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Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2005)

Simply put, Batman Begins is the best of the bunch.
I was one of those kids who saw Tim Burton's first Batman film 5 times in theaters (just the way it worked out), and I don't even think twice about ranking Batman Begins first.
There are a lot of long reviews on this one. I just wanted to keep it simple.
First, Bale's the best Batman you'll ever see. Second, Morgan Freeman seems to enjoy it. Third, Christopher Nolan has fashioned a Batman that will stay in your mind and constantly make you think back on it for weeks to come.
There are so many quintessential Batman moments in this film that it easily seems to out-duel all of the best aspects of every previous Batman film all at once (forgive me animated series fans).
Finally, the reason why I can't stop thinking about this film is because I still can't believe it. From the sheer anger of Bale flat out screaming and terrifying detective Flash to his playboy restaurant swimming pool, there's just nothing else that tops this.
Final say at this point for the summer: go see Star Wars 'cuz it's like riding on every single Disney ride for the first time all at once and all in the span of two hours. Amazing. And go see Batman Begins because it's the most surprisingly original film of the summer and a worthwhile relaunch of a franchise that's worth a damn.
Peace & Popcorn