Best Batman Film in History

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2005)

I won't replicate the rave reviews of the 1000s before me here, but I will add testimony about the film's ability to raise excitement and that one man *can* make a remarkable difference. The music, motive, the history, the man himself. The strong application of a just justice, especially against Gotham's worst, is awe-inspiring and takes viewers away from the world's sobering daily news. The not-so-far-fetched technology combined with disciplined athleticism makes everyman a potential Batman. The goodness of many men around Batman, from a warm Lucius Fox to a reliable Alfred to a heart-melting Rachel Dawes, their talents combine in Bruce to give society a new hope in new justice. Even Henri Ducard has an important part in giving Gotham a man whose hopes are theirs, too. From the darkness, you will see the light which Batman sees and shines. This film's ability to impress this spiritual experience upon the viewer is beyond words.
The music's ability to queue the assigned emotions is also impossibly effective. The light touch of piano keys and swooping strings give instant visual image of a young Bruce Wayne. The heroic march and urgency of the lead-up to action scenes and Batman's preparation and mental battles gives one hope, thrill, and a sense of something bigger in life. The unrelenting action scene music grips and holds you, and willingly, for its full duration. The music as the movie ends is keen to give viewers a quick review and reminder of the film's soaring moments: the loss, the hope, the possibilities, the future at hand. Batmans' ethos are yours for the taking.
Truly a spiritual experience. Dare I say it, the very best Batman film to date. The very best.