Batman Begins
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2005
8.3
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10
EldonOct 19, 2005
It's not going to get any better than this, not for a while, as far as comic book characters being actualized in film go. If you have two brain cells to rub together you'll enjoy this film. Not everyone is so blessed. Even though It's not going to get any better than this, not for a while, as far as comic book characters being actualized in film go. If you have two brain cells to rub together you'll enjoy this film. Not everyone is so blessed. Even though this movie goes to Batmans "origins", I don't think it is accurate to label it a prequel in the truest use of the word. This movie is all its own.… Expand
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10
AndrewOct 19, 2005
I'm trying to think of something I didn't like about the movie but I can't think of anything. This is a damn good movie.
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10
Lt.DanpyOct 19, 2005
This movie is tight. I highly recommend this movie. Zombies Rock!!
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ColOct 19, 2005
How can anyone give this film a 0 rating... do they not know how to be entertained ?? By FAR the best Batman film to date.... superb.
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10
mitchelllnOct 18, 2005
Uh, hello?!?! Liz must be an idiot, if it was so boring, why did ur brother almost have a heart atttack watching it? u make no sense! dont listen to that girl, see it, rent it, buy it, anything!
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10
PATRICKOct 18, 2005
I love this movie. Best Batman movie ever. Can't wait for the next one!!A++
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8
JennyL.Oct 18, 2005
Wonderful! I am a big fan of the original Batman, however I did not care for the two that followed. I was pleasantly surprised with this prequel.
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LizOct 18, 2005
Boring, pointless, and stupid, my little cousin almost had a heart attack seeing it.
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10
marshallm.Oct 17, 2005
Best batman ever!!! ( saying something is the best EVER makes me sound like an immature teenager, but in this case, it's true and almost nobody can argue that)
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10
AdamOct 16, 2005
Wow! i had heard a little about christian bale before getting this role and didn't know what to think. after seeing it he was better than michael keaton, which i did not think could be done. dido for christopher nolan who has quickly Wow! i had heard a little about christian bale before getting this role and didn't know what to think. after seeing it he was better than michael keaton, which i did not think could be done. dido for christopher nolan who has quickly become one of my favorite directors.… Expand
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MichaelD.Oct 14, 2005
Although it's got its own share of flaws, a very well arranged movie. As a fan of the first movie I can openly say that Batman movie franchise is back after the sillyness it's gone through under Schumacher.
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10
AnthonyR.Oct 5, 2005
Solid movie, honestly probably the best superhero movie to date next to spiderman. The darkness of the movie is perfect, it brings back the feeling of tim burtons dark movies of BATMAN!!! Great job Nolan, Christian Bale was a perfect batman.
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10
EricKOct 1, 2005
A great Batman flick. This is exactly what Bat fans needed to wash the taste of Joel Schumacher's toy mill driven movies from our mouths. Katie Holmes was unnecessary but didn't detract from the film. I found it to be a very A great Batman flick. This is exactly what Bat fans needed to wash the taste of Joel Schumacher's toy mill driven movies from our mouths. Katie Holmes was unnecessary but didn't detract from the film. I found it to be a very completely concieved peice. Even Batman's fighting style which wasn't so much about Matrix-esque visuals, but rather about conveying the idea of being attacked by a giant bat! I can't wait to see Nolan's take on the Joker. If you haven't seen any of the other modern Batman movies; don't. See this and wait for the next. Or if you must see any just watch the first Burton film.… Expand
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10
TedM.Sep 30, 2005
The best superhero movie. Ever.
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9
MosesA.Sep 27, 2005
Loved it!! Batman was compelling and brilliant the story just clicked all together!! Christian Bale was perfect for that part!! hope the sequal goes good as well!!
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GregL.Sep 27, 2005
At first glance, Christopher Nolan seems like a totally incongruous choice to direct a film of this nature. But this is by far the best entry in the Batman film franchise to date!
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9
WhoAmISep 27, 2005
Great movie but honestly the Fighting scenes SUKS, except the last one were we can actualy see something, but to me bats never was about the fighting but WHY he fights! It's a movie with a great story and a dark movie in certain way. If Great movie but honestly the Fighting scenes SUKS, except the last one were we can actualy see something, but to me bats never was about the fighting but WHY he fights! It's a movie with a great story and a dark movie in certain way. If you searching for a COMEDY film DON'T WATCH IT. Dialogues are perfect and the humor is very "batman-like". The cast is brialliant and so does the scenarios. This is a super-hero movie, if u want a DRAMA movie DON'T WATCH IT. This is for people that like dark (but not too dark) movies and like some reality and fantasy mix-up a little bit. And is very faithfull to the original character but, like most of the movies, they have to adapt so all can be explain in 2h and 30 min. All the things feats perfectly on the movie. If you didn't see any other BATMAN movies and you don't know much about it either you will understand why he become batman if you just pair atention.… Expand
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10
JaySep 25, 2005
I got to raise the rating. 8.5 is too low for this movie.
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C.B.B.Sep 20, 2005
Solid.
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MarcusG.Sep 16, 2005
This movie was a bucket of turds from the moment the monastary in tibet exploded and then kept on exploding as if it was build entirely of powder kegs.
0 of 3 users found this helpful
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PatrickD.Sep 15, 2005
A comic book movie, ruined by the lack of action and excitiment, replaced by total boredom.
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9
PochoN.Sep 12, 2005
I loved this movie! I thought that the previous 2 movies were too colorful and silly, compared to the Michael Keaton's ones. This pre-sequel makes a fictional character be realistic. What this movie does for Batman its pretty much is I loved this movie! I thought that the previous 2 movies were too colorful and silly, compared to the Michael Keaton's ones. This pre-sequel makes a fictional character be realistic. What this movie does for Batman its pretty much is authentication. If Batman was to be real this would be the reason and how he got there. The only flaw in the movie was Katie Holmes... she just didn't fit the role because she got no adult presence. Christian Bale did great, well casted. I also liked the fact that it wasnt a linear story, there was a twist that fit the story(liam Neeson's envolvement...). I will buy this movie in dvd, I wont burn a copy from a rental, LOL!… Expand
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ChrisM.Sep 11, 2005
One of the best comic book hero flicks ever made, and certainly the best Batman film to date. Chris Nolan did what noone from the previous films bothered to, and that is to put the focus of the story on Batman. They absolutely NAILED the One of the best comic book hero flicks ever made, and certainly the best Batman film to date. Chris Nolan did what noone from the previous films bothered to, and that is to put the focus of the story on Batman. They absolutely NAILED the character in this release. This was a brilliant combination of psychological drama (ala Memento) combined with popcorn cinema; the visceral with the visual (recall two seperate instances of Bruce dropping into the batcave, and his elders asking him, "why do we fall?"). It goes without saying that casting for this movie was absolutely brilliant - Christian Bale is perfect in his dual role. One element that doesn't get nearly enough attention is the musical score: it adds perfect tone to Batman Begins, tangible weight to dramatic moments... far more effective than Elfman's atypical schtick. All things said, I'm counting the days 'til it's released on DVD, and looking forward to seeing the next flim!… Expand
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10
MattR.Sep 4, 2005
Batman Begins is the beginning. It is the origin. And it is astonishing. Not just a good superhero movie, but a great film.
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5
JeffJAug 31, 2005
I neither loved nor hated this movie -- it was just -eh-. It was well made, and true to the original text (for what that's worth), but it just didn't exite me. It needed more "sparkle", more humor, better pacing, something. If I neither loved nor hated this movie -- it was just -eh-. It was well made, and true to the original text (for what that's worth), but it just didn't exite me. It needed more "sparkle", more humor, better pacing, something. If you're a big Batman fan, go see it. If you just want to see an entertaining action movie, save your money.… Expand
5 of 20 users found this helpful
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DanyelleAug 30, 2005
Best Batman ever. Christian Bale and Liam Neeson ROCK, they are really fabulous actors. I would almost lower my rating though b/c of Katie Holmes, what is Dawson's Creek doing anywhere near this film? She just can't act beyond Best Batman ever. Christian Bale and Liam Neeson ROCK, they are really fabulous actors. I would almost lower my rating though b/c of Katie Holmes, what is Dawson's Creek doing anywhere near this film? She just can't act beyond being a whiny little teenage brat. Batman deserves better!… Expand
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10
JoshS.Aug 28, 2005
An undeniably fantastic movie with a perfect cast. A stellar rebirth of the Batman of my childhood.
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LeonF.Aug 26, 2005
The only real Batman movie so far. I'll give it to Tim Burton, he did a good job, but Michael Keaton? After seeing Christian Bale in 'Equilibrium' i was sure he'd make a perfect Batman, and after 'American The only real Batman movie so far. I'll give it to Tim Burton, he did a good job, but Michael Keaton? After seeing Christian Bale in 'Equilibrium' i was sure he'd make a perfect Batman, and after 'American Psycho' he can definitely play a pretentious businessman which is a perfect Bruce Wayne. I agree with other reviews, Katie Holmes was a mistake, and the writing became difficult at times (cheesiness by David Goyer as usual). But the story was strong, and it was great to see the reasoning behind everything...ninja training makes perfect sense with Batman's character..his cape and equipment, the symbolism of the bat, and the kick ass Batmobile all have a purpose. In the other movies you had to wonder why this guy was running around in a rubber suit with all this crazy equipment, just because his parents were killed when he was little....it didn't add up. Great movie, saw it 6 times, would see it 6 more.… Expand
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ScottY.Aug 22, 2005
I think it was the best Batman movie of all of them. The action was good, although a little too quick at times. The background, the details into his psyche, all of that were good. It was not clouded by goofy romance, and all of the I think it was the best Batman movie of all of them. The action was good, although a little too quick at times. The background, the details into his psyche, all of that were good. It was not clouded by goofy romance, and all of the supporting cast are well-established actors.… Expand
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SamAug 13, 2005
Batman and Robin was one of the worst movies I have ever seen, this was quite possibly the best ever. The brilliant plot and acting, along with surprisingly good dialouge and action pretty much puts it at the top 5, here are the candidates Batman and Robin was one of the worst movies I have ever seen, this was quite possibly the best ever. The brilliant plot and acting, along with surprisingly good dialouge and action pretty much puts it at the top 5, here are the candidates in my view. 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2 Batman Begins 3 Spider-Man 2 4The Fellowship of the Ring 5 THe Return of the King Actually, now that I think about it, Batman wins.… Expand
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CiganaJul 4, 2005
It was the worse Batman movie ever! I am very found of Batman as a character and I was very much eager to see this, but when I watched the movie I was incredibly disappointed: the main character is not sexy, nor portray the characteristics It was the worse Batman movie ever! I am very found of Batman as a character and I was very much eager to see this, but when I watched the movie I was incredibly disappointed: the main character is not sexy, nor portray the characteristics of a Batman. He is a weak, winning character.… Expand
0 of 2 users found this helpful
10
ChuckJun 30, 2005
Fantastic!!!
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ElvisD.Jun 24, 2005
Great movie!!!
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ChuckyoJun 18, 2005
It's a dark, emotional, action-packed movie, and it'll probably turn out to be the best film of the summer. The biggest surprise I thought was Liam Neeson.
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10
MaxP.Jun 9, 2005
this is probably the best film of all the batmans, and the bst of the summer. nolan has a great mind for these sort of films and it is shown. everyone acts great, superb sequences and overall great story. all these reviewers above don't this is probably the best film of all the batmans, and the bst of the summer. nolan has a great mind for these sort of films and it is shown. everyone acts great, superb sequences and overall great story. all these reviewers above don't no s**t.… Expand
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