Much better than anticipated!

Rating: 9/10 (23 June 2005)

While I enjoyed the previous Batman movies, I wouldn't recommend watching them more than once. My expectations were similar for this latest installment. To my surprise, though, Batman Begins is a terrific film. The story line is better developed, the special effects were first rate (and thankfully not overdone), and Christian Bale is hands down the best Batman yet. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine are always a treat, and they are cast perfectly here. Katie Holmes is a Curie, but unfortunately she doesn't do much for this movie...maybe it was just the role. Rachel Weiz would have been a much better choice...oh well.
If you want to see a move that is fun from start to finish, don't miss this one.