Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale both deliver outstanding performances in this captivating story about the origins of “Batman.” Following the unexpected loss of his parents, young "Bruce" Wayne drifts aimlessly through Asia. He then meets "Ducard" (Liam Neeson) and is drawn to the Himalayan mountains where he undergoes training from Ra's Al Ghul (Ken Watanabe), preparing him to join the "League of Shadows"—a dist…

The arrival of Batman is effectively presented in this film, owing much to the excellent performances from the actors involved and a truly outstanding musical accompaniment composed by Zimmer and Newton Howard. 9/10

Christopher Nolan’s "Batman Begins" details how Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) becomes the caped crusader everyone recognizes as Batman. I watched it last in the Dark Knight Trilogy, surprisingly, because I wasn't even aware of its existence—it was largely overshadowed by the highly praised sequel, "The Dark Knight." “Batman Begins” has a straightforward plot with several unexpected turns. A young Bruce Wayne travel…

It’s starting to seem like praise for a film often boils down to its runtime and cinematography; beyond that, I didn't find much to appreciate. The sole thing that stood out was Cillian Murphy’s acting. Otherwise, it felt like an unremarkable and tedious journey.

It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me. Bruce Wayne is constantly haunted by memories of his parents’ murder. He’s taken in by The League Of Shadows, a group of deadly assassins who believe in eliminating crime through brutal methods. After completing their training, Wayne refuses to join them because he disagrees with their approach and returns to Gotham City to wage his own war on crime. …