Special thanks to\xa0Ethan and Allison\xa0for commissioning\xa0Batman Begins,\xa0the first in the Nolanverse Batman trilogy (you can see our\xa0podcast on\xa0Batman: The Dark Knight\xa0here).\xa0This is a fantastic comic book movie that also happens to be a fantastic film in it's own right.\xa0We love the fusion of gritty realism with the strong emotional core and exploration of Bruce Wayne and his struggle to walk the narrow path between justice and vengeance.\xa0Excellent casting, excellent performances, and while the third act perhaps leaves something to be desired in light of a decade of super hero movies continually trying to outdo themselves in terms of spectacle, the movie holds up like a champ and is an undeniable part of what makes the sequel work so superbly.\nJoin the discussion: Email | Forums\nFollow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook\nLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices