Batman Begins - DVD Recipient

Rating: 9/10 (15 November 2005)

'Batman Begins", is a film that leaves you with a sense of redemption a feeling that one has given the Batman legend such absolution. So if you are still one of the masses waning from the other films that followed the original Batman, starring Michael Keaton, fear no more...my cheap and very free advice is not representative of the content of this film. I.e. rent or preferably buy this DVD, you will not be disappointed! In watching the film, I felt that this rather iconic emotional tribute to this super hero was largely pulled off by the influence emanating from the emergence of very fine actors that appear to be creeping onto the Hollywood screen bringing with them a fresh new approach and consequently a breath of fresh air. Namely speaking, the welsh actor, Christian Bale who plays the lead role and the Irish actor, Cillian Murphy who plays the role of the "Scarecrow/Dr. J. Krane". Looking closely these two roles carry the film to the successful heights it now sits upon. Of course there are without doubt a string of eminent actors who bring this film together, namely, Morgan Freeman and Michael Crane and their accolades need no repeat ion, but to this we now turn the floor over to those actors of who have had until quite recent, less notoriety.
Of course some may say the Mr. Bale has always been here impacting us with independent "like" productions such as the recent "Equilibrium". The same may be said of Murphy who may be well known to many through his starring role in the film, '28 days".
Bale is a methodical actor has merged his exceptional good looks and pecs with his ability to choose the correct roles that he infuses a heightened sense of emotional involve with the audience. He was successfully through the use of his personality on screen to bring the Batman legend to a more down to earth character giving the audience the much needed perspective that provide the multi faceted aspect of the complicated and often lonely Batman character, aspects of which we in the "reality zone" readily identify with.
Nolan's decision to place Cillian Murphy as the 'Scarecrow' shows a greater sense of mind that would do nothing but to benefit Murphy's career. It's advisable to Murphy's that he tone down his "pretty boy" looks by taking roles that embellish the super villain, bad guy genre, Why? Because Hollywood needs more good looking bad guys! Ask Johnny Depp he will concur! Murphy certainly has the talent to carry of these types of roles and I sense it's a conviction for him to avoid the trap on winning roles based entirely on one's looks and being overlooked for one's talent. We all wish the best of luck - however Hollywood has a way of revising one's conviction for the sacrifice of something else. Still, we anticipate that his career will rise like the sun and we continue to watch with great interest.
Batman Begins - a great film and a damn good use of my increasingly precious time. I am for one, exceedingly grateful that Christopher Nolan was at the helm! And we liked that he kept the hair cuts clean! One of the best films of the year.