The perfect Batman movie

Rating: 9/10 (24 September 2005)

First of all forget all the other Batman movies that have been done. This is not a sequel. Lots of people I've talked to haven't figured that out. The first Batman was very good but was not true to the comic book. I know I'm a nerd for caring but that was my only complaint about the first movie.
This version is a lot darker than previous Batman films (face it the last couple Batmans were campy and horrible). In this version we see Bruce Wayne as a child and how he becomes the caped crusader. The villain in this film is the Scarecrow who is a weak villain but it doesn't seem to take away from the film at all.
The fight scenes and action sequences are done very well. I love the fact that it shows how Batman gained his fighting skills. The training scenes were awesome.
Overall this movie was as good as a Batman movie can be. It sets up the sequel nicely. If you didn't see this in the theater don't bother renting this one, it's a keeper.