Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Very Satisfying
This is the most satisfying of the Batman movies. No goofy villains or campy lines here. This Batman has a great script, plenty of action and terrific acting.Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freemen, Rutger Hauer and of course Christian Bale. These guys are professionals. Even though many of the parts seemed minor, each actor makes their presence felt. They make this the most realistic of the Batman movies.High marks for the director, Tim Nolan who got these wonderful performances from these excellent actors. He really had a handle on his movie and it shows. He allowed his actors to become multi-dimensional people, not simply side-kicks to Batman. In a good "period" piece, the director develops his characters slowly; in some cases leaving the viewer to ponder if they are good or bad or somewhere in-between. Nolan manages to create this struggle in his characters and at the same time keep the action level high.The plot is far more intricate than other Batman movies too; taking it from a comic book action movie to an action mystery. Gotham is dark and forboding and the Batman is tough and sober about his mission.Side note: the chase scene is probably the best I have ever seen.