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| Batman Begins | 
| Category: Movie
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1245 reviews
Sales Rank: 4362
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 141 minutes
ASIN: B0014D6PCO
Theatrical Release Date: June 15, 2005
Release Date: November 7, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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 Our greatest enemies can be our greatest teachers. June 20, 2005
Anger can hold our intellects hostage as it did the young Bruce Wayne. Carmine Falcone tells him, "Don't come down here with your anger, trying to prove something to yourself. This is a world you'll never understand. And you always fear what you don't understand." Wayne does well with this advice, and how.
Michael Keaton is now a *distant* second in the hierarchy of Movie Batmen. And Michael Caine makes all previous Alfreds look like fancy pants sissy-boys. Highly Recommended!
Really good June 20, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
It was a great film. A tad long, but I really enjoyed Christian Bale as Batman. His scary voice was cool. I bet he had a sore throat by the time they finished making this film. I can't wait for the next one and see what they do with Joker.
 Finally, a Good Batman Movie! June 20, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
After 16 years of bad Batman movies, BATMAN BEGINS is a quite a refreshing flick. It is exciting and intense and boasts terrific characterization and themes. Arguably the best thing about the movie is simply the style with which it is approached. The movie examines the character of Batman and sort of asks the question: What would it take to be Batman? The film is visually impressive as well, including some very nice scenery and interesting contrast. The action is also exciting, but it emphasizes adrenaline and movement over what actually happens (my dad complained heavily about that).
The biggest disappointment of the movie is not so much a problem as a shortcoming. At the beginning of the movie, as we begin to examine the character of Batman, we are given some interesting observations and conversations about fear. Batman has to face his fears, etc., etc. Therefore, it just makes sense that the Scarecrow would be among the villians Batman must face.Unfortunately, the writers did not make use of this wrinkle that could have been very well executed. After we find out about the Scarecrow, there is no further use of fear as a theme when we could have had Batman having to face his fears and confront the Scarecrow, proving himself a worthy crime-fighter.
Despite this shortcoming, the movie is extremely entertaining and is easily the best Batman movie yet. I hope for more in the style of this one.
Best effort since the first Batman June 20, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Christian Bale, having bulked up 100 lbs. to 220 lbs. from his 120 lbs. virtual skeleton frame of The Machinist, puts on the most believable Batman rendition since Michael Keaton - hands down. Unlike Clooney and Kilmer, he is just as credible as both Bruce Wayne and Batman - hardly a simple task. And let's not forget Michael Caine as Alfred - how good was he? And, last but not least, Katie Holmes wasn't exactly hard on the eyes and performed admirably as well.
 Starts slow, finishes better June 20, 2005
9 out of 16 found this review helpful
(3 & 1/2 stars) This picture was a decent enough summer movie, but it failed to fully satisfy. The main problem was the slow first half; the scenes of Bruce Wayne gradually reaching the point of deciding to become Batman were relatively dull. There were some great action scenes in the second half, including an exciting chase involving the first Batmobile. I also like the James-Bondish way Bruce assembles the techno gadgetry that becomes the Batman suit, utility belt, etc. And it is fun seeing the origins of the Bat Cave, the Bat Signal (in the sky), etc. The acting is also solid, especially by Bale, Caine, and Freeman. Howver, I had a problem with the main villain, R'as Al gul. His motivations made no sense to me. The secondary villain, Scarecrow, was a little better. Another problem was that in most of the fight scenes, Wayne/Batman was just a blur - I really couldn't make out much of what was going on. I could understand the use of the blurry-action style to show Batman's quickness, but it was ineffective for me. Overall, I left this movie having enjoyed it a lot less than I had expected to.
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