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The Master™ · 25th October 2005, 10:57 PM

I couldn't believe what an arse I'd been about this movie... Bought it on DVD today and watched it tonight...

OMG!!!! What a great movie... Thankfully Michael Caine wasn't as annoying as I'd had feared - though Liam Neeson made a lousy Ra's Al Ghul... Much preferred David Warner's voice in the cartoon...

I thought the smattering of "A" list actors in support roles was good... Morgan Freeman was perfect as Lucious Fox and Gary Oldman played a TOTALLY believeable James Gordon - loved the whispered "sorry" as he skidded the Batmodile off the parked cars!!! PRICELESS!!!

The movie felt better than previous ones... Not the pathetic comic-book artificial colours... But something bigger and mentally darker even in the light of day...

Christian Bale was a very good Bruce Wayne/Batman... Though where was Harvey Dent??? And bringing The Joker in at the end was a nice touch for any suspected sequels!!!

moviefan · 25th October 2005, 11:04 PM

Is this film better then the original batman film Tim Burton one ?

The Master™ · 25th October 2005, 11:08 PM

Yep... It is more believeable...

You could believe that a man could go through this...

Tim Burton's was very comic-book-ish... Though I loved Michael Keaton... He was a fantastic Batman... Remember going to the cinema to see the film...

ravenus · 26th October 2005, 04:32 AM

My personal preference remains for the Burton film. I found BB rather drawn-out, boring and stilted. And "more believeable" only means that some pat explanations are given, it doesn't really much more convince you that a man would think of dressing up as a bat and fighting petty criminals hand-to-hand in his bid to control crime.

Elyssandrel · 27th October 2005, 01:28 PM

Okies I have a question.
Wonder if anyone can help.

At the end, with the joker card, was that to tie in the other movies?
Or are they starting from scratch and that was a pre-cursor to a sequel?

moviefan · 27th October 2005, 05:31 PM

I have a question too do they show or tell how he became batman ? The story behind batman

The Master™ · 27th October 2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elyssandrel

Okies I have a question.
Wonder if anyone can help.

At the end, with the joker card, was that to tie in the other movies?
Or are they starting from scratch and that was a pre-cursor to a sequel?

Could be, but there hasn't (as far as I am aware) been mention of a Batman Begins II!!!

But you never know... Hmmm... Batman Continues???

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefan

I have a question too do they show or tell how he became batman ? The story behind batman

Yes, but not at great length... But there is the death of his parents and his travels to find himself...

Trey Greyjoy · 27th October 2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master™

Could be, but there hasn't (as far as I am aware) been mention of a Batman Begins II!!!

But you never know... Hmmm... Batman Continues?

The cast is signed on for 2 more films. It will be awhile as both the director and Bale are doing another movie before even thinking about the next Batman.

My take on the situation was that this was a "do-over" or "reboot" if you will. These will not tie into the other films.

My view on the film is that they finally got it right.

The Master™ · 27th October 2005, 08:51 PM

Joel Schumaker was a complete ARSE when it came to the follow-up Batman movies...

And you are right, this one did FEEL right... I enjoyed it immensely... But miss Michael Gough (and Efram Zimbalist Jnr's voice - in the cartoon) as Alfred...

Why is it, no one ever does Alfred Penworthy as The Parasite??? (that was what he ended up being, wasn't it???)

kaneda · 27th October 2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trey Greyjoy

The cast is signed on for 2 more films. It will be awhile as both the director and Bale are doing another movie before even thinking about the next Batman.

My take on the situation was that this was a "do-over" or "reboot" if you will. These will not tie into the other films.

My view on the film is that they finally got it right.

Any news on Hamell playing the joker yet??

The Master™ · 27th October 2005, 09:06 PM

Oh, hell... I forgot about that simple thing... Who could play The Joker??? Or The Creeper!!! HAHA!!

moviefan · 27th October 2005, 11:08 PM

Jack nicalson allready played the joker which was an outstanding performance , Plus batman knows who killed his parants (in Tim burton batman) so why this same stuff all over again?

ravenus · 28th October 2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefan

Jack nicalson allready played the joker which was an outstanding performance , Plus batman knows who killed his parants (in Tim burton batman) so why this same stuff all over again?

The Burton movie's story is different from the comics in who killed B's parents. Doesn't make a big deal to me, but you know with all the comic fans...

Salazar · 28th October 2005, 10:57 AM

I dislike Batman in so many ways

kaneda · 28th October 2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salazar

I dislike Batman in so many ways

Well list them so the fans can tell you why you shouldn't

25th October 2005, 10:57 PM	#46 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! I couldn't believe what an arse I'd been about this movie... Bought it on DVD today and watched it tonight... OMG!!!! What a great movie... Thankfully Michael Caine wasn't as annoying as I'd had feared - though Liam Neeson made a lousy Ra's Al Ghul... Much preferred David Warner's voice in the cartoon... I thought the smattering of "A" list actors in support roles was good... Morgan Freeman was perfect as Lucious Fox and Gary Oldman played a TOTALLY believeable James Gordon - loved the whispered "sorry" as he skidded the Batmodile off the parked cars!!! PRICELESS!!! The movie felt better than previous ones... Not the pathetic comic-book artificial colours... But something bigger and mentally darker even in the light of day... Christian Bale was a very good Bruce Wayne/Batman... Though where was Harvey Dent??? And bringing The Joker in at the end was a nice touch for any suspected sequels!!!

25th October 2005, 11:04 PM	#47 (permalink)
moviefan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 103	Re: Batman Begins! Is this film better then the original batman film Tim Burton one ?

25th October 2005, 11:08 PM	#48 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! Yep... It is more believeable... You could believe that a man could go through this... Tim Burton's was very comic-book-ish... Though I loved Michael Keaton... He was a fantastic Batman... Remember going to the cinema to see the film...

26th October 2005, 04:32 AM	#49 (permalink)
ravenus Heretic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,318	Re: Batman Begins! My personal preference remains for the Burton film. I found BB rather drawn-out, boring and stilted. And "more believeable" only means that some pat explanations are given, it doesn't really much more convince you that a man would think of dressing up as a bat and fighting petty criminals hand-to-hand in his bid to control crime.

27th October 2005, 01:28 PM	#50 (permalink)
Elyssandrel Ely the Faery Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	Re: Batman Begins! Question... Okies I have a question. Wonder if anyone can help. At the end, with the joker card, was that to tie in the other movies? Or are they starting from scratch and that was a pre-cursor to a sequel?

27th October 2005, 05:31 PM	#51 (permalink)
moviefan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 103	Re: Batman Begins! Question... I have a question too do they show or tell how he became batman ? The story behind batman

27th October 2005, 08:51 PM	#54 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! Question... Joel Schumaker was a complete ARSE when it came to the follow-up Batman movies... And you are right, this one did FEEL right... I enjoyed it immensely... But miss Michael Gough (and Efram Zimbalist Jnr's voice - in the cartoon) as Alfred... Why is it, no one ever does Alfred Penworthy as The Parasite??? (that was what he ended up being, wasn't it???)

27th October 2005, 09:06 PM	#56 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! Question... Oh, hell... I forgot about that simple thing... Who could play The Joker??? Or The Creeper!!! HAHA!!

27th October 2005, 11:08 PM	#57 (permalink)
moviefan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 103	Re: Batman Begins! Question... Jack nicalson allready played the joker which was an outstanding performance , Plus batman knows who killed his parants (in Tim burton batman) so why this same stuff all over again?

28th October 2005, 10:57 AM	#59 (permalink)
Salazar Enemy of Heaven and Hell Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 188	Re: Batman Begins! I dislike Batman in so many ways

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