"What a way to Begin"

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2005)

A cartoonish Batman is a thing of the past. Bale is fortunate to be working with a better cast and crew and especially with a stronger script and vision. Bale not only looks and acts perfectly for the part and seems to identify with Batman(Bruce). This also has greater emphasis on the human which works better for the film as opposed to the past and one reason why Spiderman is a hit.Batman seems to have taken some pointers from that franchise. There's also a strong moral,of course existential angst and practical consequence. The Batcave and Tumbler were impressive. Other than Bale,I give the honors to Caine,Oldman,Freeman,Wilkinson,Murphy,Neeson,Watanabe. Cillian Murphy did good but he needs to be more on screen and same goes for Holmes who has a blossoming career and nailed her part amidst the testosterone movie. All the characters especially the good guys helping Batman were all colorful relatable characters. The chemistry between Bale & Holmes alternately sizzles so from childhood best friends to future lovebirds works. She also needs some more screen time like Dr.Crane. I still have to get used to Batman's voice and the dizzying action choppiness. Its the first time I enjoyed a Batman movie and had to buy the DVD.