Batman Begins
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check out the trailer here.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/batman_begins/trailer/
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For those who are still not into the finale of the latest Smallville season, you can still catch the 10 minute preview of Batman Begins here: http://www.movie-list.net/exclusive/batman-begins-10min-trailer-640.mov
I'm a long time Bat-fan, and was going to write a piece about the Bat-movies before this highly anticipated one hits the big screen. And going by the looks of this 10 minute preview, I dare say IT'S GONNA ROCK BIG TIME!
The only gripe some of you might have is Henri Ducard's role (played by Liam Neeson), which sounds a bit Qui-Gon Jinn-ish from the dialogue. But heck, I'm not perturbed and neither should you be.
The highlights are
- Alfred's role in the aftermath of the Wayne's deaths
- Bruce's training in the far east
- The suggestion that Thomas Wayne is somehow responsible for his and his wife's death
- Lucius Fox - listen closely to his conversation with Bruce
- The discovery and exploration of the Bat-cave, and goodness, they quoted and featured Bat-history! (The railroad running at the cave which Bruce's great-great-grandfather built)
- The mention of the Falcone crime family (yes, Carmine will be featured in the movie)
- Batman in action!
- Finally, Gordon is seen! And we see his budding friendship established with Bats (yes, they converse!)
- And to the Batmobile detractors out there, seeing it in action might change your mind about the tank-looking beast - it kicks hard ass!
I'm foaming in my mouth just watching this trailer repeatedly (yes, I'm obsessed!)
The Singapore gala premiere is on June 13th Shaw Lido.
Sponsored tickets anyone?
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Batman only became interesting to me when Frank Miller came out with the Dark Knight tales.
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LOL! can't believe chn 5 is actually going to show batman abd robin. what a joke!
at least show batman returns. sigh...
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lai lai lai. let's play a game. guess which chin and lip belongs to which actor who played batman?
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Originally posted by Gordonator:
A) Keaton
lai lai lai. let's play a game. guess which chin and lip belongs to which actor who played batman?
B) Bale
C) Clooney
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Anyone actually seen the movie? Comments pls
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just as i expected, Tuatau is the first one to get it right. good job.Originally posted by Tuatau:A) Keaton
B) Bale
C) Clooney
D) Kilmer
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definately worth a watch. Life! gave it 4 out of 5 stars.Originally posted by Devil1976:Anyone actually seen the movie? Comments pls 
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A Nutshell Review: Batman Begins
No disrespect to Tim Burton, but Batman Begins blows away ALL the previous films, even Burton's. This is THE Batman film to date, and though Christopher Nolan did take some creative liberties on certain issues (i.e. deviate from canon), he managed to distill the essence of the character (make that all the characters) and put it into one 140min film. Excellent!
Unfortunately, as a fanboy, this review will be filled with spoilers, but I'll indicate those portions as I go along.
[Spoiler Paragraphs]
Some liberties stem from the flashback scenes of the Wayne murders. The Wayne family didn't actually watch an opera, it was a trip to the movies - "The Mask of Zorro", and Joe Chill, while accurately portrayed as the killer, and was after the pearl necklace (I shuddered when Thomas Wayne showed Bruce that item), Chill was never caught, and neither was he killed when leaving the courtroom. I suppose this was the major liberty taken, but I was felt ok with it.
There has been talk that Gordon was one of the cops who picked up Bruce, as shown in the film, but if given a choice, I would prefer a cameo by Dr Leslie Thomkins!
But what Nolan did to hit the head on the nail was to explore to some depth the history of the Wayne Family's involvement in Gotham City, from the railway track beneath the Cave, to the philantrophy of the family to their city. Good research done!
[End Spoiler]
The film runs in three acts, with the first being his training with the League of Shadows and flashbacks of his childhood days. It is during this training that sets Bruce/Batman's principle of never taking a life. And he doesn't. Therefore kudos to Chris Nolan. The Batman just doesn't kill, and neither does he use guns.
The next act is where the fun begins, as Bruce sets out his journey to rid Gotham of its criminal underworld. Classic scenes include the lone bat appearing in Bruce's room (thus his decision to dress as one), and the "exploration" of Wayne Enterprises with Lucius Fox to obtain his gear (hence the advance technology). Nolan teases the audience for an hour with all the preparation, before the Batman appears. It is dark, mysterious, and the action is fast. Some may complain that you "cannot see anything", but I would like to point out that's how Batman operates - swiftly and stealthily. He doesn't stand around! The anticipation of the baddies for his appearance all the more bumps up expectations, and it succeeds, to the pulsating score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard. In particular, I liked the way Batman interrogated his victims - exactly like the comic books! You never saw this in any of the earlier films! I was like, hell yeah, that's exactly how it's done!
And the last act is where everything comes together - the action and the finale battle. Again, classic scenes were featured, like Gordon's collaboration with Batman, and Bat's trust in him, the very Year One scene of Bats against the SWAT team, and activating a signal to bring his backup of bats to assist in escape (though the scene in the film has changed to Arkham Asylum), and a Year One ending, which sets up a teaser for the sequel (I hope it happens!)
Fear is the running theme throughout - Bruce Wayne's fear of bats after accidentally discovering the Batcave beneath Wayne Manor, Gothamites' fear of the criminal underworld, Dr Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow's use of Fear as a weapon. The effects of the latter is fascinating to watch because of the effective use of CGI, as we see the victim's fear come alive [spoiler: I was especially pleased with Crane's vision of Batman when affected by his own gas]
Fans of the comics will get kicks from seeing serial killer Victor Zsas, and though it was somewhat a cameo appearance, he was given respect, unlike Bane's treatment under the hands of Joel Schumacher. We also got a glimpse of Gordon's wife Barbara and kid James Jr, and [spoiler: a mention of Ra's wife, and his reminiscence of her]. Although the Lazarus Pit was never mentioned, we'd probably know it could have been, given what progressed in the movie.
Many "bat-toys" in this film are born out of necessity rather than to sell more merchandise, which I though was excellent story telling. From his harness to his suit to the utility belt (finally, a working model!), to the cape (which doubles up as a glider) and of course to The Tumbler which would be the Batmobile.
And judge not a book by its cover. While the first appearance of this vehicle caused many fans to shake their heads in disbelief, watch this film and you see it being used in full glory - it ROCKS! There's also a running joke on how the vehicle was described - from "it's a... a... tank!" to "it's black... you'll know it when you see it"
Incidentally or otherwise, I felt this film also paid homage to Burton's films, [spoiler: with the rescue-the-girl-in-batmobile-race-to-cave-give-her-cure-send-her-home scene, and the discovery of Bat's identity though re-using dialogue that only the lovers know]
Singapore was also mentioned (twice) in the film, although it was sort of in negative light (as if we're a major smuggler's paradise) but what the heck! It was a hoot to hear how Bruce and Alfred plan to smuggle their bat-wares using the Wayne Enterprises cargo transhipping though our ports!
I give the thumbs up to casting Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman. He brought out the reluctance of living the double life (as the playboy, though he really hammed it up!), his need to getting used to late nights and morning alibis, and the tenacity and menace as the Dark Knight. Michael Caine IS Alfred Pennyworth - the never failing butler and surrogate father who never gave up hope on Bruce while delivery witty sarcasms, and his belief in the Wayne Family, Gary Oldman brought James Gordon into life and gave him the depth we are accustomed to in the comics (unlike earlier Pat Hingle versions). In summary, the casting was excellent, and everyone (except for Ken Watanabe) were given ample screen time to flesh their characters.
I'll be ready for a sequel, and I hope that the box office numbers will bring it on soon enough! My wishlist will be (apart from the obvious villain) to feature Harvey Dent, as they will definitely need a new District Attorney. If the sequel features this "trinity" of Gordon-Bats-Dent (and the prospect of Dent becoming Two-Face), I'll be in Bat Cloud Number Nine!
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Originally posted by Gordonator:
Thanks
just as i expected, Tuatau is the first one to get it right. good job. -
A pyscho man with an obsession for bats......
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Ok, I just watched this and I came away with mixed feelings.
First off, this new Batman is certainly sleeker and somewhat darker, as compared to its previous almost whimsical incarnations. The pace was alright, and the new improved batmobile certainly made me go 'woah'.
That said, i felt that this director lacked flair and imagination. For instance, apparently, he doesn't think that blurry, disjointed, shaky-cam type of fight scenes are passe. To me, those went out of fashion after the Bourne suprmacy and I was really, really annoyed when he shot fight scene after fight scene in the same style. What? You can't get hold of a good choreographer and you decided to just wing it? This lack of imagination can be seen in other scenes as well. Anyone who has watched a fair bit of movies will be able to predict the directors next shot...
All in all, its a same old same old summer action blockbuster. It is certainly a good one, but IMO, it will not make anyone's top ten list..
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with batman begins....lets wait for batman of the future
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get your copy of 8 days today. comes with free magnet.
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no thanks.Originally posted by duotiga83:with batman begins....lets wait for batman of the future -
saw the movie today. totally awesome! never expected it to be this good! got to be the best batman film i have seen so far! highly recommendable!
very suspenseful from start to end. the batmobile is total wicked. was expecting the film to end after the batmobile chase scene. turns out came a plot twist and even more action follows!
credits should really go to Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer for coming out with such a great story.
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show veri naggy at front part sux
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i take it u are not a batman fan right?Originally posted by Puremilk28:show veri naggy at front part sux
the first part where bruce undergo his training is a very crucial part in the whole storyline. i personally find the training part too short. cos i read the movie novelisation and the novel explain in details every stages of his training. afterall bruce did spent 7 years training down there. -
Originally posted by Puremilk28:
Well, it shows that Batman is not like Superman, Spider-man, or X-men with those fantastic superhuman powers. He is really a human, like all of us, and he had to undergo that kind of training to become the Dark Knight.
show veri naggy at front part sux
If you like Batman as the Caped Crusader with seemingly superhuman powers without any explanation on how he learned to fight so well, how he came to build the cave, how he managed to get the nifty and cool gadgets, well there are always the first four Batman movies you could go back to.
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Originally posted by Gordonator:
Finally.
saw the movie today. totally awesome! never expected it to be this good! got to be the best batman film i have seen so far! highly recommendable!
A Batman movie that focuses on Batman, rather than on the villain(s).
Not to mention a stellar ensemble cast of actors, many of whom have played leading roles in highly critically-acclaimed movies and are gracious to lend their talents as supporting roles this time. Wow. -
Yeah .... i wasted almost my 10 bucks falling aslp a few times cos i just too tired to watch it as a midnight movie. Eventually, i dun think i get the grist of the story.Originally posted by Puremilk28:show veri naggy at front part sux
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there is a kit on the internet also!
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watch it again. do try your best to stay awake this time. it's a great film.Originally posted by babymac13:Yeah .... i wasted almost my 10 bucks falling aslp a few times cos i just too tired to watch it as a midnight movie. Eventually, i dun think i get the grist of the story. -
isit the 1960s type?Originally posted by Gordonator:i love the classic batman movies by director tim burton. especially batman returns. simply unforgetable.
i remember its quite lame.. i saw this episode..where Batman n Robin were tied up by Joker..n they were slowly being drowned by cherry soda.....n Batman used something called "Bicarbonate" or baking powder to aid in his escape.............
the good old days huh~