The epitome of Batman on film

Rating: 9/10 (17 June 2013)

After 8 years, 2 sequels and several viewing I have come to the conclusion that this is beyond the best of the best for Batman films. The true spirit of Bruce Wayne and his crime fighting alter ego Batman are captured and displayed by Christian Bale, David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan.
Dark, gritty and realistic make this origin story one of the best in comic book movie history and IMO the greatest of all Batman movies. A perfect mix of action, character development and story help to breath life once again into the iconic character.
Set in the sprawling, decayed and ultimately corrupt city of Gotham, tells the story of a child's loss and the man's extraordinary journey in becoming something more than just a man, something more than a tool but a symbol, an ideal and hope in order to perhaps one day cleanse the city of its crime ridden woes that helped create its greatest defender.
This movie is a must see for any comic book fan, any action movie fan, and any fan of pure cinema