Before Watching: Batman Begins (2005)

Rating: 8/10 (10 September 2019)

"Batman Begins" (2005) is the first movie of The Dark Knight Trilogy, all directed by Christopher Nolan. If you want to get as much out of it as possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before watching:
At its core, Batman is a human superhero. There is no magic, alien nor mutation present, instead, he is a person whose background pushes him onto a course which leads him to fight for justice the best he can. In light of the more recent superhero movies from DC and Marvel, this take might feel a bit slow and less spectacular today, but what it lacks in terms of explosions and visual effects, Batman Begins more than makes up for in terms of dialogue, character arcs, and a superb overall mood and theme. With the weight focused on psychological depths rather than flamboyant extravaganza, it is paradoxically more than just a superhero movie, and could just as easy (and accurately) be described as a mixture between drama and thriller. If you are open for that take, this will not disappoint you the slightest.
Ultimately, Batman Begins is a great movie that doesn't require any pre-knowledge about the DC universe. It stands alone in its own sphere and can be watched as a single movie or as the first part of its trilogy. It is deep, it is thrilling, and if it ever poses the slightest delight in you, don't miss out on the sequels.
My personal grade: a captivating 8/10. If you found this helpful, check my profile for more reviews.