Gotham

Rating: 10/10 (24 June 2005)

This movie is the best comic book adaptation ever made. It surpasses the two Batman's by Tim Burton as well as the two Spiderman movies. Christopher has embraced both the dark and light parts of the Batman character. The casting of Christian Bale cannot be applauded enough. He is perfect. His acting, right down to his voice, absolutely brings Batman to life. And we finally have a big burly Batman, as he deserves to be. The rest of the cast is well cast, and there isn't a single weak link that detracts from the movie.
Apart from all the human characters, one of the most stunning performances in the movie is by Gotham City. I'm not kidding. Nolan has created Gotham in all its glory and all its seediness. The city is the unheralded cast member in the movie. Its alive with its bright shiny lights and the dark shady underbelly. It took my breath away. The last (and only) time I was so impressed with the creation of a city was Los Angeles in 'Blade Runner'. That had provided the perfect backdrop to the movie, as Gotham does here.
I hope Nolan sticks around to make at least one more movie. It would be a shame if he doesn't.