Batman Begins

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"Evil fears the knight."
  • PG-13
  • 2005
  • 2 hr 19 min
  • 8.2  (1,545,723)
  • 70

Batman Begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as the titular character, Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film delves into the origins of the caped crusader and explores his transformation from a wealthy playboy into a masked vigilante fighting against crime in the city of Gotham. The movie opens with a young Bruce Wayne witnessing the murder of his parents in front of him in a back alley of Gotham City. This horrible tragedy shapes Bruce's life and fuels his desire to seek justice for himself and others. After traveling the world and receiving training from a shadowy group known as the League of Shadows, Bruce returns to Gotham City, ready to take on the criminal underworld that plagues his hometown.

As Bruce takes on the mantle of the Batman, he is aided by Alfred Pennyworth, his loyal butler played by Michael Caine, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises played by Morgan Freeman. Together, the three work to outfit Batman with the latest gadgets and gear, including the Batmobile and the iconic Batsuit.

Opposing Batman and his allies are a host of villains, including Ra's al Ghul, played by Ken Watanabe, and the Scarecrow, played by Cillian Murphy. Ra's is the leader of the League of Shadows, a powerful organization with plans to destroy Gotham in order to save it, while the Scarecrow is a deranged psychologist who uses a potent hallucinogen to terrify his victims.

Batman's first challenge in the film is tracking down Falcone, a powerful mob boss played by Tom Wilkinson, who has corrupted the city's police force and holds Gotham in his grip. Along the way, we see flashbacks to Bruce's training with the League of Shadows, including his tutelage under Ra's and his eventual betrayal of their twisted ideology.

As Batman's crusade against crime continues, he eventually crosses paths with Ra's again, leading to a high-stakes confrontation between the two. Meanwhile, the Scarecrow's twisted experiments have plunged Gotham into chaos, leaving Batman to race against time to stop him from unleashing a city-wide nightmare.

Batman Begins is a stylish and intense take on the Batman character, grounded in realism and grit. The film features stunning action sequences, including an unforgettable car chase through the streets of Gotham and a climactic showdown atop a speeding train. But it's also a character-driven story, as we see Bruce wrestle with his own demons and come to terms with the legacy he inherited from his parents.

Christian Bale's performance as Batman is one of the film's standout features, bringing a brooding intensity to the role and capturing the character's sense of purpose and determination. Michael Caine is also excellent as Alfred, infusing the character with humor and heart, while Ken Watanabe is menacing as Ra's al Ghul.

Overall, Batman Begins is a thrilling and deeply satisfying origin story that sets the stage for the rest of Christopher Nolan's acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. It's a must-watch for fans of Batman and superhero movies in general.

Batman Begins is a 2005 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.2 and a MetaScore of 70.

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  • Release Date
    2005
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    2 hr 19 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (1,545,723)
  • Metascore
    70