Batman Begins (2005)

Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.

I give Batman Begins a solid 95%.

This was without a doubt, the darkest of the Batman films. It does a very good job of establishing why a playboy billionaire would want to fight crime while keeping it somewhat a believable emotion for Bruce Wayne. The use of imagry abounded and every scene oozed the same darkness. Very well done. This will be a classic.

My favorite part had to be the scene when he summoned all the bats to cloud his escape. But as far as lines go, I loved the way Bruce interacted with Mr. Fox. It was brilliant.

My least favorite part was possibly the whole weirdness of Bruce and the two bimbos in the water at the hotel. Also I think the Scarecrow could have been done better. But still, this is on the list of DVDs to buy.

Favorite Quote:

Jim Gordon: [hearing bat sounds] What's that?
Bruce Eayne: Back-up.