I like it!

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2005)

Batman Begins does a good job of setting the stage - it's plausible and believable. I hadn't heard much about it one way or another, and I was pleasantly surprised. I found it a bit long in places, but not overly so. The setup for the proximate conflict took a little bit getting into, but the surprise about two-thirds along was very well managed. The time lines are straightforward - not a lot of confusing jumping back and forth. Christian Bale showed just the right depth for Bruce Wayne. Michael Caine was his usual excellent self, and Morgan Freeman was a delight. I did not guess who Sgnt. Gordon was until the credits.
Time to go back now and see the first one - does the Batman saga do better than Star Wars at continuity?