Honeybeads Blog

After a string of terrible, laughable Batman film, Christopher Nolan has resurrected the series in a powerful way, with the help of Christian Bale. Bale is the best Batman yet, even outdoing the nipple suit wearing George Clooney. The script for Batman Begins is an exceptional one. It relies on realism and you really delve into Bruce Wayne's head more than the past Batman films. We gain an understanding for his character and why he chooses the lifestyle he does. Unlike Burton's Batman films, Nolan has constructed a film that seems very possible. It's as though what happens in the movie is not unlikely. The film seems more plot driven and less relying on extravagent action scenes than the past ones.

I think what really helps out this film as well, is the incredible cast. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say perfect cast. Gary Oldman plays the good cop without flaw. Michael Caine was born to play the role of the Alfred. Katie Holmes fits her role well, and Liam Neeson delivers strong as well. And of course, you can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman.

My only mistake was going to the 715 showing of the film. I was sitting in the 3rd row, right in the middle, no one in my row, and during the trailers a family walks in and their little song (6 or 7 years old) comes running in and sits in the seat next to me. He as well as other little kids, talked during much of the film and kept asking questions irritating me.

If you plan on taking your kids to this movie, realize that it is a very creepy film. There is nothing really bad about the movie. Only a couple minor curse words and no blood that I remember. However, there are scenes (involving Cillian Murphy from 28 Days Later who was perfect for the role) that are extremely creepy. I even got a bit frightened. Nolan directs the scenes in such a way that anyone would be scared, even Batman.

Overall: Great comic book/super hero film. Great character development, perfect cast, fantastic writing and directing, well paced and never feels dry. The only thing is I never really felt any kind of emotional attachment to the characters...however, it could have been because I was distracted by children at times. SEE IT!