Its about time.

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2005)

Batman begins is one of those film that u have to double check to realise that its a comic book movie, because its so good. Gone are the dark Gothic style of burton or the campy kid aimed romps of the previous 2 films, batman begins truly begins a entire new franchise for the then fading batman licens.
Begins starts out wonderfully, telling the back story of bruce wayne with real depth. Although told through flashbacks, we really connect with a young bruce wayne as he witnesses his parents death by the hands of Joe Chill, (the same name as the killer in the comics, and NOT THE JOKER).
the film is done in a believable tone, a tone that should have been taken with the other 4 batman films. Batman has always been one of those heroes who could very well really existe. Unlike superman, spiderman, the xmen, etc, Batman has no super powers. He is not transformed by some acident or born with powers, instead he has to use his mind and body to fight crime. (also being a billionair don't hurt) Overall batman begins is THE superhero movie of 2005. Worth checking out, and hopefully this new batman franchise will continue this realistic approach