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BATMAN BEGINS (2005) MOVIE REACTION!! STILL GOOD 20 YEARS LATER?! Full Commentary Breakdown

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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.

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  • 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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THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY BEGINS !! Batman Begins Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Coy Jandreau & Greg Alba dive into Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins (2005), the gritty reboot that redefined comic book cinema and launched The Dark Knight Trilogy. Christian Bale stars as Bruce Wayne / Batman, bringing psychological depth and physical intensity after films like American Psycho and The Machinist. The film follows Bruce’s journey from a haunted child scarred by tragedy to his transformation into Gotham’s legendary vigilante, trained by the League of Shadows under Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson – Schindler’s List, Taken) and confronting the sinister Ra’s al Ghul. The movie also features an all-star cast including Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth (the loyal butler and mentor, known for The Cider House Rules and The Prestige), Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon (before The Dark Knight Rises, acclaimed for Leon: The Professional and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox (from The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en), Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes (Bruce’s childhood friend and assistant district attorney), Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow (memorable from 28 Days Later, later Nolan’s Oppenheimer), and Tom Wilkinson as mob boss Carmine Falcone (In the Bedroom, Michael Clayton). Batman Begins is filled with iconic, highly searched moments — Bruce training in the mountains, his fear-inducing showdown with Scarecrow, the reveal of Ra’s al Ghul’s true identity, the thrilling Batmobile chase in the Tumbler, and the climactic battle over Gotham’s Narrows with the microwave emitter threatening the city’s water supply. This darker, grounded vision of Gotham paved the way for modern superhero cinema and remains one of the most beloved origin stories in the genre. #BatmanBegins #TheDarkKnightTrilogy #ChristianBale #ChristopherNolan #BatmanReaction #DCMovies #GregAlba #CoyJandreau #BatmanVsScarecrow #LiamNeeson #CillianMurphy #MichaelCaine #GaryOldman #MorganFreeman #MovieCommentary #Movie #Movies #React #ReactTo #Reaction - Batman (1989) Movie Reaction Commentary https://youtu.be/N4jxKx9ABlk - Batman Returns Reaction (Commentary) https://youtu.be/X-FBiVPvEVc - Batman Forever Movie Reaction (Commentary): https://youtu.be/CRelRdHODqY - Batman & Robin Movie Reaction (Commentary): https://youtu.be/7HPaKZj50zE - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Movie Reaction (Commentary): https://youtu.be/9o5mGXWzgy4 Follow Coy Jandreau: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoyJandreau Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba 0:00 Checking In! 2:44 Batman Begins Reaction 30:42 HUEL 32:22 Batman Begins Movie Reaction 1:22:45 Batman Begins Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@FireKnight96 2025-10-10

"I never said 'thank you'". "And you'll never have to." One of the greatest comic book movies ever made. I love this one.

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@The_Movie_Dudes_Podcast 2025-10-10

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.

168 6 replies
@abdielbenisrael8906 2025-10-10

Not gonna lie I thought Greg was doing a drunken Adam Sandler impression in the beginning of the video 😂😂

137 3 replies
@chaost4544 2025-10-10

I blame Scarecrow for Joffrey's actions. That kid was on fear toxin when he ruled Westeros

131 1 replies
@rickyressel9263 2025-10-10

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”

60 1 replies
@nayeebG 2025-10-10

Nolans movies are something else. His take on Batman has layers.

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@ReelRejects 2025-10-10

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@billymoore93 2025-10-11

The Dark Knight Trilogy has aged really well. I still enjoy it every time I watch them.

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@nayeebG 2025-10-10

We really went from "Dont be afraid" to "Martha". XD

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@DTreaN14 2025-10-17

0:12 he’s doing the Pete Holmes Batman 😂😂

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