bravo to his Royal Darkness

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2005)

So many times style rules over substance, leading us to true disappointment. For a change, Hollywood has taken the mythic tale of the dark crusader and made it into a truly satisfying movie-going experience. Bruce Wayne's dual-sided personality is finely detailed, with his evolution from a scared child to a superhero.
The film explores issues of morality, vulnerability, loyalty, ethics, and more. With the help of an outstanding supporting cast, the story takes flight, allowing the audience to partake of both a fantastic array of amazing gadgets and special effects; yet the audience's emotional level never stops feeling real. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman prove themselves once again three of the finest contemporary actors.
The film, however, belongs to Christian Bale, whose portrayal of the Dark Knights shows a range of emotions rarely seen in a film of this type.
I'm glad someone finally got it right.