.......Pure Cinematic Excellence

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2005)

What more could be said, this film has everything that the previous "Batman" films did not have. It was awesome, from the first frame till the credits rolled. At first, I was skeptical, but then I started to lighten up. I really wanted to give this one a chance, considering of course I love the Batman franchise. Then finally, I saw the trailer for the film.......I knew from that moment on that this film was going to be a hit.
So, I took off work yesterday to go see the film. Sadly, at the time I went, very few people were in the theater. Nevertheless, I sat down......waiting for the film to begin. I knew that went the film opened up -Opening title with the bats-, that I was going to be in for a real treat. Then when I heard the score from Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, I knew without a shadow of a doubt that this WAS Batman.
About the film overall:
I loved this film, I cannot stress this enough! It had me wanting to know more, like why was Bruce Wayne in Asia, or How did he become the person who he was destined to be? I assure you, all questions will be answered. To be very honest with you, I really wasn't a hardcore fan of Batman(IE, knowing every bit of trivia, having all the comics and wearing costumes and such.....most of my time was spent with Alien, Predator, or Terminator), but if Hollywood is to continue to make this NEW series of Batman films on par with Batman: Begins, I will be. I could easily see this being a very successful blockbuster series.
I payed $7.75 for my ticket......and it was money well spent. For a movie of this quality, I would be willing to pay more if need be. If you are able-bodied, can drive, or just like movies in general......quit reading my review and get up and go see this movie now! You will NOT be disappointed.
10/10