Thursday, July 17, 2008

Batman Begins

BATMAN BEGINS (2005) - July 17, 2008 (Third Viewing)
This held up a lot better the third time than the second (the close proximity between the first and second viewings probably didn't help) -- this is definitely a well above average summer blockbuster. My only major complaint this time around is the action; it's not the worst action ever, but it's definitely mediocre. Thankfully, there's not all that much of it. Above all, this is just a really good drama. Christian Bale is perfect as Batman / Bruce Wayne, and he's surrounded by equally talented actors. And Christopher Nolan's direction, excluding the action, is expectedly stellar. ***1/2

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