Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
one of the best portrayals I've ever seen
I must be in the minority of thoroughly enjoying this film, keep in mind that this was before I saw the Dark Knight, so my opinion may seem somewhat dated. Lets not forget, the story of Batman has been done in several different ways, but director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer, in my personal opinion, nailed it.It does drag in parts, but the actors do what they can to move it along. Director Tim Burton tried to make his version too dark, still good, but not great. Joel Schumacher tried to make his too goofy, it worked part of the time. With this version, Chris Nolan and David S. Goyer made it dark, but nearly realistic. The actors couldn't have been better choosen, Christian Bale does a handsome Bruce Wayne, Gary Oldman plays a very convincing Jim GordonMorgan Freeman, whom I've always liked, introduces Luicus Fox very well, Michael Caine does a very compassionate Alfred, the list goes on.... The backstory on the Wayne family is still very done, and Katie Holmes playing Bruce's love interest, proves that she can do grown-up roles. I believe this version would've made Bob Kane proud.