Saw this movie when it opened. Excellent movie. Highly recommended. All opposable phalanges up! Anyway, Christian Bale plays Bruce Wayne. You may remember him from American Psycho, I didn’t see that movie but he definitely pulled in the dark side muscles he probably stretched for that role.
Anway, I’m a huge fan of superhero flicks, actually haven’t seen one yet I didn’t like, but obviously some have been much better than others. All that aside I wasn’t sure what to expect from this film. Now to me, there’s not been a better Bruce Wayne than Michael Keaton, until now. I still love Michael Keaton, actually almost ran over him once when I was biking in Malibu, but that’s a different story.
Christian Bale also did an excellent job at portraying the masked crusader as well. He definitely brought more of a menacing presence to the part. The supporting cast was great too. Can’t say I’m a friend/foe of Katie Holmes, but I think she played her innocent role very well. Morgan Freeman is excellent in whatever he does and if Michael Caine’s not epitome of Alfred the butler, then I don’t know who else would be.
The story line was woven well together. I think it provided a great background on the why’s and how’s of how it all got started. After all, it was Batman Begins!
I’ve heard Christian Bale has already signed on for 3 sequels, so here’s looking at more drama and excitement well into the future.