Every Batman Movie Villain - Ranked From Worst To Best
7. Ra's Al Ghul (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises)
The villainous potential of Liam Neesons Ras al Ghul was overshadowed somewhat by the fact that he spent much of the film as a mentor to Bruce Wayne, hiding his true identity. However, this duplicitous deception adds an extra layer to the League of Shadows boss when he eventually decides to reveal himself. When Ras returns to raise Gotham to ashes, it results in one of the defining moments of Nolans Batman trilogy. The scene at Wayne Manor, where Ras leaves Bruce for dead, is one of the biggest showings of cold-hearted evilness weve ever seen in a Batman movie. The legacy of Ras cast a shadow over The Dark Knight Trilogy, with Ras returning from beyond the grave in the third film to torment a crippled Bruce as his followers took control of Gotham and sought to continue the Leagues work. However, its Batman Begins that Neeson will be remembered for, and his nefarious portrayal of a mentor turned murderer. It was a memorable performance, boosted by the unexpected twist that Neesons character wasnt all that he originally seemed.
