it quite scary in some places and very well thought out. amazing script and superb acting make this Wow!! i thought this was going to be crap. How wrong was i. this is a brainy action superhero movie with a twist, its actually good!. it quite scary in some places and very well thought out. amazing script and superb acting make this something of an amazing film. buy it Now.… Expand
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JaniePOct 24, 2005
Christian Bale is excellent as Bruce Wayne- both with his physical presence and acting- you believe he emerged from his privileged roots. He also moved in a powerful, yet graceful manner as Batman. This movie was great at being true to the Christian Bale is excellent as Bruce Wayne- both with his physical presence and acting- you believe he emerged from his privileged roots. He also moved in a powerful, yet graceful manner as Batman. This movie was great at being true to the original batman spirit. The worst part of this movie was Katie Holmes. Besides her real life baggage, she can't pull off playing a DA or a believable love interest for Batman- there is no chemistry. I hope she's replaced in the sequel.… Expand
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ScottH.Oct 23, 2005
One of the best movies I saw in a theater this year. I know it's almost blasphemous to say, but I liked this Batman even better than the Keaton/Nicholson Batman. This is simply a very cool film.
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JasonS>Oct 23, 2005
Wondeful!
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CharleneJ.Oct 23, 2005
Omg i love this movie cant wait till more comes out awsome amasing what can i say i love batman.
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kharaghOct 23, 2005
Not THAT good !!The story wasn't wery good and the movie wasn't very entertaining.Overall one not very good movie.
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richOct 23, 2005
One of the best superhero movies ever.
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jeffy.Oct 22, 2005
The best movie of the year amazing!!!!!
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JohnROct 22, 2005
Crap. If you are older than about 18, avoid this movie. I went to this movie based on many good reviews I heard. I can only come to the conclusion that Americans are getting stupider by the year. This movie was no better than any other Crap. If you are older than about 18, avoid this movie. I went to this movie based on many good reviews I heard. I can only come to the conclusion that Americans are getting stupider by the year. This movie was no better than any other crappy super hero movie ever made (and why do we continue to make such crap anyway).… Expand
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JJLawOct 22, 2005
Appropriately dark with excellent acting and interesting premise. The best Batman since Michael Keaton.
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veneciaw.Oct 21, 2005
Very good! I still believe that Micheal Keaton is the best Batman.The first Batman will always be the best. It had a better balance of reality and fiction than Batman Begins. There are certain movements that Keaton would make in the movie Very good! I still believe that Micheal Keaton is the best Batman.The first Batman will always be the best. It had a better balance of reality and fiction than Batman Begins. There are certain movements that Keaton would make in the movie that made Batman very distinguished. Although, I must Christian Bale is cuter. But unfortunately the other Batman movies, (with the exception of the Original & Batman Forever) weren't as good as Batman Begins.… Expand
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darrelll.Oct 21, 2005
A unique take on the beginings of batman.
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IanF.Oct 21, 2005
It might be the best batman movie in since the original, but that's not saying much. This movie is boring, in fact, it's so boring that I almost walked out of the theater. I love superhero movies/comic book adaptations (good ones It might be the best batman movie in since the original, but that's not saying much. This movie is boring, in fact, it's so boring that I almost walked out of the theater. I love superhero movies/comic book adaptations (good ones at least a la Spiderman 2 and X2). The action sequences in this movie are stupid, you can't see anything. The camera is to close the scenes are too burry-- it's hard to tell if someone is being kicked, punched, thrown or grabbed. The villains in this movie are dumb too. They never really are developed enough for me to care one way or another about them. I didn't care about cillian murphy's character or his stupid potato sack mask, and I certainly didn't care about Liam Neeson's Ra's Al Ghul. These could've been cool characters but they just never became awesome like they should've been. The new batmobile is horrendous, it's so bad that I don't think written words can describe it. The plot is all over the place with characters coming back out of no where, with no real explanation (even though they try to give you a bs answer). I have to admit though, everything up until the end of the training scenes were great. Oh yeah, Christian Bale's "Batman voice" is really annoying too. The only people that liked this movie are fanboys that don't know right from left, people that always follow the hype, and peons who get excited by trains and explosions. So I'll repeat my original statement: It may have been better than all the movies since Tim Burton's Batman, but that REALLY isn't saying much. This movie is a turd.… Expand
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DavidH.Oct 20, 2005
Batman Begins at last penetrates to the dark and troubled depths of the Batman legend, creating a superhero who, if not plausible, is at least persuasive as a man driven to dress like a bat and become a vigilante. The movie doesn't Batman Begins at last penetrates to the dark and troubled depths of the Batman legend, creating a superhero who, if not plausible, is at least persuasive as a man driven to dress like a bat and become a vigilante. The movie doesn't simply supply Batman's beginnings in the tradition of a comic book origin story, but explores the tortured path that led Bruce Wayne from a parentless childhood to a friendless adult existence. The movie is not realistic, because how could it be, but it acts as if it is. Opening in a prison camp in an unnamed nation, "Batman Begins" shows Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) enduring brutal treatment as a prisoner, as part of his research into the nature of evil. He is rescued by the mysterious Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), who appoints himself Wayne's mentor, teaches him sword-fighting and mind control, and tries to enlist him in his amoral League of Shadows ("We burned London to the ground"). When Wayne refuses to kill someone as a membership requirement, Ducard becomes his enemy; the reclusive millionaire returns to Gotham City determined to fight evil, without realizing quite how much trouble he is in. The story of why he identifies with bats (childhood trauma) and hates evildoers (he saw his parents killed by a mugger) has been referred to many times in the various incarnations of the Batman legend, including four previous films. This time, it is given weight and depth. Wayne discovers in Gotham that the family Wayne Corp. is run by a venal corporate monster (Rutger Hauer), but that in its depths labors the almost forgotten scientific genius Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), who understands Wayne wants to fight crime and offers him the weaponry. Lucius happens to have on hand a prototype Batmobile, which unlike the streamlined models in the earlier movies, is a big, unlovely juggernaut that looks like a Humvee's wet dream. He also devises a bat-cape with surprising properties. These preparations, Gotham crime details and the counsel of the faithful servant Alfred (Michael Caine) delay the actual appearance of Batman until the second act of the movie. We don't mind. Unlike the earlier films, which delighted in extravagant special-effects action, "Batman Begins" is shrouded in shadow; instead of high-detail, sharp-edged special effects, we get obscure developments in fog and smoke, reinforced by a superb sound-effects design. And Wayne himself is a slow learner, clumsy at times, taking foolish chances, inventing Batman as he goes along. This is at last the Batman movie I've been waiting for. The character resonates more deeply with me than the other comic superheroes, perhaps because when I discovered him as a child, he seemed darker and more grown-up than the cheerful Superman. He has secrets. As Alfred muses: "Strange injuries and a nonexistent social life. These things beg the question, what does Bruce Wayne do with his time?" What he does is create a high profile as a millionaire playboy who gets drunk and causes scenes. This disappoints Rachel Dawes (Katie Holmes), his friend since childhood, who is now an assistant D.A. She and Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), apparently Gotham City's only honest cop, are faced with a local crime syndicate led by Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson). But Falcone's gang is child's play, compared to the deep scheme being hatched by the corrupt psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Crane (Cillian Murphy), who, in the tradition of Victorian alienists, likes to declare his enemies insane and lock them up. Crane's secret identity as the Scarecrow fits into a scheme to lace the Gotham water supply with a psychedelic drug. Then a superweapon will be used to vaporize the water, citizens will inhale the drug, and it will drive them crazy, for reasons which the Scarecrow and his confederates explain with more detail than clarity. Meanwhile, flashbacks establish the character's deepest traumas, including his special relationship with bats and his guilt because he thinks he is responsible for his parents' mugging. I admire, among other things, the way the movie doesn't have the gloss of the earlier films. The Batman costume is an early design. The Bat Cave is an actual cave beneath Wayne Manor. The Batmobile enters and leaves it by leaping across a chasm and through a waterfall. The Bat Signal is crude and out of focus. The movie was shot on location in Chicago, making good use of the murky depths of lower Wacker Drive and the Board of Trade building (now the Wayne Corp.). Special effects add a spectacular monorail down La Salle Street, which derails in the best scene along those lines since "The Fugitive." Bale is just right for this emerging version of Batman. It's strange to see him muscular and toned, after his cadaverous appearance in "The Machinist," but he suggests an inward quality that suits the character. Rachel is at first fooled by his facade of playboy irresponsibility, but Lt. Gordon figures out fairly quickly what Batman is doing, and why. Instead of one villain as the headliner, "Batman Begins" has a whole population, including Falcone, the Scarecrow, the Asian League of Shadows leader Ra's Al Ghul (Ken Watanabe) and a surprise bonus pick. The movie has been directed by Christopher Nolan, still only 35, whose "Memento" (2000) took Sundance by storm and was followed by "Insomnia" (2002), a police procedural with Al Pacino. What Warner Bros. saw in those pictures that inspired them to think of Nolan is hard to say, but the studio guessed correctly, and after an eight-year hiatus, the Batman franchise has finally found its way. I said this is the Batman movie I've been waiting for; more correctly, this is the movie I did not realize I was waiting for, because I didn't realize that more emphasis on story and character and less emphasis on high-tech action was just what was needed. The movie works dramatically in addition to being an entertainment. There's something to it.… Expand
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DanielL.Oct 20, 2005
Loved It No more kiddy stuff.
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CurtisB.Oct 20, 2005
The best batman movie to date.
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KurtW.Oct 20, 2005
Watch This, I'm serious youll regret it if you dont.
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SamS.Oct 20, 2005
Good, but no match for the two Burton films. To be honest I don't really see why everyone likes it so much, Gothem looks like any other big city, the villens were un-intesesting, and the music was TERRIBLE (give me the Elfman score any Good, but no match for the two Burton films. To be honest I don't really see why everyone likes it so much, Gothem looks like any other big city, the villens were un-intesesting, and the music was TERRIBLE (give me the Elfman score any day). What's worse is that by revealing how Bruce was trained and whare "he gets those wonderfull toys" it takes away the sence of mystery which added so much to the Burton films.… Expand
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AliAOct 20, 2005
Work of art. Nolan and Goyer did a stunning job in recreating the Dark Knight. Keaton was great but bale is perfect!. I like it even more everytime I watch the DVD (which is brilliant btw). cant wait for the sequal!
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BillS.Oct 20, 2005
After seeing the other Batman movies, I expected another high tech, shallow, but enjoyable movie. I was surprised to see that the emphasis on story and character development made this the best Batman, by far, and an excellent overall movie After seeing the other Batman movies, I expected another high tech, shallow, but enjoyable movie. I was surprised to see that the emphasis on story and character development made this the best Batman, by far, and an excellent overall movie (which just can't be said about the other Batman flicks). See it!… Expand
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MikeS.Oct 20, 2005
I just loved this movie.
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bmOct 20, 2005
This is by far the greatest batman film ever shot. ...looking forward to the sequal.
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