In the film industry, there is perhaps no other actor who is more dedicated and talented than Christian Bale. He is the last of the stars, who would go to any extent to fully immerse themselves in the roles they play, without worrying about the impact it would have on their health. Some of his most iconic projects would be American Psycho, The Machinist, Ford v Ferrari, and many more.
But the one film that elevates his stardom from the rest would be Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy. Bale’s collaboration with Christopher Nolan in the trilogy featured an impeccable performance from the actor.
However, it was not the acting that hooked the audience because Nolan decided to develop the character of Bruce Wayne. This idea is something that adds to the richness of the lore and elevates the film to an evergreen watch.
Christian Bale Starrer Batman Begins Turns 19 and It’s Still Iconic For One Trait
Christopher Nolan and his The Dark Knight Trilogy are inseparable as he integrated the plot with an intriguing storyline that solidified his status as a visionary director. The film was so mesmerizing that it made fans fall in love with the idea of a superhero franchise built by Nolan.
Christian Bale who portrayed the role of Bruce Wayne/ Batman between 2005 to 2012 in the trilogy was iconic. With Batman Begins turning 19, fans went back to praise the film for being so realistic and the lack of CGI added depth to the storyline.
One of the key aspects of the movie that stays strong is that Nolan decided to focus on every aspect of the character. To make his protagonist flawless, he decided to invest a major runtime of the film in the character development of Bruce Wayne and lead him to circumstances, where he would put his life on the line and fight for what he believes in.
This notion made Batman Begins so appealing and made it more than a mere superhero film. For that reason, the film transcended boundaries and started the rise of superhero films coming into popularity. Back in the day, Kevin Feige’s MCU and James Gunn’s DC Studios used to follow the same principles that helped them to build an enormous superhero franchise.
Films such as Iron Man (2008), Captain America: The First Avenger, Spider-Man (2002), Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman were a huge hit. However, both franchises deviated from the style as they met success at the box office, making them showcase more of the superheroes and less character growth, which would make the audience love the character.
Fans React To Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins Being a Cinematic Masterpiece
One of the crucial reasons that every film connoisseur adores watching Bale as the Caped Crusader is because the character is much more intriguing than having some jaw-dropping superpowers. Moreover, the hero is the reflection of our own moralities and represents the best of humanity’s spirit.
The character would constantly put his body on the line, and sacrifice his own well-being and happiness for the greater good of Gotham and its people. Dan Marcus (@Danimalish) took it to X, to share the cinematic grandeur, as he shared a clip from the film with a brief note, capturing the breathtaking masterpiece Nolan had created back in 2005. Marcus wrote,
Rewatching BATMAN BEGINS and I can’t help but notice modern superhero films rarely have this kind of epic sense of grandeur anymore. BEGINS partially rocks because the first hour simply rules and we don’t even see Bale as Batman until over an hour into the film.
The fans of the film agree with him as they share their take on the greatest superhero film ever made.
It partially rocks because it simply rules. I’m sold. Begins has always been the best of the three, real ones know.
— Paul Anerbier (@anerbeer_paul) June 16, 2024
Basically the model for Donner’s Superman, Raimi’s Spidee-Man, and Favreau’s Iron Man.
You are with the characters in a classical Hollywood genre for a long-time.
— DHacker615 🇺🇸 (@dhacker615) June 16, 2024
Batman Begins isn't a superhero movie. It's a film that happens to be about a superhero.
— tom_ (@tomolesnevich) June 16, 2024
They consider this now "formulaic" but I call it classic sett up and delivery
— TheMadFanBoyBlack (@MadFanBoyBlack) June 16, 2024
In my opinion, it is the best series in the franchise. Bale was masterful in how he played the roll and the supporting cast was just phenomenal. I wish they did more but I love how they ended it.
— Vapin Gamers (@VapinGamers) June 16, 2024
Nolan made the best Batman trilogy.
Damn.
God there needs to be a full aspect ratio, 70mm IMAX print of this somehow, I'd wet myself
— jorrell (@buddhistwisdom7) June 16, 2024
Nevertheless, fans are convinced that none of the superhero films could come close to matching the enigma, and the fan following that the Oppenheimer directer created with his The Dark Knight Trilogy.
More importantly, Marvel and DC Studios must go back to their drawing boards to focus more on their characters, than just their superpowers and suits which them look slightly cooler.
Batman Begins can be streamed on Max.
