Filmgasm

Rating: 10/10 (10 August 2005)

I hope my title doesn't offend anyone, but I have to say that that term just about encompasses the feelings one will have after watching this film. I cant imagine anyone having anything horrible to say about this, the latest incarnation of the Batman Story. Fans of the comics as well and comers to the Dark Knight alike can enjoy the tale told here.
A wonderful adaptation of the origin story of one of the most well known superheroes, Batman Begins simply has it all. Excellent acting, amazing cast, tremendous writing, and insightful directing. There is no aspect of this film that will leave you unsatisfied. My only wish after watching th is film is that it were a TV serial instead, that way I could tune into it every week. Nolan and Bale got it right.
There's enough action to keep the burliest of men interested, and enough passion and intrigue to get the girlfriend hooked (Pardon the sexiest stereotypes). There are no lags in the film as the story flows from moment to moment with great ease.
If pressed to find criticisms, I would say Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow was not given enough to work with. I would have liked to have seen him more involved and not a secondary status character as he was used.
I eagerly await all the sequels they intend on making, and hope this train doesn't stop.