Solid

Rating: 8/10 (15 June 2005)

I just got done seeing this and boy was I amazed. This is the first Batman movie to deliver since, in my opinion, "Batman" (1989), the first Batman film directed by Tim Burton. I think Christopher Nolan did a terrific job re-creating the darkness of the Tim Burton Batman films and even adding a certain darkness and dismay to it. Christian Bale delivers a great performance, as well as Katie Holmes and Gary Oldman. Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson gave the best performances in the film, in my opinion. The way they told the story of Bruce Wayne becoming Batman was very believable, from his parents being murdered to his training from Ducard (Ra's Al Ghul). Michael Caine playing Alfred was a good choice, as his acting made Alfred the likable character that he is intended to be. Cillian Murphy playing The Scarecrow (Dr. Jonathan Crane) was really terrifying, I think he did a great job. The ending was interesting because they left it wide open for a sequel. Does this mean they will continue to make another Batman film under the wing of Christopher Nolan? Or will they just use the previous films as sequels? Only time will tell.
Overall, "Batman Begins" gets an 8 out of 10 from me, probably my favorite Batman movie that has been made. I highly recommend anyone to see it, it is very good.