

Batman Begins
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
Critics Sentiment
Batman makes his first appearance intercepting Falcone's drug shipment
Rachel Dawes confronts Dr. Crane and discovers water supply plot
The film drops from its peak during Batman's thrilling debut to its lowest point during Katie Holmes' unconvincing confrontation with Scarecrow.
Batman Begins maintains consistently high sentiment throughout, with critics praising its realistic approach to the superhero origin story and strong performances from the ensemble cast. The film peaks during Batman's first appearance and climactic sequences, with only Katie Holmes' performance drawing consistent criticism. Overall, reviewers celebrated the successful resurrection of the Batman franchise through Christopher Nolan's grounded, character-driven approach.
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Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne / Batman

Michael Caine
Alfred

Liam Neeson
Ducard

Katie Holmes
Rachel Dawes

Gary Oldman
Jim Gordon

Cillian Murphy
Dr. Jonathan Crane

Tom Wilkinson
Carmine Falcone

Rutger Hauer
Earle

Ken Watanabe
Ra's al Ghul

Mark Boone Junior
Flass

Linus Roache
Thomas Wayne

Morgan Freeman
Lucius Fox

Larry Holden
Finch

Gerard Murphy
Judge Faden

Colin McFarlane
Loeb

Sara Stewart
Martha Wayne

Gus Lewis
Bruce Wayne (Age 8)

Richard Brake
Joe Chill

Rade Šerbedžija
Homeless Man

Emma Lockhart
Rachel Dawes (Age 8)
Crew
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