Christopher Nolan Hits a Home Run with Batman Begins

Rating: 10/10 (2 December 2005)

I'm generally not an action movie fan; but this movie goes beyond the usual Hollywood white hat/black hat fare.
The evolution of Bruce Wayne from wounded child to crime fighter rings true. The movie swings back and forth from past to present with finesse; and is easy to follow. The visual style of this movie is marvelous. It is beautiful.
I love the casting. The characters are not cardboard, 2-D; but have motivations that hook in your interest and grow with time. It's believable, like good fantasy should be.
Christian Bale as Batman is SO much better than Michael Keaton, or even George Clooney. Bale's body is honed, athletic and beautiful and he gives a first rate performance, from troubled, rebellious youth to matured man of honor.
Liam Neeson also turns in a great performance as eccentric mentor; and the scenes in the Himalayas are original and stunning.
This is the real deal. I LOVE this movie!