Unprecedented

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2005)

I could never have imagined that this next Batman film could have been as good as it was. I got the chance to see it for free a week before it opened at a sneak preview, and that was surely the best money I ever spent.
If you think that Batman means armored nipples and cheesy villains, you're in for a surprise with this new rendition of the Dark Knight's origin. Christopher Nolan has not only done an amazing job with the direction, but he and David Goyer have written and remarkable script with amazing characterizations. This is what causes the movie to rise above the regular action adventure/superhero formula, the motivations and personalities of the characters.
The action/chase scenes are heartpounding, and the unfolding and twisty plot nothing short of brilliant. I think Christian Bale is perfect as a Bruce Wayne in the process of maturing into the Caped Crusader. The first time he donned that suit send chills down my spine.
Go see Batman Begins. It may easily be the best superhero film yet made. I can only hope the rumors about a trilogy in the works are true.