Dir: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman
Plot: Who is Batman? When did his fetish for the kinky bat costume begin? What was his childhood like?
Batman Begins answers these and many more questions you must surely have had about the caped crusader. The film opens with scenes of young Bruce Wayne coming to terms with his inheritance of his father’s multi-billion-dollar empire.
A dramatic set of events turns Wayne’s life upside down after he falls into a pitch-black cave. But our soon-to-be superhero emerges victorious as he faces his winged fears and dedicates his life to justice
Acting: The obvious question raised here is, does Bale manage to carry the weight of the bat suit without stumbling? The answer is a mixed bag; the actor at times looks weary and sullen, but overall does a good job of being Bruce Wayne.
Physically Bale looks like the perfect Batman candidate, but when it comes to feeling like Batman, he falters. Katie Holmes as Rachel is a complete waste.
Michael Caine stands out for his British accent and is perhaps the only character you feel for. Liam Neeson is brilliant in the first half, while Morgan Freeman disappoints since he hardly has anything to do.
What’s hot: The cave sequences where Batman comes face to face with his deepest fears are the best. Even though there isn’t any action per se, the drama happening within the mind of Bruce Wayne is worth the watch.
What’s not: The action scenes are too contrived and boring. Bale’s hoarse rendition of ‘I am Batman’ is funny rather than serious. His change of voice when he wears the suit falls totally flat. The biggest failure of Batman Begins is its lack of having a solid villain.
Bottom line: If you are a Batfan who devoured Tim Burton’s visual brilliance in Batman Returns then you are guaranteed a disappointment.
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