Chris Nolan's Movies Ranked Worst To Best
7. Batman Begins
Remember that time that Christopher Nolan saved Batman? 2005 was a good year for the Caped Crusader, as he abandoned the neon and nipples of the late Joel Schumacher and instead donned the hyper-realistic cape and cowl of Nolan's vision.
What a vision it was!
Utilising what would become a very familiar non-linear plot structure, we track Bruce Wayne's journey from frightened child to rage-driven adult, learning to pick himself up from his frequent falls along the way. The film is a triumph, not simply of Nolan's work but of all involved.
Christian Bale delivers a strong central performance as the Bat, while Sir Michael Caine redefined the role of Alfred. Gary Oldman was James Gordon, while Cillian Murphy, Katie Holmes and Morgan Freeman all deliver solid supporting parts.
Liam Neeson almost steals the show as Henry Dukard/Ra's Al Ghul (it's between him and Bale). His portrayal of the mentor figure to Wayne stands out among the trilogy as a pillar of support, while also becoming a questionable anti-hero, with his plans for Gotham and the world at large.
The film couldn't have been more different from the previous entry in Batman's cinematic experiences and, along with Sam Raimi's Spider-man trilogy and the X-men films, largely helped to reinvigorate the Superhero film genre. A certain team of Avengers owe this film a very big thank you basket come Christmas.