Batman Begins (2005), directed by Christopher Nolan, redefines Batman’s origin story. After witnessing his parents’ murder, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) embarks on a journey to understand crime and justice. He trains with the League of Shadows, led by Ra’s al Ghul (Liam Neeson), and returns to Gotham as Batman, determined to fight the city’s corruption. His first major threat comes from Dr. Jonathan Crane, or Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy), who plans to unleash a fear-inducing toxin. With the help of Alfred (Michael Caine) and Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), Bruce confronts his fears and becomes Gotham’s hero, setting a gritty, realistic tone that revitalized the franchise.
Batman Begins - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Batman Begins |
Genre: | Action, Crime, Drama |
Language: | English |
Director: | Christopher Nolan |
Main Cast: | Christian Bale |
Release Date: | June 15, 2005 |
Banner: | Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Comics |
Music: | Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard |
Budget: | $150 million |
Runtime: | 140 minutes |
Batman Begins (2005) Movie Review
Batman Begins (2005), directed by Christopher Nolan, reboots the Batman franchise with a gritty, grounded origin story. The film follows Bruce Wayne’s transformation from a traumatized child into Batman, driven by justice rather than revenge. Christian Bale delivers a layered performance, while Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman provide strong support. With a dark yet realistic tone, striking cinematography, and an iconic score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, Batman Begins sets a powerful foundation for an acclaimed superhero trilogy.