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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.
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.
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
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
If we're going by Telltale's and The Batman's versions of Riddler, hes more like the serial killer jigsaw that busts down your door and murders you in a graphic way to keep Batman on the chase
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
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
@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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
"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
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
@@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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
@@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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.)
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.
@@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
I don't care what absolutely anyone says, this was THE perfect trilogy and was such a huge chunk of my childhood, 15 years later and nothing can top this icon.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
Batman Begins Resurrected the Batman franchise for the 21st Century from the grave. It also showcased that you can make a big blockbuster highly intellectual with great acting and story telling.
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!
@@achyuththouta6957 why do you insist on being toxic and a dick? The majority of the people prefer Batman Begins, but Mask of the phantasm is also a great movie. Both are good. You can't compare them, because they are just different. Hell, mask of the phantasm is a kids movie for crying out loud
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.
" 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! "
Controversial statement, I know, but Batman Begins is still my favorite film of the trilogy. And it's for the reasons you described: it's a film about Batman first and foremost.
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.
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. ❤
Haven't even watched the video yet but I know its going to be great
What did you think of the batman's trailer?
The actual goat
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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
@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
Wholeheartedly agree
Only person I can think of that could even equal Gary Oldman's portrayal is Bryan Cranston.
@@mattboy2313 agree
@@mattboy2313 now that you say it, man, i think that is actually a good idea, Bryan Cranston could really be a good Jim Gordon
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.
Good point
Interesting... so Falcone's Gotham's real hero
Also falcone means falcons which eat bats, but hear the bat beats falcone
Billionaire Ninjagnome66, Millionaire is so last year
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.
The main themes of the DK Trilogy:
BB: Fear
TDK: Chaos
TDKR: Pain
Emo stuff
Emo stuff
pretty much everyone knows that each of these movies boil down to those three themes
@Tcb bct again your damn right!
@@SignificantSparks Go away
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
seems that Batman and Spider Man have alot of similarities except wealth status😄
Dark knight rises is a lot better than spiderman-3 though.
@@WarMachine100000 eh
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.
YESSSS!!! my two favorite superhero trilogies
*Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy defined my entire childhood*
"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.
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.
I have a soft spot for the X-Men trilogy as well. Jackman, McKellen and Patrick Stewart were always amazing to watch.
Nolan’s trilogy is my childhood
"With great power, comes great responsobility"
"Why do we fall Bruce? So we can pick our selves up"
THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF
Think this is good watch this one
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Short sweet and to the point
Your channel is some good stuff 😉
It sure is
Yo you only love everything because of your YT title.
I always found it uncanny how Gary Oldman looks exactly like Commissioner Gordon.
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.
they both look really close to sirius black and sound like victor reznov
Stapp Suck no it’s too far fetched to say that Gary Oldman could possibly be Jim Gordon,
It's like they literally took him out of the comic and brought him to life
"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.
Tdk is pretty bad though
@@elpeluca7780 lmao yea okay
@@elpeluca7780 hmm just like u
@@elpeluca7780 your opinion
That's awesome.
“Sorry about that guys. Sometimes my insecurities manifest themselves as weird incel takes on fictional Batman villains” hahaha pure poetry
Slipstreamz can’t disagree, my friend.
Mr. Films is Funny.
yo, nice work on holden hardman’s intros
Marcus Song thanks a lot! Stay tuned! 😁
"incel take" make me laugh
I never expected Riddler to be the perfect mascot to advertise NordVPN. He's like the Hamburglar of McDonald's.
You mean expressvpn? Not NordVPN.
😄
If we're going by Telltale's and The Batman's versions of Riddler, hes more like the serial killer jigsaw that busts down your door and murders you in a graphic way to keep Batman on the chase
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
I’ll never forget George Clooney’s Batman pulling out a credit card lol
Never leave the cave without it hahaha
a BAT CREDIT CARD????
@@jerm8123Nostalgia Critic
they had the BALLS to give one of the greatest superheroes ever a
BAT
CREDIT
CARD?!
HiTop making me cry again
you like hitop too lol. I always love how emotional hiptop is when he talk about the movie he care
Wow didn't expect you here lol
Always fun to see RUclipsrs I like liking each others’ stuff
Same with me , when he starts talking I just cry
Yep he likes to make us cry
can't wait for his opinion in the Dark Knight, that truly redefined the joker
S4PŘĘME me Wow you’re like, the first person to ever say that...
Sarcasm is lame, plus the quote is relevant to this video’s title
redefined villains.
@@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.
I prefer Jack Nicholson’s Joker, i will take that to my grave.
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.
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.
@@johnp.smithasimpleman7281 but we're getting another one! 'The Batman' I hope it's half as good as the trilogy
Don’t forget how fleshed out Gotham is
@@johnp.smithasimpleman7281that doesn't make much sense
“The amazing spiderman tried to be batman begins” i mean hes not wrong but still hurts to hear it out loud
Well you not wrong it was simply the execution that made it the the way it became
Hiccup Parker ah well i still love it
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
Why is that a problem tho?
Hiccup Parker yeah thats why i siad i love it anyway
Even though Begins isn’t considered “the best” in the trilogy, it’s my favourite. Just so good.
low key it actually is the best in the trilogy though
Me too. Begins is so underrated.
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.
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.
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
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.
TDKR and TDK are objectively better than Batman begins but I get what you mean though.
@@GARY84ROCKS That's an accurate description actually
To me TDKR is the best
Hi Top Films: “Watching a 40 minute video is a lot of work.”
Us fans: “Who decided that?”
minute*
Did you fix the damn door yet?
*RENT*
You can watch the 40 hour video once you fix the damn door.
@Slipstreamz *I'll give you rent, WHEN YOU FIX THIS DAMN DOOR!!!*
This love letter to Batman Begins is immaculate
Literally just rewatched this and was like, “Damn, this is a great movie.”
HiTop: *uploads a Nolan Trilogy video*
OH MY GOD IT’S HAPPENING, EVERYBODY STAY CALM
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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I just rewatched this yesterday and I forgot how great it was. The dark knight trilogy was really something special.
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
Alex : Comes out with a BATMAN essay
Me : ohhhHH HEEELL YEAHH
*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
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.
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
Yeah, I agree
What the Spider-Man Raimi Trilogy is for you, is basically what the Dark Knight Trilogy is for me. So thanks for doing these.
“I won’t kill you, but I don’t have to save you” best line in a batman movie
Batman Begins is a masterpiece
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 No, eventually someone else would make a good superhero movie.
@FoxRNG I didn’t deny that I said that people who didn’t like it had to admit that...
@@johnmurray8379 no they wouldn't, because someone else would make another good superhero movie.
Also did you like your own comment?
@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
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.
Nolan's Batman trilogy would always be the bar of great comic book cinema
“Bats frighten me. It’s time my enemies share my dread.”
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!
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
Just rewatched the trilogy last week, it’s one of the best for sure
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.
Had to be the best!
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.
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.
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!!!
The batman trailer was absolutely fantastic I'm hyped for thr movie
Swear down the dark knight rises is really underrated
It gets way too much hate, it's so damn good.
Fable Joey yh but if you think about it the only reason it’s so underrated is because the dark knight was really good
It has some glaring issues but overall its UNDERappreciated not rated. It still was banger in the box office.
@@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.
Not underrated i would say but actually OVERhated
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.
"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
Man I bet you your english teachers couldn't wait to give you essays you are so amazing at explaining everything
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
And that newish Robin Hood movie with Jamie fox is basically batman begins, the circle is complete
@@MrKanedog16 It's actually more of a Mask of Zorro- copy
@Ben Evans I'm right
@@falkofscrum someone knows what movie the Wayne family was watching in the theater in the comics that night lol
@@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
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
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.
This video actually brought teers to my eyes. Amazing video as per usual, can't wait for part 2!
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.
I like the action in spider man especially the end fight with green goblin
@@nathanbent7307 that fight was brutal, i like it🔥🔥
@@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.
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.
@@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?
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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.
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Hi Top what’re your thoughts on the Matt Reeves Batman trailer? Would love to hear what you think my dude
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Brendon S did you see this one ruclips.net/video/IJxilBSJRxo/видео.html
HiTop's attitude and negativity makes him unreliable
@@dignerds ohh stupid Zack Snyder fan.
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.
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.
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
LETS DOOOOO THIS
Also your editing is great
He copy’s from Martin CHATZ Hruclips.net/video/IJxilBSJRxo/видео.html
@@alannaxdnaranjo4318 everyone steals from Martin, he’s a fucking GENIUS
Alanna XD Naranjo how’s he copying him? These videos are two different formats with two different subjects.
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.
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
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!
Batman begins is about Bruce and his trauma
The dark knight is about criminals
Dark Knight rises is about gotham itself
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......”
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.
7:47 Aye I know what this is from!!!
If you know, you’re a chad.
BCS
ThisIsBen you need to watch this one ruclips.net/video/IJxilBSJRxo/видео.html
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It's all good, man.
@@thisisben837 I thought I'd be the only one lol
I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS VID ESPECIALLY AFTER RAIMI’S TRILOGY
TDK trilogy is what brought me into comic books.
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
imo
Begins - Batman the Vigilante
TDKR - Batman the Superhero
Dark Knight - Nolan's version of Batman in it's purest form
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.
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.)
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.
@@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
@@CarterDarter The again it's probably just a dumb idea so whatever
@@CarterDarter the formula doesn't have to be replicated for a movie in this same universe.
I remember there was speculation of a crossover with Superman Returns.
This movie has always been my favorite of the trilogy
I don't care what absolutely anyone says, this was THE perfect trilogy and was such a huge chunk of my childhood, 15 years later and nothing can top this icon.
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.
Mrimchaelson Did you even watch this video? I think you just described Burton’s Batman.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
They also had Victor Zsasz
. A good way to include a minor villain.
How did you write Ra's al Ghul? Lol
I love that they brought scarecrow back for the next two films
Zack Snyder: someone’s point of view on this.
What comic book movies are all about
What do ya mean.
Bruh what
CBM means a comic book movie
Nah, he was not good for Superman but a perfect one for Batman. We got the right guy to do the wrong job.
Godzilla had a fucking stroke reading that
This has to be the best origin movie ever made. It makes you understand every single detail of Batman
Hot take: Batman Begins is the best Batman movie ever.
it's not a hot take
Hidden Eagle1 Oh, okay. My bad.
u must say the whole series....BB , TDK and TDKR...okay nevermind....its ur choice
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.
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
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!
Spider Man, Batman, and Superman will always be the Greatest Superheroes created....
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.
Ra's Al Ghul to Batman in the train: "Don't be afraid Bruce"... Man, that's deep, in the context of the movie!
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2021: the night is darkest just before the dawn
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A Nolan fan, and a Red Dead fan. My favorite movie and favorite video game. Sir, take my like. And “laz kar”, stfu
I was just rewatching HiTop's old videos when I get the notification for his Batman Begins video. Great timing!
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
Batman Begins Resurrected the Batman franchise for the 21st Century from the grave. It also showcased that you can make a big blockbuster highly intellectual with great acting and story telling.
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!
I don’t know how popular this opinion is, but Batman Begins is tied with Mask of the Phantasm for the best superhero origin story in any movie.
I totally agree
Nope
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@@achyuththouta6957 why do you insist on being toxic and a dick? The majority of the people prefer Batman Begins, but Mask of the phantasm is also a great movie. Both are good. You can't compare them, because they are just different. Hell, mask of the phantasm is a kids movie for crying out loud
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.
I'm excited for this new Matt reeves batman. HOWEVER, I would LOVE to see a Batman beyond movie.
Yes this is the vid series we deserved
I love scarecrow in this movie, summed up the character well, especially for just a side villain. Cillian Murphy was a great Crane.
If I’m not incorrect, this was Roger Ebert’s #1 Best film of 2005
Thomas Wayne was like: "Joe, chill" during that night at the alley when he died.
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100% agree. It still hasn't been topped
By far my favorite comic book movie
" 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! "
@@hiddeneagle1408 why did you like your own comment with 2 different accounts? It's just pathetic.
@@RadinV1 Pretty sure I haven't, but ok
@@hiddeneagle1408 Say that to any Nolan-fan who refuse to accept that you can like another Batman-movie more than TDK
i have been waiting for this forever
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Controversial statement, I know, but Batman Begins is still my favorite film of the trilogy. And it's for the reasons you described: it's a film about Batman first and foremost.
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.