This Movie Raises the Bar for this Genre

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2005)

Batman Begins is by far the best comic based movie I've ever seen. I know that is a bold statement but there are a couple of reasons I say this. The depth of character is terrific. The motivation of the nemisis is far more complex than usual. It's not just, "I'm evil and wanna rule Middle Earth." Bruce Wayne struggles to become great. His insecurity induces him to strive. He grows as a person and as a hero as the movie develops.
Lucas, who's wisest of all characters, Yoda tells Luke, "Do or do not. There is no try.", a truly silly line as we all know we grow through our failures so long as we don't quit. Bruce's father, by contrast, asks, "Why do we fall?" With perfect pause and delivery he continues, "We fall, so we can learn to pick ourselves up." This is but one scene where Nolan sets the tone and timing perfectly.
The filming, dialog, action, characters, plot and oh yes, the acting are all superb. I rarely leave a movie completely satisfied and almost always have something I'd change. This movie is my first 10. I only wish I possessed the skill to better articulate my appreciation. Flat out, this movie not only raises the bar for comic-to-film efforts but for action dramas in general.