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SEF · 16th June 2005, 05:38 AM

10/10 Best film this year. Outclasses every comic book adaptation ever made in my book, even Burton's original. Will have more thoughts to contribute but would rather hold the lobby door open for now.

Lacedaemonian · 16th June 2005, 09:48 AM

I am looking forward to seeing this one!!! How was Bale as Batman? American Psycho's Patrick Bateman in a costume??

GOLLUM · 16th June 2005, 10:44 AM

I haven't seen this yet as just released in Oz but it has had some excellent reviews from the 2 main movie critic TV programs that are aired in Melbourne on a weekly basis (unamanimous 4 stars out of five rating across the board).

Most agreed that it was on a par or better than the original Batman movie and as SEF has alluded to already quite simlar to the classic comic book and very dark and gothic in nature which are the kinds of movies I really enjoy!!

Apparently a beautifully filmed and well crafted piece of cinema.

Bale as Batman is supposed to be excellent and the best Batman yet.

Will try and check this out over the weekend.

Over and out..

SEF · 16th June 2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLLUM

I haven't seen this yet as just released in Oz but it has had some excellent reviews from the 2 main movie critic TV programs that are aired in Melbourne on a weekly basis (unamanimous 4 stars out of five rating across the board).

Most agreed that it was on a par or better than the original Batman movie and as SEF has alluded to already quite simlar to the classic comic book and very dark and gothic in nature which are the kinds of movies I really enjoy!!

Apparently a beautifully filmed and well crafted piece of cinema.

Bale as Batman is supposed to be excellent and the best Batman yet.

Will try and check this out over the weekend.

Over and out..

Bale is fabulous, made Burton and the Schumacher aberrations look flaky. Bale was able to convey Wayne's deeper psychology and emotions and complexity than the others. Keaton, Kilmer, and Clooney were a joke in comparision, wrapped in a nice terribly polished Hollywood product but ultimately shallow package.

The Master™ · 16th June 2005, 09:15 PM

Keaton, I thought was good... Much better than the other lousy portrayals!!

Schumakers "attempts" were pathetic... How in the world did he get to do so many before he was booted???

Bale strikes me as more brooding... all his parts have been dark and brooding, so this is not so bad... And how crap is Michael Caine??? There can be ONLY ONE ALFRED!!!

SEF · 16th June 2005, 09:43 PM

Michael Caine is fabulous and because of this legendary actors presence, Alfred as a character truly comes into his own, the butler is no mere piece of the decorum but a true human being with emotions and personality. Yes, personality, not a walking hat rack.

The Master™ · 16th June 2005, 10:08 PM

Michael Gough gave the part a certain kind of "air"... And I could believe that in an earlier incarnation, he was a British Secret Agent or whatever Alfred Penworthy was felt to be..

Michael Caine hasn't done anything for me since the 60's!!!

ravenus · 17th June 2005, 02:59 AM

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Michael Caine hasn't done anything for me since the 60's!!!

See Mona Lisa or the more recent The Quiet American

GOLLUM · 17th June 2005, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

See Mona Lisa or the more recent The Quiet American

Would have to agree that Caine is particularly good in the Quiet American as is Brendan Fraser, probably the first film I've seen that shows this guy can act, not to say that I didn't like The Mummy movies but they were obviuosly much more of a light entertainment role.....

I'll post my thoughts on the Batman movie after the weekend LOL!..

Chimeco · 19th June 2005, 02:13 AM

amazing movie. best batman by far; a great cast and a great story.

littlemissattitude · 19th June 2005, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLLUM

Would have to agree that Caine is particularly good in the Quiet American as is Brendan Fraser, probably the first film I've seen that shows this guy can act, not to say that I didn't like The Mummy movies but they were obviuosly much more of a light entertainment role.....

I think I've said this around here before, but I'll say it again...for proof that Brendan Fraser can act, see "Gods and Monsters". Fabulous job in a fabulous little film. And definitely not "light entertainment".

GOLLUM · 19th June 2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemissattitude

I think I've said this around here before, but I'll say it again...for proof that Brendan Fraser can act, see "Gods and Monsters". Fabulous job in a fabulous little film. And definitely not "light entertainment".

Thanks for that will check it out...

Seeing Batman Begins now sometime next week LOL! The tension is killing me......

Amber · 19th June 2005, 03:26 PM

I might see it. The Catholic Herald had a good review of it lol....

The Master™ · 19th June 2005, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

See Mona Lisa or the more recent The Quiet American

Nah, thanks... Like I said, hasn't done anything for me since the 60's!!!

Calis · 19th June 2005, 03:49 PM

Any of the great Batman 'Pow' 'Boof' 'Slam' action?

16th June 2005, 05:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
SEF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 30	Batman Begins! 10/10 Best film this year. Outclasses every comic book adaptation ever made in my book, even Burton's original. Will have more thoughts to contribute but would rather hold the lobby door open for now.

16th June 2005, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lacedaemonian ***Dux Bellorum*** Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,319	Re: Batman Begins! I am looking forward to seeing this one!!! How was Bale as Batman? American Psycho's Patrick Bateman in a costume??

16th June 2005, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,219	Re: Batman Begins! I haven't seen this yet as just released in Oz but it has had some excellent reviews from the 2 main movie critic TV programs that are aired in Melbourne on a weekly basis (unamanimous 4 stars out of five rating across the board). Most agreed that it was on a par or better than the original Batman movie and as SEF has alluded to already quite simlar to the classic comic book and very dark and gothic in nature which are the kinds of movies I really enjoy!! Apparently a beautifully filmed and well crafted piece of cinema. Bale as Batman is supposed to be excellent and the best Batman yet. Will try and check this out over the weekend. Over and out..

16th June 2005, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! Keaton, I thought was good... Much better than the other lousy portrayals!! Schumakers "attempts" were pathetic... How in the world did he get to do so many before he was booted??? Bale strikes me as more brooding... all his parts have been dark and brooding, so this is not so bad... And how crap is Michael Caine??? There can be ONLY ONE ALFRED!!!

16th June 2005, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SEF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 30	Re: Batman Begins! Michael Caine is fabulous and because of this legendary actors presence, Alfred as a character truly comes into his own, the butler is no mere piece of the decorum but a true human being with emotions and personality. Yes, personality, not a walking hat rack.

16th June 2005, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Master™ Right hand of Vengence!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,753	Re: Batman Begins! Michael Gough gave the part a certain kind of "air"... And I could believe that in an earlier incarnation, he was a British Secret Agent or whatever Alfred Penworthy was felt to be.. Michael Caine hasn't done anything for me since the 60's!!!

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Chimeco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 104	Re: Batman Begins! amazing movie. best batman by far; a great cast and a great story.

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Amber Oh mighty Gackt Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 517	Re: Batman Begins! I might see it. The Catholic Herald had a good review of it lol....

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