Nolan pulls it off

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2005)

As the movie started, I commented to my friend "please let this be great." And it surely was. Nolan does an amazing job in bringing the franchise back into focus and gives us hope of a bright future for Batman. The casting is incredible (although Katie Holmes is a little weak in her role). Michael Caine and Christian Bale have such a strong rapport together on screen. The way they bring Alfred and Bruce to life is what pulls the Bruce Wayne story fully together. Christian Bale is far and away the best fit of any actor to play the Batman role (yes -even better then Keaton). He shows everything - wit, menace, charm, rage and I look forward to seeing what he brings to the characters in the future. And the ending is very strong in terms of where you hope to see the characters moving forward and that not all is saved in Gotham. I pray for future Nolan Batmans starting now and whatever you do - go see this movie.