Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Batman Begins. The TRUE one and only Batman movie.
Everyone reading this has probably already seen "The Dark Knight", the megasuccesful follow up to this, 2005's "Batman Begins".While "The Dark Knight" is a truly great movie, it kinda is empty on being a Batman movie. Its more about its secondary characters than about the caped crusader.Thats why this movie is my definitive Batman movie.The movie follows Bruce Wayne from his childhood through til his training to become Batman, ultimately to his battle with the evil in Gotham City.Its a REALLY great movie! Even though there aren't any iconic villains in this movie, Scarecrow and Ras Al Ghul are fantastic to watch as the evil in Gotham City! Scarecrow is one awesome freaky villain!So if you are looking for the ultimate Bat-flick, check this one out! It takes awhile for him to eventuate, but once Batman hits the screen its a gripping, near-perfect (in my books) mix of Action, superhero, drama, thriller and a small bit of comedy!The special features on the DVD are also very good, but annoying to access through the comic book navigation. There are no huge 'must see' features, just a few scattered here and there about the making of the film.I'd love for Warner Bros. to release a Special Edition co-inciding with the release of The Dark Knight later this year including an Audio Commentary with director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer to hear their thoughts and stories on BEGINS.So all in all, I highly recommend this DVD to any comic book fan, Batman fan or anyone who's curious about all the hooplah surrounding Batman lately.***** stars!