Product: Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (2005)
Rating: 5.0
The Best Batman Yet
I was fortunate enough to catch the June 6th screener of this movie. Not only is this the best Batman movie so far, it's quite possibly the best comic book-based movie ever.Fair warning - if the wild neon lights and anatomically correct suits of the previous 2 films were your cup of tea, this movie is not for you. In fact, unlike any of the previous films, this one centers on Bruce Wayne and his evolution into Batman. He doesn't even appear in costume until halfway through the movie.Batman Begins is dark, intense, and completely faithful to the source material. Christian Bale nails the parts of Batman and Bruce Wayne perfectly. It also doesn't hurt that the supporting cast is stellar, featuring names like Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Katie Holmes, Rutger Hauer, Liam Neeson and Michael Kaine. The story flows fast and fierce, with few slow points. There is even a perfect segue into a possible sequel in the movie's final scene.This movie comes with my highest possible recommendation.