Bale is excellent. He does looks a bit podgy and uncomfortable in the Batman mask, but this is the first film the Wayne persona doesn't seem as messed-up as the Dark Knight.
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07/05/05
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Batman Begins (2005)
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Reviews Counted:253
Fresh:214
Rotten:39
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: Brooding and dark, but also exciting and smart, Batman Begins is a film that understands the essence of one of the definitive superheroes.
Theatrical Release:Jun 15, 2005 Wide
Box Office: $205,197,285
Synopsis: Genius of mystery and intrigue Christopher Nolan (MEMENTO, FOLLOWING, INSOMNIA) helms this prequel to the Batman films based on the DC Comics series, explaining how Bruce Wayne (Christian... [More]
Starring: Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman
Director: Christopher Nolan
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Reviews for Batman Begins
The movie has an impressive solidity that is lacking in nearly all such films of recent vintage.
06/22/05
If Warner Brothers hoped that Nolan would reanimate the corpse of what should have been their most lucrative franchise, it has got its wish
07/05/05
Buoyed by a crackerjack script, a horrifying villain, and a dramatic momentum that pulls like a dark, deadly undertow -- this is one summer blockbuster to be reckoned with.
06/13/05
The analysis of Bruce Wayne's character puts this 'Batman' ahead of the others.
06/14/05
The Batman saga, once thought to be dead on screen, was only hibernating. With a dynamic new approach, Batman Begins revives the once-proud franchise.
06/15/05
Instead of filling time with meaningless action, Batman Begins sets its sights on developing fearful moments.
06/28/05
The most Freudian comic strip movie in history, this psychologistic epic favors dialogue over action, relationships over rousing set pieces, characterization over visuals.
06/05/05
For you comic book fans out there, this is what you've been waiting for.
06/16/05
The plot is pretty ridiculous and logic is never even tried. Even though it’s 138 minutes of nonsense, it’s action-packed and fun. The set design of Gotham is Oscar-caliber.
06/10/05
Finally, a Batman movie that's actually about Batman.
06/15/05
Top CriticIn a year when the franchise watchword is ‘dark’, this delivers the full noir with a side order of dementia.
06/06/05
Nolan takes the Comic Book Film and Crafts a Zinger of an Art-House Film.
06/15/05
fans of the Dark Knight, finally feel proud again
09/10/06
Its edgy tone and dark atmosphere coupled with its comic-book theatrics make it a winning combination for older children and adults alike.
07/07/08
Director Christopher Nolan brings plenty of action, character and atmosphere to the first worthy film adaptation of the classic comic book.
06/16/05
A defining Batman.
06/16/05
This is a movie I can get behind, a scary, exhilarating flurry of conflicting ideals, dark heroes, darker villains and good old-fashioned bang-up action.
06/14/05
Could be called Batman is Back, And it's About Time, Too.
06/15/05
With Christian Bale in the title role, this is a film noir Batman, a brooding, disturbing piece of work that starts slowly but ends up crafting a world that just might haunt your dreams.
06/14/05
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