batman better

Rating: 9/10 (22 June 2006)

Starting afresh with any film franchise is always going to be risky business, but this was something of a relief to watch. The previous run of batman films (1989-1997) became a bloated vehicle of silliness , far from the quasi Gothic surrealism of Burton's original take on Batman in 1989,(In 1997's Batman & Robin , Batman was more concerned about his cod piece than crime fighting). The silliness aside Batman has always remained and will always remain a fixture of Warner Bros the early films were popular but the format needed a shot in the arm , enter Chris Nolan.
Nolan's input on the whole project is stamped allover and overall Batman Begins does'nt seem overly budgeted or obese with special effects laden shots and seven stunts a second action sequences.Its leaner, meaner and hungry for the audience to become enveloped in its gritty appeal.
Stripping back a movie is often more effective than pouring cash into it , and though the budget was big, it certainly seems as if Nolan has restrained himself to perfect poise with this project.
I'm really pleased that Batman is back and better.