Batman Begins is the BEST Batman Movie

Batman Begins (2005) is my favorite Batman movie, hands down. After talking about video games and movies for years, I figured it was finally time to yap about one of the best comic book movies ever made.
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[@JakeBaldino]

If you're here, thank you for indulging me and watching this video. I have so much fun talking about stuff, and this one was a bit out of my comfort zone and new for this channel. Hope you enjoy!

[@russell9378]

Na mask of the phantasim is the definitive batman movie

[@timewizard109]

I loved Batman Begins. I really thought this was an amazing Batman movie.

[@DavidD-xt7ls]

@@russell9378 ahhhhh so you're a man of culture as well

[@finiteunknowns]

one of the best batman movies, I agree. but out of all the batman things, The Killing Joke is hands down the best comic you'll ever lays your eyes on. Even if you aren't into comics all that much, you'll definitely want to read The Killing Joke. It's stomach churning, bloody, psychologically twisted, just read it, you won't be disappoint.

[@russell9378]

@@DavidD-xt7ls yes sir i am

[@123rockfan]

My favorite line is from Neeson: “You took my advice about theatricality a bit...literally.”

[@bigaj6901]

"What is the point of all those pushups if you can't even lift a bloody log?!"

[@JakeBaldino]

LIAM NEESON IS SO GOOD. he didn't half ass it

[@bigaj6901]

@@JakeBaldino Idk what it is but I just love him saying "... the will to act" when they're on that frozen lake. Even without all the stuff before it.

[@alikajohnson9250]

He should play juan Ramirez in a highlander reboot

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

@@bigaj6901 I absolutely love that too. It's the definite way in which he says it. "The will to act."

[@Reza-desu]

I've always felt like the Batman Begin's version of Gotham city is much more interesting than the later versions in the nolan trilogy.

[@razkable]

the narrows...

[@slickrick3498]

I agree. But they still did a fantastic job on the sequels and made one hell of a trilogy in the process.

[@apm9151]

So true! In the Dark Knight movies, there’s no sense of a dark gloominess about Gotham, it just looks like a regular city

[@Olderaccount17]

Yes, TDK completely ruined the amazing atmosphere Batman Begins had created. They turned Gotham into any other modern city. In fact, the trailers for Matt Reeves' Batman movie make it feel like the sequel to Batman Begins I never got.

[@marcdoesmusics]

@@Olderaccount17while the atmosphere is definitely different in TDK, hard to deny that literally everything else is improved upon

[@holydezmondgamez1728]

"How can you say something so controversial yet so brave?"

[@JakeBaldino]

the meme comment I was hoping for

[@Lionlovesunity]

My favorite part of this movie: 1. The fact that it took over 45 minutes to see Batman for the first time. The suspense and world building was amazing!!!!! The anticipation about what he would look like kept me on the edge of my seat! 2. Fucking Scarecrow. Love him.

[@razkable]

more like 55 minutes

[@wattsnottaken1]

“I am more than aware that you are not intimidated by me Mr. Falconi” “He’s here” “who?” “The Bat-Man” Cillian Murphy is really good in this movie

[@Lionlovesunity]

@@wattsnottaken1 He gets overshadowed by joker but he was awesome!!!

[@worp4406]

Batman begins sucked! Like The batman is so MUCH better we have a gritty Batman, more BLACK characters man I love resprentation so MUCH! Catwoman, Gordon and the Mayor are just amazing

[@Lionlovesunity]

@@worp4406 troll ?? Lol

[@MrDegenerate28]

Gordon: "I never said Thank You." Batman: "......And you'll never have to." sends chills down my spine everytime

[@tornadochaser2457]

But Gordon just said "Thank You". What's Batman doing exactly, what's he scheming about?!

[@echox000]

Facts

[@tornadochaser2457]

Hmm... I think you're referring to the police, and scissorhands making the cold, chilling snow...

[@baconsoduh]

Then for it to be followed up by him jumping off the roof with that epic theme playing afterward?? Sooooo good

[@jacobborozco3585]

“Training is nothing. The will is everything... the will to act.”

[@65Drums]

The most underrated Batman movie. I feel like hardly anyone gives it the respect it truly deserves

[@tummaz6718]

Bruh i know people who just in general never knew this movie existed 🤦🏾‍♂️ they thought it started with the Dark Knight

[@krusenator123]

The dark knight fuckin SUCKED I'm sorry begins was SOOOO much better

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

@@krusenator123 It's your opinion.

[@tornadochaser2457]

@@tummaz6718 The Dark Knight made over three times as much money as Begins. Begins went quite under the radar when it came out. The 1989 Batman movie actually made more.

[@antona.1327]

It came out during Batman fatigue and it was also very slow, unlike more energetic superhero movies of the time, like Sam Raimi's brilliant Spider-Man movie.

[@Lionlovesunity]

The BEST QUOTE IN THE ENTIRE TRILOGY: “A vigilante is just a man lost in the scramble for his own gratification. He can be destroyed, or locked up. But if you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, and if they can't stop you...... .....then you become something else entirely.”

[@bluupzz]

Bruce "Which is?" Ras "Legend Mr.Wayne"

[@Lionlovesunity]

Bran ^ I was waiting for someone to finish it...❤️🦁👍🙏🙏🙏

[@razkable]

my fave line in begins is when bruce says to alfred: as a man i can be destroyed i can be ignored but as a symbol I can be incorruptible

[@riddler5895]

"Training is nothing! the will is everything. The will to act."

[@Lionlovesunity]

@marsone exactly. Such an underrated movie! Incredible

[@juiceboots7482]

Jake, I think you dropped this --> 👑

[@JakeBaldino]

bless you

[@0JayDoubleU]

Yoo, like this comment! Even if he wasn't the one who dropped it, its rightful place is on Jake's noggin

[@Philosophical24]

Honestly lmao

[@123rockfan]

Completely agree. Rewatched Begins and Dark Knight and vastly prefer Begins. The pacing is better in my opinion and the human drama feels more grounded and effective. I even like Katie Holmes more than Maggie Gyllenhaal

[@razkable]

i miss the narrows...and docks...i'm sorry but dark knight just feels like chicago not gotham

[@jessemockler616]

Rachel dawes in the batman begins script is perfect for that script. Katie isn't the best actor in my opinion but she does deliver her lines extremely effectively. Sometimes I just listen to her with out looking at her kind of dumb smirking face and it really works.

[@jsullivan2112]

Me too regarding Katie Holmes.

[@ktheterkuceder6825]

@@jessemockler616 She also looks better with Bale than Maggie.

[@mattcole727]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 Maggie looked a bit too old to play the role compared to Katie

[@marcgorter8651]

Batman Begins had a fantastical element to it that TDK lacked imo. TDKR brought it back a bit with the pit, its back story and Bruce's hallucinations. Cillian is pronounced as Killian, btw.

[@JakeBaldino]

damn, I knew it. I always screw it up!

[@marcgorter8651]

@@JakeBaldino No worries, it's one of those names. Called Sean Bean Seen Been for years. Nice vid, BB deserves more love.

[@JimmiHoevring]

@@marcgorter8651 Look... That is not your fault... It's either Seen Been, or Shawn Bawn... He cannot have it both ways...

[@marcgorter8651]

@@JimmiHoevring Best response ever 🤣 thanks for the laugh

[@razkable]

tdk is too heavy...its not a fun film....tdkr is fun somehow

[@goinghome8]

Looking at the title. "Some men just want to watch the world burn".

[@Imnotbotheredgary]

The scene that first sees Batman in action, taking out Falcone’s thugs in the maze of shipping containers - just awesome. There’s a dread and menace about the invisible threat Batman poses, there’s something genuinely unsettling about it, perfectly captures the idea of Batman wanting to terrify his targets while lurking in the shadows. Really short sequence, not a great deal even really happens - but it encapsulates what The Batman is. Absolutely perfect.

[@baconsoduh]

Love that you pointed this out. I am one of those people that hates excessive cuts in movies especially during action scenes, but Batman Begins is the only exception because it shows that he fights like a ghost, like you couldn’t even hit him if you wanted to, whereas in the dark knight he literally seems like a dude who took a couple of krav maga lessons and threw on a batsuit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Amchenry32]

Favorite line. "I swear to God!" "SWEAR TO ME!" I quote it all of the time and no one ever knows what I'm referring to 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@razkable]

swear to me where are they wheres the trigger ...i just can't with this bale voice..hes so over dramatic

[@avipulatov]

Favorite quote from Batman Begins - Batman: "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

[@whoelsebutmatty]

the entire trilogy doesn't have a bad movie, dark knight rises has it's problems but is nowhere near as bad as people say and batman begins was an amazing movie

[@bobbyfagan7760]

This is we’re dark knight rises enters

[@sososnagahae8169]

No, dark knight rises is bad

[@marcdoesmusics]

@@sososnagahae8169no, it isn't.

[@cinevick1680]

@@sososnagahae8169 no, it isn't.

[@Coleees]

YES JAKE SAY IT LOUDER LET THEM HEAR IT

[@jusspimpin]

The late Batman movie review that KZbin needs, but not the one it deserves right now.

[@valthe1st890]

Don't be afraid to do long ass videos man. Do the full commentary thingy, i'm sure a lot of people would like it.

[@DBoss-nt4oe]

One of my favorite lines from that movie is right at the beginning: “You aren’t the devil, you’re just practice”

[@salehalghofaili9967]

I love how you didn’t explain the difference between a “movie” and a “FILM” and we still got it lol

[@Aarondistracted]

didn't even think about it lol, great point

[@852TheGaMeR]

Please do a video talking about how good the mummy (1999) is. That's something I need in my life.

[@JakeBaldino]

eventually, my friend. that is a special one I am going to take my time on.

[@852TheGaMeR]

@@JakeBaldino I know it'll definitely be worth the wait

[@GRGCompletionist]

So true! That movie is a classic and one of my favorite action movies of all time!

[@852TheGaMeR]

@@GRGCompletionist everything about it is so good

[@thebrowncasanova1017]

Pretty sure mr Sunday movies did that

[@sososnagahae8169]

Couldn’t agree more. People treat the dark knight like it’s some flawless masterpiece when it isn’t. Batman begins feels more consistent and also feels more like a Batman movie

[@marcdoesmusics]

TDK is a perfect movie. one of a few. having watched the trilogy back to back this week, once you get to TDK, the writing, action, set pieces, directing, acting, and character work just kick it up to a whole new level. there is not a dull or slow moment the entire way through. BB has a lot of slow parts to get through, and horrible action scenes. the atmosphere is definitely done better in BB, but so much of TDK is damn near perfect to me (and a lot of other people)

[@desmondkingston8577]

I remember I saw TDK when I was like 9 and i didn't even know Begins existed. When I saw it I fell in love. "I wont kill you but I don't have to save you." "bats frighten me." it's all great. I was so pumped to hear they were doing a 3rd. Now, I love them all equally.

[@optimus2008]

I once watched Begins, but I didn't know it was Begins. I remember there being moonlight instead of all that brown smoke, and I thought it was an old movie. Then I was like, damn, this my 2005 film?!

[@thejon93rd]

"I - uh... I wanna thank you all for coming here tonight and drinking all my booze." The entire monologue where he ridicules everybody at his party is quite possibly my favourite scene in the film. I just love Bale's delivery here because you can sense that he doesn't want to say this and yet wants to say it to directly to some of these "phonies" as well; plus he's trying to save them all from getting killed by a band of ninjas... so there's that too. Also, if you haven't checked them out yet, I would highly recommend the Batman Telltale video-games. The storyline for those two games, and how they develop all of the characters through your choices as Bruce/Batman, is absolutely sensational. I'm absolutely in love with their take on The Joker, I just think it's so neat to see him and Bruce as close friends (if you want to play it out that way). Just based off the story and characters alone, I'd say that it's my favourite of the Batman games and, quite possibly, my favourite adaptation of the source material.

[@christian779]

" You have learned to bury your guilt with anger. I will teach you to confront it, and to face the truth. "

[@Sriram04]

You know how to fight six men we can teach you how to engage six hundred you know how to disappear we can teach you to become truly invisible.

[@nourdahan4364]

I'm an Arab, and I'm here to say that Ras Al-Ghoul is pronounced exactly how it is written. I still don't understand the "Raysh" thing. Ras Al-Ghoul is a legit arabic expression, and it means "Head of the Demon"

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

I agree. Rewatched this last night and it’s severely underrated.

[@Commanderjao]

Gotham City was absolutely my favorite character in the film. Felt like a real unique city not just a set or cameo of another city like the last two films

[@raptormod11]

whole triology is awesome I still watch this triology whenever I get time

[@yamumisgae]

Its way too rewatchable. Ive rewatched the whole trilogy an unhealthy amount of times

[@faboolean7039]

This trilogy shits so hard on the mcu. They did way more in just 3 films than the marvel universe can do in like 15. Also a side note I think it also sucks with the recent dc films trying to set up a cinematic universe.

[@odhranm1]

@@faboolean7039 Ya dc are better at making solo movies or trilogies like the Dark knight trilogy thats why im quite excited for the new batman trilogy because its not connected to the DCEU.

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

@@faboolean7039 I like the MCU but nothing matches up to this Trilogy. This is great cinema, and I love Marvel, but their movies are more about the spectacle than the narrative.

[@tricky7153]

I liked endgame but it could never match up to this

[@Foxarocious]

When I re-watched Batman Begins last year, I said the same exact thing and I'm still inclined to believe it!

[@kduffin33]

Batman begins has always been my favorite. I’m a sucker for origin stories and martial arts movies. With Batman being one of the best martial artists in the DC universe it always bums me out how all other Batman movies don’t really show how in depth his martial arts training really is. Of course his intelligence and resources help with his ability to be Batman but without his martial arts training he would not have the fighting or stealth skills he needs. The martial arts training is truly the base of batman and the fact they show this in batman begins makes it number 1 for me!

[@sarwarhossain7312]

Love when Alfred says to Bruce, who is under a burning wooden piece, “come on, where all those morning pushups go?” Or some thing like that, for me that is hilarious!!!!

[@gabrielcordova9382]

"Like your father you lack the courage to do all that is necessary. If someone stands in the way of true justice, you simply walk up behind them and stab them in the heart."

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Still one of my all-time favorite films. Every line is instantly memorable, and even the minor characters like Mr. Earle, Commissioner Loeb and Flass deliver them well. Begins built the structures that allowed The Dark Knight and the Arkham games to succeed (even the music; TDK and TDKR only added new villain themes), while also comBATing the stain left on the franchise by Bat Credit Card. All of the enjoyment you get out of those, you owe in part to this movie... didn't you get the memo?

[@pauldee7504]

Every cast in Batman Begins are iconic to me, especially Liam Neeson who portrayed Ra's al Ghul (Henri Ducard), he is one of my favourite live action super villains out there, because of his memorable dialogues and moments whenever he appears on screen.

[@agvitarinalubis6347]

agree, Liam Neeson was perfectly casted as Ra's. one of the best villain from Nolan's trilogy

[@kingkrysen]

Agree fully Liam was the perfect choice to play someone like Ras he nailed it

[@MJmusikstix]

It’s nice how your not making these videos for the KZbin algorithm, but at the end of the day I’m still going to like, I’m still going to watch from end to end.

[@deciduousseven]

Thank you! I feel like after the Dark Knight and Ledger's passing (RIP) everyone forgot about Begins

[@thatboyzero267]

First of all... THIS!!!! Thank you for this video, I thought I was the only one who loved this movie even more than TDK (which is great btw). However, Batman Begins blends everything perfectly like how Nolan blended cgi elements to Chicago to make it feel like Gotham. The fact that Nolan chose Ras Al Ghul (my favorite Batman villain) to be center stage was dope. Last but not least, I personally believe this movie could have been a perfect launch off point to start a DC Cinematic Universe IF Nolan was interested, unfortunately he wasn’t but 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LateBloomer_42o]

"You really need to lighten up!" (As he procceeds to set Batman on freaking fire)

[@razkable]

you want my opinion? you look like a guy who takes himself way too seriously..take a seat....have a drink...you really need to lighten up.. me: hes not wrong batman needs to chill hes psycho...also i love how in dark knight batman says i don't need any help and scarecrow says not my diagnosis

[@j.k.1239]

Batman Begins is criminally underrated.

[@bigaj6901]

"What is that?" "....... BACKUP"

[@saurabhojha3708]

It's a black....tank

[@bigaj6901]

"Well, what do you call THAT?!" "... damn good television"

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

"I won't kill you... but I don't have to save you."

[@maxmelburn4178]

"The Alcott Analysis: Batman Begins" is a nice little written piece that made me appreciate the movie so much more and see it as such a wholesome hero's journey

[@rgarciaf071]

I love Batman Begins it is an amazing film, the music, overall story to me it is perfect, and a better batman focused film than the dark Knight (which is an amazing batman movie but the Joker takes the spotlight)

[@adrianmurren]

THANK YOU! Watching Dark Knight straight after just seems rushed, I was so happy they did Bruce's journey in Begins. "you're not the Devil, you're practice" Cillian Murphy is pronounced Kill-ian

[@Punk-Mask]

“This is a world you'll never understand. And you always fear what you don't understand”

[@DeathReaperGaming]

Jake, just want to let you know, I appreciate you doing something out of your confort zone, I love listening to you analyzd these different things, movies, games, you bring up awsome points, and extremely valid reasons for everything. I hope you continue to do more of these types of videos

[@willnorthurup6811]

"You might like Dark Knight Rises the best." That's me! Some of the cinematography is just amazing and you can't beat the opening scene with Bane on the plane. I hope you continue talking about Batman on your channel. It was very interesting to hear your thoughts on Batman Begins. I totally agree with a lot of your points and had never realized that it is a very different "movie", compared to both TDK and TRKR "films".

[@raiossandon]

I really like your laid back and personal approach to your videos, there's something so human about it that I really like, keep it up Jake, always looking forward to new uploads

[@oldcdog91]

To me, some of the funniest lines came from the cops chasing the Batmobile for the first time: "It's a black...tank." "What street is he on?" "He's not on a street, he's FLYING ON ROOFTOPS!!" That Zimmer score pumping in the background definitely helped.

[@BasketBowlers]

Batman Begins is my favorite of the trilogy as well. In terms of the score, I think James Newton Howard’s contributions get overlooked. The Wayne suite when Bruce looks at the burnt remains of his father’s stethoscope is perfect.

[@HEARD201]

Yep I’ve been saying this for years. To me Batman begins is perfect, a masterpiece. Dark knight has issues but was so epic in scale and nothing like we have ever seen, begins gets ignored. And well dark knight rises was silly but fun

[@mister-pinkman]

The only bad thin is that these movies have the worst fight choreography Ever.

[@HEARD201]

stoner pinkman really? I disagree. It felt grounded and realistic to me

[@mister-pinkman]

It'sAlexForShort there’s too many quick cuts right when someone gets hit, you can barley tell what’s happening. Jake literally mentions this in this video!!! And Bale looks ridiculous while fighting because the batsuit’s head piece stays in place and doesn’t move at all. A lot of movies do this quick cut bullshit to hide bad choreography. The warehouse fight scene in Batman v Superman is better than any fight scene in Barman Begins because the cuts are long with GOOD choreography, and gritty violence so you can actually see what’s happening. When someone takes a hit in that movie you really feel it. (Not saying BvS is a better movie, I know it isn’t, it just has better choreography)

[@AkashYadavOriginal]

I have argued the same thing with my friends. The ending of Dark Knight, where White Knight falls and Joker actually wins, was not something I connected with.

[@razkable]

i like rises for fixing that....thankfully

[@ansem383]

Dark knight crumbles completely in the last 30 minutes

[@Sora2314]

I watched the Batman trilogy last year for the first time and I was very impressed to say the least. I was even more surprised how many famous quotes/memes came from these movies. I didn’t know that these lines came from them 😂

[@SgtPengwinz]

“What is the point of all those push ups if you can’t even lift a bloody log” -Alfred

[@ericvazquez2225]

Just watched the new Batman, and came back to begins and hands down begins is just incredible, even more so than the new one. The new Batman just seemed to try too hard, even the acting was a bit goofy honestly

[@Secarstra777]

Love seeing you make content you want to make, happy coincidence this is exactly the content I wanted to see

[@wiseonly52]

The way that the scenario is meticulously made and the way that he becomes batman is just so amazing

[@Sketchisawesome]

I agree. the acting is amazing and actors make charcters look iconic, especially scarecrow and ra za ghoul.

[@tummaz6718]

Jake I love hearing the insight of different ppl and im always happy to hear ur opinion, u give me friend vibes

[@WattyMcfly]

Dark Knight for sure is my favorite. But you can't deny how much fun Batman Begins is. As for the third I think it has some of the best acting moments. Michael Canie's monologue as he is leaving Bruce Wayne is AMAZING.

[@MikeVernonProd]

I just watched Batman Begins last week and it was incredible. Out of the three dark knight films, it has the best Bruce Wayne storyline focus and it’s extremely rewatchable.

[@thebestofthebest5724]

“Like your father you lack the courage to do all that is necessary. If someone stands in the way of true justice, you simply walk up behind them... and stab them in the heart.” Fuck the dialogue in BB and TDK are just so great

[@xrojoredx]

I remember eating “mushrooms” and crying my eyes out when Alfred is holding a young Bruce

[@ghxstie666]

One hundred percent accurate. I love that Joffrey is in it lol.

[@JakeBaldino]

oh yeah, that was him wasn't it? lol

[@ghxstie666]

@@JakeBaldino yes sir! Can't mistake that face but he's on screen for five seconds so if you blink you'll miss him haha

[@DoctorPlatypusMan]

You’ve become something else entirely: Legend, Mr. Baldino. This was great! I miss hearing you talk movies like in the PMI days. More of these!

[@Nerdsontherocks]

My favorite moment/line that still gets a giant cheer from me is when Loeb is on the radio with Gordon and tells him that there's no one left and the Batmobile/tumbler comes jumping across the bridge in the background. EPIC

[@maddoxspider]

It is man! Off to watch it again 😁

[@maqpi8335]

The Dark Knight was a Joker movie more than a Batman movie

[@donaldorr932]

I remember my 5th grade teacher showing the Batman Begins trailer to our class and I was so hyped as a kid. The one-two punch of Spider-Man 2 in 2004 and Batman Begins in 2005 is not lost on me. Can’t believe it’s 15 years old, it feels timeless.

[@tornadochaser2457]

Did The Incredibles add to the impact? It came out in 2004.

[@BL-mf3jp]

@@tornadochaser2457 shrek 2, the Incredibles, Harry Potter 3, spiderman 2. 2004 was a stacked year for blockbusters

[@tornadochaser2457]

@@BL-mf3jp Those all got great reviews as well. Harry Potter 3 is almost always lauded as the best Harry Potter film to this day. Into the Spider-Verse years later, possibly beat Spider-Man 2 regarding the same position as well.

[@keith1314]

It is the best origin stories for any superhero of all time. This was a great trilogy

[@Jogwheel]

Great review, my man! Behind TDK, this is definitely my favorite Batman film. Saw it twice in theaters, and a few times in the years right after - but I'm long overdue for a rewatch, and you've convinced me :)

[@slorr55]

It’s pronounced “killian” i used to say it sillian also lol but peaky blinders showed me the right way

[@Chronicles_Of_WA]

Love this content Jake, you should do this on random games you enjoy, tv series, etc! We don’t specifically watch your videos for the content, it’s because you are passionate about what you talk about and that comes across and helps to make an enjoyable viewing experience!

[@jonathandoering6499]

Couldn't agree more Batman Begins doesn't get nearly enough praise. Without a doubt my favourite batman movie, also one of my favourite films ever made! Mask of the Phantasm is the best animated batman movie, but Batman Begins is still the best. People go on about the dark knight (which I love ) while forgetting the work of BB Dare I say it: Batman Begins is the best comic book movie ever made !

[@Turtle1057]

Favorite line: "Cops only go there when they're in force" "DO I LOOK LIKE A COP?" *drops him*

[@MrCombatgiraffe]

i was literally just talking about this yesterday when watching some batman arkham games. compared to ben affleck and other batmen, i feel like christian bale is the best batman because of it showing his origin story, his training with ra's al ghul and such. batman begins is a great movie, and we need more like it.

[@samisbatman3983]

He said “if you like the dark knight rises, that makes you a very interesting person”🤣

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

Just rewatched Batman Begins last night and gotta say it has aged like fine wine. The dialogue is profound and heartfelt, the character dynamics are amazing, and the only thing holding it back is the clunky editing for action sequences. But the writing and acting, and the SCORE, more than make up for that!

[@alaurataylor3329]

I wasn’t into Batman Begins the first few years after it came out, but after a rewatch a few years later I really came to enjoy it.

[@Aarondistracted]

Completely agree; Begins is the best. I believe the word you're looking for is EPIC, like you said, evrything feels like a big deal and it really leans on that music. This movie had THEMES- musically and literally... not some generic pop music soundtrack.. Line I remember the most is "You never learned to mind your surroundings!".. specifically when Batman says it to Ra's on the train. 1- it sounds kinda whiny lol, he's all out of breath 2- Bruce is the one who never learned; it just sounds odd; like it should've been, "NOW who hasn't learned to mind their surroundings!?" The whole movie just doesn't get old. Timeless. A timeless classic.

[@Str8Stripping]

Love seeing videos on topics you're passionate about. Hope to see these coming from you more often man!

[@dingus2k]

Really stoked to see more “Whatever video comes to mind” videos.

[@benfeatherston924]

I would like to see Jake make the kind of video essay type content. Analysis of his favorite movies, video games, and tv shows would be really cool. I love his perspective on things and I think he could really blossom in that subsection of KZbin.

[@joshuasterling2144]

I am FULLY ON BOARD with your statement. I love this one the most.....Also the introduction to the talented cast is stellar.

[@wattsnottaken1]

BB will always be my favorite out of the Nolan Batman Trilogy. Such a great origin story. So very elegant and detailed. Chris Nolan is a GOAT 🐐 Director. His brother is a great writer. They make a great team

[@Mrweedro]

ur good ppl and this channel is much needed and refreshing energy these days. Also this is a great take.

[@JakeBaldino]

Thank you 😊

[@nickcalleja9639]

I love hearing you talk about the things YOU love, instead of what's popular. Thanks for sharing Jake!

[@CarterHerrigstad]

The superhero movie with an actual good origin story. I do like how it wasn't afraid to be dark, and scarecrow was cool.

[@AymanAssaf]

I love this channel, I love listening to Jack being passionate. Much love.

[@alexanderskrypka1188]

i rewatched it last night its phenomenal. and youtube recommended this video. great video

[@devanvieira9174]

The Narrows scene was quintessential Batman imo. stealth, feeding on fear & unpredictable, i remember having a hard time getting a good look of the suit because of how dark & shadowy it was. I wish they used more of that in the Trilogy, just finding ways more ways to get the criminals off their guard by making them piss their pants with traps & distractions, speaking of which I LOVED the game

[@glynrobinson9416]

By far my favourite live action Batman film. Brilliantly told origin story and ballsy moves from Nolan not showing Bruce as Batman for near 60 minutes & leading with villians that the masses don't reallu know all that well (Ras & Scarecrow)

[@ThePatriot167]

I was a little young when it came out so I didn't see it in theater unlike with the Dark Knight or Rises. My local theater played the entire trilogy over a weekend a little while back and I got to see it on the big screen for the first time. I already loved it, but seeing it in a movie theater for the first time just made me appreciate it even more. It really has so many epic moments that play so well in a movie theater like when he goes into the cave and overcomes his fear of bats as they swarm around him what an awesome moment, and the music as you mentioned is used so well. The only thing I don't think holds up so well are the fight scenes, which you touched on a bit. There are a lot of quick cuts and it makes a lot of them hard to follow. Definitely disappointed that Gotham kinda lost its identity in the next two movies. It really felt like its own city in this one where it is pretty obviously Chicago in the Dark Knight and New York in Rises.

[@rmmusic2108]

I think Batman begins is so much better but heath ledger just elevates the dark knight to a whole other level and the went for a another great villain in the dark knight rises without letting batman evolve like he should have

[@michaelmonstar4276]

What you said about Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow going "The Baaatmaaan": I don't even think it's campy. The way he did that is like this guy is just really wanting to see this guy. Kinda like how Carrey's Edward was obsessed with Kilmer's Wayne/Batman, like a fascination and they want to "meet" Batman, and perhaps also kill 'm, sure. But I think, the way Murphy acted it out, was because of how Nolan directs. And as you might know, he kinda lets the actors go and do their thing, but also tries to find things that make sense. - That's why a lot of his movies click, I feel. So, I mean like, it feels "just right". :)

[@valruin3331]

Yessssssssss i would love a much longer video talking about this

[@mattjazzfan2288]

“If someone stands in the way of true justice, you simply walk up behind them and stab them in the heart.” - Ra’s al Ghul

[@rashadjames8996]

Batman Begins was the best of the Dark Knight trilogy. The supernatural element was key to the original lore