Rob
A very self-involved and glum Batman. Not my favourite. Once we finally get to Batman being Batman it's a cool movie. Christian Bale wears the cape well, but the villains lack grit.
Batman Begins
2005Movie140 minEnglish
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
Insights
IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users90%
Director: Christopher Nolan•Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Superhero
Plot Summary
After his parents' murder, billionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne travels the world, learning to fight evil and seeking justice. He returns to Gotham City, where he must confront his fears and become a symbol of fear for criminals, utilizing his vast resources and nascent technological prowess as Batman. His mission is to restore hope to a city plagued by corruption and crime, while battling a new breed of villain.
Critical Reception
Batman Begins was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its dark, realistic tone, Nolan's direction, Christian Bale's performance, and its exploration of Batman's origins. It revitalized the franchise and is considered one of the best superhero films ever made.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gritty realism and psychological depth.
- Applauded for a compelling origin story and strong performances.
- Lauded for revitalizing the superhero genre with a darker, more grounded approach.
Google audience: Audiences largely praised Batman Begins for its mature themes, intense action sequences, and a more believable portrayal of Batman's journey into vigilantism. Many appreciated the film's departure from the more campy earlier adaptations, finding it a satisfying and intelligent blockbuster.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the top 10 greatest films in the Best Picture category for 2005.
Fun Fact
Christian Bale trained with a former Navy SEAL to prepare for the role, focusing on a more intense and physically demanding portrayal of Batman, including learning different martial arts styles.
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8 reviews
Andre Gonzales
It was a nice change to see for a batman series of movies that were going down hill. This movie was ok but at least it's not as bad as the ones that were being made before this.
The Movie Mob
**Batman Begins opened the door for the new age of superhero cinema with its realistic, grounded approach and excellent quality.**
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CinemaSerf
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale are at the top of their games with this enthralling interpretation of just how "Batman" came to be. "Bruce", the young sone of the billionaire "Wayne" family finds himself unexpectedly orphaned and is so...
AstroNoud
‘Batman Begins’ is a strong introduction to the Batman thanks to the magnificent cast and a superb score by Zimmer and Newton Howard.
9/10
NoxiousScythe
Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" shows us exactly how Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) transforms into the caped crusader we all know and love, Batman. Admittedly like many others, even though this is the first entry in the Dark Knight Trilo...
molleigh
i'm beginning to think people only say a movie is good because of it being long and having a good camera. to me the only highlight was cillian murphy's performance. the rest of this was just some dumb, boring trek.
John Chard
It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.
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