Michael Martin
Screenwriter
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Saw it last night.
I'd rate it an A-, 9 on a 10 scale.
Posts above have eloquently and accurately asserted what the film does right. We finally have a film about Batman, and it turns out he's a pretty damn fascinating character. Nolan and company should get accolades for the accomplishment.
Unlike previous directors, Nolan GETS Batman: the fear of theme which drives the movie is a huge motivator for Batman and his enemies. Nolan also understands Batman's rage and ferocity. Whether it's directed at corrupt cops or villains of a darker strain, Batman is pissed off and wants to deal out justice to those the law can't or won't touch.
I would have to say the weakest characters are Rachel Dawes and - surprisingly - Jim Gordon. The Dawes character by all rights should have been Harvey Dent, but I understand the need (at least from the demographic standpoint) of having a love interest. The portrayal of Gordon was easily the best of any of the movies, but he seemed a bit weak and underdeveloped. Hopefully, Nolan was simply planting seeds and has a long term vision for the character.
And I am forced to agree about the lousy editing of the fight scenes, especially the climactic one. The editing succeeding in convincing me it was brutal, no holds-barred fighting - something we never got in the other films - and that Batman was indeed the baddest mutha in Gotham, but I wanted to SEE what was happening.
Back to the good - Bale OWNS this role. Physically, emotionally, every which way: this guy IS Batman/Bruce Wayne. The relationship with Alfred is also very well done; Michael Caine nearly disappears into the role, and we see the strong bond between Bruce and Alfred.
I loved the Batsuit, and was very glad we didn't get a guy in grey tights.
Liam Neeson was also fantastic; you think he's doing a variation on Qui-Gon at first, but there's more to his character than that.
I can't wait for the next film!
I'd rate it an A-, 9 on a 10 scale.
Posts above have eloquently and accurately asserted what the film does right. We finally have a film about Batman, and it turns out he's a pretty damn fascinating character. Nolan and company should get accolades for the accomplishment.
Unlike previous directors, Nolan GETS Batman: the fear of theme which drives the movie is a huge motivator for Batman and his enemies. Nolan also understands Batman's rage and ferocity. Whether it's directed at corrupt cops or villains of a darker strain, Batman is pissed off and wants to deal out justice to those the law can't or won't touch.
I would have to say the weakest characters are Rachel Dawes and - surprisingly - Jim Gordon. The Dawes character by all rights should have been Harvey Dent, but I understand the need (at least from the demographic standpoint) of having a love interest. The portrayal of Gordon was easily the best of any of the movies, but he seemed a bit weak and underdeveloped. Hopefully, Nolan was simply planting seeds and has a long term vision for the character.
And I am forced to agree about the lousy editing of the fight scenes, especially the climactic one. The editing succeeding in convincing me it was brutal, no holds-barred fighting - something we never got in the other films - and that Batman was indeed the baddest mutha in Gotham, but I wanted to SEE what was happening.
Back to the good - Bale OWNS this role. Physically, emotionally, every which way: this guy IS Batman/Bruce Wayne. The relationship with Alfred is also very well done; Michael Caine nearly disappears into the role, and we see the strong bond between Bruce and Alfred.
I loved the Batsuit, and was very glad we didn't get a guy in grey tights.
Liam Neeson was also fantastic; you think he's doing a variation on Qui-Gon at first, but there's more to his character than that.
I can't wait for the next film!