Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
A Decent Film; Batman Fans, Don't Pass This Up!
While it has its fair share of silly, over-the-top moments, Batman Begins was quite an enjoyable experience. My complaint has to be Rachel (the "girlfriend"); the actress portraying her could have done better, the character herself wasn't likable in the least, and her only redeeming attribute was the fact that she was Bruce's childhood friend (and that she offered a couple of fortune cookie advices). Otherwise, her only purpose seemed to be saying things she had no right to say, fitting the role of worried but strong woman for the hero to save, and turning on her headlights at will. Yawn.This story HAS to be told, and the ending left a nail-biting cliffhanger to The Dark Knight (which, I must admit, is the sole reason I bought THIS movie in the first place). Many scenes were done well, and I enjoyed the action sequences. The famous parents scene near the beginning brought tears to my eyes, especially when young Bruce was sitting in the police station. I'm sensitive, but it takes a special piece of cinematography to make me feel such empathy. Setting aside typical superhero movie flaws, such as mediocre background acting and goofy little lines, Batman Begins is a fun ride and I know I'll watch it more than once. Amazon delivered it promptly and in great condition. Hope this review was helpful; I nitpick, but it really is a great movie and I recommend it to any Batman lover because it does the franchise justice!