Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Deep, dark and serious Batman, with a sterling cast.
This is a pretty handy film. With none of the showmanship of the 1989 Batman, this film is almost workmanlike in the way it builds its story, and yet the overall effect is perhaps the best Batman ever.Christian Bale is quietly effective as Bruce Wayne, a likeable and soulful hero, and a truly impressive cast of very famous faces from both America and England give him more than enough support.But its the story which impresses most. This Batman tale has real depth and only rarely stretches credibility to the point where you are reminded that the film is based on a comic book. It's the story of a man, searching for a means to deal with his own demons and looking for a pathway through life. The script is deft at every turn, making the unfolding plot seem effortless and natural.Best of all, it relies on great acting, writing, direction and plot, seemlessly interwoven, rather than special effects to hold your attention.Without a hint of Hollywood's usual, typical "look at me" ostentatiousness, Batman Begins may be the most totally watchable and satisfying comic book hero movie I've ever seen.Mention simply must be made of Michael Cain's Alfred...the man is classy, and genuinely funny, which stands out in a serious and compelling tale like this one.Batman Begins is a film I highly recommend.