An epic disguised as a superhero movie

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2007)

For a movie based on a comic book, this was a lot more interesting than I probably expected. Batman Begins has an entertaining pace and some fun scenes and characters. But it also takes the time to develop the characters and relationships, and there's a pretty thoughtful understanding of human conflicts and emotions. There are some nice touches of humor and even one or two interesting psychological insights. Overall it has a very original combination of depth and entertainment value. I'm not a big fan of comic book movies, but along with maybe the first Superman movie, this is probably the one I have liked the most.