Rejoice for Batman Begins!

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2005)

I have a hard time giving comic book movies a perfect rating. Really, how can a comic movie be worth a 10? The answer is Batman Begins, a very faithful movie to the true Batman. Every single bit of info on how the Bat came to be is masterfully presented with slick cinematography and a powerful script. One of the surprising elements of the movie is how emotionally involved you become with Batman and Bruce Wayne. The action is intense and I have to say that the Batmobile is the best of any. I also saw this film on a Ultrascreen (what used to be an Imax theater) with powerful surround sound and thumping bass that makes the action that much better. The acting is superb (with special note to Michael Caine as Alfred... well done, old boy!) with powerful actors in several roles. Some might disagree with Katie Holmes as Rachel, but I found her to be an important and fitting role. One thing some people might have a hard time with is the surprisingly complex plot. A lot is going on in this movie outside of the rise of Batman. A second viewing may help to understand all that goes on may be required. (you will not mind seeing it again, I will see it as many times as I can) Fight sequences are nicely done and doing real stunts instead of CG goes a long way to giving Batman the right atmosphere. The CG that is used compliments the film and never overwhelms like in Star Wars. All in all, Batman Begins is the best comic movie ever made surpassing Spider-Man, Superman, and X-Men. The best part is that you do not have to be a fan boy to enjoy the movie. Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice, for Batman truly has returned!