Batman Begins
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2005
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10
DanielL.Oct 20, 2005
Loved It No more kiddy stuff.
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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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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
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RossR.Jun 2, 2006
Katie Holmes was terrible for the role of Rachel Dawes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KateHMay 17, 2009
What a misogynist piece of crap.
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EmericCAug 6, 2009
One of the best movies I've ever seen.
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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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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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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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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.
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GarySDec 30, 2007
Not bad but it was kinda boring.
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10
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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10
AndrewS.May 23, 2008
Awesome...
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ChuckMay 27, 2008
Fantastic!!!
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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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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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LizOct 18, 2005
Boring, pointless, and stupid, my little cousin almost had a heart attack seeing it.
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10
AnkitG.May 28, 2008
Best Superhero Movie ever made. Hats off to Nolan and Christian Bale. 10/10.
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5
jwt7000Jul 10, 2013
The beginning of Batman winds up the right story and main idea of how Bruce Wayne became Batman. But the boring drama scenes and all the good action at the end did not sum up enough to be a very good movie.
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Paul_YoonSep 23, 2010
Batman begins is not the superhero movie at all. Quite anomalous and deviated from the original Tim Burton 'Batman' style, Batman in Batman begins is the person, not a hero anymore.
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sinadoomDec 23, 2014
Compared to the other two films in the trilogy this holds up quite well. It's much more enjoyable and understandable to watch this after seeing some Batman films or playing through the Arkham series of games. As an origins story for howCompared to the other two films in the trilogy this holds up quite well. It's much more enjoyable and understandable to watch this after seeing some Batman films or playing through the Arkham series of games. As an origins story for how Batman came to be, it does an excellent job in terms of the pacing, direction and story. It doesn't feel like it drags on unnecessarily but provides fairly deep character development. What's more impressive is how this film manages to convey Batman's dual identity and the issues revolving around it alongside a typical Batman story which manages to be exciting despite the lack of an iconic villain. If you've played the Arkham games, you will be shocked by how pathetically lame Scarecrow is in this film but the direction, soundtrack and acting on the whole make up for it. If you like Batman, this is definitely worth seeing.… Expand
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EssenceOfSugarAug 21, 2012
Considering this was directed by Christopher Nolan, I thought this was going to be good. This should start of the trilogy in a good way, I thought. Then I watched it and thought, damn, this is stupid. The dialogue is mostly inane and the filmConsidering this was directed by Christopher Nolan, I thought this was going to be good. This should start of the trilogy in a good way, I thought. Then I watched it and thought, damn, this is stupid. The dialogue is mostly inane and the film blows itself into epic proportions of action and fighting nearly halfway through. The villain is ridiculous and looks like he was meant to scare kids than be properly chilling to older people. The back story develops into this? Even Christian Bale and Liam Neeson were only mildly entertaining.… Expand
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
An excellent start to the trilogy. It has impressive visuals, a strong heart, and it's just great. Christopher Nolan's characters are cool, powerful and really fun to watch.
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9
btzneb92Aug 12, 2012
[5/9 Batman Marathon]
Batman Begins [2005]
It's pretty surreal to experience that after just watching the cartoony and absurd (not to mention crappy) "Batman & Robin", you watch the polar opposite. Not to mention the fact that it's the best[5/9 Batman Marathon]
Batman Begins [2005]
It's pretty surreal to experience that after just watching the cartoony and absurd (not to mention crappy) "Batman & Robin", you watch the polar opposite. Not to mention the fact that it's the best Batman movie so far in the marathon. Nolan really gave a brilliant feel and reinvention to the franchise, one that it so desperately needed. Not to mention this was the cause of the new era of superhero movies. It's a brilliant movie. I appreciated this one a LOT more, despite watching it a few times years ago. Probably because I've experienced the **** and letdowns that previous Batman movies (which my childhood memories preciously upholded) had on me now rewatching it as an adult.… Expand
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Rox22Apr 7, 2013
I honestly did not think much of this movie. While I did like Nolan's approach, I also felt it was just another origin story. A bland one at that. The Villains are just very flat and Liam Neeson's Ra's al Ghul is really only an evil versionI honestly did not think much of this movie. While I did like Nolan's approach, I also felt it was just another origin story. A bland one at that. The Villains are just very flat and Liam Neeson's Ra's al Ghul is really only an evil version of Qui-Gon Jinn from the Phantom menace. Cillian Murphy does a decent enough job as a young Scarecrow, but the writing really does very little for such an iconic Batman villain.

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Batman Begins may serve as a "realistic" Batman origin story, but that for me takes something away from the character. An OK movie that is well made, but for me, fails to capture the essence of the comics.… Expand
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SlickSummersDec 11, 2012
Worse than Batman & Robin. I was so psyched, man. The promo material was great. Nolan directing. Too good to be true. Indeed. The first of many disappointments that marked my early adult life. I hate the world for loving this movie.
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The_ReginaldDec 26, 2012
I thought this was one of the worst movies I had ever seen in my life I can't believe anyone liked this. Christian Bales voice when disguising it was so corny and fake it was ridiculous. I grew up watching batman the animated series andI thought this was one of the worst movies I had ever seen in my life I can't believe anyone liked this. Christian Bales voice when disguising it was so corny and fake it was ridiculous. I grew up watching batman the animated series and enjoyed that so much more than this version of batman. The director just made batman look like a total douche bag rather than the cool badass hero/charming billionaire he is supposed to be.… Expand
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python2000Aug 16, 2013
Not as good as the other 2 Dark Knight movies. Cillian Murphy is a brilliant scarecrow, Katie Holmes is amazingly cheesy as Rachel Dawes, Christian Bale is a decent Bruce Wayne but a terrible Batman. Batman Begins is a below average filmNot as good as the other 2 Dark Knight movies. Cillian Murphy is a brilliant scarecrow, Katie Holmes is amazingly cheesy as Rachel Dawes, Christian Bale is a decent Bruce Wayne but a terrible Batman. Batman Begins is a below average film with good FX, decent acting, weak plot and a brilliant villain.… Expand
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shpreaJun 25, 2014
While Batman Begins is not as good as the Dark Knight and the Dark Knight Rises, it is still fantastic in its own right. The directing is spot on, the cinematography is killer, and the soundtrack is perfect. It's a solid beginning to the bestWhile Batman Begins is not as good as the Dark Knight and the Dark Knight Rises, it is still fantastic in its own right. The directing is spot on, the cinematography is killer, and the soundtrack is perfect. It's a solid beginning to the best superhero trilogy in film history.… Expand
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ExKingMay 31, 2013
batman begins start off very lame and almost unwatchable i understand that Nolan was trying to build a story but even the process should be entertaining there are some technical mistakes that is unfortunately unforgiven such as the lamebatman begins start off very lame and almost unwatchable i understand that Nolan was trying to build a story but even the process should be entertaining there are some technical mistakes that is unfortunately unforgiven such as the lame ninja techniques and out of place performances by Liam Neeson and Ken Watanabe and that was just for the first 30 minutes.
but then the story begin to improve when the character has been build everything start to change some great scenes great actions great morals and fantastic soundtracks as usual in all nolan movies but at some parts the story is weak for example,
are you trying to convince me that the league of shadows destroyed Roma and London and then they destroyed Gotham economically i mean they are bunch of ninja what kinda sense does that make but then again people are lost with the actions and never realize that the story through out the movie is lame and by saying that i didn't mean that the movie is bad it had it's good time and bad ones.… Expand
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117dilushamcJun 16, 2013
rebooting a franchise wasn't an idea for anyone until batman begins was released.This is the world's first and the finest most perfect reboot.Although this was the begin of reboots, this got everything right.After then every studio wantedrebooting a franchise wasn't an idea for anyone until batman begins was released.This is the world's first and the finest most perfect reboot.Although this was the begin of reboots, this got everything right.After then every studio wanted their dead franchise to be rebooted.Star trek was the only other successful movie which was perfect, but others got it wrong.This is a trendsetter the reboot of all reboots, Nolan succeeded the toughest challenge ever faced by a director!… Expand
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cumoviesJul 24, 2014
Dark and Brooding, Intense and Smart, epic and stylish what more to say about this A+ superhero flick (and to think this was the worst of the three wow!)

my ratting 8.5/10 a 8.5 for Action 8 for acting 8.5 for story 9 for style and 8 forDark and Brooding, Intense and Smart, epic and stylish what more to say about this A+ superhero flick (and to think this was the worst of the three wow!)

my ratting 8.5/10 a 8.5 for Action 8 for acting 8.5 for story 9 for style and 8 for character development.… Expand
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MarickJan 4, 2015
Batman Begins is an action film based on the fictional DC Comics Batman journal. The film brings famous actors like Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and many others. The story begins when Bruce was a child and whileBatman Begins is an action film based on the fictional DC Comics Batman journal. The film brings famous actors like Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and many others. The story begins when Bruce was a child and while playing with her friend fell into a cave, and there is attacked by bats. While watching a play with his parents, he observed performance of actors resembling bats and asks parents to go there because it is scared. When I get out, a man of the streets trying to take his wallet and jewelry, which is uncontrolled and kill Bruce's parents.… Expand
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DartboardMar 14, 2015
Yes, the film has many a plot hole. Yes, the third act is disjointed. All of this isn't too important once you consider it understands the character -- and the essence -- of Bruce Wayne/Batman. It treats him with interest and respect, andYes, the film has many a plot hole. Yes, the third act is disjointed. All of this isn't too important once you consider it understands the character -- and the essence -- of Bruce Wayne/Batman. It treats him with interest and respect, and it's the story of a hero's journey that is both admirable and tragic. It's thrilling to watch in a big screen and surround sound environment. Nolan gives the film a grounded aura that is much appreciated, and perhaps necessary. It's not perfect, but it's a great piece of film.… Expand
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Viv3ifyFeb 3, 2015
Christopher Nolan created, what i think is, the best interpretation of a modern Batman. This movie started the trilogy and it did it with a blast. I was from the start glued to the screen. This is one of my favorite movie trilogy's of allChristopher Nolan created, what i think is, the best interpretation of a modern Batman. This movie started the trilogy and it did it with a blast. I was from the start glued to the screen. This is one of my favorite movie trilogy's of all time, and this move started it of perfectly.… Expand
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waronassermanMay 3, 2015
amazing movie! the cast is all phenomenal! what a blast and an incredible film! i can not have enough words to praise this movie! I recommend it to any viewer!
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
It's not nearly as golden as The Dark Knight but it's still an interesting origin story. I'd give it a 7.7/10. The action sequences work and the villains do, too. If you've seen TDK, you should go back and watch this movie (like I did). It'sIt's not nearly as golden as The Dark Knight but it's still an interesting origin story. I'd give it a 7.7/10. The action sequences work and the villains do, too. If you've seen TDK, you should go back and watch this movie (like I did). It's a quality super hero movie but it isn't as good as the other two.… Expand
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PanchogulJan 23, 2021
¡EXCELENTE, DIVINA, MAJESTUOSA, ÉPICA Y ESTUPENDAMENTE GLORIOSA DE PRINCIPIO A FIN!

Siento que es un poco infravalorada, considerando que quedó totalmente eclipsada por sus posteriores dos secuelas, aún así es un grandioso comienzo de la¡EXCELENTE, DIVINA, MAJESTUOSA, ÉPICA Y ESTUPENDAMENTE GLORIOSA DE PRINCIPIO A FIN!

Siento que es un poco infravalorada, considerando que quedó totalmente eclipsada por sus posteriores dos secuelas, aún así es un grandioso comienzo de la mejor trilogía de Batman de todos los tiempos.… Expand
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BarneyOnMTFeb 28, 2016
WHAT I LIKED: Batman is set up really well here, the character gets a fully fleshed-out and suprisingly smart origin that actually makes you think. For the most past, it's a really grounded film that focuses on the characters, with someWHAT I LIKED: Batman is set up really well here, the character gets a fully fleshed-out and suprisingly smart origin that actually makes you think. For the most past, it's a really grounded film that focuses on the characters, with some great, gritty action and fun moments to make a very enjoyable film
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: The long origin part had me wanting it to hurry up to get to the meat of the story, then once you're there, the actual plot is a touched cliched compared to the really gritty set-up
VERDICT: 'Batman begins' starts off the franchise with excitement and an excellent origin. Roll on the sequel.… Expand
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
Of all the major comic book characters to transition to a less static visual media, none has been more mistreated than the Bat-Man. As originally envisioned by creator Bob Kane in 1939, Batman was a dark character who walked the tightropeOf all the major comic book characters to transition to a less static visual media, none has been more mistreated than the Bat-Man. As originally envisioned by creator Bob Kane in 1939, Batman was a dark character who walked the tightrope between hero and vigilante. That was his image until the 1960s, when the campy TV series starring Adam West transformed the character into a silly-but-likable good guy in gray spandex. Tim Burton re-invented Batman for a surreal (and, at the time, highly anticipated) 1989 feature, but the movie ended up focusing more on The Joker, leaving the titular hero to lick his wounds as a supporting character. By the time that Batman series reached its third movie, it had fallen back to the campy level of its TV predecessor. Now, there's nothing wrong with camp, per se, but, by the 1997 arrival of Batman and Robin, fans had had enough. Batman looked dead, at least until now.

With Batman Begins, director Christopher Nolan has gone back to basics, jettisoning both the silliness of the TV incarnation and the gothic and fetishist elements of the '90s version. This is a hard-core, down-and-gritty origin story - the tale of, as one might reasonably expect, how Batman begins. It isn't intended as a "prequel" to the 1989 film - not only is Gotham City a completely different place, but key events of the Batman chronology are re-spun. Batman Begins is designed as the start of a new life, a reboot for the franchise. In the process, Nolan has not only crafted the best Batman movie, but arguably the second-best motion picture superhero narrative (topped only by the linked duo of Superman and Superman II). For those who thought Spider-Man and X-Men had a lot to offer, wait till you see where this film goes.

Batman Begins takes us to the dark corners in the life of billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), who is rescued from an anonymous Asian prison by the mysterious Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson). Bruce, who has been haunted by the memory of seeing his parents gunned down in front of him, has been wandering the world, picking fights with small-time thugs until Ducard finds him and offers him an alternative to his nomadic existence. Ducard wants to train Bruce so he can become a member of the League of Shadows, the organization presided over by Ra's Al Ghul (Ken Watanabe). The League of Shadows is dedicated to restoring "balance" to a world in which "criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding."

To tell this first story of Batman, Nolan and co-screenwriter David Goyer weave established elements of the Caped Crusader's history into a coherent tapestry that includes material of their own devising. We see what prompts Batman to choose his image, how the Batcave is developed, where the suit and utility belt come from, and what the secret of the Batmobile is. Rather than de-mythologizing Batman, this provides us with better understanding of who he is and what motivates him - aspects whose absence were glaringly evident when Tim Burton brought his vision of the superhero to the screen 16 years ago.

Of the five well-known actors to don the cape and cowl (Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale), there's little doubt that Bale is the most talented and the most effective. We believe him as both Bruce Wayne and Batman and, while in the latter role, he seems more than just a face behind the mask. In order to play this part, Bale had to gain about 85 pounds (re-acquiring the 65 pounds lost from his work in The Machinist and putting on an additional 20 pounds of muscle). Keaton, Kilmer, and Clooney allowed the costume to dominate their performances. Here, it's the other way around. Bale comes close to being the definitive Batman.

He is surrounded by an exceptional supporting cast, with Oscar-winners Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman leading the way. Also on hand are Gary Oldman, playing against type as a good guy; Tom Wilkinson, chewing a little on the scenery; Ken Watanabe, who barely speaks a word; and a chilling Cillian Murphy. Katie Holmes has the thankless role of the "love interest" - one of the few elements of Batman Begins that doesn't work. Holmes and Bale never "click" (at least not in the way that Christopher Reeve and Margo Kidder did in Superman, or Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst in Spider-Man), and her character feels superfluous - just a damsel in distress.

Batman Begins is a strong re-start to a franchise that deserves better than it has often been accorded. The ending provides a direct lead-in to another Batman movie, and Nolan is on the record as saying he envisions making a trilogy. The next installment is probably three years off, but, in the meantime, we have Bryan Singer's re-invention of Warner Brother's other DC goliath, Superman Returns. If Singer can do for Superman what Nolan has done for Batman, then the summer of 2006 will have at least one film to anticipate.… Expand
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daviddelnorte23Jul 14, 2017
Pues en vísperas del estreno de la nueva película de Nolan 'Dunkerke' he aprovechado para ver alguna de sus películas que más me llaman la atención. 'Batman Begins', además tenía el atractivo de que no la había visto nunca antes. Y la verdad,Pues en vísperas del estreno de la nueva película de Nolan 'Dunkerke' he aprovechado para ver alguna de sus películas que más me llaman la atención. 'Batman Begins', además tenía el atractivo de que no la había visto nunca antes. Y la verdad, ya no me acordaba lo bien que dirigía este señor que está a la altura de los grandes. La película tiene un ritmo trepidante, te mete de lleno en la película a los 5 minutos y esa banda sonora que siempre hay de fondo para acompañar la narrativa, crear atmósfera y tensión. Por su supuesto capta la esencia de lo que es el personaje de Batman, con C. Bale al frente haciendo de para mí el mejor hombre murciélago que se ha hecho nunca. Pero es que no queda la cosa en Bale, si no, que se complementa con uno de los mejores repartos que he visto en una película de este género, como: Michael Caine, C. Murphy, Gary Oldman, Mark Bonner Jr. (Bobby en Sons of Anarchy)... etc. Por supuesto, todo ellos están de 10 y construyen perfectamente sus personajes. En cuanto a la trama, es una fórmula de acción, aventuras... Pero siempre con un tono bastante más adulto que las producciones corrientes de superhéroes de la Marvel y compañía.

En definitiva, esta película es Nolan. Una película de superhéroes, adulta y con ese toque de autor. A mí me ha encantado y voy a volver a revisar la secuela en breve porque Nolan lo merece. Los fans de Batman, esta película, crema. Un 8.… Expand
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samin777Oct 9, 2017
it is an excellent movie. in the movie it has got some bits of swearing in it. you will be excited when you watch the film. it has got loads of action in it. batman does most of the action in the film. i would recommend you watch this film.
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Dostoyevsky3Feb 2, 2021
Intriguing origin story, but with a bland and forgettable romance that never seems to take off.
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Sosmooth1982Dec 10, 2022
It was a nice change to see for a batman series of movies that were going down hill. This movie was ok but at least it's not as bad as the ones that were being made before this.
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mailpollFeb 17, 2022
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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PazmetaJun 16, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So overated and Christian bales voice as batch is an absolute joke I can barely understand at word.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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JJLawOct 22, 2005
Appropriately dark with excellent acting and interesting premise. The best Batman since Michael Keaton.
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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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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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PatrickD.Sep 15, 2005
A comic book movie, ruined by the lack of action and excitiment, replaced by total boredom.
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C.B.B.Sep 20, 2005
Solid.
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JaySep 25, 2005
I got to raise the rating. 8.5 is too low for this movie.
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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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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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TedM.Sep 30, 2005
The best superhero movie. Ever.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DiegoR.Nov 1, 2005
It´s a great history of Batman. A true adventure for a true begin.
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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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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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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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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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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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PATRICKOct 18, 2005
I love this movie. Best Batman movie ever. Can't wait for the next one!!A++
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Lt.DanpyOct 19, 2005
This movie is tight. I highly recommend this movie. Zombies Rock!!
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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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darrelll.Oct 21, 2005
A unique take on the beginings of batman.
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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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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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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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