Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
Finally, a Good Batman Movie!
After 16 years of bad Batman movies, BATMAN BEGINS is a quite a refreshing flick. It is exciting and intense and boasts terrific characterization and themes. Arguably the best thing about the movie is simply the style with which it is approached. The movie examines the character of Batman and sort of asks the question: What would it take to be Batman? The film is visually impressive as well, including some very nice scenery and interesting contrast. The action is also exciting, but it emphasizes adrenaline and movement over what actually happens (my dad complained heavily about that).The biggest disappointment of the movie is not so much a problem as a shortcoming. At the beginning of the movie, as we begin to examine the character of Batman, we are given some interesting observations and conversations about fear. Batman has to face his fears, etc., etc. Therefore, it just makes sense that the Scarecrow would be among the villians Batman must face.Unfortunately, the writers did not make use of this wrinkle that could have been very well executed. After we find out about the Scarecrow, there is no further use of fear as a theme when we could have had Batman having to face his fears and confront the Scarecrow, proving himself a worthy crime-fighter.Despite this shortcoming, the movie is extremely entertaining and is easily the best Batman movie yet. I hope for more in the style of this one.