better than the other movies, but not as good as the cartoons

Rating: 7/10 (15 June 2005)

This show is probably the best out of all the batman movies ever made, but i found it somewhat lacking when i compared it to the animated series. The movie borders on the cheesy at times, with countless references to "your (wayne's) father" and what he would do in such and such situations. However, the arguments for justice from different views are strong, and each character talking about it, including the bad guys, do have a point and are right in certain ways-- which adds depth to the film. The cast is good, with solid performances that allow you to feel the anguish, bitterness or joy of each character, with Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman coming out the strongest in terms of portrayal of character. I personally thought that Cillian Murphy did a good job as the snide and cunning Dr Jonathan Crane cum Scarecrow. Overall, not a bad movie, but there is room for improvement.