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DVD : Batman Begins [Blu-ray]
Rating: 
- Batman Begins is a little boring...
I am a huge fan of Batman, and love how the character can be re-invented over decades. There were things I liked in this movie and things I did not like...
Likes:
Cillan Murphy as The Scarecrow (but almost NO time on screen, and again with "The Dark Knight"
Michael Cain as Alfred
Arkham Asylum - looked awesome
Batman's cape
Dis Likes:
Christan Bale as Batman (voice is horrible, and his face looks fat)
Christan Bale as Bruce Wayne (just makes him look like a jerk)
Katie Holmes ( horrible casting...)
Gotham City ( I don't want it to look like Chicago!!!! even worse in "The Dark Knight")
Liam Neeson as Raz Al Ghul ( way to make this character so boring!!!)
I just wish the characters were more colorful and the production and art design was better.
Rating:
- Batman Begins. The TRUE one and only Batman movie.
Everyone reading this has probably already seen "The Dark Knight", the megasuccesful follow up to this, 2005's "Batman Begins".
While "The Dark Knight" is a truly great movie, it kinda is empty on being a Batman movie. Its more about its secondary characters than about the caped crusader.
Thats why this movie is my definitive Batman movie.
The movie follows Bruce Wayne from his childhood through til his training to become Batman, ultimately to his battle with the evil in Gotham City.
Its a REALLY great movie! Even though there aren't any iconic villains in this movie, Scarecrow and Ras Al Ghul are fantastic to watch as the evil in Gotham City! Scarecrow is one awesome freaky villain!
So if you are looking for the ultimate Bat-flick, check this one out! It takes awhile for him to eventuate, but once Batman hits the screen its a gripping, near-perfect (in my books) mix of Action, superhero, drama, thriller and a small bit of comedy!
The special features on the DVD are also very good, but annoying to access through the comic book navigation. There are no huge 'must see' features, just a few scattered here and there about the making of the film.
I'd love for Warner Bros. to release a Special Edition co-inciding with the release of The Dark Knight later this year including an Audio Commentary with director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer to hear their thoughts and stories on BEGINS.
So all in all, I highly recommend this DVD to any comic book fan, Batman fan or anyone who's curious about all the hooplah surrounding Batman lately.
***** stars!
Rating: - The Real Batman
This movie is not the batman seen on the old TV series. I think the old movies attempted to darken that old theme and came up with something in between. I did enjoy the old movies with that quasi-dark drama/action and plenty of tounge-in-cheek moments. Well, the first couple anyway. The new movie though just fits the character so much better. We knew his motivations for being Batman, but now finally Bruce Wayne acts like the product of his childhood.
Without discussing plot, this movie is superior to all other Batman films. Those who say it is slow maybe just want to watch 90 minutes of explosions and car chases. I think this movie has the right amount of action mixed in with pretty deep character development. It isn't just Bruce Wayne, all the characters are important. That is a rarity for movies now. I was reading an interview by the director about shooting of the sequel and he talked about not using a second team for "unimportant shots". He replied that if a shot/scene is truly unimportant, than it should not be in the movie. He's right, watching the movie again just recently, there wasn't a single time where I tuned out due to a scene I didn't like.
The acting was top notch across the board. The script was good as well. The League of Shadows was a bit over the top and cliche at times, but it needs to stay true to Batman now.
Blu-ray looks great. I did not notice any grainy shots. It isn't the bright vivid HD experience you may see in other movies, but pausing the disk as looking at the detail on the bricks in the background or the swirling smoke really gives you a sense of the picture. When I first put 300 into my HD-DVD player I was dissapointed that they kept it so blurry for the HD transfer. In this film they were able to give detail and sharp edges without loosing that dark feeling. Very good video transfer.
The sound is good. I've heard better sound effects in action movies, but I didn't end the film thinking that the sound was lacking here either. The explosions were not overpowering and it was mixed well so you weren't struggling to hear the quiet dialog one scene then trying to keep your glass from shaking off of the table the next. Too often in action movies today the explosions are too loud for those quiet scenes and you have to artificially crank that center channel to make it watchable in a home environment. The music was well done and added to the movie without it taking center stage.
Overall, this is a movie where you can watch it realize that it is complete. No "director's cut" is needed. There are no extra shots. Everything just fits well together. From a movie lover's standpoint, this movie should be appreciated for that even if you don't like the plot or premise.
Rating: - Outstanding film
A friend of mine, that is a psychiatrist, suggested that I watch this film. At first I thought it an odd suggestion, for, we had previously discussed films, but he was adamant that I watch this one in particular.
This movie not only filled in the background story with the Batman series; it also touched me in a very personal and psychological fashion. I have my own "issues" as most people do.
There are parts of this film that really and truly reach in and pull at your guts. How can an action film do this? By tapping into many of our fears and displaying them in hard-to-ignore eye burning method. There were a few times that I was actually brought to tears watching this film.
If you want more specifics you can read the 1500 or so other posts about Batman Begins. I however thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone.
Rating:
- Must see for fans
All I have to say is wow, the movie does not only look great. It sounds great too. If you are looking for a movie to show off your blu-ray and your surround sound look no more.
- Batman Begins is a little boring...I am a huge fan of Batman, and love how the character can be re-invented over decades. There were things I liked in this movie and things I did not like...
Likes:
Cillan Murphy as The Scarecrow (but almost NO time on screen, and again with "The Dark Knight"
Michael Cain as Alfred
Arkham Asylum - looked awesome
Batman's cape
Dis Likes:
Christan Bale as Batman (voice is horrible, and his face looks fat)
Christan Bale as Bruce Wayne (just makes him look like a jerk)
Katie Holmes ( horrible casting...)
Gotham City ( I don't want it to look like Chicago!!!! even worse in "The Dark Knight")
Liam Neeson as Raz Al Ghul ( way to make this character so boring!!!)
I just wish the characters were more colorful and the production and art design was better.
Rating:
- Batman Begins. The TRUE one and only Batman movie.Everyone reading this has probably already seen "The Dark Knight", the megasuccesful follow up to this, 2005's "Batman Begins".
While "The Dark Knight" is a truly great movie, it kinda is empty on being a Batman movie. Its more about its secondary characters than about the caped crusader.
Thats why this movie is my definitive Batman movie.
The movie follows Bruce Wayne from his childhood through til his training to become Batman, ultimately to his battle with the evil in Gotham City.
Its a REALLY great movie! Even though there aren't any iconic villains in this movie, Scarecrow and Ras Al Ghul are fantastic to watch as the evil in Gotham City! Scarecrow is one awesome freaky villain!
So if you are looking for the ultimate Bat-flick, check this one out! It takes awhile for him to eventuate, but once Batman hits the screen its a gripping, near-perfect (in my books) mix of Action, superhero, drama, thriller and a small bit of comedy!
The special features on the DVD are also very good, but annoying to access through the comic book navigation. There are no huge 'must see' features, just a few scattered here and there about the making of the film.
I'd love for Warner Bros. to release a Special Edition co-inciding with the release of The Dark Knight later this year including an Audio Commentary with director Christopher Nolan and writer David S. Goyer to hear their thoughts and stories on BEGINS.
So all in all, I highly recommend this DVD to any comic book fan, Batman fan or anyone who's curious about all the hooplah surrounding Batman lately.
***** stars!
Rating:
- The Real BatmanThis movie is not the batman seen on the old TV series. I think the old movies attempted to darken that old theme and came up with something in between. I did enjoy the old movies with that quasi-dark drama/action and plenty of tounge-in-cheek moments. Well, the first couple anyway. The new movie though just fits the character so much better. We knew his motivations for being Batman, but now finally Bruce Wayne acts like the product of his childhood.
Without discussing plot, this movie is superior to all other Batman films. Those who say it is slow maybe just want to watch 90 minutes of explosions and car chases. I think this movie has the right amount of action mixed in with pretty deep character development. It isn't just Bruce Wayne, all the characters are important. That is a rarity for movies now. I was reading an interview by the director about shooting of the sequel and he talked about not using a second team for "unimportant shots". He replied that if a shot/scene is truly unimportant, than it should not be in the movie. He's right, watching the movie again just recently, there wasn't a single time where I tuned out due to a scene I didn't like.
The acting was top notch across the board. The script was good as well. The League of Shadows was a bit over the top and cliche at times, but it needs to stay true to Batman now.
Blu-ray looks great. I did not notice any grainy shots. It isn't the bright vivid HD experience you may see in other movies, but pausing the disk as looking at the detail on the bricks in the background or the swirling smoke really gives you a sense of the picture. When I first put 300 into my HD-DVD player I was dissapointed that they kept it so blurry for the HD transfer. In this film they were able to give detail and sharp edges without loosing that dark feeling. Very good video transfer.
The sound is good. I've heard better sound effects in action movies, but I didn't end the film thinking that the sound was lacking here either. The explosions were not overpowering and it was mixed well so you weren't struggling to hear the quiet dialog one scene then trying to keep your glass from shaking off of the table the next. Too often in action movies today the explosions are too loud for those quiet scenes and you have to artificially crank that center channel to make it watchable in a home environment. The music was well done and added to the movie without it taking center stage.
Overall, this is a movie where you can watch it realize that it is complete. No "director's cut" is needed. There are no extra shots. Everything just fits well together. From a movie lover's standpoint, this movie should be appreciated for that even if you don't like the plot or premise.
Rating:
- Outstanding filmA friend of mine, that is a psychiatrist, suggested that I watch this film. At first I thought it an odd suggestion, for, we had previously discussed films, but he was adamant that I watch this one in particular.
This movie not only filled in the background story with the Batman series; it also touched me in a very personal and psychological fashion. I have my own "issues" as most people do.
There are parts of this film that really and truly reach in and pull at your guts. How can an action film do this? By tapping into many of our fears and displaying them in hard-to-ignore eye burning method. There were a few times that I was actually brought to tears watching this film.
If you want more specifics you can read the 1500 or so other posts about Batman Begins. I however thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone.
Rating:
- Must see for fansAll I have to say is wow, the movie does not only look great. It sounds great too. If you are looking for a movie to show off your blu-ray and your surround sound look no more.
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