It's much like the Keaton/Kilmer/Clooney movies, omly this movie ROCKED.
Go see it. Now.
"Go see it. Now."
Agreed. This truly is the first Batman film. IT nails it. Forget the other movies. This is why I read comics. Powerful, serious. It does resonate on many levels. It does seem metaphor to the war on terror, and for the right reasons, one man CAN make a difference. A lot of conservative values in this film.
Comic fans are raving. Finally, they got it right.
I saw this movie yesterday at an IMAX theater and it is STUNNING! The other Batman movies can't hold a candle to it. The acting, dialog and plot are great. Best movie I've seen since The Matix. It might actually be better by far. I do know that this is the first time I have called my brother and told him that he and Cookie have to go to a movie tonight. This movie is awesome.
And, about the Batmobile, ...
This one captures the "Dark Knight" feel very well. Gotham City is corrupt, dark, and dangerous. The Batmobile is fantastic!
The lead, Christian Bale, is a good choice for Bruce Wayne/Batman--he has the look, the voice, etc. Also well-cast are Michael Caine as Alfred (he's especially good), Gary Oldman as Gordon, Morgan Freeman as sort of a counterpart to 007's gadget guru, and Liam Neeson as Wayne's mentor. Katie Holmes as the love interest/Asst. DA is OK--not great, but OK. There are a few other key characters--a crime boss, a crooked cop, a spooky court psychiatrist.
Kept my interest throughout, very entertaining.