Batman Begins (2005)

2025-04-14

Batman Begins is #131 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the gritty reboot that redefined the superhero genre and launched Christopher Nolan’s legendary Dark Knight Trilogy. We also break down how the film takes a grounded, character-driven approach to Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman, and highlight the influence of Hans Zimmer’s intense score, the realistic action sequences, and the film’s bold rejecti...

Batman Begins is #131 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the gritty reboot that redefined the superhero genre and launched Christopher Nolan’s legendary Dark Knight Trilogy. We also break down how the film takes a grounded, character-driven approach to Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman, and highlight the influence of Hans Zimmer’s intense score, the realistic action sequences, and the film’s bold rejection of camp in favor of something darker and more psychological. All this and so much more!

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