Batman Begins DVD

Advantages: Different Approach
Disadvantages: Length, sparse action, no extras at all

...and 'Memento') Plot ' Batman Begins deals with the origins of the Batman legend. It commences with a childhood incident which first instills the fear of bats in to the young Bruce Wayne (Gus Lewis). We are led through a brief insight in to Bruce's childhood, where his parents (Linus Roache and Sara Stewart) are shown to be likeable, upstanding citizens who, along with their extensive personal success and wealth, also give back to the ...
...than any of the other Batman films. Bruce's world is turned upside down when his parents are murdered in front of him in a mugging that goes wrong outside a theatre. In addition to his sense of loss and guilt that he survived while his parents were killed, he also feels to blame as he wanted to leave the safety of the theatre early. Bruce develops in to a bitter, angry young man who seems intent on self-destruction. This is compounded when the man ... Read review

Advantages: Has a sense of realism, entertaining, good adaptation of the character
Disadvantages: Lacks a classic comic book villain

...Bat logo emerged. Yes folks Batman was back and in a big way. Tim Burton's gothic adaptation of the character was a big box office smash and got even darker with the sequel Batman Returns (which I happen to prefer). But then the franchise moved away from the characters dark origins and became more of an excuse to shift some toys and merchandise around a summer blockbuster. This Joel Schumacher's Batman films were over the top affairs, Batman Forever ...
...years for the smell of Batman & Robin to waft away before The Dark Knight could return. Batman Begins is everything it's title suggests. It's a re-invention of the character and a case of going back to basics. Momento director Christopher Nolan was charged with bringing some respectability back and from the moment his name was announced you knew the film would be in good hands. Christian Bale wears the mask this time around to play Bruce Wayne, ... Read review

Advantages: Clearly a labour of love for all involved - an epic undertaking
Disadvantages: Some supporting characters get the rough end of the stick

...his voice an octave for Batman so it's conceivable people wouldn't recognise him behind the mask. But even when playing up Wayne's image as a capricious playboy, there's always a sense of something altogether more menacing beneath the surface. His relationships with his fellow cast members sparkle in some cases, as with Michael Caine as his long-suffering manservant. But where there should be real chemistry with Katie Holmes, there is nothing more ...
...great gadgets and gizmos for Batman that have a rough and ready air about them that makes them feel like they really could exist. The Batmobile is a souped-up military dune buggy, the Batsuit re-sprayed body armour and the bat-shaped projectiles hand-made by the man himself. Even the Bat-Cave looks feasible because we see it being built. The CGI comes in where the Scarecrow sets out to create chaos through chemically-induced fear. The vibrating backgrounds ... Read review

Advantages: Ann interesting plot
Disadvantages: Can be be a little slow at times

The Batman franchise had seemed to have come to an end after the dreadful Batman and Robin (1997); however Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins has successfully managed to give the Cape Crusader a new lease of life. Batman Begins takes us back to the beginning and shows how and why the young multi millionaire Bruce Wayne becomes the superhero of Gotham City. The film begins with Bruce Wayne having sacrificed his privileged background and living among ...
...know and love. As Batman begins his quest of fighting crime he soon goes on the hunt of local mobster Carmine Falcone, however it soon becomes clear that there are more shadowy enemies within Gotham City. Bruce Wayne also comes across his childhood friend Rachel Dawes who has become a DA within Gotham City who is investigating Dr Jonathon Crane, a man who controls Arkham sanatorium. It appears that Crane has taken an interest in protecting the ... Read review

Advantages: A compelling, entertaining, modern movie
Disadvantages: No Penguin :(

...From Director Christopher Nolan comes Batman Begins which goes back to the orgins of Batman and shows how the legend began. Below is a short summary of the film without giving away anything and making the film less enjoyable. Basically, the film refletcs back on Bruce Wayne (Batman) as a child and shows how his fear, and eventua admiration of bats came about. This is done cleverly with flashbacks to Bruce's childhood throughout the film. Bruce leaves ...
...the film, where would a Batman film be without them, but sadly no Penguin. Instead we have 'The Scarecrow' and 'Crane' who both posess attributes that make them true villains. I shall not let on to what these traits are but they are...scary. As you can probably guess, it is Batman's aim to stop these criminals and put them to justice, but will he this time around? I'll leave you guessing. Well, I genuingly loved this film and have watched it numerous ... Read review