This film ROCKS!!!

Rating: 10/10 (17 June 2005)

OK people.. i know the trailer might make some of you out there doubt that this film could actually be 'the one' to pull the Batman franchise from the steaming pile of... cheese that it has become. i mean, how can Batman doesn't drive a friggin' tank and the suit looks like overkill and katie holmes isn't helping things with her teeny-bopper looks etc.. right? well shut up and listen: this move ROCKS for one simple reason: it is BELIEVABLE. there is character development, the acting is great, there is absolutely NO CHEESE, and it's DARK! instead of focusing on Batman, Batman, Villain, Batman... to the point where the audience is like "who's Batman this time? Clooney,.. no wait, Kilmer?" -- the movie focuses on Bruce Wayne and his badass back-story. the story has a lot to say, and it says it over 2 1/2 hrs. of pure well-paced action. special effects aren't abused either fyi. let's put it this way, i'm looking forward to going to see this movie a 2nd time - and i haven't done that in over 10 yrs! see it. you won't be sorry.