Batman begins...

Rating: 8/10 (4 March 2007)

Before I say something I want to make it clear that I used to dress as Batman when I was 10, and that says pretty much.I've always been a batman fan.But let's start with one question.What makes Batman the no.1 superhero?(surveys said it, not me)Well, Batman doesn't have superhuman strength, can't fly (on his own), can't go around the Earth and reverse time (stupid thing)...oh, yes...he wears his tights, but he isn't bulletproof, he is a man, like you and me.We have here an actually believable super hero, to whom people can identify to.It's like...in that snickers commercial "I...am batman...Do you want to ride with batman?".
This movie, for me, was a disappointment...I gave it 8 for the director, extraordinary cast and special fx.As the story is concerned, I would rather read comic books than watch this movie,because comics are more believable in this case.The story just isn't believable.I don't want to bore you with all my arguments, but here's some of them, in support of my opinion. 1# How in hell did B. Wayne find that cabin?!? (small cabin, big mountain) 2# Poor story about Wayne's "villan" experience (makes him look like a sissy, if I were among the writers I would have made him an assassin for a year or two...considering this story wouldn't have been dropped) 3# I don't know about you, but when I'm lied to my face...with moronic ideas, I tend to get mad...Let's put it this way...if the "microwave water evaporator" is activated in Gottham,then the film ends, cause 70 something % of the human body is water...so bye bye Batman (could have named the film Batman ends) + more "doubtful" stuff that ruins the concept of "batman, the believable superhero".
The cast was really extraordinary...really good actors...but some of the roles didn't quite fit by my opinion.Let's start with...Batman.Christian Bale...did you take a look at his face when he smiled?Is that the face of Batman?!?I would rather cast him in "Dumb and dumber" (both his hairdo and his smile look like Lloyd's...if you don't believe me watch it and then watch Carrey...).Christian Bale in this role...in my opinion...looks like a very angry...altar boy...The role of Jim Gordon was successful and convincing only because of Oldman's acting skills, despite the fact that only the mustache fitted the part.Liam Neeson was good in the role of Henri Ducard, but nothing outstanding...basically take the Obiwan concept of duty and sacrifice and give it a balanced, slightly "dark sided" polarity and there you have it.(+ Liam Neeson is a A+++ actor). The role of Alfred was brilliant...Michael Caine is brilliant, and this is not the only time his contribution helps save a doubtful film (as quality is concerned).
This was a disappointment to me because despite it was very well directed, the writers did not do a good job as the big picture is concerned.The movie is quite enjoyable at first, the first 50 min or so, even afterward, if you're not bothered by inconsistencies in the story.I would have to say that it is worth watching, just think about the amount you're paying on it.That being said, I wish you a nice day/evening/night.