Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins - Redefining The Icon (Part 1)

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    It’s so weird that I, Ol’ HiTop Films, haven’t talked about The Dark Knight Trilogy, haven’t talked about Batman Begins, haven’t even talked about Christopher Nolan. I made Batman Does NOT Kill, I’m like, one of the go to idiots for Batman videos, so I figured it was just about time to do another HiTop Films Batman Video Essay, a Batman Begins Video Essay. So yeah, now that the algorithm has hopefully noticed me… hey dudes, this is Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins - Redefining The Icon (Part 1). Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins - Redefining The Icon (Part 2) should be up later this month. Stay tuned for our new film The Plumber, and stay safe! Much love to all of you!
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  • @HiTopFilms
    @HiTopFilms  3 роки тому +1363

    This was originally going to be 1 long 40 minute video, but The Riddler made me split it into two parts. Part 2 should be out in the coming weeks! Stay tuned for our new short film, stay safe, and check out ExpressVPN before Eddie hacks you too. ❤

  • @r520jr8
    @r520jr8 3 роки тому +2719

    Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon is up their with JK Simmons as J Jonah Jameson as some of the greatest comic book castings of all time

    • @joscar062
      @joscar062 3 роки тому +36

      @Jared Nyoni
      And we're going to see his appearance once more in the Snyder Cut (2021) otherwise his character would be a waste of character

    • @alfredgarcia6844
      @alfredgarcia6844 3 роки тому +14

      Wholeheartedly agree

    • @mattboy2313
      @mattboy2313 3 роки тому +74

      Only person I can think of that could even equal Gary Oldman's portrayal is Bryan Cranston.

    • @adolfogarzachaires394
      @adolfogarzachaires394 3 роки тому +16

      @@mattboy2313 agree

    • @adolfogarzachaires394
      @adolfogarzachaires394 3 роки тому +26

      @@mattboy2313 now that you say it, man, i think that is actually a good idea, Bryan Cranston could really be a good Jim Gordon

  • @Ninjagnome66
    @Ninjagnome66 3 роки тому +1692

    I also find it cool how Falcone essentially kick starts Bruce's journey to become Batman. He tells him that he'll never understand the dirt and grime lower class people have to trudge through, so (as you said) Bruce gives up his millionaire lifestyle, moves 1000 miles away, and takes on the "lifestyle" of the man who killed his parents. That lifestyle leads him to Ra's Al Ghul, where he trains to become the _thing_ Falcone can fear. And the first thing he does in the cape and cowl is show Falcone, with all his confidence and power, that there is something to fear.

    • @square5775
      @square5775 3 роки тому +12

      Good point

    • @Nerdy_Andrew
      @Nerdy_Andrew 3 роки тому +45

      Interesting... so Falcone's Gotham's real hero

    • @maruthinandan4343
      @maruthinandan4343 3 роки тому +15

      Also falcone means falcons which eat bats, but hear the bat beats falcone

    • @notai6348
      @notai6348 3 роки тому +6

      Billionaire Ninjagnome66, Millionaire is so last year

    • @polsdofer
      @polsdofer 3 роки тому +15

      I love in Batman Begins when a cop tells Bruce he's a criminal and Bruce says I'm not a criminal and the cop replies with tell that to the guy who owns these and it shows Wayne Enterprise boxes.

  • @maxmuetzel5364
    @maxmuetzel5364 3 роки тому +1420

    The main themes of the DK Trilogy:
    BB: Fear
    TDK: Chaos
    TDKR: Pain

  • @Jose-se9pu
    @Jose-se9pu 3 роки тому +1380

    Always saw parallels between the Nolan trilogy and the Raimi trilogy:
    Both trilogies are marked with their director's style, no studio interference (for the most part)
    Both trilogies told the ultimate origin story of the character
    Both trilogies had a second part that suprised everyone by even surpassing the first movie
    Both trilogies have a second part that revolves around one of the best villains ever put to film
    Both trilogies had a third part that, while very good, couldnt meet the insane expectations audiences had, in part because the studio kept interfering and demanding changes after the ultra success of the previous movie

    • @Thespeedrap
      @Thespeedrap 3 роки тому +129

      seems that Batman and Spider Man have alot of similarities except wealth status😄

    • @WarMachine100000
      @WarMachine100000 3 роки тому +181

      Dark knight rises is a lot better than spiderman-3 though.

    • @alfa01spotivo
      @alfa01spotivo 3 роки тому +22

      @@WarMachine100000 eh

    • @Yee-Fun
      @Yee-Fun 3 роки тому +104

      It's a little different in the case of TDKR, because Nolan probably planned for Heath Ledger to return in the third installment as a villian/anti-villian. No studio interference of any kind would tamper more than the loss of Ledger.

    • @esdraslopez4658
      @esdraslopez4658 3 роки тому +15

      YESSSS!!! my two favorite superhero trilogies

  • @LoverboyMedia
    @LoverboyMedia 3 роки тому +1719

    THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF

  • @mycahjofficial
    @mycahjofficial 3 роки тому +526

    *Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy defined my entire childhood*

    • @TH3F4LC0Nx
      @TH3F4LC0Nx 3 роки тому +42

      "We always have the choice to do what's right."
      "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."
      I need those quotes tattooed onto my body. Like, for reals.

    • @eec589
      @eec589 3 роки тому +16

      I didn't see the Dark Knight trilogy as a kid but I loved Raimi Spider-Man movies cause they were the first superhero films I ever saw.

    • @thisaintnoparty
      @thisaintnoparty 3 роки тому +12

      I have a soft spot for the X-Men trilogy as well. Jackman, McKellen and Patrick Stewart were always amazing to watch.

    • @HeLLO-gp5rt
      @HeLLO-gp5rt 3 роки тому +3

      Nolan’s trilogy is my childhood

    • @Arkhamman2023
      @Arkhamman2023 3 роки тому +10

      "With great power, comes great responsobility"
      "Why do we fall Bruce? So we can pick our selves up"

  • @AmandaTheJedi
    @AmandaTheJedi 3 роки тому +1233

    HiTop making me cry again

    • @theflashgordon193
      @theflashgordon193 3 роки тому +19

      you like hitop too lol. I always love how emotional hiptop is when he talk about the movie he care

    • @luca_magna7753
      @luca_magna7753 3 роки тому +10

      Wow didn't expect you here lol

    • @najhoant
      @najhoant 3 роки тому +10

      Always fun to see UA-camrs I like liking each others’ stuff

    • @mxbrisley7630
      @mxbrisley7630 3 роки тому +4

      Same with me , when he starts talking I just cry

    • @luissegura7059
      @luissegura7059 3 роки тому +4

      Yep he likes to make us cry

  • @mrsarcasm5900
    @mrsarcasm5900 3 роки тому +631

    "Lets pretend you dont read comics, you're a dude who only watches movies"
    My sister is exactly like that, she was never into marvel or dc. But once we got hbo max, she started scrolling through the dc section just for the hell of it. She was just gonna watch teen titans because it was a show that she used to watch as a kid. But i said, hey you should know who batman is before you watch robin's story. She was like, fine, i guess. We watched this movie, and i could tell the moment ra's al ghul said "no the vigilante is just a man lost, scrambling for his own identification. He can be destroyed, or locked up. But if you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, and if they cant stop you, then you become something else entirely" i knew she was hooked.
    This film literally changed her perspective on the superhero genre. This film is a masterpiece. And i didnt even mention the dark knight, i wish you could see her reaction to the joker doing his magic trick or blowing up a hospital.

  • @tyleradams3490
    @tyleradams3490 3 роки тому +785

    “Sorry about that guys. Sometimes my insecurities manifest themselves as weird incel takes on fictional Batman villains” hahaha pure poetry

  • @mattboy2313
    @mattboy2313 3 роки тому +406

    I always found it uncanny how Gary Oldman looks exactly like Commissioner Gordon.

    • @rayfran06
      @rayfran06 3 роки тому +45

      It's like ever since Gary Oldman played Jim Gordon that is what he looks like now lol. It's hard to watch Dracula and see Gary in that makeup but it's Jim Gordon. Even in the Professional uttering "Shit" as he kills Leon.

    • @nathanfracasse6645
      @nathanfracasse6645 3 роки тому +11

      they both look really close to sirius black and sound like victor reznov

    • @cpldalton5966
      @cpldalton5966 3 роки тому +6

      Stapp Suck no it’s too far fetched to say that Gary Oldman could possibly be Jim Gordon,

    • @mrjackelbox4418
      @mrjackelbox4418 2 роки тому +8

      It's like they literally took him out of the comic and brought him to life

  • @jesussaves21
    @jesussaves21 3 роки тому +304

    I’ll never forget George Clooney’s Batman pulling out a credit card lol

    • @mercutio6623
      @mercutio6623 2 роки тому +41

      Never leave the cave without it hahaha

    • @jerm8123
      @jerm8123 2 роки тому +17

      a BAT CREDIT CARD????

    • @BasketCase420
      @BasketCase420 11 місяців тому

      ​@@jerm8123Nostalgia Critic

    • @actualzafra
      @actualzafra Місяць тому

      they had the BALLS to give one of the greatest superheroes ever a
      BAT
      CREDIT
      CARD?!

  • @PaulRizzo
    @PaulRizzo 3 роки тому +210

    Even though Begins isn’t considered “the best” in the trilogy, it’s my favourite. Just so good.

    • @odststalker5117
      @odststalker5117 2 роки тому +18

      low key it actually is the best in the trilogy though

    • @wattsnottaken1
      @wattsnottaken1 Рік тому +9

      Me too. Begins is so underrated.

    • @elevenseven-yq4vu
      @elevenseven-yq4vu 9 місяців тому

      It IS the best. The Dark Knight mainly got carried by the Joker, but the pacing is off, and from the point where Joker visits the hospital to "turn" Dent, it goes downhill, Two-Face is more a caricature or an "idea" than a character, and the movie suffers from it. I won't even deal with The Dark Knight Rises again, because it is just a mess throughout. Batman Begins is a perfect origin story and a consummate film.

  • @NickTeran17
    @NickTeran17 3 роки тому +355

    Something I love about Begins is how romantic batman feels. Those shots of him on top of the buildings where his cape is billowing the wind is just pure Batman to me.

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому +38

      Batman Begins is literally a love letter to the character of Batman, and to every Batman fan. In my opinion, we don’t need another Batman movie.

    • @ayasolaris4971
      @ayasolaris4971 2 роки тому +6

      @@johnp.smithasimpleman7281 but we're getting another one! 'The Batman' I hope it's half as good as the trilogy

    • @jackrobinson3833
      @jackrobinson3833 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t forget how fleshed out Gotham is

    • @playboicartiglazer
      @playboicartiglazer 2 роки тому +2

      @@johnp.smithasimpleman7281that doesn't make much sense

  • @bassicallyraul5256
    @bassicallyraul5256 3 роки тому +472

    can't wait for his opinion in the Dark Knight, that truly redefined the joker

    • @MasonMcLeodFilms
      @MasonMcLeodFilms 3 роки тому +13

      S4PŘĘME me Wow you’re like, the first person to ever say that...

    • @emblemblade9245
      @emblemblade9245 3 роки тому +25

      Sarcasm is lame, plus the quote is relevant to this video’s title

    • @ManlyPelican
      @ManlyPelican 3 роки тому +2

      redefined villains.

    • @GARY84ROCKS
      @GARY84ROCKS 3 роки тому

      @@ManlyPelican I don't think anything will ever trump that aspect as seen in Empire Strikes Back. I still think TDK and Ledger's/Nolan's Joker is brilliant. Actually, it's the only "Nolan" thing I ever thought was outstanding.

    • @waluigiforsmash737
      @waluigiforsmash737 3 роки тому +8

      I prefer Jack Nicholson’s Joker, i will take that to my grave.

  • @TravTalksTooMuch
    @TravTalksTooMuch 3 роки тому +326

    “The amazing spiderman tried to be batman begins” i mean hes not wrong but still hurts to hear it out loud

    • @ATalesTruth-
      @ATalesTruth- 3 роки тому +16

      Well you not wrong it was simply the execution that made it the the way it became

    • @TravTalksTooMuch
      @TravTalksTooMuch 3 роки тому +6

      Hiccup Parker ah well i still love it

    • @ATalesTruth-
      @ATalesTruth- 3 роки тому +7

      James Bilton well you can like anything it’s just that doesn’t change the film has flaws, because in order to get better we need to address what went wrong so the next time things can get better

    • @elijahlee3610
      @elijahlee3610 3 роки тому +1

      Why is that a problem tho?

    • @TravTalksTooMuch
      @TravTalksTooMuch 3 роки тому

      Hiccup Parker yeah thats why i siad i love it anyway

  • @owen_asztalos
    @owen_asztalos 3 роки тому +38

    Literally just rewatched this and was like, “Damn, this is a great movie.”

  • @a.bostonian7825
    @a.bostonian7825 3 роки тому +360

    I never expected Riddler to be the perfect mascot to advertise NordVPN. He's like the Hamburglar of McDonald's.

    • @spi2derman
      @spi2derman 3 роки тому +1

      You mean expressvpn? Not NordVPN.

    • @JaydevRaol
      @JaydevRaol 3 роки тому

      😄

    • @MrKILLINOOBZ
      @MrKILLINOOBZ 3 роки тому

      If we're going by Telltale's and The Batman's versions of Riddler, hes more like the serial killer jigsaw that busts down your door and murders you in a graphic way to keep Batman on the chase

    • @EricGraham94
      @EricGraham94 3 роки тому

      Aside from being a narcissist that tests Batman with riddles (or god forbid Riddler trophies), a more grounded gritty realistic version of Riddler probably WOULD be a cyber terrorist

  • @drakechandler9014
    @drakechandler9014 3 роки тому +474

    The Dark Knight is the movie that overshadows the rest of Nolan’s trilogy, but Batman Begins was always my favorite of them. I loved watching a movie about Bruce Wayne that felt so much more personal and relatable to the character. TDK tackles larger philosophical concepts, but that just isn’t what tends to intrigue me as much in comparison to the emotions seen in BB.

    • @alexandersmith7061
      @alexandersmith7061 3 роки тому +5

      Same. Plus I didn’t like the philosophy parts in TDK because the dialogue was just so hard to listen to, and it didn’t even say anything about the characters. Like “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. That’s just wrong on so many levels, and it felt so out of place in that scene

    • @GARY84ROCKS
      @GARY84ROCKS 3 роки тому +7

      Well, I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. I hate Batman Begins... but think TDK is pretty exhilarating. I can already relate to the fictional man whose parents were killed and tries to remedy that through taking control of it. So, I don't have the patience to watch something that's supposed to make me understand Bruce Wayne and relate to his motivation only to be "rewarded" halfway through with an okay "Batman" movie plot that only has one hour to pump me up.

    • @achyuththouta6957
      @achyuththouta6957 3 роки тому +6

      TDKR and TDK are objectively better than Batman begins but I get what you mean though.

    • @achyuththouta6957
      @achyuththouta6957 3 роки тому +1

      @@GARY84ROCKS That's an accurate description actually

    • @sanysany1319
      @sanysany1319 3 роки тому +1

      To me TDKR is the best

  • @rdfm1549
    @rdfm1549 3 роки тому +48

    This love letter to Batman Begins is immaculate

  • @trafficcone7344
    @trafficcone7344 3 роки тому +58

    I just rewatched this yesterday and I forgot how great it was. The dark knight trilogy was really something special.

  • @mr.ditkovich3672
    @mr.ditkovich3672 3 роки тому +418

    Hi Top Films: “Watching a 40 minute video is a lot of work.”
    Us fans: “Who decided that?”

    • @ajking4773
      @ajking4773 3 роки тому +2

      minute*

    • @John-ns5se
      @John-ns5se 3 роки тому +14

      Did you fix the damn door yet?

    • @amarson2322
      @amarson2322 3 роки тому +14

      *RENT*

    • @tmac1999
      @tmac1999 3 роки тому +7

      You can watch the 40 hour video once you fix the damn door.

    • @The_Explorer_Slash
      @The_Explorer_Slash 3 роки тому +4

      @Slipstreamz *I'll give you rent, WHEN YOU FIX THIS DAMN DOOR!!!*

  • @jacenguardado1651
    @jacenguardado1651 3 роки тому +105

    I feel like the dark knight trilogy deserves its own breakdown of every movie individually and how they all work together to create the best batman

  • @manfish7850
    @manfish7850 3 роки тому +65

    “I won’t kill you, but I don’t have to save you” best line in a batman movie

  • @anishmall7853
    @anishmall7853 3 роки тому +25

    Christopher Nolan really gave us something special with The Dark Knight Trilogy and Batman Begins has to be the best superhero origin story for ages to come

  • @_Quzey_
    @_Quzey_ 3 роки тому +107

    Alex : Comes out with a BATMAN essay
    Me : ohhhHH HEEELL YEAHH

    • @John-X
      @John-X 3 роки тому +3

      *Alex:* Batman Begins is a good Batman movie,
      𝕓 𝕦 𝕥 𝕟 𝕠 𝕥 𝕒 𝕘 𝕠 𝕠 𝕕
      𝕊 𝕡 𝕚 𝕕 𝕖 𝕣 - 𝕄 𝕒 𝕟 𝕞 𝕠 𝕧 𝕚 𝕖

  • @JoelsCreed141
    @JoelsCreed141 3 роки тому +83

    HiTop: *uploads a Nolan Trilogy video*
    OH MY GOD IT’S HAPPENING, EVERYBODY STAY CALM

  • @DartboardDissections
    @DartboardDissections 3 роки тому +24

    Garry Oldman for me will always be my Gordan. It's his voice I here when reading comics. He is for me the definitive Jim Gordan

  • @punishedsneed
    @punishedsneed 3 роки тому +5

    The scene where Bale chucks the gun in the river always reminds me of the TDKR. "A gun is a liar's weapon! A coward's weapon! These are the weapons of the enemy! We do not need them! We will not use them!" You can see it in Bale. The shame he feels. The fact that his father would be ashamed of his son if he killed-if he became the same kind of monster that took him and his wife away from his son. Bale gives incredible screen presence to Bruce and matches Michael Caine in the most spectacular way. Caine's cutting, humor and disapproval is matched perfectly by Bale's levity and dry, sardonic reply to this man who, for all intents and purposes, was the only family he had after his parents died. This movie isn't perfect, but the vision behind it is. And we see that vision further refined in The Dark Knight which is why Dark Knight is one of only a handful (less than five) of movies where the sequel drastically outperforms and outdoes the original.

  • @joker_film_tributes
    @joker_film_tributes 3 роки тому +22

    I love how when you finish watching Batman Begins (for the eight millionth time) you feel like Bruce Wayne. You feel the weight taken off of his shoulders when he overcomes his fear. You feel the weight set on his shoulders at the end when his parents mansion is destroyed.

    • @davisginn1298
      @davisginn1298 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, it’s that strong empathy with Bruce Wayne that has genuinely influenced how I live my life, I feel ya there...cheers to an amazing movie and symbol of hope

    • @alfredgarcia6844
      @alfredgarcia6844 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I agree

  • @bobbybuilder69
    @bobbybuilder69 3 роки тому +48

    What the Spider-Man Raimi Trilogy is for you, is basically what the Dark Knight Trilogy is for me. So thanks for doing these.

  • @jayfolk
    @jayfolk 3 роки тому +87

    How to have 3 villians:
    Falcone: fear on people for money.
    Scarecrow: fear on criminals for money.
    Rashe Al Ghoul: fear on people for justice.
    &
    Batman: fear on criminals for justice.
    Bruce becomes bat to take falcone, overcomes fear toxin to take on scarecrow, and masters to beat Rashe.
    Someone inform Sony.

    • @K-One582
      @K-One582 3 роки тому +7

      They also had Victor Zsasz
      . A good way to include a minor villain.

    • @bullymaguire513
      @bullymaguire513 3 роки тому +4

      How did you write Ra's al Ghul? Lol

  • @spider-manunknown9193
    @spider-manunknown9193 3 роки тому +73

    Batman Begins is a masterpiece

    • @johnmurray8379
      @johnmurray8379 3 роки тому +14

      Even the people who don’t like it can agree that this redefined the superhero genre. Without it, superhero’s would still be lame

    • @MonkeyDBatman
      @MonkeyDBatman 3 роки тому +6

      @@johnmurray8379 No, eventually someone else would make a good superhero movie.

    • @johnmurray8379
      @johnmurray8379 3 роки тому +4

      @FoxRNG I didn’t deny that I said that people who didn’t like it had to admit that...

    • @MonkeyDBatman
      @MonkeyDBatman 3 роки тому +2

      @@johnmurray8379 no they wouldn't, because someone else would make another good superhero movie.
      Also did you like your own comment?

    • @johnmurray8379
      @johnmurray8379 3 роки тому +2

      @FoxRNG That’s like saying that the killing joke wasn’t important, someone else would think of the same joker origin and that joker was going to shoot Barbara in the spine.
      Also I didn’t like my own comment

  • @jukic1235
    @jukic1235 3 роки тому +21

    Batman Begins is really well written movie. Incredible and has really good origin story, great villians and great callbacks. One of the most underrated superhero movies ever.

  • @JATINKUMAR-wn3js
    @JATINKUMAR-wn3js 3 роки тому +14

    Nolan's Batman trilogy would always be the bar of great comic book cinema

  • @Pantherazure
    @Pantherazure 3 роки тому +5

    What Mr. Nolan achieved through his Batman trilogy films is something monumental and legendary indeed!!
    Not only is it a super entertaining 'Batman movie', it is a great movie in itself! It does not only rely on the Batman hype to sell itself, it tells a deep social commentary based on all our shared traumas and hopes in life!
    And man! That Tumbler military vehicle turned Batmobile is, IMHO, the most awesomest awesome piece of automobile design ever!!
    What an original artist!!! And what a superbly talented and dedicated team!!!

  • @l.pricetag.5207
    @l.pricetag.5207 3 роки тому +11

    Yep. This is pretty much exactly why Batman Begins is my favourite Batman movie. Most people I know say the Dark Knight or Batman 89 is the best but for me, it was always Batman Begins because I felt that it actually focused on Batman the most.

  • @omarelhamamy4516
    @omarelhamamy4516 3 роки тому +117

    Swear down the dark knight rises is really underrated

    • @fablejoey3666
      @fablejoey3666 3 роки тому +22

      It gets way too much hate, it's so damn good.

    • @omarelhamamy4516
      @omarelhamamy4516 3 роки тому +15

      Fable Joey yh but if you think about it the only reason it’s so underrated is because the dark knight was really good

    • @manakmishra
      @manakmishra 3 роки тому +22

      It has some glaring issues but overall its UNDERappreciated not rated. It still was banger in the box office.

    • @fablejoey3666
      @fablejoey3666 3 роки тому +6

      @@omarelhamamy4516 That's true. I mean I personally like Dark Knight better, but I don't appreciate Rises less, because of that. I think it stands as a wonderful conclusion, and a great Batman movie even separated from the rest.

    • @TheBatman39
      @TheBatman39 3 роки тому +10

      Not underrated i would say but actually OVERhated

  • @apathyaidan9118
    @apathyaidan9118 3 роки тому +28

    Just rewatched the trilogy last week, it’s one of the best for sure

  • @WC-tv7lk
    @WC-tv7lk 2 роки тому +5

    Just something that makes me love Batman Begins even more is I think that Batman/Bruce Wayne is such a tragic character, we get in the later movies that can never live a normal life and he's only supposed to endure what he has. A standout scene for me is near the end of the movie where Rachel talks to Bruce at Wayne Manor only to reveal to us the audience that Bruce Wayne never really came back but that Batman is now the real mask and persona of what was Bruce Wayne. I think it's such a tragic moment that Rachel and Bruce know that they can never be together unless Batman is no longer needed by Bruce and only gets more sad when you look at the next two films and how it affects on him.

  • @gabrieldiez1816
    @gabrieldiez1816 3 роки тому +49

    Holy shit, this video is so stylized and holy shit I am all for it, it's been so cool to see you grow into your own over the years and see you grow with these vids. Keep up the great work, looking forward to see what you do next!

  • @chancemalsam4163
    @chancemalsam4163 3 роки тому +25

    I love how this film shows that fear is something that needs to be controlled and repressed and it comes full circle in Rises when he realizes that having some fear actually makes his stronger because it gives him something to lose. These films are so amazing

  • @ericquinn9055
    @ericquinn9055 3 роки тому +14

    “Bats frighten me. It’s time my enemies share my dread.”

  • @MrTobi013
    @MrTobi013 3 роки тому +13

    I remember getting Batman Begins on DVD and was fortunate enough to get the 2 disc pack. All those wonderful extra features and behind the scenes made me love Christopher Nolan even more! I still watch those features to this day.

  • @lowdistortion
    @lowdistortion 3 роки тому +68

    The batman trailer was absolutely fantastic I'm hyped for thr movie

  • @TH3F4LC0Nx
    @TH3F4LC0Nx 3 роки тому +10

    Batman Begins is just...just wow. Like, even all these years later it still impresses me from a writerly standpoint. The characters, (Batman actually has an arc), the emotions, the quietly thoughtful nature of the film. It all just came together so well. Nolan's grounded and more realistic approach to the mythos helped make the humanity in the characters shine through more. While the editing in the fight scenes is...questionable, the Tumbler chase scene is still one of the coolest car chase scenes in film history. And the scene near the end where Batman turns and says, "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." That still makes my 'nads tingle every time!

  • @hiddeneagle1408
    @hiddeneagle1408 3 роки тому +50

    I believe we can all agree that this was THE MOST anticipated video, you've ever made. Thank you for honoring nolan's batman in this amazing way. This is the video he deserves and needs

  • @PANICBLADE
    @PANICBLADE 3 роки тому +8

    I love the Nolan trilogy so much. Each movie is fantastically crafted with such a clear and cohesive goal. Yeah it bends the rules of realism while boasting realism, but it gets so much more out those moments where the almost unbelievable happens. The whole thing is just dripping with tension, drama, and catharsis while still feeling so tangible.

  • @AKmusic893
    @AKmusic893 3 роки тому +12

    i pissed my pants when i saw you started a series on this trilogy,
    The Dark Knight Trilogy will forever be one of my favorites.

  • @brendons5528
    @brendons5528 3 роки тому +70

    Hi Top what’re your thoughts on the Matt Reeves Batman trailer? Would love to hear what you think my dude

    • @brendons5528
      @brendons5528 3 роки тому +2

      Salah B Good looks G

    • @chrisredfeild5896
      @chrisredfeild5896 3 роки тому +2

      Brendon S did you see this one ua-cam.com/video/IJxilBSJRxo/v-deo.html

    • @dignerds
      @dignerds 3 роки тому

      HiTop's attitude and negativity makes him unreliable

    • @jkf6676
      @jkf6676 3 роки тому +2

      @@dignerds ohh stupid Zack Snyder fan.

  • @eddieelder8779
    @eddieelder8779 3 роки тому +6

    I’m so happy Warner Brothers had seen Christopher’s passion and past record in filmmaking and storytelling. They had seen that he had a rising fire in him, each film he made when he started to produce doing better than the previous

  • @aroccoification
    @aroccoification 3 роки тому +8

    "The whole idea of rebooting a franchise with a new director, new actors and new creative approach was kind of unheard of"
    That's literally what batman forever is

  • @rhettgedies7467
    @rhettgedies7467 3 роки тому +14

    I describe the Nolan Trilogy as "what if you took Batman and turned up the realism by 20-30%". A very unique alternative take. It will never top the perfect balance of _Batman: TAS_ or the _Arkham_ series, but it's definitely the best live-action theatrical chain of films we've gotten for the character thus far.

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому

      Mrimchaelson Did you even watch this video? I think you just described Burton’s Batman.

    • @bloocheeseformaboi881
      @bloocheeseformaboi881 3 роки тому +1

      I agree with the Arkham games, but the Animated Series is just too damn long for me to give a proper analysis on it. And the fact that's its still technically for kids holds it back even if they can show a little blood.

  • @zabbas9371
    @zabbas9371 3 роки тому +21

    This trilogy is as iconic and comparable to the Spider-Man Raimi trilogy. When great directors are let loose, you know something great will be formed.
    I say this because the action in both could be improved... But that's probably the only main flaw,if you can call it a flaw.

    • @nathanbent7307
      @nathanbent7307 3 роки тому +3

      I like the action in spider man especially the end fight with green goblin

    • @ezzzzzy3863
      @ezzzzzy3863 3 роки тому +3

      @@nathanbent7307 that fight was brutal, i like it🔥🔥

    • @zabbas9371
      @zabbas9371 3 роки тому +4

      @@nathanbent7307 yep I think it was the best fight of the trilogy. 2 guys just brawling brutally, with Peter getting outclassed till he used his emotions and grit to win.

    • @bloocheeseformaboi881
      @bloocheeseformaboi881 3 роки тому

      Not very comparable. Batman Begins isn't the one that's blinded by nostalgia, it's those three movies. And they largely vary in quality, while Nolan's trilogy stays consistent.

    • @ericdxfan511
      @ericdxfan511 3 роки тому +1

      @@bloocheeseformaboi881 Either you like a movie or you don't. "Blinded by nostalgia" is a childish insult that morons (MCU Spider-Man fans for example) throw around because they're butthurt over how much people like a movie over a movie they prefer. Let me guess, you're one of those assholes?

  • @anthonygarcia8749
    @anthonygarcia8749 3 роки тому +8

    Nolan succeeded in a delivering a different and grounded take on Batman while remaning faithful to the noirish elements of the character and the mythos in general.

  • @acenull0
    @acenull0 3 роки тому +3

    "ANSWER THE DAMN RIDDLE"
    😂😂😂😂😂 Probably my fav ad in a while I'm subbing

  • @sasadler22
    @sasadler22 3 роки тому +29

    This video actually brought teers to my eyes. Amazing video as per usual, can't wait for part 2!

  • @theonlyjoe_
    @theonlyjoe_ 3 роки тому +80

    LETS DOOOOO THIS
    Also your editing is great

    • @alannaxdnaranjo4318
      @alannaxdnaranjo4318 3 роки тому +2

      He copy’s from Martin CHATZ Hua-cam.com/video/IJxilBSJRxo/v-deo.html

    • @mrtheluckybucket
      @mrtheluckybucket 3 роки тому +1

      @@alannaxdnaranjo4318 everyone steals from Martin, he’s a fucking GENIUS

    • @brandawgz
      @brandawgz 3 роки тому +2

      Alanna XD Naranjo how’s he copying him? These videos are two different formats with two different subjects.

  • @faram89
    @faram89 3 роки тому +5

    Not only my favourite Batman movie nor my favourite comic book movie but my favourite movie of all time! The movie that got me to love the art of movie making. This movie really changed the way I watched movies moving forward to this day.

  • @flightofthebumblebee9529
    @flightofthebumblebee9529 3 роки тому +5

    Batman Begins was indeed my favorite of the trilogy and hands down my favorite Batman film (including the DCAU films). Liam Neeson was so very subtle bad ass as Ras Al Ghul and I loved this real life version of Scarecrow.

  • @falkofscrum
    @falkofscrum 3 роки тому +65

    So no one is gonna point out that "Batman Begins" is a "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" shot-for-shot remake? I mean for crying out loud: Morgan Freeman plays the same character in BOTH MOVIES xD

    • @MrKanedog16
      @MrKanedog16 3 роки тому +3

      And that newish Robin Hood movie with Jamie fox is basically batman begins, the circle is complete

    • @falkofscrum
      @falkofscrum 3 роки тому +3

      @@MrKanedog16 It's actually more of a Mask of Zorro- copy

    • @falkofscrum
      @falkofscrum 3 роки тому +2

      @Ben Evans I'm right

    • @DTejeiro1
      @DTejeiro1 3 роки тому

      @@falkofscrum someone knows what movie the Wayne family was watching in the theater in the comics that night lol

    • @falkofscrum
      @falkofscrum 3 роки тому +1

      @@DTejeiro1 that's just like "Joker" having Robert De Niro because it ripped off "The King of Comedy". The film might be aware of ripping-off, but that doesn't make it less of a rip-off

  • @ironphantom4912
    @ironphantom4912 3 роки тому +129

    Imagine if this was the beginning of the DCEU
    (I know it's supposed to be completely realistic, I'm just saying imagine if the universe began with a film of this quality.)

    • @CarterDarter
      @CarterDarter 3 роки тому +18

      You're not thinking about it right, this movie was so good because of how well tailored it was to the character. The formula doesn't just 1:1 translate, as seen by HiTops mention of Man of Steel.

    • @ironphantom4912
      @ironphantom4912 3 роки тому +10

      @@CarterDarter i agree, but i still think it'd be interesting if a film similar to this was the start of DCEU. This film may not translate well in particular but if a film of similar quality were the begin something like an extended universe, I'd be curious to see where it goes. That's just me though

    • @ironphantom4912
      @ironphantom4912 3 роки тому +2

      @@CarterDarter The again it's probably just a dumb idea so whatever

    • @Dagenspear
      @Dagenspear 3 роки тому

      @@CarterDarter the formula doesn't have to be replicated for a movie in this same universe.

    • @K-One582
      @K-One582 3 роки тому

      I remember there was speculation of a crossover with Superman Returns.

  • @applejuice5635
    @applejuice5635 3 роки тому +69

    Hot take: Batman Begins is the best Batman movie ever.

    • @hiddeneagle1408
      @hiddeneagle1408 3 роки тому +4

      it's not a hot take

    • @applejuice5635
      @applejuice5635 3 роки тому +4

      Hidden Eagle1 Oh, okay. My bad.

    • @samlasvegas1838
      @samlasvegas1838 3 роки тому +3

      u must say the whole series....BB , TDK and TDKR...okay nevermind....its ur choice

    • @soos8785
      @soos8785 3 роки тому +2

      I dunno cause they are all Batman films. I can see that Begins has most in common with the comics than the other 2, but I place the other 2 higher as I thought they were complete reinventions of the character.

    • @imbored34526
      @imbored34526 3 роки тому +5

      Batman begins is awesome
      The dark knight is imo one of best superhero movie is really a masterpiece
      The dark knight rises is good but not as good as Batman begins and dark knight

  • @LYNX-jg2po
    @LYNX-jg2po 3 роки тому +2

    1:26 This guy is an absolute legend. Creator of original Harley Quinn character, Producer and Screenwriter of our heartfelt Batman: The Animated series and a tons of Comics, Batman Arkham Video games and a lot of other animated movies and shows.

  • @spdandy5058
    @spdandy5058 3 роки тому +8

    Man I bet you your english teachers couldn't wait to give you essays you are so amazing at explaining everything

  • @Enzo-si1it
    @Enzo-si1it 3 роки тому +68

    Batman begins is about Bruce and his trauma
    The dark knight is about criminals
    Dark Knight rises is about gotham itself

  • @GatlingHawk
    @GatlingHawk 3 роки тому +7

    I was on set for the filming of Dark Knight, and Rises. I got to see alot of Nolan's Magic, my mums ex worked with CN, and it was a magical time... although I was 9, so I kinda just wanted to go home lmaoo

  • @yavuz298
    @yavuz298 3 роки тому +1

    This has to be the best origin movie ever made. It makes you understand every single detail of Batman

  • @SatchelStreams
    @SatchelStreams 3 роки тому +86

    7:47 Aye I know what this is from!!!
    If you know, you’re a chad.

    • @thisisben837
      @thisisben837 3 роки тому +6

      BCS

    • @alannaxdnaranjo4318
      @alannaxdnaranjo4318 3 роки тому

      ThisIsBen you need to watch this one ua-cam.com/video/IJxilBSJRxo/v-deo.html

    • @luisguerra8852
      @luisguerra8852 3 роки тому +4

      Better Call Saul!

    • @allanbtg
      @allanbtg 3 роки тому +4

      It's all good, man.

    • @squalo5218
      @squalo5218 3 роки тому +1

      @@thisisben837 I thought I'd be the only one lol

  • @adyansyedahmed2115
    @adyansyedahmed2115 3 роки тому +15

    I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS VID ESPECIALLY AFTER RAIMI’S TRILOGY

  • @elijahbrown3340
    @elijahbrown3340 3 роки тому +10

    I click on the video: “Oh I wish this was Hitop’s video, it looks like his style” checks again: “OH it is! Why did I think this was Brown Table......”

  • @jayreal2084
    @jayreal2084 2 роки тому +2

    TDK trilogy is what brought me into comic books.

  • @MikeMcEpicness
    @MikeMcEpicness 3 роки тому +7

    imo
    Begins - Batman the Vigilante
    TDKR - Batman the Superhero
    Dark Knight - Nolan's version of Batman in it's purest form

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому +3

      I like how he still learns new things in every movie. His character evolves and develops to become what we know as Batman. He’s not just “Batman” like in the Burton films. That’s one of the reasons people call it inaccurate to the comics, they don’t realize he’s a flawed human who has to learn with time.

  • @roninkenway979
    @roninkenway979 3 роки тому +4

    I've gotta say, I love your videos. 5 minutes, 10, 20, 40, an hour, and 1/2, it doesn't matter. Every time I click on one of your videos I know your passion and energy will shine through any topic you're covering. Whether you're talking about how Raimi turned comic book movies into the cinema genre of our genre or how Mark Webb was crushed by studio interference. It's clear to me that it honestly doesn't matter if your opinions match mine all the time as the simple truth is: You love movies. You love movies with a passion, dedication, and heart that I want to see more of. Love your videos dude.
    Gavin from yeehaw Texas

  • @BatmanKnightfan
    @BatmanKnightfan 3 роки тому +14

    This is why Begins is my favourite Batman movie in the trilogy all time. Thank YOU for making the video. I cared so much about Bruce Wayne. Thanks CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

  • @martinaxe6390
    @martinaxe6390 3 роки тому +1

    Batman Begins is my favorite Batman movie. Of all the Batman movies, it represents the truest representation of the character. His drive, ethos, and theatrics. Ask this seemed to disappear throughout the Nolan trilogy. In the TDKR, he just appears. But in this movie, he stalks and plays with the villains and henchmen. The dock fight scene was the most Batman thing I'd ever seen in my life.

  • @filmcaffeine
    @filmcaffeine 3 роки тому +10

    i watched this movie last night, still a fkn masterpiece, my personal favorite live-action batman film. thank you for making this video, can't wait for part 2!

  • @emanuel6693
    @emanuel6693 3 роки тому +84

    Zack Snyder: someone’s point of view on this.
    What comic book movies are all about

    • @GuruPrashanth7970
      @GuruPrashanth7970 3 роки тому +1

      What do ya mean.

    • @DivvayKhatri
      @DivvayKhatri 3 роки тому +1

      Bruh what

    • @oof649
      @oof649 3 роки тому +2

      CBM means a comic book movie

    • @goodsaint_001
      @goodsaint_001 3 роки тому

      Nah, he was not good for Superman but a perfect one for Batman. We got the right guy to do the wrong job.

    • @alexandersmith7061
      @alexandersmith7061 3 роки тому

      Godzilla had a fucking stroke reading that

  • @johnlindsay7301
    @johnlindsay7301 3 роки тому

    The movie transitions from Bruce turning into Batman, and that aspect of it is near flawless. When I first saw the movie at its midnight opening I was so submersed in Bruce’s narrative that when he got to the cave after his 7 year absence and the bats started to swarm around him, I proclaimed “that’s the batcave!” I had forgotten I was watching a Batman movie. And that moment brought me back to the fact I was watching a Batman movie. It was such an amazing magic trick by Nolan, to bring Bruce Wayne/Batman into a world that could be in a Scorsese or Coppola film, I’ve never experienced anything like it. What a wonderful gift Nolan delivers to his audience! Truly remarkable filmmaking.

  • @officialmonarchmusic
    @officialmonarchmusic 2 роки тому +2

    This movie has always been my favorite of the trilogy

  • @xpezxxstreamx
    @xpezxxstreamx 3 роки тому +9

    You really make me re-evaluate movies I never really thought to much about. Whenever I think of Nolan's batman I always think straight to "the Dark Night" but watching this makes me think of Batman Begins a lot more. Thank you for this HiTop!

  • @gingercat5996
    @gingercat5996 3 роки тому +30

    AAAYE!!!!!! HE’S BACK! HE’S BAAAAAACK!

  • @franbarjaktaric4204
    @franbarjaktaric4204 Рік тому +3

    I completely agree that Batman Begins is the most "batman" in the trilogy. Perfect analysis, it's sad when people don't read between the lines of the movie and just watch it for the fight scenes.

  • @bamflyer
    @bamflyer 3 роки тому +2

    I've always loved this movie and already knew everything you said, but hearing it spelled out in the way you structured it reminded me why I find Nolan's Batman so inspiring. Thank you.

  • @garrito1016
    @garrito1016 3 роки тому +6

    I was just rewatching HiTop's old videos when I get the notification for his Batman Begins video. Great timing!

  • @chiefgarvey11
    @chiefgarvey11 3 роки тому +7

    I love that they brought scarecrow back for the next two films

  • @jainamturakhia4688
    @jainamturakhia4688 3 роки тому +2

    This is my favorite UA-cam video now. The editing, the voice over, the message,everything is perfect ❤

  • @kevinm.gonzalezd.1168
    @kevinm.gonzalezd.1168 3 роки тому +3

    Ra's Al Ghul to Batman in the train: "Don't be afraid Bruce"... Man, that's deep, in the context of the movie!

  • @Josh-Parker_Battleedits
    @Josh-Parker_Battleedits 3 роки тому +3

    Spider Man, Batman, and Superman will always be the Greatest Superheroes created....

  • @AmyASpaceOdyssey
    @AmyASpaceOdyssey 3 роки тому +11

    I don’t know how popular this opinion is, but Batman Begins is tied with Mask of the Phantasm for the best superhero origin story in any movie.

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому +1

      I totally agree

    • @achyuththouta6957
      @achyuththouta6957 3 роки тому

      Nope

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому +1

      Achyuth Thouta Yup

    • @hiddeneagle1408
      @hiddeneagle1408 3 роки тому +2

      @@achyuththouta6957 why do you insist on being toxic and a dick? The majority of the people prefer Batman Begins, but Mask of the phantasm is also a great movie. Both are good. You can't compare them, because they are just different. Hell, mask of the phantasm is a kids movie for crying out loud

  • @PadChords
    @PadChords 3 роки тому +3

    In the (crowded) world of film critique, I have found myself missing your voice most acutely. Thanks for putting one of my favorite films under the magnifying glass.

  • @kiransangani6792
    @kiransangani6792 3 роки тому +1

    when I was about 3 my dad got me into Batman from Batman 66, and for the next 8 years he showed me other batman films and hyped me up for Batman Begins and the dark knight trilogy and when I saw Batman Begins it came to me (well came to me more) that action isn’t the only thing that makes a superhero film great.

  • @conorcommy544
    @conorcommy544 3 роки тому +10

    Yes this is the vid series we deserved

  • @falkofscrum
    @falkofscrum 3 роки тому +11

    9:11
    100% agree. It still hasn't been topped

    • @RadinV1
      @RadinV1 3 роки тому

      By far my favorite comic book movie

    • @hiddeneagle1408
      @hiddeneagle1408 3 роки тому +3

      " Whaaaa! What was that? People can like different versions of batman and find it unreasonable to compare two entirely different takes on batman? Unacceptable! Mask of the phantasm is the best batman movie ever, and anyone who dares say otherwise is wrong! "

    • @RadinV1
      @RadinV1 3 роки тому +1

      @@hiddeneagle1408 why did you like your own comment with 2 different accounts? It's just pathetic.

    • @hiddeneagle1408
      @hiddeneagle1408 3 роки тому

      @@RadinV1 Pretty sure I haven't, but ok

    • @falkofscrum
      @falkofscrum 3 роки тому

      @@hiddeneagle1408 Say that to any Nolan-fan who refuse to accept that you can like another Batman-movie more than TDK

  • @bestfoodreviews2770
    @bestfoodreviews2770 3 роки тому +1

    I think that The Dark Knight Rises is the best Batman movie in the trilogy because it really deals with what Bruce talks about being "a symbol", and how it really is everlasting, and, like every great Batman story, rising from the literal lowest point you could possibly be at to save something/someone you care about. Not to mention that he is stripped of his money, and most of his gadgets, proving that it takes a lot more than that to be Batman

  • @MrKILLINOOBZ
    @MrKILLINOOBZ 3 роки тому +2

    I don't care what absolutely anyone says, this was THE perfect trilogy and was such a huge chunk of my childhood, 15 years later and nothing can top this icon.

  • @Stark-ph5et
    @Stark-ph5et 3 роки тому +15

    I love scarecrow in this movie, summed up the character well, especially for just a side villain. Cillian Murphy was a great Crane.

  • @mattjohnson1925
    @mattjohnson1925 3 роки тому +4

    2020: things are worse than ever!
    2021: the night is darkest just before the dawn

    • @mattjohnson1925
      @mattjohnson1925 3 роки тому +3

      laz kar lmao what the economy is great rn

    • @johnp.smithasimpleman7281
      @johnp.smithasimpleman7281 3 роки тому +2

      A Nolan fan, and a Red Dead fan. My favorite movie and favorite video game. Sir, take my like. And “laz kar”, stfu

  • @saven0mb0ss47
    @saven0mb0ss47 3 роки тому

    16:39 I don’t know why but ever since you uploaded this video, I keep watching this part a lot because I feel like I’ve grown like Bruce did. That part where you talk about fear and how we use it just made me think how I’ve grown. I always believed that I was one of the worse people you can ever think of few years ago but now I know I have evolved to something more. Something no one ever believed I would be. I have become the man I need to be but this video made me realize this and now I’ll keep being this great man till the day I die

  • @rkproductions9047
    @rkproductions9047 3 роки тому +2

    Finally, was waiting so long for this, thank u alex