An Excellent Movie

Rating: 10/10 (17 June 2005)

I don't usually take the time to praise movies, but in this case, I had to make an exception. I admit that, at first, I was leery about seeing BB, because I was far from a fan of the Schumacher films, and that cast a pall over my opinion on Batman movies. But Batman Begins, I'm happy to say, eradicated those negative feelings, because it was just so very well done.
The acting is outstanding by almost everyone (the only negative aspect of the movie, at all, was Katie Holmes, in my opinion). Christian Bale, in particular, was extraordinary. The entire movie, the explanation of why Bruce Wayne does what he does, et. al... well, they somehow found a way to make this premise seem realistic. The action was fantastic, the writing was wonderful.
I've got to say that I'm very impressed by Batman Begins, and think that it truly is the definitive Batman film. More than that, it's one of the best movies I've seen in quite awhile, period.