I'm going to have to give up on going to the movies this summer.<br />
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So far, since mid-May, I've been to <i>Star Wars Episode 3</i> twice, <i>Mr. and Mrs. Smith</i> and <i>Batman Begins</i>. All three are now on my "I want this DVD" list. <i>Batman Begins</i> is now on my "gotta see this again" list, meaning another trip to the theater.<br />
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Christian Bale has now personified the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman. His performance and this movie have blown away all the earlier Batman films. Since I saw it yesterday, I guess today is a little too early to see it again. Maybe next weekend. <br />
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Michael Caine is his usual urbane self, playing his role of Alfred perfectly. Whether he is a con man on the French Riviera (<i>Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</i>), a thief (<i>Gambit</i>), or a limp-wristed beauty contest consultant(<i>Miss Congeniality</i>), he manages to fit each role perfectly. Liam Neeson (Qui-gon Jin of Star Wars Episode 1) was another well-cast character, as was Katie Holmes in the role of young Bruce's friend, who still had a crush on him.<br />
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Go to the theater this weekend. Watch <i>Batman Begins</i>. Forget the popcorn and drink, however, because you don't want to miss any of this one.<br />
Movie Review: Batman Begins
June 17, 2005 By Leave a Comment