S10 Reviews: Batman Begins (2005)

Rating: 8/10 (3 November 2005)

Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) son of Gotham City philanthropist Dr. Thomas Wayne as a child watched in horror as a street thug gunned down his parents. Suffer guilt and all-encompassing guilt Wayne searches for a way to make criminals pay. After a series of events trigger his leaving of his father's beloved Gotham, Bruce searches the world for the training and knowledge to make the criminals pay. From his training at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul to his adoption of the mantle of the bat 'Batman Begins' is a fantastic relaunch of the Batman universe.
Christopher (Menento) Nolan pulls out all the stops on one of the best (if not THE best)comic book adaptations. Just when the Batman franchise hit is rock bottom (come on Batman & Robin was horrid)Nolan and screenwriter David Goyer bring the Batman back to his roots, dark and menacing. Bale takes over the part and owns it. The cast is near perfect Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson or Morgan Freeman bring class to their roles. Katie Holmes isn't to bad but it's a thankless part to be the romantic foil. The music wasn't as central to the action as say Danny Elfman's original but it does have its moments. The production design is awesome. This is the definitive Gotham City. The city is perfect. The suit is wonderful, gone is the cool but rather stiff original suit. I could just gush on and on.
This is the adaptation fans have been waiting for and although Batman (1989) is my sentimental favorite Batman Begins is the best overall adaptation.
S10 Reviews: 5/5 or 10/10