Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
A truly exceptional dark look at the Caped Crusader
This is a truly all new Batman that I have never seen before. I am a big fan of the other four films, but this one truly stands out as a new chain of Batman films. I can see filmmakers making sequels to this movie and starting a 2nd series of Batman films.What really got me in this movie was the Bruce Wayne is how he transformed into the Dark Knight. I've always been interested in how he came about his "powers" and this really changed my perspective on Batman, even though it's not related to the other films.Nobody can play Alfred the Butler like Michael Caine. He has the perfect look and an even more perfect voice. I was surprised at the A-list cast of stars this film has. Sure, the other four films have several huge stars, but this one's has truly great actors and not just famouse ones. I would've liked to see a little more of Morgan Freeman since he is great in everything he does. I was especially surprised w/Murphy's portrayl as the Scarecrow. Although, I would've liked to see more of him, he really gave a chilling and eerie performance.Christian Bale is probably my favorite portrayl of Bruce Wayne. He really gives it the dark edge and, when he's Batman, you can really hear the tone of fury in his voice.The action scenes were quite incredible. It couldn't of gotten any better with the scene where Batman is jumping rooftops in the, very cool-looking, new Batmobile. Great intensity!The one thing I am really not looking forward to in the future is what happened at the very end of this film. ---DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE CLIFFHANGER--- I'm not thrilled about the Joker being the next villian. Jack Nicholasen truly captivated me with his portrayl of him and I can't watch anyone try to match it.