BATMAN BEGINS (2005) MOVIE REACTION!! STILL GOOD 20 YEARS LATER?! Full Commentary Breakdown
Reaction and Commentary on Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins (2005)
Rediscover why Batman Begins masterfully set the foundation for modern superhero cinema. Analyze its grounded realism, deep character work, and enduring quotable dialogue that defined the trilogy.
Short Summary
- Frame the core theme—devoting oneself to an ideal rather than remaining a man—within the first ten minutes.
- Praise Christian Bale’s arc for successfully portraying Bruce Wayne’s raw development, vulnerability, and physical transformation.
- Highlight the film's successful world-building that makes Gotham feel tangible, atmospheric, and distinct from later iterations.
- Note the exceptional character dynamics between Alfred (Caine) and Lucius Fox (Freeman).
Coy Jandreau and Greg Alba revisit Batman Begins (2005) for the first time in years, comparing this origin story to the previous entries they reviewed and assessing its immediate influence on the subsequent Dark Knight films. The discussion validates the film's quotability and its sophisticated narrative structure, arguing it is often overlooked due to the massive shadow cast by The Dark Knight.
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Top Comments (10)
"I never said 'thank you'". "And you'll never have to." One of the greatest comic book movies ever made. I love this one.
I feel like Batman Begins is the best "Batman" movie in this franchise. Meaning Batman is handled the best in this movie, he does the most Batman stuff and has the best hero moments.
Not gonna lie I thought Greg was doing a drunken Adam Sandler impression in the beginning of the video 😂😂
I blame Scarecrow for Joffrey's actions. That kid was on fear toxin when he ruled Westeros
I love that the cop that says “he’s flying on rooftops!” Shows back up in Dark Knight Rises. He’s the one with the rookie cop and says “boy, you’re in for a show tonight”
Nolans movies are something else. His take on Batman has layers.
The Dark Knight (2008) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/dsVFUgvLDyc Use your League of Shadows training to Baterang that *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Grab Our *RR* Tees! Tee https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ - Full Reaction *Watch Along* & MORE For *Royal* Rejects: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects
The Dark Knight Trilogy has aged really well. I still enjoy it every time I watch them.
We really went from "Dont be afraid" to "Martha". XD
0:12 he’s doing the Pete Holmes Batman 😂😂
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Top Comments (10)
"I never said 'thank you'". "And you'll never have to." One of the greatest comic book movies ever made. I love this one.
I feel like Batman Begins is the best "Batman" movie in this franchise. Meaning Batman is handled the best in this movie, he does the most Batman stuff and has the best hero moments.
Not gonna lie I thought Greg was doing a drunken Adam Sandler impression in the beginning of the video 😂😂
I blame Scarecrow for Joffrey's actions. That kid was on fear toxin when he ruled Westeros
I love that the cop that says “he’s flying on rooftops!” Shows back up in Dark Knight Rises. He’s the one with the rookie cop and says “boy, you’re in for a show tonight”
Nolans movies are something else. His take on Batman has layers.
The Dark Knight (2008) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/dsVFUgvLDyc Use your League of Shadows training to Baterang that *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Grab Our *RR* Tees! Tee https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ - Full Reaction *Watch Along* & MORE For *Royal* Rejects: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects
The Dark Knight Trilogy has aged really well. I still enjoy it every time I watch them.
We really went from "Dont be afraid" to "Martha". XD
0:12 he’s doing the Pete Holmes Batman 😂😂