Batman Rules
Just when you thought Hollywood movies had reached its nadir then it hits you with Frank Miller's Sin City and now Batman Begins.
Christian Bale is the Batman. Who would have thought that the boy in Empire of the Sun would be the Batman. But he is the Batman. The movie is a perfect example of movies adapted from comics. Furthermore, the new helming of the movie has succesfully transformed the movie from its predecessors in that it seemed to have choosen between its two persona, the campy Batman of 1960s and the more darker Batman comic fans are familiar with.
Do not get me wrong I like Adam West as Batman. My siblings and I almost never missed the re-runs of the Batman show. I can still here the theme song of the show ,ta nananananana nanana Batmannn Batmannn Batmmann. Watching on the same Bat time and same Bat channel. Tim Burton tried it with success with his first movie and got lost in the second. And well the last two Bat movies were Bat toast as far as I was concerned.
So here comes Batman Begins. The retelling of the Dark Knight's story for the new millenium.
The movie is basically a retelling of the beginnings of Batman. Most of the fans would be familiar with the tale of Millionaire Bruce Wayne, his Butler Alfred, police officer Gordon, the latest love interest of Bruce (aka the Batman) in the movie. The writer(s) and the director though spins an interesting yarn. Story and action of the movie keeps you riveted to the silver screen.
The mostly British cast performs more than adequately. Batman Begins is blessed with highly competent actors who give depth to their characters. Michael Caine brings to life the sarcastic butler Alfred. Gary Oldman loses his accent and is Jim Gordon. Morgan Freeman does justice as the laid back but supportive executive from Wayne Corp. Katie Holmes an effective eye-candy as the love interest and friend of Bruce Wayne. Rutger Hauer as competent as ever and Cillian Murphy from the movie "28 Days Later" effectively portrayed Dr Crane, another rogue from the Batman mythos. Ken Watanabe who plays an important part and then there was Liam Neeson, moviedom's favourite mentor. Mr Neesom seems to have cornered the market left by Alec Guiness as the old Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi who is conveniently dispacthed with impunity by the bad guy before he completes the training of the movie's hero. This was his role more or less in Star Wars Episode 1, Gangs of New York, and recently in Kingdom of Heaven. After seeing this movie I take it all back. I kowtow to you. I retract everything I said or joked about you being the mentor who dies too soon. Yes Tonbe, I take it all back mea culpa! mea culpa! mea culpa!
Again this was a perfect example of how the collaboration and collective work of the Director, the writer, the cast and the crew made this wonderful film. I think this is the best batman movie based on the comic book character and his exploits.
One thing I noticed though lacking in the movie. It did not have much or an special effect at all and please note I DO NOT CARE! The movie did not need flash to keep you entertained.
If you do not watch this movie you will miss one of the best batman movies ever.
Till the next time same Bat time and bat blog este channel.
Tananananananana Tanananananana Batmannnnnn Batmannnn
Christian Bale is the Batman. Who would have thought that the boy in Empire of the Sun would be the Batman. But he is the Batman. The movie is a perfect example of movies adapted from comics. Furthermore, the new helming of the movie has succesfully transformed the movie from its predecessors in that it seemed to have choosen between its two persona, the campy Batman of 1960s and the more darker Batman comic fans are familiar with.
Do not get me wrong I like Adam West as Batman. My siblings and I almost never missed the re-runs of the Batman show. I can still here the theme song of the show ,ta nananananana nanana Batmannn Batmannn Batmmann. Watching on the same Bat time and same Bat channel. Tim Burton tried it with success with his first movie and got lost in the second. And well the last two Bat movies were Bat toast as far as I was concerned.
So here comes Batman Begins. The retelling of the Dark Knight's story for the new millenium.
The movie is basically a retelling of the beginnings of Batman. Most of the fans would be familiar with the tale of Millionaire Bruce Wayne, his Butler Alfred, police officer Gordon, the latest love interest of Bruce (aka the Batman) in the movie. The writer(s) and the director though spins an interesting yarn. Story and action of the movie keeps you riveted to the silver screen.
The mostly British cast performs more than adequately. Batman Begins is blessed with highly competent actors who give depth to their characters. Michael Caine brings to life the sarcastic butler Alfred. Gary Oldman loses his accent and is Jim Gordon. Morgan Freeman does justice as the laid back but supportive executive from Wayne Corp. Katie Holmes an effective eye-candy as the love interest and friend of Bruce Wayne. Rutger Hauer as competent as ever and Cillian Murphy from the movie "28 Days Later" effectively portrayed Dr Crane, another rogue from the Batman mythos. Ken Watanabe who plays an important part and then there was Liam Neeson, moviedom's favourite mentor. Mr Neesom seems to have cornered the market left by Alec Guiness as the old Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi who is conveniently dispacthed with impunity by the bad guy before he completes the training of the movie's hero. This was his role more or less in Star Wars Episode 1, Gangs of New York, and recently in Kingdom of Heaven. After seeing this movie I take it all back. I kowtow to you. I retract everything I said or joked about you being the mentor who dies too soon. Yes Tonbe, I take it all back mea culpa! mea culpa! mea culpa!
Again this was a perfect example of how the collaboration and collective work of the Director, the writer, the cast and the crew made this wonderful film. I think this is the best batman movie based on the comic book character and his exploits.
One thing I noticed though lacking in the movie. It did not have much or an special effect at all and please note I DO NOT CARE! The movie did not need flash to keep you entertained.
If you do not watch this movie you will miss one of the best batman movies ever.
Till the next time same Bat time and bat blog este channel.
Tananananananana Tanananananana Batmannnnnn Batmannnn
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