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Writer's pictureGus Keller

Batman Begins: A Legacy is Formed

Updated: Feb 26, 2023


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Batman Begins is exceptional because it's centered around relatable drama, humanizing the outlandish character. Begins explores Bruce Wayne's radical choices. Instead of leaning on his trauma, the film builds off that, showing growth from vengeance to idealism. Viewers see Gotham's corruption, Wayne's disillusionment, and the reasoning behind his decisions. Supporting characters establish genuine relationships with Wayne. Each one has purpose, perspective, and motivation. Even the villain has twisted logic. Plus, this is all tied together through themes of fear. Collectively, this emotion drives the experience, making the cheesiness forgivable and the developments enthralling.


Meanwhile, the filmmaking is extensive. The visuals aren't artistic, but motion, color, and focus create a grand environment. The editing blends timelines, and the sound is complex yet controlled. Together, they give hallucination sequences an abstract punctuation. The evocative music perfectly matches the tone. The production design is realistic, yet distinctly stunning. Finally, the effects are tangible, utilizing miniatures, stunts, and pyrotechnics for potent action. Overall, Nolan orchestrated an extravagant journey that is grounded in a sentimental mood and an authentic atmosphere. Batman Begins strikes hearts while captivating minds, making it the best Batman origin movie.


Writing: 9/10

Direction: 10/10

Cinematography: 8/10

Acting: 8/10

Editing: 9/10

Sound: 9/10

Score/Soundtrack: 9/10

Production Design: 9/10

Casting: 9/10

Effects: 9/10

Overall Score: 8.9/10



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