Still Absolutely LOVE this Movie. Summer 2005 was 8 years worth of anticipation for me as a Massive fan. I remember it though being a movie NO ONE it seemed but me was hyped for or even knew was coming out.
It just goes to show what a good job Hollywood had done of misdirecting the franchise. As a kid in high school, I was so excited for the 89 Burton film (never before had a movie been so hyped) and while I enjoyed it quite a bit, it felt like diminishing returns - drastically - with each successive film. Returns was "better" than 89 but already felt like they were getting too satirical, or goofy/bombastic, and then I didn't even really bother with the Schumaker films (I did catch the last one in the theater, but basically out of absolute boredom and with the lowest of expectations - it didn't even matter that it was a Batman film). By the time they started getting the Hype Machine churning for BB, it felt like they were really trying to beat a dead horse. Superhero movies were already kind of moved on from Batman (with Spidey, Hulk, X-men, Fantastic Four etc) and it didn't really feel terribly appealing to investigate a Batman take along those better-than-mediocre lines (not to shit on those movies, they were good, but just feeling a bit stale at that point). IGN kept running fluff pieces that felt kind of try-hard, and bland. On top of that "Batman Begins" just felt like a "we have to explain this to you!" too directly of a name - just call it Batman again and let it stand on its own two feet! The thing launched and there was some hubbub about it, but even as a huge Batfan from my childhood, couldn't really bring myself to care. I did finally check out a low-quality DVD rip or cam-capture or something several years later (never watch a movie like this!) and thought "oh this is okay" but honestly, catching it many years later on streaming and finally sitting down and watching it in its entirety, in top quality, did I finally recognize it for the absolutely mega-cool bitching Batman film that it truly was - and perhaps the best of the (very well-done) trilogy.
I remember seeing the Batman Begins trailer for the first time in the theatre for (which I had no idea was coming out) and almost $hit my pants a few seconds in when I realized just what it was.
This is a great movie. When Bruce refuses to kill the criminal when Raz menaces him I cheered in the theater. It was great to see Batman’s ethos taken seriously
@@NastalgicCLOWN80687 My point about Batman using lethal force was a general remark. It directly goes against his character and causes great harm. If I remember correctly Batman does in combat with Darkseid by killing him with a gun
I always hold this entry of Batman high. I don't remember much buzz for it before it's release and went to see it with a friend not expecting much. I was completely blown away by the time the film ended! It was the first time I felt like "Batman universe" could be real along with Gotham and it's villains. It was a case of perfect timing, really. The world was looking for a hero to believe in, and Nolan formed the perfect template. I loved The Batman, but this one lit the spark (along with X2) for how a comic book story could be told to captivate viewers.
It took eight years but The Batman movies went a complete reverse in quality from the two Joel Schumacher misfires. Thank you Christopher Nolan for saving Batman.
I was just re-watching this movie the other day, wondering how is it that they don't make movies like this anymore. And by "like this" I mean entertaining and infinitely rewatchable.
After Batman and Robin they had to get the series back on track and they did they went more of an realistic approach but still kept it dark and serious the cast was fantastic and Christian Bale is my favorite Batman he was scary and intimidating great movie 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
David Boreanaz, Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson, Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup, Hugh Dancy, Cillian Murphy, and Josh Hartnett were almost cast as the Dark Knight.
Went to see this with my older brother when it came out,i was in late teens,early 20s,he in his 30s. When it was done we just sat there,looked at each other and said "thats it,its perfect"
I like the two composers for that movie. The sentimental moments with the memories of Bruce and his parents are great exploration of the character. I also love the molassus theme for Batman by Zimmer and get a huge rush of adrenaline when I hear it played in the final act
I really like the scenes when Lucius Fox And Alford was Helping Bruce Create the bat suit That really never gets explored Too much until Batman begins really cool scenes
WOW.Nostalgic ride for me.When this film first came out I was in Iraq dodging tracer rounds,mortars,rpgs,etc,etc,... with an infantry unit !!! LOL. Camp TQ was a Marine base,so our battalion fell under their authority,we did joint ops with them. GO ARMY !!! LOL.Did 2 deployments back-to-back,the 2nd tour was with an avaition brigade,we had a 5month train-up at Ft Hood,Tx.During a field exercise someone put up a portable big screen and we watched BATMAN BEGINS !!! LOL.What a treat !!! Free pizza,sodas and hot-wings !!! LOL. Didn't know the army had sooo many Batman fans,even the female soldiers loved the film,didn't think women would like super-heroe movies back then.BOY,was I wrong. SEMPER-FI.
Watched this with my parents literally last weekend. Absolutely amazing it was, better than I was expecting, and I didn’t mind its flaws in the slightest.
@@StudMacher96 The flaws The Nostalgia Critic pointed out. But I do agree, this film is a near-masterpiece, though I'm expecting Batman The Dark Knight to be even better.
Just a heads-up: this video is not included in the DC Movies Revisited playlist, had to search for it. Absolutely loving this series! Awesome videos! Looking forward to the next ones!
@@terryf6696 bro the scene where she’s “you’ll always be that good kid to me. But it’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.” Thag scene just tears me up inside
Tbh I have a huge weakness for her anyways because of Dawson Creek (I know, lame) so I get emotional just seeing her on screen, but yes objectively I thought she gave some great depth to that part.
A true character study exploring every layer that constitutes the legend. From why the bat, why the black, why the no killing,... Every inch of his philosophy is understood by the audience. The best origin story in cinema. ❤️
Lol Katie Holmes is NOT that bad in this movie. I think people can’t separate their disdain for the actress and her dating Tom Cruise from her actual performance. Same with Denise Richards in World is Not Enough. People who knew her as a person thought the casting was stupid and she “couldn’t act” anyone who didn’t know her saw a gorgeous Bond girl who delivered her lines way better than a lot of Roger Moore era Bond Girls and was just fine
Love this movie so much! Almost more than the Dark Knight. It just felt more realistic, more simplistic but not too simplistic. But still feels realistic. And not too over the top.
Still my favorite of the series. Batman was a more shadowy figure amongst the backdrop of a very real looking Gotham. Batman was almost shot like a horror movie, in some sequences. The follow-up films had Gotham looking like Chicago. Glad the new series revived that depressing looking Gotham, the way it was meant to be.
saw this movie in theaters, at 6, in full costume. had a sword that made sound effects, and these plastic boomerangs. probably wasn't as cool as I remember, but I really felt like I was Batman in that sh*t
I remember watching this movie thinking it was gonna be a prequel to Batman '89, but I quickly realized it was something new, and wildly entertaining. I don't think this movie gets the credit it so rightly deserves, cuz some people don't even realize that it came before The Dark Knight. Plus I love how the movie handles the humor without resulting to the laugh out loud moments that we would eventually see in the Marvel films. Sure Christian Bale wouldn't have been my first choice as Batman, but he fits for this iteration of the character, and Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest filmmakers of our time, and I feel this film was what got people talking about him
I missed out on seeing this on the big screen and I still regret it. When I saw it on DVD, I knew this would at least be one of my top 3 live action Batman movies and it's actually remained number one.
I’ve rewatched this movie more than any other movie and never got tired of it. Dats saying something. I’ve watched it more than the Dark Knight. Because we’ll, let’s be real, the Dark Knights story is amazing but can be hard to take in all at once. Especially when you keep rewatching it.
One of my favourite movies. Batman Begins is so well grounded yet light with it's great one liners but also in depth quotes that still get used today. Going to the cinema for the first time watching this I was shocked by its direction and didn't know how to receive it, but allowing myself to take it in, it definately is a great film and always worth revisiting from time to time.
I don't think that Batman killed Raz since he just let him die by his own mistakes. He saved his life once only to have him come back trying to destroy and kill people.
Batman Begins, is by far my favorite Batman mibie right next to BvS Ultimate, The Dark Knight, and Batman Forever Batman Begins holds a special place in my heart
Gold Medal: Christian Bale Silver Medal: Michael Keaton Bronze Medal: Val Kilmer and Robert Pattinson (tie) George Clooney and Ben Affleck down at the bottom
I dunno, never really had a problem with Katie Holmes. She didn’t impress me, but she didn’t pull me out of the movie either. She was just kinda there.
While watching this I was like oh I want to watch your take on the dark knight! I scroll down expecting it to be the next video to play, no not there. Keep scrolling, ehh I’ll finish the video then look. Then at the end when you said we’ll have to wait till next time, I look at the time stamp. DAMN IT 9 HOURS AGO!
I supported the League of shadows and Ras, Gotham was rotting and corrupt. Poverty and filth, Ras saw it for what it was, the way that he preferred to deal with it is another issue.
Like Casino Royale, Batman Begins was a movie that I did not appreciate at a kid. I preferred the more flashy, campy, and fun Batman and James Bond films. However, with age comes and maturity and I love both movies and what they did for their franchises. Batman Begins is now my #1 favorite Batman movie because it is 100% about Bruce Wayne and his fascinating and exacting journey to become Batman. Also, I prefer Katie Holmes to Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes, but that's just me.
Not Special Air Force. SAS stands for Special Air Service. 22.SAS is a special forces unit of the British Army and part of the United Kingdom Special Forces.
I thought this was an awesome Batman movie. It's a shame Scarecrow was barely in the film and the costume looked bland. Cillian Murphy was great as Crane.
I also like THE SHADOW film with Alec Baldwin (a character that pre-dates BAT MAN) not as high tech, or with as many gadgets, BUT dark & nocturnal with that maniacle super natural laugh, who is able to frighten his enemy's using hypnosis "clouding their minds" he also received his training in Tibet n the Orient from a Sage/wise master. A very classy unappreciated film
I really hope after enough time has passed, they dub over the lispy batman voice in the trilogy. It's the only real knock on the films. It's not so bad in Begins, but it is in the others.
My problem with Katie Holmes was her age, not her performance, actually. She seemed far too young to be that high up in Gotham's chain of law enforcement.
Of two minds with this film. On the one hand, I enjoy this origin story take on it, I like how Bruce finds his motivation in how Maroni taught him how feeling pain does not have to regulate to oneself, and how he ultimately finds value in not trying to kill for the sake of not losing himself in that madness . And the other hand is pretty much when he's batman and it oddly doesn't feel quite as interesting then, along with Scarecrow given an absolutely stupid end (I'm still salty about that after all these years.) the action and editing were pretty bad, aside from the initial attack from Batman, and ultimately ends on a less than satisfying note with not questioning the murkiness of a kill you let happen, even if you didn't do it yourself. All in all, still very much recommend it, but it's admittedly off for me, I know that's hard for me to explain. Also it's kinda interesting how this film was angling at a Blade Runner feeling with Gotham, and I never got that sense, especially when the films went further into the realm of *realism* later. I got more of a Blade Runner feel with "The Batman" of this year, 2022, than I did with Batman Begins.
In my opinion this is the most realistic and best version of the batman.
Still Absolutely LOVE this Movie. Summer 2005 was 8 years worth of anticipation for me as a Massive fan. I remember it though being a movie NO ONE it seemed but me was hyped for or even knew was coming out.
It just goes to show what a good job Hollywood had done of misdirecting the franchise. As a kid in high school, I was so excited for the 89 Burton film (never before had a movie been so hyped) and while I enjoyed it quite a bit, it felt like diminishing returns - drastically - with each successive film. Returns was "better" than 89 but already felt like they were getting too satirical, or goofy/bombastic, and then I didn't even really bother with the Schumaker films (I did catch the last one in the theater, but basically out of absolute boredom and with the lowest of expectations - it didn't even matter that it was a Batman film). By the time they started getting the Hype Machine churning for BB, it felt like they were really trying to beat a dead horse. Superhero movies were already kind of moved on from Batman (with Spidey, Hulk, X-men, Fantastic Four etc) and it didn't really feel terribly appealing to investigate a Batman take along those better-than-mediocre lines (not to shit on those movies, they were good, but just feeling a bit stale at that point). IGN kept running fluff pieces that felt kind of try-hard, and bland. On top of that "Batman Begins" just felt like a "we have to explain this to you!" too directly of a name - just call it Batman again and let it stand on its own two feet! The thing launched and there was some hubbub about it, but even as a huge Batfan from my childhood, couldn't really bring myself to care. I did finally check out a low-quality DVD rip or cam-capture or something several years later (never watch a movie like this!) and thought "oh this is okay" but honestly, catching it many years later on streaming and finally sitting down and watching it in its entirety, in top quality, did I finally recognize it for the absolutely mega-cool bitching Batman film that it truly was - and perhaps the best of the (very well-done) trilogy.
I remember seeing the Batman Begins trailer for the first time in the theatre for (which I had no idea was coming out) and almost $hit my pants a few seconds in when I realized just what it was.
This is a great movie. When Bruce refuses to kill the criminal when Raz menaces him I cheered in the theater. It was great to see Batman’s ethos taken seriously
He blew him into pieces in the comics
@@NastalgicCLOWN80687 Yes, in some comics, especially golden age comics Batman uses lethal force. Those are the most exception and not the norm
@@solowolf7418 it was in the Bronze Age
@@NastalgicCLOWN80687 My point about Batman using lethal force was a general remark. It directly goes against his character and causes great harm. If I remember correctly Batman does in combat with Darkseid by killing him with a gun
@@solowolf7418 he’s not goodie good he’s The Dark Knight he sometimes has to to make them choices, he not the other heroes he’s Dark knight
I always hold this entry of Batman high. I don't remember much buzz for it before it's release and went to see it with a friend not expecting much. I was completely blown away by the time the film ended! It was the first time I felt like "Batman universe" could be real along with Gotham and it's villains.
It was a case of perfect timing, really. The world was looking for a hero to believe in, and Nolan formed the perfect template. I loved The Batman, but this one lit the spark (along with X2) for how a comic book story could be told to captivate viewers.
It took eight years but The Batman movies went a complete reverse in quality from the two Joel Schumacher misfires. Thank you Christopher Nolan for saving Batman.
Ewan McGregor, Marilyn Manson, Christopher Eccleston and Jeremy Davies were almost cast as the Scarecrow
Eccleston would have been AWESOME!!!! He was Doctor Who that summer too so imagine that if he was Scarecrow too.
If and it's a BIG if....Manson could have pulled it off, it would have been interesting to see.
So was Jake Gyllenhaal as I recall. Ironic they cast his sister in the next movie.
I was just re-watching this movie the other day, wondering how is it that they don't make movies like this anymore.
And by "like this" I mean entertaining and infinitely rewatchable.
Unpopular opinion, but this is the best one of the trilogy
Miles above better than the other two
Or at least the least contrived. ;-) I love all 3 but I'm inclined to agree with you.
I dunno, Joker aside that 2nd one was pretty friggin good.
I agree 💯 percent.
@@benjaminlogan8946 Joker is the only good thing about the second one.
After Batman and Robin they had to get the series back on track and they did they went more of an realistic approach but still kept it dark and serious the cast was fantastic and Christian Bale is my favorite Batman he was scary and intimidating great movie 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
David Boreanaz, Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson, Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup, Hugh Dancy, Cillian Murphy, and Josh Hartnett were almost cast as the Dark Knight.
Wait, so we could have had Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes as love interests in a Batman movie?
The Dawson’s Knight 😂
Anthony Hopkins is From Wales not England.
Went to see this with my older brother when it came out,i was in late teens,early 20s,he in his 30s. When it was done we just sat there,looked at each other and said "thats it,its perfect"
And Christopher Nolan in turn made his Batman movies so good that all other superhero movies after can’t live up to them
Dark knight set bar too high even rises couldn't get it
@@koyamma9575 Begins and Rises are both 9/10 movies.
I like the two composers for that movie.
The sentimental moments with the memories of Bruce and his parents are great exploration of the character.
I also love the molassus theme for Batman by Zimmer and get a huge rush of adrenaline when I hear it played in the final act
I really like the scenes when Lucius Fox And Alford was Helping Bruce Create the bat suit That really never gets explored Too much until Batman begins really cool scenes
WOW.Nostalgic ride for me.When this film first came out I was in Iraq dodging tracer rounds,mortars,rpgs,etc,etc,... with an infantry unit !!! LOL. Camp TQ was a Marine base,so our battalion fell under their authority,we did joint ops with them. GO ARMY !!! LOL.Did 2 deployments back-to-back,the 2nd tour was with an avaition brigade,we had a 5month train-up at Ft Hood,Tx.During a field exercise someone put up a portable big screen and we watched BATMAN BEGINS !!! LOL.What a treat !!! Free pizza,sodas and hot-wings !!! LOL. Didn't know the army had sooo many Batman fans,even the female soldiers loved the film,didn't think women would like super-heroe movies back then.BOY,was I wrong. SEMPER-FI.
PRACTICAL EFFECTS BEFORE CGI
That's my motto
Same here, I shall always use practical effects and miniatures wherever I can in all my planned films and tv shows.
Fun Fact: James-Newton Howard *also* composed the music for the EXTREMELY underrated Disney film “Treasure Planet!”
Absolutely great movie...I can't believe it's been 17 years 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Uggh that hurts to hear
Saw this movie 8 times in the theater when it came out, such a refreshing take on the franchise
I missed out with Batman Begins so I did that with The Dark Knight! I saw exactly 8 times too! Haha
Watched this with my parents literally last weekend. Absolutely amazing it was, better than I was expecting, and I didn’t mind its flaws in the slightest.
What flaws? lol. This movie is a masterpiece
@@StudMacher96 The flaws The Nostalgia Critic pointed out. But I do agree, this film is a near-masterpiece, though I'm expecting Batman The Dark Knight to be even better.
Just a heads-up: this video is not included in the DC Movies Revisited playlist, had to search for it.
Absolutely loving this series! Awesome videos! Looking forward to the next ones!
I really like Holmes in this movie, especially compared to the actress in the Dark Knight
Ah, thank you! I thought it was just me! I never even realised she had been criticized for this movie! I loved her in this.
@@terryf6696 bro the scene where she’s “you’ll always be that good kid to me. But it’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.” Thag scene just tears me up inside
Tbh I have a huge weakness for her anyways because of Dawson Creek (I know, lame) so I get emotional just seeing her on screen, but yes objectively I thought she gave some great depth to that part.
Blame tom cruise for making her drop out of the dark knight
@@rickyrosay33977 damn thats a shame
A true character study exploring every layer that constitutes the legend. From why the bat, why the black, why the no killing,... Every inch of his philosophy is understood by the audience. The best origin story in cinema. ❤️
Lol Katie Holmes is NOT that bad in this movie. I think people can’t separate their disdain for the actress and her dating Tom Cruise from her actual performance. Same with Denise Richards in World is Not Enough. People who knew her as a person thought the casting was stupid and she “couldn’t act” anyone who didn’t know her saw a gorgeous Bond girl who delivered her lines way better than a lot of Roger Moore era Bond Girls and was just fine
Love this movie so much! Almost more than the Dark Knight. It just felt more realistic, more simplistic but not too simplistic. But still feels realistic. And not too over the top.
Batman Begins is my favorite Batman movie to this day. Bale's voice wasn't over the top and that cowel and suit were perfect looking imo.
Still my favorite of the series. Batman was a more shadowy figure amongst the backdrop of a very real looking Gotham. Batman was almost shot like a horror movie, in some sequences.
The follow-up films had Gotham looking like Chicago.
Glad the new series revived that depressing looking Gotham, the way it was meant to be.
I love the retrospective/documentary style of these videos. Keep making them and I'll keep watching them! Great work!
saw this movie in theaters, at 6, in full costume. had a sword that made sound effects, and these plastic boomerangs. probably wasn't as cool as I remember, but I really felt like I was Batman in that sh*t
Was this your first introduction to batman in 2005? What year were you born?
Was this your first batman film you saw? I was born in 1999 and you?
What was your favorite movie of 2005?
MY favorite Batman. Nails the Bruce Wayne story which most Batman films bypass to focus on villains
I remember watching this movie thinking it was gonna be a prequel to Batman '89, but I quickly realized it was something new, and wildly entertaining. I don't think this movie gets the credit it so rightly deserves, cuz some people don't even realize that it came before The Dark Knight. Plus I love how the movie handles the humor without resulting to the laugh out loud moments that we would eventually see in the Marvel films. Sure Christian Bale wouldn't have been my first choice as Batman, but he fits for this iteration of the character, and Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest filmmakers of our time, and I feel this film was what got people talking about him
Still my favorite Batman film. Despite the husky voice, Bale’s Batman/Bruce Wayne actually was Batman/Bruce Wayne.
I enjoy all three of Nolan's Batman films.
I missed out on seeing this on the big screen and I still regret it. When I saw it on DVD, I knew this would at least be one of my top 3 live action Batman movies and it's actually remained number one.
I’ve rewatched this movie more than any other movie and never got tired of it. Dats saying something. I’ve watched it more than the Dark Knight. Because we’ll, let’s be real, the Dark Knights story is amazing but can be hard to take in all at once. Especially when you keep rewatching it.
do you have something you didnt like about the movie?
Katie holmes's performance was absolutely fine
One of 3 Batman movies where I walked out of the theater wanting to be Batman. The other 2 are Batman Returns & The Batman.
Do you hate your parents?
One of my favourite movies. Batman Begins is so well grounded yet light with it's great one liners but also in depth quotes that still get used today. Going to the cinema for the first time watching this I was shocked by its direction and didn't know how to receive it, but allowing myself to take it in, it definately is a great film and always worth revisiting from time to time.
I don't think that Batman killed Raz since he just let him die by his own mistakes. He saved his life once only to have him come back trying to destroy and kill people.
Batman Begins, is by far my favorite Batman mibie right next to BvS Ultimate, The Dark Knight, and Batman Forever
Batman Begins holds a special place in my heart
'Another English acting legend'? Anthony Hopkins is Welsh.
The Dark Knight is my Fav Movie of the last 20yrs. Please do it justice when you review it. Its one of the greatest movies of all time.
I still can't believe this movie released in 2005 yes it's still awesome.
Dude holy shit 2005?! Time flys
It's a shame the Tumbler was slowly phased out with each sequel. I thought it was cool and intimidating.
Yeah but it is too big not practical for Batman to drive.
Batman Begins is really good movie and the Dark Knight was awesome. Dark Knight Rises was ok,too bad they didnt have Nolan do more Batman films.
I wish the later films kept the same look of Gotham this movie had.
Kurt Russell, Chris Cooper, and Dennis Quaid were almost cast as Commissioner Gordon.
Kurt Russell would have been a good choice but I'm glad they went with
Dark knight gets the love (Understandably), but i enjoyed begins about just as much. Cillian murphy was a good scarecrow
Batman Begins is better if you ask me
Maybe I'm not that jaded, but I've always liked Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins.
What happened to the Steel, Catwoman and Constantine retrospectives though?
Gold Medal: Christian Bale
Silver Medal: Michael Keaton
Bronze Medal: Val Kilmer and Robert Pattinson (tie)
George Clooney and Ben Affleck down at the bottom
Totally fantastic as for the tumbler that car will never be beaten for being the best bad ass vehicle
Y'all forgot to add this to the DC Films Revisited playlist.
Great video as always!! Alfred was in the Special Air Service (SAS) not the Special Air Force.
I look forward to your next video.
Just a small thing, it's the Special Air Service, not the Special Air Force. The SAS are a part of the army, not the RAF.
Love this movie, the entire dark knight trilogy is amazing , congratulations Joblo 👍👑🥇👏🏆🏅🏆👏🎺🎖😁🥇👑👑👍
JNH's triumph is the music from "Grand Canyon," a soundtrack so good that I listen to it often. 😉
I love how the intro doesn’t show Kilmer or Clooney as Batman lol
@ 6:00 Special Air Service not "Special Air 'Force' ".
I dunno, never really had a problem with Katie Holmes. She didn’t impress me, but she didn’t pull me out of the movie either. She was just kinda there.
While watching this I was like oh I want to watch your take on the dark knight! I scroll down expecting it to be the next video to play, no not there. Keep scrolling, ehh I’ll finish the video then look. Then at the end when you said we’ll have to wait till next time, I look at the time stamp. DAMN IT 9 HOURS AGO!
I supported the League of shadows and Ras, Gotham was rotting and corrupt. Poverty and filth, Ras saw it for what it was, the way that he preferred to deal with it is another issue.
Been waiting on this one! This just made Monday better
Like Casino Royale, Batman Begins was a movie that I did not appreciate at a kid. I preferred the more flashy, campy, and fun Batman and James Bond films. However, with age comes and maturity and I love both movies and what they did for their franchises. Batman Begins is now my #1 favorite Batman movie because it is 100% about Bruce Wayne and his fascinating and exacting journey to become Batman. Also, I prefer Katie Holmes to Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes, but that's just me.
While the Dark Knight is the best Batman Begins is still awesome erasing the memory of Batman and Robin One of the best casts of any Superhero movies
It can be argued that the Batman reboot that came out this year really isn’t an origin story.
Not Special Air Force. SAS stands for Special Air Service. 22.SAS is a special forces unit of the British Army and part of the United Kingdom Special Forces.
I hate to be that guy, but.... Anthony Hopkins isn't English. He's Welsh.
Bale uses the Keysi fighting method, not Wing Chun.
Otherwise this was great as usual!
Still my favourite comic book adaptation to date, despite The Batman doing wonders.
Good review. Please assist the folks with hearing impairments and LOSE THE DISTRACTING BACKGROUND MUSIC. Thank you.
6:55 Alfred was in the SAS ie Special Air Service not the ‘special airforce’.
The best batman in my book is Batman Returns but this trilogy was game changing for not just superhero films, but cinema as a whole.
Never realized that guy was supposed to be Victor Zsasz.
This channel is STILL criminally underrated. C'mon UA-cam!
7:45 "Lee-am Neeson", eh? Interesting.
Special Air Service (SAS)…not “Special Air Force.”
I thought this was an awesome Batman movie. It's a shame Scarecrow was barely in the film and the costume looked bland. Cillian Murphy was great as Crane.
I also like THE SHADOW film with Alec Baldwin (a character that pre-dates BAT MAN) not as high tech, or with as many gadgets, BUT dark & nocturnal with that maniacle super natural laugh, who is able to frighten his enemy's using hypnosis "clouding their minds" he also received his training in Tibet n the Orient from a Sage/wise master. A very classy unappreciated film
Anthony Hopkins is Welsh not English. Don't worry most Mexican's don't know that.
in all bat movies last one is the one when bat is not a men (bruce is not visible in the suit , compares to others)
I really hope after enough time has passed, they dub over the lispy batman voice in the trilogy. It's the only real knock on the films. It's not so bad in Begins, but it is in the others.
Y’all skipped Steel (1997).
I actually preferred Katie Holmes version of Rachel Dawes than Maggie Gyllenhaal's. I think the chemistry between Holmes and Bale was much better.
Can we take a moment to admit Victor was portrayed the best in the Gotham show?
I remember how I felt walking out of Batman Returns and I swore I wouldn't see another Batman movie and I was right until Nolan came along.
Best part of this was we got the answers to who created all of Batmans Wonderful Toys
2 vids in one day your spoiling us mate 😁👍
The best of the trilogy
Wing chun? Pretty sure all the documentaries discus the kasey (Casey? KC?) fighting system used in the films
Anthony Hopkins is Welsh, not English
My problem with Katie Holmes was her age, not her performance, actually. She seemed far too young to be that high up in Gotham's chain of law enforcement.
this will always be one of my favorites
Eagerly waiting for your next revisited ❤️
This is awesome!! Thanks for the video
Couldn't help but notice this, why is Raz al Ghoul's name pronounced as "Reish"?
I guess that it's a name that very few know how to say correctly
Of two minds with this film. On the one hand, I enjoy this origin story take on it, I like how Bruce finds his motivation in how Maroni taught him how feeling pain does not have to regulate to oneself, and how he ultimately finds value in not trying to kill for the sake of not losing himself in that madness . And the other hand is pretty much when he's batman and it oddly doesn't feel quite as interesting then, along with Scarecrow given an absolutely stupid end (I'm still salty about that after all these years.) the action and editing were pretty bad, aside from the initial attack from Batman, and ultimately ends on a less than satisfying note with not questioning the murkiness of a kill you let happen, even if you didn't do it yourself. All in all, still very much recommend it, but it's admittedly off for me, I know that's hard for me to explain. Also it's kinda interesting how this film was angling at a Blade Runner feeling with Gotham, and I never got that sense, especially when the films went further into the realm of *realism* later. I got more of a Blade Runner feel with "The Batman" of this year, 2022, than I did with Batman Begins.
Superior to Sparkles Batman