8. The First Meeting (Batman Begins)
Now were two. The scene when Gordon is first recruited by Batman is brief, like many of the ones in Begins not directly involving the Bat's origin; the first entry in the trilogy sticks to Wayne, plotting his personal development. But looking back on it with the retrospect of two more films, it is pivotal, marking the start of Gordon and Bruces partnership. Weve seen Gordon a couple of times since he first comforted Bruce, presented as a good cop, struggling in a city filled with corrupt ones. Oldman gives across frustration well in the short scenes we get, contrasting well with his partner; you can immediately understand why Bruce chooses him. When hes confronted in the office, his face immediately jumps to ice cold fear. Even when he realises he not about to be offed, Gordon is still sceptical ('You're just one man') and immediately runs to catch his masked assailant. It may be more important in terms of narrative than emotion, but proves an opportunity to show the shaky beginnings of the relationship.