Review

by Michael C

Recent comic book classic

Batman Begins is surely one of the best prequels in film history. However the word from the creators is that it is not a prequel, but the starting point for a whole new series of Batman films to be released in the future, and we can only hope they maintain a similar mark of excellence. Based on the world famous DC Comics character Batman, it attempts to institute a new narrative of origin for the batty bachelor in black, Bruce Wayne. It really is well put together by director Christopher. Batman is acted wonderfully by Christian Bale, who commands the difficult character in a serious but not over-played manner. The special effects and music add a dark and sinister edge to the film and character, rather like the original Tim Burton-directed Batman of 1989. The pathos of the action and the twists and turns of the story will keep you glued to the screen until the closing credits.