Batman Begins Thoughts

Rating: 9/10 (2 July 2005)

I was ready to see this film once I discovered that Nolan was involved. Glad to see Goyer as well as writing with Nolan and not directing. This film follows the comic very well for the modern age. Bale is an excellent Batman and a better Bruce Wayne. He is a very talented actor and I recommend American Psycho, Machinist, Equilibrium and Laurel Canyon. Being a Batman comic fan, I was impressed more than I thought I would be. There are of course things to nitpick in the movie but what movie do you not nitpick? Would recommend it to anyone, even if they do not know who Batman is. Watching the film made me hope for more than this one. I don't want to spoil it for anyone but Nolan and Goyer leave it wide open for several more. Lots of twists that even I did not really see until it was right on top of you. Some may think as I did that the running time could have been shortened a little as there were a few spots that could have been sped up so to speak. I have seen many reviews and comments online for this feature, good and bad. Most people want quick story and a lot of action these days and do not want to sit in a movie longer than 2 hours. I believe this movie is very enjoyable and a must see. Some areas may be a little "scary" for the younger children so I would heed the rating of PG-13 on this one. Hope that everyone who sees it enjoys and vote for more along this line with the talented group of actors reprising roles for the future films.