Batman Begins

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Call Number: Blu-ray Action Batman
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

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Based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.
Special features: In-movie experience with Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer and others as they reveal the movie's backstories; the Dark Knight IMAX prologue; Batman - the journey begins: concept, design and development; Shaping mind and body: observe Christian Bale's transformation into Batman; Gotham City rises: witness the creation of Gotham City, the Batcave, Wayne Manor; Cape and cowl: the development of the Batsuit; Batman - the tumbler: the reinvention of the Batmobile; Path to discovery: a look at the first week filming; Saving Gotham City: the development of miniatures, CGI and effects for the Monorail Chase scene; Genesis of the bat: a look at the Dark Knight's incarnation and influences; Reflections on writing Batman begins with David S. Goyer; Digital Batman: the effects; Batman begins stunts; Confidential files: discover facts and story points not in the film; stills gallery; theatrical trailer.
Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Morgan Freeman.
After his parents' murders, disillusioned heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred, detective Jim Gordon and his ally Lucius Fox, Bruce returns to Gotham City and unleashed his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and high-tech weaponry to fight evil.
DVD, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition ; (Special features: Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., partially 1080p High Definition, partially 480i or 480p Standard Definition).
Blu-ray disc.
This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players.
Contents: Batman.

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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! submitted by arjlib234 on July 17, 2011, 7:27pm GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Christopher Nolan is THE BEST

batman submitted by nasuaada on July 25, 2011, 9:21pm batman is one of the best superheroes ever

Awesome submitted by mysterio on August 22, 2011, 9:17am Awesome

Great movie submitted by Ilyjtwya on July 29, 2012, 8:34pm This was a fantastic beginning to a Batman storyline. There was great character development and action. You're left wondering what the Joker's real past was, and look wanting the next edition immediately.

Batman Begins submitted by SBNB on June 17, 2013, 3:58pm I loved it. I had already seen the last two Batman movies, and watching this one last worked really well.

Great! submitted by Bigal2212 on July 5, 2013, 5:07pm Good start

Best Batman Remake Yet submitted by steveiew on June 23, 2018, 2:44pm This remake of the Batman series is the best adaption yet. This first movie tells the story of how Bruce Wayne becomes Batman and the tragedy that leads him there. Characters in this movie show up throughout the series.

AWESOME!!! submitted by VanCancue on June 28, 2018, 5:24pm The best DC movie series of all time! I still have a soft spot for the Michael Keaton - Jack Nicholson version since we grew up watching it. But substance wise this movie is the best!

Batman begins submitted by avrogers1 on June 20, 2019, 7:41pm This is one if my least favorite Batman movie of all time. The storyline is good, but I just don't care for the filmography or the acting. I usually skip it when I marathon the movies

The best of Batman submitted by crp on August 24, 2019, 10:53pm really enjoyed this

batman submitted by Orwa Sedawi on June 10, 2023, 6:09pm interesting storyline

Gamechanging submitted by brooksza on July 19, 2023, 3:40pm This version of Batman set the tone for a generation of superhero movies. It's definitely overshadowed by the Dark Knight, but it's so fresh after the 90's batman films. The second half especially is really exciting to see Batman become who he needs to be. Good twists, actors (besides one who was recast in sequels) and plot structure. The Hans Zimmer score fits perfectly.