A solid reboot for the Dark Knight franchise

Rating: Null/10 (21 July 2008)

Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" is a welcome return to the Dark Knight's origins. From the snow swept opening in the East to the dark Gotham conclusion, this is a visual masterpiece.
Christian Bale is the perfect Bruce Wayne / Batman. Bale plays darkly tortured characters perfectly and he seems born to play this superhero. He's a much more satisfying Batman than his predecessors, looking like he could really handle himself in a difficult situation.
Michael Caine is a very satisfying Alfred, conveying real emotion in the part. Caine is also very amusing, making the most of the script wherever he can.
There's a wealth of talent involved in the film, from Liam Neeson's Ducard to Gary Oldman's Gordon. Katie Holmes is slightly disappointing as Rachel Dawes but Cillian Murphy is top-notch as The Scarecrow.
8 out of 10. One of the best superhero movies out there and arguably the best "Batman" to-date.