Second to ...Batman!

Rating: 7/10 (30 November 2006)

I think after watching C.Bale in Batman Begins at a local cinema and now on DVD , that this is the best Batman since Michael Keaton did his best show in 1989. Christian Bale is a very strong contender to be Batman,he is the most muscular but Keaton still rules in my opinion. Where Bale is strong and young,Keaton was kind of distinct and mature,-like the Batamn we got to know in the Neil Adam's B/W-series from the 70's. Batman Begins is good ,but I think C.Bale's character is a little bit to boyish - especially when doing Bruce. Bruce and Batman should be a bit older - in appearance and behavior. The story is there - o'yes - and has suspense - but I don't know yet if I'm comfortable with Bruce's training and education sequence,meeting his mentor played by Liam Neeson.It 's a bit overdone in matters of martial arts and fighting . I like Bale in many ways :He is strong and he is tall ,displays a good physique - and he is capable in being a treat to both thieves and the mob,but does he bring Batman the true character the right moods,the mystery and thrill? Because both Batman and Bruce is originally somewhat on a distance from others - he should be to maintain the ability to surprise and to vanish when ever he wants - he needs some distance mentally to keep his mind clear like a detective,not mix to much with others ,only with Alfred. M.Caine is doing his job OK, but Alfred from 1989 was more like The Alfred I like. Batman Begins should have been made in B/W - and Bale could have cut his hair to a shorter black trim.But he is good.