Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
The Best Superhero Movie Ever
Here's what makes this superhero movie better than all the others:1. It's the first superhero movie that's about ... the superhero! There's not one scene in the whole movie in which a villain appears without Batman. And let's face it, Batman has always been the main interest -- the only character in the whole series with some depth and complexity.2. The villains have some dignity. Instead of prancing jackasses in heavy makup and bizarre costumes, this has villains who are believable humans, and who are menacing without all the scenery chewing.3. It takes its time. Instead of screaming from one unbelievable explosion and chase to the next, it lingers a bit, takes the time to let characters and situations develop, and gives reasons that make some sense for all the weirdness.Let's hope that, if they continue this series, they maintain all these qualities. Not to mention Christian Bale, who's terrific. And let's also hope that Robin never appears.