Competitive, Intriguing Filmmaking

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

A controversial film detailing the makings of a real-life superhero. Inspired, inventive, and most surprising of all, it doesn't paint itself into a corner!
Without the risk of sounding "too professional", my own personal opinion is very high. I almost never give 10's to movies I see, and when I do it is only to the most exceptional, thought-provoking pieces of work. This movie earned a 10 in spades. I must admit a certain bias, being a comic book collector myself, I still think that this movie contained all the elements of classic filmmaking. It had character study, in-depth story, archetypes abound, and foreshadowing that isn't blatant (as M. Night has already shown us).
This review is designed to influence as to whether or not you would want to see this movie, and if you have any doubts as to whether or not to do so, put them aside. This movie is the epitome of great storytelling, and you will be a better man/woman for having seen it.