better than the previous two

Rating: 7/10 (15 June 2005)

This movie is definitely better than the two before it. However tends to go off on a tangent at times. The movie also tends to become a bit of a drag. The second half is where the fun really is. All characters give a decent enough performance. However it is the support team comprised of Caine, Freeman and Neeson that elevates this movie. Michael Caine as the good old butler is impeccable and plays his role perfectly. Morgan Freeman is Lucius a tech expert at Wayne enterprise who provides batman his cool gadgets. Liam Neeson plays Docard the leader of a ninja gang in the east. Christian Bale in the title role as batman is so so, I have seen better performance out of this talented actor. The action is as expected dark and very believable and Nolan gives his own touch (a big improvement over Joel Schumacher) to the movie. The visuals especially those shot in the Himalayas are breathtaking. All said "Batman Begins" is a new beginning after the two earlier fiascos.