Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 3.0
Good morals but too long and too explosive
"Batman Begins" is a far cry from the original TV series with Batman and Robin (Robin did not appear this time around). The original TV series involved lots of joking around, was less violent, and the "bad guys" were almost likeable. "Batman Begins" was a long, explosive portrayal of good vs. evil.I appreciated the fact that "Batman Begins" modeled good choices. For example, when Batman unwisely decided to take revenge on the murderer of his parents, his childhood friend declared, "Revenge and justice are two different things." Revenge was portrayed as the bad choice, since it would have been the result of years of Batman's anger and bitterness.Batman did eventually decide to follow truth, justice, and the American way in his quest to save Gotham City. However, the movie constantly protrayed Batman in one fight or another, or fighting an evil character spewing hallucinogenic gas. The evil of Gotham City was graphically displayed. Therefore, I would not recommend this movie to younger children.If there is to be a sequel (and the movie undoubtedly sets us up for one), I hope there are more scenes involving interactions between Batman and his butler. The butler was the personification of wisdom and devotion; and, in my opinion, he carried this movie.