Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
All comic book movies should be like Batman Begins
When I heard that another Batman movie was in the works; I shivered. I actually feared that the film would be worse than the Joel "I have to show Batman and Robin's butt every chance I can for some stupid-ass reason" Schumacher films. However, after reading articles in Wizard Magazine and seeing the film's preview, I got very excited. And when I actually saw the film, I was blown away. This is not just the BEST Batman film I've seen but (along with "Sin City") the BEST comic book movie I've ever seen. What I loved most was that there was serious character development. This was not just quick action and meaningless fight scenes. Don't get me wrong, the action was there, and was terrific, but it made sense with the story. Chris Nolan and the others responsible for the film obviously had done their homework. Taking the best from Batman comics (more than just the look-but the story) and making one MOTHER of a great movie out of them. (Most notably they borrowed a great deal from Frank Miller's "Batman Year One" which is one of the greatest Batman comics I've ever read.)After Joel "I'm of the opinion that more florescent lights and awful casting will make Batman movies better" Schumacher, Chris Nolan has actually renewed my faith that Batman films could be good again so much that I eagerly anticipate their sequels. This film is so good that even my wife, who is not a comic or Batman fan, likes it very much. It is great! Great story, great characters, great action, great look and feel, and great casting and acting. If you are thinking about buying this movie, buy it now. You will not be disappointed.Caesar says two thumbs way up!