C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
Okay - as one brother said to me, "Matt, you're a study in contrast." Turretin plus Batman is an interesting mix of the mind, eh?
I have to admit, Batman Begins was outstanding.
Everyone was typecast perfectly. From Ras Al Ghul, to the Scarecrow, to Christian Bale playing the Dark Knight, it was A+. I never liked the original Batman series put together by Tim Burton (the gothic reject). The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Batman movies were more corny than a cornfield. This one blew away Michael Keaton in the first Batman, and rescued it from the "goofy" stage.
After the first 45 minutes, I counted it as probably one of the top 5 action movies I'd ever seen. I loved the martial arts aspect, and the League of Shadows (especially poignant for those of you who follow, or followed, the comics).
It had a great story, and never stopped for a moment.
I would not recommend it for children. NOT REMOTELY. Too scary and too intense (Scarecrow was REALLY intense).
Note: They used the Lord's name blasphemously one time (which was exceedingly disappointing to me).
In any case, Scott will be upset that we didn't go together, so I'll just have to go with him next week when he returns from his vacation.
My wife is not "into" these kinds of movies, but went with me anyway - and she loved it.
I have to admit, Batman Begins was outstanding.
Everyone was typecast perfectly. From Ras Al Ghul, to the Scarecrow, to Christian Bale playing the Dark Knight, it was A+. I never liked the original Batman series put together by Tim Burton (the gothic reject). The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Batman movies were more corny than a cornfield. This one blew away Michael Keaton in the first Batman, and rescued it from the "goofy" stage.
After the first 45 minutes, I counted it as probably one of the top 5 action movies I'd ever seen. I loved the martial arts aspect, and the League of Shadows (especially poignant for those of you who follow, or followed, the comics).
It had a great story, and never stopped for a moment.
I would not recommend it for children. NOT REMOTELY. Too scary and too intense (Scarecrow was REALLY intense).
Note: They used the Lord's name blasphemously one time (which was exceedingly disappointing to me).
In any case, Scott will be upset that we didn't go together, so I'll just have to go with him next week when he returns from his vacation.
My wife is not "into" these kinds of movies, but went with me anyway - and she loved it.