Bale better than Keyton shock!

Rating: 9/10 (17 June 2005)

I was, as many must have been, sceptical about another batman movie. I was Extatic when Darren Aronofsky was penning the script and directing, and dubious when the honour was handed to Christopher Nolan. But all my fears of disappointment melted into a thick creamy sludge of delight. All the cast are superb, Holms was another fear I had, she is unproven at this love interest roll, but shes wonderful. Caine was magic as Alfred, Freeman excellent at the Q type character. And Bale, BALE! well done Mr Bale. Back when he was announced I was loving the idea, and I stayed loving it through the movie, hes ace; mildly spoilt as the young Wayne, brooding seeker/traveller type midway through, and impeccable menace as the bat. The franchise is alive and kicking, maybe Arronofsky will get to direct the sequel.