But what I do defines me..

Rating: 10/10 (3 March 2018)

Christopher Nolan. This guy turned the most iconic comic book hero into a dark, stormy knight and I love every second of it.
Batman Begins is the first movie in this Batman Trilogy (2005-2012) and explores Batmans backgrounds. The script is so smart and smoothly executed, that you actually want to know these things. It's not like the backstory is just there because it needs to be there. Everything makes sense, from the opening, to the end. Seeing how Bruce Wayne evolves into Batman is an amazing experience and Batman Begins is the definition of storytelling. We find out how everything our Hero possess, was created, how the death of his parents paved his emotional role and how he became "invincible" by training with Ducard.
Christian Bale is the perfect choice for Batman, really. And putting Liam Neeson as his first antagonist is as brilliant as it sounds. But what really is that intelligent about Christopher Nolan's casting choice is that he puts amazing supporting actors in leading and veteran roles. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine are not the most essential characters, but they give the movie the needed atmosphere of professionally. The action scenes are intense, well choreographed and fast paced. Again, what makes Christopher Nolan movies great is not the pure action factor (which in fact, is awesome) but the more or less sociological background. Batman Begins discusses the principles of redemption and justice.
What is missing in Batman Begins?
In my eyes, nothing. Some people complain about it, that Batman had no worthy antagonist. There was no real menace, or antihuman threat. But it's good as it is. I'm so glad they saved the Joker for TDK, because this was an origin, a coming of age story. It wouldn't make sense for Batman to face his biggest enemy in his first outing.
Is it as great as The Dark Knight (2008)?
No. But it would be hypocritical to discount points because of that.
Batman begins, truly is phenomenal: 10/10