New Batman takes getting used to, but cool movie

Rating: 8/10 (20 June 2005)

The movie was dark, action-packed and quite serious. Just about everything I could ask for. Christian Bale was very handsome and quite charming as Bruce Wayne. As for his Batman, I'm still trying to decide. He definitely had some great moves and I loved how you couldn't see him till he was right on top if you. However, his voice was really weird. It sounded like an inhuman growl. I think I yet prefer Michael Keaton's more subdued tones. As for the personality, his personality was definitely angrier than Keaton's Batman and that's a big plus. You totally believe he'd rip your head off. So I guess I'd say that after I get used to him, I'll love this Batman. I do wish he wouldn't growl like an animal when he talks, but perhaps Bale can work on that for the next movie. I'd say give me Keaton's voice and Bale's look and you have the perfect Batman.
One little complaint though! Please put the Bat symbol across his chest like in the old movie. Batman isn't Batman without the symbol!