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Overview

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Director:
Christopher Nolan
Writers (WGA):
Bob Kane (characters)
David S. Goyer (story)
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Release Date:
15 June 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Thriller more
Plot:
The story of how Bruce Wayne became what he was destined to be: Batman. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 38 nominations more
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User Comments:
The BEST movie of the year!!! more (2486 total)
US TV Schedule:
Tue. Nov. 105:00 PMAMC   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Batman 5 (USA) (working title)
Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
Batman: Intimidation (USA) (original script title)
The Intimidation Game (USA) (fake working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements.
Runtime:
140 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Mandarin
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
The device, on the heel of his boot, that the Batman uses to summon a swarm of bats is taken directly from Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One". more
Goofs:
Continuity: After the mansion burned down, Bruce ans Rachel are having a conversation on the property. At one point Rachel has her hand on the side of Bruces face. In this part, the angle changes from being on Rachel to Bruce, etc. One angle, her hand is on his ear then in another angle, her hand is lower then when, the angle goes back on Bruce, her hand is not on his face anymore. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Bruce Wayne - age 8: Rachel, let me see! Can I see?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#34.1)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Happy Birthday To You more

FAQ

Is this film a prequel to the Burton/Schumacher films?
Hey, I thought Chistian Bale was Welsh! Why is it he has an American accent in interviews for this film!?
Would there be any instances of the spiked water supply affecting people before the microwave emitter was active?
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550 out of 757 people found the following comment useful.
The BEST movie of the year!!!, 4 June 2005
10/10
Author: yeahindie from Los Angeles

I just came back from a special screening of Batman Begins and I must say this is the best movie I have yet seen this year. All of the blockbuster movies I had seen this year with much expectation have been disappointing. But Batman Begins is not the typical corny action film; it incorporates all aspects of genre: action, fantasy, drama, and even comedy. I was at the edge of my seat from the thrills in some scenes and clapping & laughing from the humorous lines that director Christopher Nolan had written for the characters. I was really amazed by the acting performances from the new generation of actors, assuming that they wouldn't have been able to compete with and compliment the talented, veteran actors such as Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, and Liam Neeson. I mean you couldn't have asked for better actors!! Christian Bale was just perfect for the role: he had the intensity, physique, and charm you'd expect a Batman character to encompass. Every actor was casted perfectly for their roles. I even give props to Katie Holmes for playing a district attorney considering her previous roles consisted of "the young girl" or "girlfriend".

I hardly ever see action films nowadays because I don't want to waste my time watching a conventional, corny, over-digitalized,plot less film. To be honest, I gave this film a chance not because it was a Batman movie, but rather because of the talented veteran actors as well as being a fan of Christopher Nolan's previous films. Whether you're a fan of Christopher Nolan or just a Batman fanatic, you'll enjoy every single second of the movie. People of ALL ages will appreciate this film. The violence in this movie is not vulgar, but rather sends out a lot of great messages of loyalty, respect, and humility. Not only is "Batman Begins" the best of the Batman series, it is the most unconventional. This recommendation is coming from a person who mostly watches art-house/independent films.

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