Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Outstanding.
Finally, a stylish and intelligent Batman movie that I found engrossing from beginning to end. Played straight by a superb cast, Christopher Nolan's smart take on the Dark Knight was beautifully rendered by all concerned. A wonderful noir look to the film that did not rely on full-frontal CGI, this Batman avoided winking at the audience or mocking its own characters.Nearly a full third of the movie gives us a deeper background to the troubled hero, and his lost seven years of self-discovery. I found every aspect of the film smart, well-thought-out, and as logical as something like this could be. The dialogue worked for me, and the characters, played by this dream cast, had some depth and complexity. And finally, the action was terrific. This Batman attacks from and retreats back into darkness. And darkness is the theme.I often find amusing the complaints of people about a film like this. If you want Shakespeare, go see Shakespeare. If you want a comic book, read a comic book. This is high class, highly intelligent movie making, done with style and panache and enough substance to satisfy most of us. And it is great good fun.