Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Exceptional Effort By Nolan, Bale, and Warner Brothers (Finally)
8 years after killing the Batman franchise thanks to director Joel Schumacher and Warner Brothers for giving the green light to do so, Batman is reborn in this exquisite effort by Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale. Giving the upmost respect to the DC comic book character, Nolan has created a world that fans have only dreamed of seeing on the big screen in the past, and he succeeds to the utmost degree. From the creation of a Gotham city that is not only believable but REAL (very limited CGI usage in this film) to the backstory of how Bruce Wayne became Batman to how he was trained and got all the gadgets that he uses as the Dark Knight, everything works in this film.You don't have to be a fan of comic books or Batman in particular to enjoy this movie, just a fan of being able to sit back and escape for 2+ hours. If you are a fan of comic books and/or Batman you will be truly enjoying what a comic book film is supposed to be. It's so refreshing how much time and respect have gone into comic book films the last couple of years and you will be exhuberant as you take in this film. Christopher Nolan has resurrected a franchise that was dead and buried and improved upon the solid effort that Tim Burton put forth in the 1989 film BATMAN. Christian Bale shines as Bruce Wayne and I love the fact that he changes his voice and actually acts different when he dons the rubber. Every acting effort here is solid, as Michael Cain, Morgan Freeman, and Katie Holmes all are great in their roles and they take all these roles seriously.Batman Begins IS the movie of the year thus far and you would be hard-pressed to not be able to enjoy this fantastic film. One of (if not) the best comic book adaptations of all time, and a solid, solid effort. I cannot wait for the next film in the series.***** HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION