Not only for Batman comics fans

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2006)

This is without any doubt the most complex adaptation of a comic book for the big screen. Not only it's a translation of the spirit of Batman comic books, but it's in fact the meticulously constructed psychological transformation of Bruce Wayne into Batman. All the previous cinematic adaptations have only brought a sense of masquerade (in the case of the two Tim Burton, with Michael Keaton as Batman, the intended purpose was sustained 100% by the result, but the Joel Schumacher sequels are diluted and incoherent, despite the use of some Hollywood greatly talented stars, like Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones or Uma Thurman), while this turns Batman into a respectable and complex character. This is mostly due to the talented Christopher Nolan, who has also previously proved to be a man with a distinct vision (Memento), and Christian Bale, who has proved to be the best choice for the tormented young Bruce Wayne. A solid story and a supporting cast line-up of prestigious actors like Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson and Rutger Hauer, with the talented new-comer Cillian Murphy, concurred to create quite a masterpiece.