Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Batman Begins...RIGHT, For A Change
While I'm definitely a fan of Tim Burton's interpretation and a decided enemy of Schumacher's deconstruction into campy gaudiness, I must say that Batman Begins delves into a construction that I'm 100% on board with.Tim Burton delved very much into duality and splitting his character in half. Christopher Nolan cleverly directs and interprets Batman as one whole person...one WHOLE HUMAN BEING.That's right, folks. Let's not forget this - he's a human being; seeing Batman as actually someone who is traumatized and vulnerable not only works well, but is chillingly believable.Push aside any of the far-fetched ideas and try to imagine crafting a story about a human being taking on villainy, and you'll see how this film is clever and emotional at the same time. I especially love seeing how Batman himself gets developed along with the gadgetry.True, the love interest is extremely muted, but it certainly acts as an excellent foil for Bruce's personality to be reflected upon and it's certainly NOT what this film is about.Don't complain about "slow starts." This is plot and character development at its finest in a Hollywood atmosphere that has almost forgotten both.Many kudos to Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale for finally rescuing Batman!!!! My hat's off to you both.PS - the new Batmobile rocks!!