Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins - Redefining The Icon (Part 1)

[@HiTopFilms]

This was originally going to be 1 long 40 minute video, but The Riddler made me split it into two parts. Part 2 should be out in the coming weeks! Stay tuned for our new short film, stay safe, and check out ExpressVPN before Eddie hacks you too. ❤

[@adrianhosendove9065]

Haven't even watched the video yet but I know its going to be great

[@josederibamarcarvalhofilho6977]

What did you think of the batman's trailer?

[@DBK_Productions]

The actual goat

[@alannaxdnaranjo4318]

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[@r520jr8]

Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon is up their with JK Simmons as J Jonah Jameson as some of the greatest comic book castings of all time

[@joscar062]

@Jared Nyoni And we're going to see his appearance once more in the Snyder Cut (2021) otherwise his character would be a waste of character

[@alfredgarcia6844]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@mattboy2313]

Only person I can think of that could even equal Gary Oldman's portrayal is Bryan Cranston.

[@adolfogarzachaires394]

@@mattboy2313 agree

[@adolfogarzachaires394]

@@mattboy2313 now that you say it, man, i think that is actually a good idea, Bryan Cranston could really be a good Jim Gordon

[@Ninjagnome66]

I also find it cool how Falcone essentially kick starts Bruce's journey to become Batman. He tells him that he'll never understand the dirt and grime lower class people have to trudge through, so (as you said) Bruce gives up his millionaire lifestyle, moves 1000 miles away, and takes on the "lifestyle" of the man who killed his parents. That lifestyle leads him to Ra's Al Ghul, where he trains to become the _thing_ Falcone can fear. And the first thing he does in the cape and cowl is show Falcone, with all his confidence and power, that there is something to fear.

[@square5775]

Good point

[@JetpackDrew]

Interesting... so Falcone's Gotham's real hero

[@maruthinandan4343]

Also falcone means falcons which eat bats, but hear the bat beats falcone

[@notai6348]

Billionaire Ninjagnome66, Millionaire is so last year

[@polsdofer]

I love in Batman Begins when a cop tells Bruce he's a criminal and Bruce says I'm not a criminal and the cop replies with tell that to the guy who owns these and it shows Wayne Enterprise boxes.

[@LoverboyMedia]

THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF

[@chrisredfeild5896]

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[@_angelmorales21]

Short sweet and to the point

[@jaxontee3201]

Your channel is some good stuff 😉

[@OirichEntertainment]

It sure is

[@mandybell714]

Yo you only love everything because of your YT title.

[@maxmuetzel5364]

The main themes of the DK Trilogy: BB: Fear TDK: Chaos TDKR: Pain

[@SignificantSparks]

Emo stuff

[@SignificantSparks]

Emo stuff

[@wyntryx7977]

pretty much everyone knows that each of these movies boil down to those three themes

[@TheRealRiptide01]

@Tcb bct again your damn right!

[@alfredgarcia6844]

@@SignificantSparks Go away

[@Jose-se9pu]

Always saw parallels between the Nolan trilogy and the Raimi trilogy: Both trilogies are marked with their director's style, no studio interference (for the most part) Both trilogies told the ultimate origin story of the character Both trilogies had a second part that suprised everyone by even surpassing the first movie Both trilogies have a second part that revolves around one of the best villains ever put to film Both trilogies had a third part that, while very good, couldnt meet the insane expectations audiences had, in part because the studio kept interfering and demanding changes after the ultra success of the previous movie

[@Thespeedrap]

seems that Batman and Spider Man have alot of similarities except wealth status😄

[@WarMachine100000]

Dark knight rises is a lot better than spiderman-3 though.

[@alfa01spotivo]

@@WarMachine100000 eh

[@Yee-Fun]

It's a little different in the case of TDKR, because Nolan probably planned for Heath Ledger to return in the third installment as a villian/anti-villian. No studio interference of any kind would tamper more than the loss of Ledger.

[@esdraslopez4658]

YESSSS!!! my two favorite superhero trilogies

[@mycahjofficial]

*Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy defined my entire childhood*

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

"We always have the choice to do what's right." "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." I need those quotes tattooed onto my body. Like, for reals.

[@eec589]

I didn't see the Dark Knight trilogy as a kid but I loved Raimi Spider-Man movies cause they were the first superhero films I ever saw.

[@thisaintnoparty]

I have a soft spot for the X-Men trilogy as well. Jackman, McKellen and Patrick Stewart were always amazing to watch.

[@HeLLO-gp5rt]

Nolan’s trilogy is my childhood

[@Arkhamman2023]

"With great power, comes great responsobility" "Why do we fall Bruce? So we can pick our selves up"

[@AmandaTheJedi]

HiTop making me cry again

[@theflashgordon193]

you like hitop too lol. I always love how emotional hiptop is when he talk about the movie he care

[@Luca_Talis]

Wow didn't expect you here lol

[@najhoant]

Always fun to see KZbinrs I like liking each others’ stuff

[@mxbrisley7630]

Same with me , when he starts talking I just cry

[@luissegura7059]

Yep he likes to make us cry

[@tyleradams3490]

“Sorry about that guys. Sometimes my insecurities manifest themselves as weird incel takes on fictional Batman villains” hahaha pure poetry

[@tyleradams3490]

Slipstreamz can’t disagree, my friend.

[@WaterMeLoan64]

Mr. Films is Funny.

[@excelibous]

yo, nice work on holden hardman’s intros

[@tyleradams3490]

Marcus Song thanks a lot! Stay tuned! 😁

[@theflashgordon193]

"incel take" make me laugh

[@mrsarcasm5900]

"Lets pretend you dont read comics, you're a dude who only watches movies" My sister is exactly like that, she was never into marvel or dc. But once we got hbo max, she started scrolling through the dc section just for the hell of it. She was just gonna watch teen titans because it was a show that she used to watch as a kid. But i said, hey you should know who batman is before you watch robin's story. She was like, fine, i guess. We watched this movie, and i could tell the moment ra's al ghul said "no the vigilante is just a man lost, scrambling for his own identification. 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 cant stop you, then you become something else entirely" i knew she was hooked. This film literally changed her perspective on the superhero genre. This film is a masterpiece. And i didnt even mention the dark knight, i wish you could see her reaction to the joker doing his magic trick or blowing up a hospital.

[@elpeluca7780]

Tdk is pretty bad though

[@itzsamic]

@@elpeluca7780 lmao yea okay

[@samlasvegas1838]

@@elpeluca7780 hmm just like u

[@svrmaster103]

@@elpeluca7780 your opinion

[@jalonjones8567]

That's awesome.

[@mattboy2313]

I always found it uncanny how Gary Oldman looks exactly like Commissioner Gordon.

[@rayfran06]

It's like ever since Gary Oldman played Jim Gordon that is what he looks like now lol. It's hard to watch Dracula and see Gary in that makeup but it's Jim Gordon. Even in the Professional uttering "Shit" as he kills Leon.

[@nathanfracasse6645]

they both look really close to sirius black and sound like victor reznov

[@cpldalton5966]

Stapp Suck no it’s too far fetched to say that Gary Oldman could possibly be Jim Gordon,

[@mrjackelbox4418]

It's like they literally took him out of the comic and brought him to life

[@NickTeran17]

Something I love about Begins is how romantic batman feels. Those shots of him on top of the buildings where his cape is billowing the wind is just pure Batman to me.

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

Batman Begins is literally a love letter to the character of Batman, and to every Batman fan. In my opinion, we don’t need another Batman movie.

[@ayasolaris4971]

@@johnp.smithasimpleman7281 but we're getting another one! 'The Batman' I hope it's half as good as the trilogy

[@jackrobinson3833]

Don’t forget how fleshed out Gotham is

[@playboicartiglazer]

@@johnp.smithasimpleman7281that doesn't make much sense

[@bassicallyraul5256]

can't wait for his opinion in the Dark Knight, that truly redefined the joker

[@MasonMcLeodFilms]

S4PŘĘME me Wow you’re like, the first person to ever say that...

[@emblemblade9245]

Sarcasm is lame, plus the quote is relevant to this video’s title

[@ManlyPelican]

redefined villains.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

@@ManlyPelican I don't think anything will ever trump that aspect as seen in Empire Strikes Back. I still think TDK and Ledger's/Nolan's Joker is brilliant. Actually, it's the only "Nolan" thing I ever thought was outstanding.

[@waluigiforsmash737]

I prefer Jack Nicholson’s Joker, i will take that to my grave.

[@drakechandler9014]

The Dark Knight is the movie that overshadows the rest of Nolan’s trilogy, but Batman Begins was always my favorite of them. I loved watching a movie about Bruce Wayne that felt so much more personal and relatable to the character. TDK tackles larger philosophical concepts, but that just isn’t what tends to intrigue me as much in comparison to the emotions seen in BB.

[@alexandersmith7061]

Same. Plus I didn’t like the philosophy parts in TDK because the dialogue was just so hard to listen to, and it didn’t even say anything about the characters. Like “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. That’s just wrong on so many levels, and it felt so out of place in that scene

[@GARY84ROCKS]

Well, I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. I hate Batman Begins... but think TDK is pretty exhilarating. I can already relate to the fictional man whose parents were killed and tries to remedy that through taking control of it. So, I don't have the patience to watch something that's supposed to make me understand Bruce Wayne and relate to his motivation only to be "rewarded" halfway through with an okay "Batman" movie plot that only has one hour to pump me up.

[@achyuththouta6957]

TDKR and TDK are objectively better than Batman begins but I get what you mean though.

[@achyuththouta6957]

@@GARY84ROCKS That's an accurate description actually

[@sanysany1319]

To me TDKR is the best

[@jesussaves21]

I’ll never forget George Clooney’s Batman pulling out a credit card lol

[@mercutio6623]

Never leave the cave without it hahaha

[@jerm8123]

a BAT CREDIT CARD????

[@BasketCase420]

​@@jerm8123Nostalgia Critic

[@actualzafra]

they had the BALLS to give one of the greatest superheroes ever a BAT CREDIT CARD?!

[@PaulRizzo]

Even though Begins isn’t considered “the best” in the trilogy, it’s my favourite. Just so good.

[@odststalker5117]

low key it actually is the best in the trilogy though

[@wattsnottaken1]

Me too. Begins is so underrated.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

It IS the best. The Dark Knight mainly got carried by the Joker, but the pacing is off, and from the point where Joker visits the hospital to "turn" Dent, it goes downhill, Two-Face is more a caricature or an "idea" than a character, and the movie suffers from it. I won't even deal with The Dark Knight Rises again, because it is just a mess throughout. Batman Begins is a perfect origin story and a consummate film.

[@a.bostonian7825]

I never expected Riddler to be the perfect mascot to advertise NordVPN. He's like the Hamburglar of McDonald's.

[@spi2derman]

You mean expressvpn? Not NordVPN.

[@JaydevRaol]

😄

[@EricGraham94]

Aside from being a narcissist that tests Batman with riddles (or god forbid Riddler trophies), a more grounded gritty realistic version of Riddler probably WOULD be a cyber terrorist

[@jacenguardado1651]

I feel like the dark knight trilogy deserves its own breakdown of every movie individually and how they all work together to create the best batman

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[@mr.ditkovich3672]

Hi Top Films: “Watching a 40 minute video is a lot of work.” Us fans: “Who decided that?”

[@ajking4773]

minute*

[@John-ns5se]

Did you fix the damn door yet?

[@amarson2322]

*RENT*

[@Batfan99]

You can watch the 40 hour video once you fix the damn door.

[@The_Explorer_Slash]

@Slipstreamz *I'll give you rent, WHEN YOU FIX THIS DAMN DOOR!!!*

[@TravTalksTooMuch]

“The amazing spiderman tried to be batman begins” i mean hes not wrong but still hurts to hear it out loud

[@ATalesTruth-]

Well you not wrong it was simply the execution that made it the the way it became

[@TravTalksTooMuch]

Hiccup Parker ah well i still love it

[@ATalesTruth-]

James Bilton well you can like anything it’s just that doesn’t change the film has flaws, because in order to get better we need to address what went wrong so the next time things can get better

[@elijahlee3610]

Why is that a problem tho?

[@TravTalksTooMuch]

Hiccup Parker yeah thats why i siad i love it anyway

[@cromwellian1]

This love letter to Batman Begins is immaculate

[@JoelsCreed141]

HiTop: *uploads a Nolan Trilogy video* OH MY GOD IT’S HAPPENING, EVERYBODY STAY CALM

[@jukic1235]

Batman Begins is really well written movie. Incredible and has really good origin story, great villians and great callbacks. One of the most underrated superhero movies ever.

[@spider-manunknown9193]

Batman Begins is a masterpiece

[@johnmurray8379]

Even the people who don’t like it can agree that this redefined the superhero genre. Without it, superhero’s would still be lame

[@johnmurray8379]

@FoxRNG I didn’t deny that I said that people who didn’t like it had to admit that...

[@johnmurray8379]

@FoxRNG That’s like saying that the killing joke wasn’t important, someone else would think of the same joker origin and that joker was going to shoot Barbara in the spine. Also I didn’t like my own comment

[@TaterProduction]

“So uncivilized..” -Obi-Wan

[@TaterProduction]

And my boi Here Spider-Man Unknown didn’t sign up for this lil skirmish lol. I agree batman begins is sick.

[@owen_asztalos]

Literally just rewatched this and was like, “Damn, this is a great movie.”

[@trafficcone7344]

I just rewatched this yesterday and I forgot how great it was. The dark knight trilogy was really something special.

[@_Quzey_]

Alex : Comes out with a BATMAN essay Me : ohhhHH HEEELL YEAHH

[@John-X]

*Alex:* Batman Begins is a good Batman movie, 𝕓 𝕦 𝕥 𝕟 𝕠 𝕥 𝕒 𝕘 𝕠 𝕠 𝕕 𝕊 𝕡 𝕚 𝕕 𝕖 𝕣 - 𝕄 𝕒 𝕟 𝕞 𝕠 𝕧 𝕚 𝕖

[@gabrieldiez1816]

Holy shit, this video is so stylized and holy shit I am all for it, it's been so cool to see you grow into your own over the years and see you grow with these vids. Keep up the great work, looking forward to see what you do next!

[@manfish7850]

“I won’t kill you, but I don’t have to save you” best line in a batman movie

[@JofinJonestar]

Garry Oldman for me will always be my Gordan. It's his voice I here when reading comics. He is for me the definitive Jim Gordan

[@joker_film_tributes]

I love how when you finish watching Batman Begins (for the eight millionth time) you feel like Bruce Wayne. You feel the weight taken off of his shoulders when he overcomes his fear. You feel the weight set on his shoulders at the end when his parents mansion is destroyed.

[@davisginn1298]

Yeah, it’s that strong empathy with Bruce Wayne that has genuinely influenced how I live my life, I feel ya there...cheers to an amazing movie and symbol of hope

[@alfredgarcia6844]

Yeah, I agree

[@sasadler22]

This video actually brought teers to my eyes. Amazing video as per usual, can't wait for part 2!

[@l.pricetag.5207]

Yep. This is pretty much exactly why Batman Begins is my favourite Batman movie. Most people I know say the Dark Knight or Batman 89 is the best but for me, it was always Batman Begins because I felt that it actually focused on Batman the most.

[@greggeverman5578]

Had to be the best!

[@anishmall7853]

Christopher Nolan really gave us something special with The Dark Knight Trilogy and Batman Begins has to be the best superhero origin story for ages to come

[@JATINKUMAR-wn3js]

Nolan's Batman trilogy would always be the bar of great comic book cinema

[@MrTobi013]

I remember getting Batman Begins on DVD and was fortunate enough to get the 2 disc pack. All those wonderful extra features and behind the scenes made me love Christopher Nolan even more! I still watch those features to this day.

[@Enzo-si1it]

Batman begins is about Bruce and his trauma The dark knight is about criminals Dark Knight rises is about gotham itself

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

Batman Begins is just...just wow. Like, even all these years later it still impresses me from a writerly standpoint. The characters, (Batman actually has an arc), the emotions, the quietly thoughtful nature of the film. It all just came together so well. Nolan's grounded and more realistic approach to the mythos helped make the humanity in the characters shine through more. While the editing in the fight scenes is...questionable, the Tumbler chase scene is still one of the coolest car chase scenes in film history. And the scene near the end where Batman turns and says, "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." That still makes my 'nads tingle every time!

[@punishedsneed]

The scene where Bale chucks the gun in the river always reminds me of the TDKR. "A gun is a liar's weapon! A coward's weapon! These are the weapons of the enemy! We do not need them! We will not use them!" You can see it in Bale. The shame he feels. The fact that his father would be ashamed of his son if he killed-if he became the same kind of monster that took him and his wife away from his son. Bale gives incredible screen presence to Bruce and matches Michael Caine in the most spectacular way. Caine's cutting, humor and disapproval is matched perfectly by Bale's levity and dry, sardonic reply to this man who, for all intents and purposes, was the only family he had after his parents died. This movie isn't perfect, but the vision behind it is. And we see that vision further refined in The Dark Knight which is why Dark Knight is one of only a handful (less than five) of movies where the sequel drastically outperforms and outdoes the original.

[@apathyaidan9118]

Just rewatched the trilogy last week, it’s one of the best for sure

[@Masterofmultiverse]

What Mr. Nolan achieved through his Batman trilogy films is something monumental and legendary indeed!! Not only is it a super entertaining 'Batman movie', it is a great movie in itself! It does not only rely on the Batman hype to sell itself, it tells a deep social commentary based on all our shared traumas and hopes in life! And man! That Tumbler military vehicle turned Batmobile is, IMHO, the most awesomest awesome piece of automobile design ever!! What an original artist!!! And what a superbly talented and dedicated team!!!

[@omarelhamamy4516]

Swear down the dark knight rises is really underrated

[@fablejoey3666]

It gets way too much hate, it's so damn good.

[@omarelhamamy4516]

Fable Joey yh but if you think about it the only reason it’s so underrated is because the dark knight was really good

[@manakmishra]

It has some glaring issues but overall its UNDERappreciated not rated. It still was banger in the box office.

[@fablejoey3666]

@@omarelhamamy4516 That's true. I mean I personally like Dark Knight better, but I don't appreciate Rises less, because of that. I think it stands as a wonderful conclusion, and a great Batman movie even separated from the rest.

[@TheBatman39]

Not underrated i would say but actually OVERhated

[@TropicaIJay]

The batman trailer was absolutely fantastic I'm hyped for thr movie

[@bobbybuilder69]

What the Spider-Man Raimi Trilogy is for you, is basically what the Dark Knight Trilogy is for me. So thanks for doing these.

[@hiddeneagle1408]

I believe we can all agree that this was THE MOST anticipated video, you've ever made. Thank you for honoring nolan's batman in this amazing way. This is the video he deserves and needs

[@roninkenway979]

I've gotta say, I love your videos. 5 minutes, 10, 20, 40, an hour, and 1/2, it doesn't matter. Every time I click on one of your videos I know your passion and energy will shine through any topic you're covering. Whether you're talking about how Raimi turned comic book movies into the cinema genre of our genre or how Mark Webb was crushed by studio interference. It's clear to me that it honestly doesn't matter if your opinions match mine all the time as the simple truth is: You love movies. You love movies with a passion, dedication, and heart that I want to see more of. Love your videos dude. Gavin from yeehaw Texas

[@AKmusic893]

i pissed my pants when i saw you started a series on this trilogy, The Dark Knight Trilogy will forever be one of my favorites.

[@isaiahyinko7182]

Was this your first introduction to batman in 2005?

[@theonlyjoe_]

LETS DOOOOO THIS Also your editing is great

[@alannaxdnaranjo4318]

He copy’s from Martin CHATZ Hkzbin.info/www/bejne/f3vbmp94iK-FrtE

[@mrtheluckybucket]

@@alannaxdnaranjo4318 everyone steals from Martin, he’s a fucking GENIUS

[@brandawgz]

Alanna XD Naranjo how’s he copying him? These videos are two different formats with two different subjects.

[@aroccoification]

"The whole idea of rebooting a franchise with a new director, new actors and new creative approach was kind of unheard of" That's literally what batman forever is

[@chancemalsam4163]

I love how this film shows that fear is something that needs to be controlled and repressed and it comes full circle in Rises when he realizes that having some fear actually makes his stronger because it gives him something to lose. These films are so amazing

[@WC-tv7lk]

Just something that makes me love Batman Begins even more is I think that Batman/Bruce Wayne is such a tragic character, we get in the later movies that can never live a normal life and he's only supposed to endure what he has. A standout scene for me is near the end of the movie where Rachel talks to Bruce at Wayne Manor only to reveal to us the audience that Bruce Wayne never really came back but that Batman is now the real mask and persona of what was Bruce Wayne. I think it's such a tragic moment that Rachel and Bruce know that they can never be together unless Batman is no longer needed by Bruce and only gets more sad when you look at the next two films and how it affects on him.

[@PANICBLADE]

I love the Nolan trilogy so much. Each movie is fantastically crafted with such a clear and cohesive goal. Yeah it bends the rules of realism while boasting realism, but it gets so much more out those moments where the almost unbelievable happens. The whole thing is just dripping with tension, drama, and catharsis while still feeling so tangible.

[@spdandy5058]

Man I bet you your english teachers couldn't wait to give you essays you are so amazing at explaining everything

[@ericquinn9055]

“Bats frighten me. It’s time my enemies share my dread.”

[@LYNX-jg2po]

1:26 This guy is an absolute legend. Creator of original Harley Quinn character, Producer and Screenwriter of our heartfelt Batman: The Animated series and a tons of Comics, Batman Arkham Video games and a lot of other animated movies and shows.

[@eddieelder8779]

I’m so happy Warner Brothers had seen Christopher’s passion and past record in filmmaking and storytelling. They had seen that he had a rising fire in him, each film he made when he started to produce doing better than the previous

[@gingercat5996]

AAAYE!!!!!! HE’S BACK! HE’S BAAAAAACK!

[@anthonygarcia8749]

Nolan succeeded in a delivering a different and grounded take on Batman while remaning faithful to the noirish elements of the character and the mythos in general.

[@acenull0]

"ANSWER THE DAMN RIDDLE" 😂😂😂😂😂 Probably my fav ad in a while I'm subbing

[@faram89]

Not only my favourite Batman movie nor my favourite comic book movie but my favourite movie of all time! The movie that got me to love the art of movie making. This movie really changed the way I watched movies moving forward to this day.

[@brendons5528]

Hi Top what’re your thoughts on the Matt Reeves Batman trailer? Would love to hear what you think my dude

[@brendons5528]

Salah B Good looks G

[@chrisredfeild5896]

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[@dignerds]

HiTop's attitude and negativity makes him unreliable

[@jkf6676]

@@dignerds ohh stupid Zack Snyder fan.

[@adyansyedahmed2115]

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS VID ESPECIALLY AFTER RAIMI’S TRILOGY

[@zabbas9371]

This trilogy is as iconic and comparable to the Spider-Man Raimi trilogy. When great directors are let loose, you know something great will be formed. I say this because the action in both could be improved... But that's probably the only main flaw,if you can call it a flaw.

[@nathanbent7307]

I like the action in spider man especially the end fight with green goblin

[@ezzzzzy3863]

@@nathanbent7307 that fight was brutal, i like it🔥🔥

[@zabbas9371]

@@nathanbent7307 yep I think it was the best fight of the trilogy. 2 guys just brawling brutally, with Peter getting outclassed till he used his emotions and grit to win.

[@bloocheeseformaboi881]

Not very comparable. Batman Begins isn't the one that's blinded by nostalgia, it's those three movies. And they largely vary in quality, while Nolan's trilogy stays consistent.

[@ericdxfan511]

@@bloocheeseformaboi881 Either you like a movie or you don't. "Blinded by nostalgia" is a childish insult that morons (MCU Spider-Man fans for example) throw around because they're butthurt over how much people like a movie over a movie they prefer. Let me guess, you're one of those assholes?

[@johnlindsay7301]

The movie transitions from Bruce turning into Batman, and that aspect of it is near flawless. When I first saw the movie at its midnight opening I was so submersed in Bruce’s narrative that when he got to the cave after his 7 year absence and the bats started to swarm around him, I proclaimed “that’s the batcave!” I had forgotten I was watching a Batman movie. And that moment brought me back to the fact I was watching a Batman movie. It was such an amazing magic trick by Nolan, to bring Bruce Wayne/Batman into a world that could be in a Scorsese or Coppola film, I’ve never experienced anything like it. What a wonderful gift Nolan delivers to his audience! Truly remarkable filmmaking.

[@yavuz298]

This has to be the best origin movie ever made. It makes you understand every single detail of Batman

[@xpezxxstreamx]

You really make me re-evaluate movies I never really thought to much about. Whenever I think of Nolan's batman I always think straight to "the Dark Night" but watching this makes me think of Batman Begins a lot more. Thank you for this HiTop!

[@filmcaffeine]

i watched this movie last night, still a fkn masterpiece, my personal favorite live-action batman film. thank you for making this video, can't wait for part 2!

[@garrito1016]

I was just rewatching HiTop's old videos when I get the notification for his Batman Begins video. Great timing!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Batman Begins was indeed my favorite of the trilogy and hands down my favorite Batman film (including the DCAU films). Liam Neeson was so very subtle bad ass as Ras Al Ghul and I loved this real life version of Scarecrow.

[@martinaxe6390]

Batman Begins is my favorite Batman movie. Of all the Batman movies, it represents the truest representation of the character. His drive, ethos, and theatrics. Ask this seemed to disappear throughout the Nolan trilogy. In the TDKR, he just appears. But in this movie, he stalks and plays with the villains and henchmen. The dock fight scene was the most Batman thing I'd ever seen in my life.

[@MikeMcEpicness]

imo Begins - Batman the Vigilante TDKR - Batman the Superhero Dark Knight - Nolan's version of Batman in it's purest form

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

I like how he still learns new things in every movie. His character evolves and develops to become what we know as Batman. He’s not just “Batman” like in the Burton films. That’s one of the reasons people call it inaccurate to the comics, they don’t realize he’s a flawed human who has to learn with time.

[@falkofscrum]

So no one is gonna point out that "Batman Begins" is a "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" shot-for-shot remake? I mean for crying out loud: Morgan Freeman plays the same character in BOTH MOVIES xD

[@MrKanedog16]

And that newish Robin Hood movie with Jamie fox is basically batman begins, the circle is complete

[@falkofscrum]

@@MrKanedog16 It's actually more of a Mask of Zorro- copy

[@falkofscrum]

@Ben Evans I'm right

[@DTejeiro1]

@@falkofscrum someone knows what movie the Wayne family was watching in the theater in the comics that night lol

[@falkofscrum]

@@DTejeiro1 that's just like "Joker" having Robert De Niro because it ripped off "The King of Comedy". The film might be aware of ripping-off, but that doesn't make it less of a rip-off

[@elijahbrown3340]

I click on the video: “Oh I wish this was Hitop’s video, it looks like his style” checks again: “OH it is! Why did I think this was Brown Table......”

[@jayfolk]

How to have 3 villians: Falcone: fear on people for money. Scarecrow: fear on criminals for money. Rashe Al Ghoul: fear on people for justice. & Batman: fear on criminals for justice. Bruce becomes bat to take falcone, overcomes fear toxin to take on scarecrow, and masters to beat Rashe. Someone inform Sony.

[@K-One582]

They also had Victor Zsasz . A good way to include a minor villain.

[@bullymaguire513]

How did you write Ra's al Ghul? Lol

[@franbarjaktaric4204]

I completely agree that Batman Begins is the most "batman" in the trilogy. Perfect analysis, it's sad when people don't read between the lines of the movie and just watch it for the fight scenes.

[@chiefgarvey11]

I love that they brought scarecrow back for the next two films

[@conorcommy544]

Yes this is the vid series we deserved

[@rhettgedies7467]

I describe the Nolan Trilogy as "what if you took Batman and turned up the realism by 20-30%". A very unique alternative take. It will never top the perfect balance of _Batman: TAS_ or the _Arkham_ series, but it's definitely the best live-action theatrical chain of films we've gotten for the character thus far.

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

Mrimchaelson Did you even watch this video? I think you just described Burton’s Batman.

[@bloocheeseformaboi881]

I agree with the Arkham games, but the Animated Series is just too damn long for me to give a proper analysis on it. And the fact that's its still technically for kids holds it back even if they can show a little blood.

[@RadioHPedroS]

At first I thought you were another one of those pretentious video essayist rambling about nothing, but the love and care you put into this shows that you're not. Great video and great analysis mate, looking forward for part 2.

[@kiransangani6792]

when I was about 3 my dad got me into Batman from Batman 66, and for the next 8 years he showed me other batman films and hyped me up for Batman Begins and the dark knight trilogy and when I saw Batman Begins it came to me (well came to me more) that action isn’t the only thing that makes a superhero film great.

[@ironphantom4912]

Imagine if this was the beginning of the DCEU (I know it's supposed to be completely realistic, I'm just saying imagine if the universe began with a film of this quality.)

[@CarterDarter]

You're not thinking about it right, this movie was so good because of how well tailored it was to the character. The formula doesn't just 1:1 translate, as seen by HiTops mention of Man of Steel.

[@ironphantom4912]

@@CarterDarter i agree, but i still think it'd be interesting if a film similar to this was the start of DCEU. This film may not translate well in particular but if a film of similar quality were the begin something like an extended universe, I'd be curious to see where it goes. That's just me though

[@ironphantom4912]

@@CarterDarter The again it's probably just a dumb idea so whatever

[@Dagenspear]

@@CarterDarter the formula doesn't have to be replicated for a movie in this same universe.

[@K-One582]

I remember there was speculation of a crossover with Superman Returns.

[@emanuel6693]

Zack Snyder: someone’s point of view on this. What comic book movies are all about

[@GuruPrashanth7970]

What do ya mean.

[@DivvayKhatri]

Bruh what

[@oof649]

CBM means a comic book movie

[@atwunz]

Nah, he was not good for Superman but a perfect one for Batman. We got the right guy to do the wrong job.

[@alexandersmith7061]

Godzilla had a fucking stroke reading that

[@PadChords]

In the (crowded) world of film critique, I have found myself missing your voice most acutely. Thanks for putting one of my favorite films under the magnifying glass.

[@officialmonarchmusic]

This movie has always been my favorite of the trilogy

[@jacobreeves3110]

I got the chills when pointed out the symbolic meaning behind that scene where Gordo drapes the jacket over his shoulders, like a cape.

[@GatlingHawk]

I was on set for the filming of Dark Knight, and Rises. I got to see alot of Nolan's Magic, my mums ex worked with CN, and it was a magical time... although I was 9, so I kinda just wanted to go home lmaoo

[@kevinm.gonzalezd.1168]

Ra's Al Ghul to Batman in the train: "Don't be afraid Bruce"... Man, that's deep, in the context of the movie!

[@applejuice5635]

Hot take: Batman Begins is the best Batman movie ever.

[@hiddeneagle1408]

it's not a hot take

[@applejuice5635]

Hidden Eagle1 Oh, okay. My bad.

[@samlasvegas1838]

u must say the whole series....BB , TDK and TDKR...okay nevermind....its ur choice

[@soos8785]

I dunno cause they are all Batman films. I can see that Begins has most in common with the comics than the other 2, but I place the other 2 higher as I thought they were complete reinventions of the character.

[@Joker-f7e5k]

Batman begins is awesome The dark knight is imo one of best superhero movie is really a masterpiece The dark knight rises is good but not as good as Batman begins and dark knight

[@317Chris]

A wise man once said, "Suffering develops perseverance, to perseverance, character and to character, hope." We as a society treat suffering as something that should be avoided at all costs, but it's the one thing we all do. Suffer. We're not guaranteed happiness; not a single day, but suffering is something we all will do. It's through persevering through that suffering, that we build upon our character, stronger, and through that we become a symbol and example of hope. A hope that we too, can overcome. Great video HiTop.

[@adamtoofarwest9104]

It’s 2022 and Batman is a refreshing take on all superhero movies with a new emotional take on the character

[@heisenberg9306]

Dude, you are amazing...literally the only person who can see the hero's for who they are like me and your proof that people who actually care abt who the hero's are and what they believe in exist!!!

[@falkofscrum]

9:11 100% agree. It still hasn't been topped

[@RadinV1]

By far my favorite comic book movie

[@hiddeneagle1408]

" Whaaaa! What was that? People can like different versions of batman and find it unreasonable to compare two entirely different takes on batman? Unacceptable! Mask of the phantasm is the best batman movie ever, and anyone who dares say otherwise is wrong! "

[@RadinV1]

@@hiddeneagle1408 why did you like your own comment with 2 different accounts? It's just pathetic.

[@hiddeneagle1408]

@@RadinV1 Pretty sure I haven't, but ok

[@falkofscrum]

@@hiddeneagle1408 Say that to any Nolan-fan who refuse to accept that you can like another Batman-movie more than TDK

[@BatmanKnightfan]

This is why Begins is my favourite Batman movie in the trilogy all time. Thank YOU for making the video. I cared so much about Bruce Wayne. Thanks CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

[@alessiodelcastillo1613]

This is balls on a filmmaker, this is perfectly cheesy, perfectly acted, perfectly edited. Everything about this scene is flawless, every film student needs to study why this scene works.

[@TJSaw]

Batman Begins is the greatest Batman movie ever put on film. A masterpiece from the opening shot of a young Bruce falling in that pit and being afraid of bats to the end shot where he flies off dressed as a bat. Just an epic movie.

[@daiji_]

I'm excited for this new Matt reeves batman. HOWEVER, I would LOVE to see a Batman beyond movie.

[@dareelantonio.3056]

I can’t wait for him to talk about “The Dark Knight” and deconstruct it to its very core I hope it’s like 2 hours long

[@isock0562]

i have been waiting for this forever

[@alannaxdnaranjo4318]

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[@bestfoodreviews2770]

I think that The Dark Knight Rises is the best Batman movie in the trilogy because it really deals with what Bruce talks about being "a symbol", and how it really is everlasting, and, like every great Batman story, rising from the literal lowest point you could possibly be at to save something/someone you care about. Not to mention that he is stripped of his money, and most of his gadgets, proving that it takes a lot more than that to be Batman

[@nickjanuario4902]

Bruh why doesn't this man have 1,000,000 followers yet, he puts so much effort and time into all of his videos. He really shows his passion for film-making and seems to put his whole heart into these videos.