Batman Begins

~smack · 16th June 2005, 03:59 PM

Just saw this a couple hours ago, and absolutely loved it. I'm a big fan of Christian Bale, and am now an even bigger fan after seeing this. The film is a different take on the Batman legacy, infact the first hour of is dedicated to explaining back story and the motivations behind Bruce Wayne's decision to become 'the bat man'.

I don't want to go too in depth in case I spoil anything but suffice to say it delivered everything I expected, action, story and top acting from all involved.

Some scenes involving the new bad guy 'The Scarecrow' are actually pretty frightening!

Thoroughly recommended.

Fritz · 16th June 2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ~smack

Some scenes involving the new bad guy 'The Scarecrow' are actually pretty frightening!

FUCKING CLASS! One of my all time favourite bad guys, up there with The Joker.

earmuffin · 16th June 2005, 04:02 PM

Christian Bale is tops

The Ledger · 16th June 2005, 04:15 PM

I quite fancy watching this.

RussellOrGoose · 16th June 2005, 05:51 PM

As long as it's better than 'Batman and Robin',that was just cruel to the franchise.

morven · 16th June 2005, 08:25 PM

im quite looking forward to this hopefully shall go see it soon!

Dashingmajor · 16th June 2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz

FUCKING CLASS! One of my all time favourite bad guys, up there with The Joker.

I'm looking forward to seing Ra's al Ghul. I named a tune I wrote after him.

I am seeing this film tomorrow. I know I'll want to see it lots of times after as well.

E.

I_got_a_mohawk · 16th June 2005, 10:46 PM

And here was me wondering who could be the baddie in this one, totally forgot about the scarecrow, i cant wait to see this

Recipe For Hate · 17th June 2005, 12:34 AM

im not looking forward to this as 1, they are going backwards and is just like 'young batman' and i dont see why they cant go forward. 2. the batmobile looks shit and 3. Nothing can beat the batmans with micheal keaton

Schmurgle · 17th June 2005, 07:42 AM

awww come on the bat mobile looks hard as fuck!!! and they actually built the bat mobile from scratch this time, all the stunts are with an actual real car, it's just the top that is computerised. Plus i think christian bale is soooooo right for this part espec. if he has some of the characteristics of the role he played in equilibrium.

And hey, what's wrong with showing us what happened to Bruce Wayne from the beginning?? it give's us more of an insight of what went on earlier. Lot's of movies do this!!

I cant wait, im going to see it on saturday and then again probably sunday, if i do actually like the film which i will.

Ryan_Equilibrium · 17th June 2005, 09:16 AM

id say its the only thing they couldve done(going back) cos of the way the last two went. how the fuck could they follow up the last two pantomimes with a serious one like this? the batmobile is TUFF! but the very first one will always be my favourite

.star* · 17th June 2005, 01:54 PM

I'm going to see this on sunday. I can't wait!

~smack · 17th June 2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Recipe For Hate

im not looking forward to this as 1, they are going backwards and is just like 'young batman' and i dont see why they cant go forward. 2. the batmobile looks shit and 3. Nothing can beat the batmans with micheal keaton

They are not 'going backwards', they are wiping the slate clean and starting afresh, with a whole new (and imo a much more interesting) take on it. There's no 'young batman' in it either - what they are trying to do with it is show you Batman from the criminals point of view, showing us why they are so afraid of him - and Bale makes a far more frightening Batman than Keaton ever did.

Spoiler:

just see the scene where he dangles the bad cop off a wire and interrogates him - if that were me I'd be shitting a brick

Don't get me wrong I loved Keaton as Batman, but Bale just owns the part so much. I had my doubts about the Batmobile too, I didn't like the concept design of it but it looks great on screen.

Gypsey_Steve · 18th June 2005, 09:59 AM

I seen the trailer for this and it looks pretty neat. I think i will need to go and see it.

16th June 2005, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
~smack Excuse me, who are you? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,139	Batman Begins Just saw this a couple hours ago, and absolutely loved it. I'm a big fan of Christian Bale, and am now an even bigger fan after seeing this. The film is a different take on the Batman legacy, infact the first hour of is dedicated to explaining back story and the motivations behind Bruce Wayne's decision to become 'the bat man'. I don't want to go too in depth in case I spoil anything but suffice to say it delivered everything I expected, action, story and top acting from all involved. Some scenes involving the new bad guy 'The Scarecrow' are actually pretty frightening! Thoroughly recommended.

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earmuffin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: I'm there. Posts: 1,657	Christian Bale is tops

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The Ledger Nikkeroo Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 577	I quite fancy watching this.

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RussellOrGoose legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cupar Posts: 6,432	As long as it's better than 'Batman and Robin',that was just cruel to the franchise.

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morven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: dundee Posts: 2,639 Band: me and a banjo played by my donkey, phil.	im quite looking forward to this hopefully shall go see it soon!

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I_got_a_mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Edinburgh & Blairgowrie Posts: 4,767 Band: Spengler	And here was me wondering who could be the baddie in this one, totally forgot about the scarecrow, i cant wait to see this

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Recipe For Hate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Meigle Posts: 401	im not looking forward to this as 1, they are going backwards and is just like 'young batman' and i dont see why they cant go forward. 2. the batmobile looks shit and 3. Nothing can beat the batmans with micheal keaton

17th June 2005, 07:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Schmurgle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: schmurglesville Posts: 980	awww come on the bat mobile looks hard as fuck!!! and they actually built the bat mobile from scratch this time, all the stunts are with an actual real car, it's just the top that is computerised. Plus i think christian bale is soooooo right for this part espec. if he has some of the characteristics of the role he played in equilibrium. And hey, what's wrong with showing us what happened to Bruce Wayne from the beginning?? it give's us more of an insight of what went on earlier. Lot's of movies do this!! I cant wait, im going to see it on saturday and then again probably sunday, if i do actually like the film which i will.

17th June 2005, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ryan_Equilibrium Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,098	id say its the only thing they couldve done(going back) cos of the way the last two went. how the fuck could they follow up the last two pantomimes with a serious one like this? the batmobile is TUFF! but the very first one will always be my favourite

17th June 2005, 01:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
.star* Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,186	I'm going to see this on sunday. I can't wait!

18th June 2005, 09:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gypsey_Steve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: dundee Posts: 295 Band: Gypsey	I seen the trailer for this and it looks pretty neat. I think i will need to go and see it.