Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer: Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer (Batman and characters created by Bob Kane).
Cast: Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, with Ken Watanabe and Liam Neeson.
Composer: James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Wally Pfister
Studio: Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Syncopy Inc.
Best Line: “It’s Not Who I Am Underneath, But What I Do That Defines Me.”
After suffering the loss of his parents during his youth; Bruce Wayne dons the cape and mask to become the legendary caped crusader Batman, as he attempts to save Gotham City from the criminal underworld it is built on, as well as those around him. Set in a realistic setting other than a comic book world, Batman Begins is an interesting film as it becomes more of a crime/action film than a Superhero film. The film is beautifully produced. Gotham City looks gives the impression of a dying criminal city with very few things to appreciate in it. The action scenes, particularly the end train chase and mid car chase are spectacularly done and impressive to watch.
The films cast are a brilliant selection and easily dive into their specified roles and are very believable but also easy to connect with. The emotional devices of Wayne’s love for Rachel, as well as the emotion he feels after his parent’s death and how this changes them can be felt on a high level even if it is more an action film than a drama. The film’s soundtrack is one of its most standout features. A nice mix of emotional pieces and action pieces, particularly the train chase at the end are used to raise tension to great effect. The film’s main theme is the main attraction as it is easily recognisable but also surprisingly catchy. Altogether Batman Begins is an enjoyable film and a definite must see.
GENEPOOL
