Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Enjoyable from start to finish
Not to worry! "Batman Begins" is nowhere near the trainwrecks that were "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin" .. aside from Katie Holmes (a poor choice for the character of Rachel Dawes), this movie is enjoyable from start to finish!This movie is dark, gripping, and action-packed. The acting is OK for the most part, as is the plot, of course. Aside from a few dodgy scenes (including the death of the parents and when Batman confronts some fat villain-esq type character), this movie's filled with style and substance and will have you keeping your eyes glued to the screen.Morgan Freeman, thankfully, is tolerable in this movie and fits nicely into his role. Nothing over-done, nothing small. Just right.But surely the biggest flaw of this movie is the fact that Katie Holmes was cast(ed) as the leading-lady. This woman gives us a C-grade performance and somewhat de-rails this movie's potential. I say they should've gone with a stunning blonde or brunette who knew how to act well -- and who could've had actual chemistry with The Caped Crusader. Katie Holmes seems all right when she first appears, but ultimately she's D.O.A. and I'm not happy she was put in this film.This film's not campy. At all. It has some good dialogue and some pretty sharp/ace lines. This film's a lot darker than its predecessors and it's more intense.Christian Bale made for a decent Batman. He's a finer pick than Val Kilmer and George Clooney.Oh, and the ending leads us to think that there's room for a sequel. Hopefully we'll get one in 07/08.It was well worth paying $5 to see this movie in the theatre...Oh, and how creepy was The Scarecrow?! ..Ugh. I might just have nightmares! Awesome villain in this one!