Could be the start of a new series of Batman films...

Rating: 7/10 (14 June 2005)

Although this film was a refreshing break from the previous two films, it is still mostly lacking when compared to the two Tim Burton productions. Not being a fan of the Batman comics, I can't really say whether or not this film is consistent with the comics, it is fair to say this film tries in no way to tie in to the original Batman film. Many characters are too young or too old, and various plot events are inconsistent between the two films. A surprise character reference is made in this film that could mean Batman Begins is the start of a new series...
Christian Bale delivers a Batman that is much as refined and ambitious as Clooney, and also as violent and dark as Val Kilmer, although still not as good as Keaton. Katie Holmes pulled a surprisingly strong character into this film, and Gary Oldman plays a very convincing, although somewhat more active, Sergent Gordon. Mix all this with a typical Hollywood super hero movie script, and you've got a solid 7 out of 10. With a better script this could have been a much better movie.