An introduction to Batman

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2009)

Batman fans were shocked to see that a new Batman movie could be so good. In fact, I was shocked myself. Batman Begins may be inferior to its successor, The Dark Knight, but it's still a marvellous movie.
BB is, to be brief, an introduction to Batman: Bruce Wayne's childhood and the event that changed his life, his criminal past, his training and his thirst for vengeance. Unlike its successor, Batman Begins puts emphasis on Batman, the protagonist, rather than the antagonist. In fact, we barely notice the antagonist, Scarecrow, which has very little screen time.
Christian Bale does a fabulous job, he manages to give life to Bruce Wayne and Batman, he does that better in this movie than in The Dark Knight. Applause to Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes and Michael Cane, who also show their acting skills at their best.
While the movie is entertaining and has action scenes that are meant to keep you in your seat, the plot development is very slow, especially in the beginning.
Batman Begins is the perfect introduction to Batman, a movie that brings back the darkness from the 1989 one, but combines it with the technology of the 21st century.
Final Score: 4/5 or 8/10