An amazing film from start to finish

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2011)

What can't be said that hasn't already about this film over the years since it's release? Christopher Nolan single-handedly revitalized the Batman character and made it legitimate cinema. I had low expectations for the film before it's release because I had not really followed much of it's development save for a few pictures on the internet here or there.
For those that haven't already seen the movie, it follows Bruce Wayne as he begins his quest to becoming Batman and bringing justice to Gotham City. It is a true origin story, and it fleshes out characters and their unique motivations in a very fresh and interesting manner. Though the beginning half of the film contains not one scene with Bruce Wayne as Batman and focuses more on why he becomes Batman, the latter is about his fight against an old nemesis and saving Gotham.
The entire film from start to finish is filled with great performances. Both Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman give amazing performances in this film. Christian Bale is also very good throughout, although when put next to actors like Neeson and Oldman, they slightly outshine him on screen. The weakest performance would have to be Katie Holmes, and even her's is not that bad as the District Attorney that is a childhood friend of Wayne's.
Nolan uses a deft hand to create tension and up the ante with every plot point, and his love of the material and the craft is unsurpassed in the superhero film genre. If you have not seen this film yet, go and find it immediately. It was one of 2005's best films.