Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Batman Begins is a DC comic trying to be a Marvel comic
When Marvel comic books begin, their intro before the opening credits is a montage of images similar to those found in their colourful comic books. Marvel have had this intro since `Spider-Man'.Now with a resurgence of interest, if somewhat forced interest inBatman, DC Comics has a similar opening title. The previous, later four Batman films do not.I also feel `Batman Begins' is trying to add more to a storythat does not need much if any back story. For instance there is no Rachel character portrayed by Katie Holmes. So here I think they are trying to give Batman a love interest and he didn't originally have one. I see `Spider-Man' again in the characters of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. Don't get me wrong I LOVE stories like this between childhood sweethearts, but here I don't think it really worked.I only saw this movie for Katie, who I enjoyed since I enjoy herother films. In this she is like a different actress. I was VERYimpressed! I have seen all Katie's films except `Pieces ofApril', and `First Daughter'. I'm sure to see these movies oneday. I am currently watching her grow up in `Dawson's Creek'. Like watching Ronny Howard transform before our eyes on `The Andy Griffith Show' and `Happy Days', I enjoy watching young actors grow up, and see where they go.I can relate more to Marvel Comics. Their heroes and villains exist in a world not unlike our own. While Gotham City exists only in one's mind. I can't really relate. It's not real. Sometimes it helps to be real sometimes it doesn't.`Batman Begins' villain is `Scarecrow'. He feeds onthe fear of the public and the fear of Batman. For Marvel fans think of `Daredevil's dilemma. He is sometimes called `The Man Without Fear'.I enjoy the other Batman films. I particularly like `BatmanForever' and `Batman & Robin'. They don't take themselves tooseriously, and are funny. `Batman Begins' is a much darker film like Tim Burton's interpretation, but different. Instead `Batman Begins' adds credit to `Batman' with a Joker card and Batman's line "I'll look into it".There is a totally huge list of famous celebrities for thisinstalment of `Batman Begins'. Christian Bale (AmericanPsycho) doesn't do much for me. Neither does Michael Caine but he suits the part of Alfred. The whole cast is impressive. I also was impressed with Christopher Nolan's direction. I was glad he was director because I had seen his previous film, `Insomnia', with Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank and loved it.I'm glad I saw this movie. I love the image of Katie Holmes lyinglimp in Batman's arms. It really is quite beautiful to me.I'm sure this film will not disappoint fans of the comic books orprevious films. No one has to go through dark times alone. I know Batman is a hero for many young children so all the more power to you all. Everyone was a child at some point in their life. I think it is important to never loose that child like sensibility. So no matter what you do when you're young keep it fun! You'll grow up before you know it!