There really is nothing like it. Totally original film-making, it's awe-inspiring, gripping from beginning to end. As a film lover, I hesitate to use masterwork unless the film is absolutely a miracle of achievement. BATMAN BEGINS is such a masterwork.
Sure, it portrays violence throughout the film yet for those who abhor such violence, this film is the rare exception because underneath, we are witness to the process that makes a human being ethical who is dedicated to justice.
This is not your typical superhero epic about good and evil, though good and evil are both inherent to the story line. After all, the film is based upon the good old American (World) values of good triumphing over evil.
The film shows us in graphic detail how the Batman legend came into existence. Though the scenes are fantastical, the story is believable. Bruce Wayne's transformation into Batman is as heroic as you'll ever see. The message is about facing one's greatest fears and pushing through them, no matter what.
Hans Zimmer's musical film score is among the best I've ever heard and is equal to the awesome image making. The film is many steps ahead of the earlier Batman films and stands out sharply against the background of its Superman and Spiderman competitors.
As skilled an editing job as you'll ever see. Breakthrough cinema, an experience I'll never forget.
Sure, it portrays violence throughout the film yet for those who abhor such violence, this film is the rare exception because underneath, we are witness to the process that makes a human being ethical who is dedicated to justice.
This is not your typical superhero epic about good and evil, though good and evil are both inherent to the story line. After all, the film is based upon the good old American (World) values of good triumphing over evil.
The film shows us in graphic detail how the Batman legend came into existence. Though the scenes are fantastical, the story is believable. Bruce Wayne's transformation into Batman is as heroic as you'll ever see. The message is about facing one's greatest fears and pushing through them, no matter what.
Hans Zimmer's musical film score is among the best I've ever heard and is equal to the awesome image making. The film is many steps ahead of the earlier Batman films and stands out sharply against the background of its Superman and Spiderman competitors.
As skilled an editing job as you'll ever see. Breakthrough cinema, an experience I'll never forget.