Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 4.0
Batman Begins Again for a New Generation
"What the hell are you!?". "I'm Batman."Batman Begins is the reboot of the Batman movie franchise. The film brings the decades of comics into reality, showing the famous Gotham City with a dark atmosphere, a twisted place where life thrives. The film may linger between action sequences but it provides a slow, understanding of Wayne's struggle dealing with his parent's death, fighting for his city and the innocent people that are trapped in by evil, tying it together with a brilliant cast and strong feel of realism.Liam Neeson serves well as Wayne's mentor and equal in terms of intelligence, teaching him the skills he'll use which will strongly influence himself as Batman. Christian Bale plays Bruce Wayne in as much onscreen time as the Dark Knight himself, something previous films lacked, making the Wayne character real & emotional, showing Wayne must perform as an egotistic, selfish, spoiled rich individual to space himself from the crime fighter.Alfred provides a great supporting role as more than a butler, portrayed as a close family friend, with comedic one lines. Michael Caine brings certain elegance to the role, provided great heat in whatever scene he appears. Jim Gordon, like Alfred, has an expanded role in this reboot. Gary Oldman, know normally showcasing villains, shows struggles as a good cop in a department of corruption. Cillian Murphy finally brings the Scarecrow to life, doubling as the scary villain & controlling Dr. Crane of the famous Arkham Asylum.Christopher Nolan directs, showcasing Gotham as dark metropolis, a large city that struggles for survival with or without the aid of a hero. David S. Goyer pens a good origin story, incorporating people, places and things from the comic source material while letting the audience get attached to the characters.The Blu-Ray shows a nice clear picture of the dark Gotham, providing clear audio for dialogue and classical set soundtrack. Extras are plentiful but basic, mainly contains features of making scenes and costumes. The disc itself loads the movie right away; other features must be accessed through the popup menu. Unlike Batman media of the past Begins brings all the comic goodness into reality, making a smart, enjoyable movie for Batman fans and non fans alike.Last Words: A-. The Blu-Ray provides a great casted movie, story wise and picture wise.