Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
Batman revived in HD DVD
I erroneously thought that this version was already in Blu-ray but that is not the case since I've yet to see it at either of the 2 leading stores, Circuit City or Best Buy(you have to pre-order at Amazon). Anyway I have it it in HD and it's simply reference quality Hi-Def. Enough has been said about the excellence that Christopher Nolan (Memento, Insomnia) brought to this film and of course the fine cast (Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Rutger Hauer, Gary Oldman, etc). The only weak member of the cast would be Katie Holmes (Sorry, Tom!!), she is just too wan and detached for us to root for her as Bruce's love interest but thankfully Maggie Glyenhaal will be better in the sequel!! This disc along with "King Kong" and the recent final cut of "Blade Runner" will definitely show off the benefits of HD. Plus you could probably get this much cheaper than the Blu-ray edition when it comes out perhaps as low as $10 or $12 used and $14.95 new!! Am looking forward to the follow-up, "The Dark Knight", in the summer or fall, I suppose.