Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Greatest Film Adaptation of Batman
I have seen every Batman movie, from the Adam West "BAM" romps of the 60s to George Clooney's impersonation of the American Detective, and feel that Christian Bale's Batman is the best. Bale is quite an underrated actor. From the Empire of the Sun, American Psycho, Reign of Fire, Equilibrium, to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Bale has done a superb job in each film. I am actually thrilled to see him being cast for the role of John Connor in Terminator 4.Bale's Batman reminds me of Kevin Conroy's voice acting for the Animated Series. Batman is supposed to be a figure of the night, striking fear into the hearts of evil doers. That includes voice acting that would give the darkest of souls goosebumps in an alley at night. I never understood how the other Batman costumes could realistically do that, especially with nipples molded into the chest plate.One of the more memorable scenes in Batman Begins include the Tumbler chase scene. The Tumbler is a welcome change from the more traditional representations of the "Batmobile" and looks more like a candidate for the next military tactical vehicle than a superhero's car.I look forward to viewing The Dark Knight as many of the trailers show a similar amount of professional acting and a solid plot. If you have not seen Batman Begins, I highly recommend borrowing, renting, or buying a copy especially if you are interested in the Batman story line.