Batman Begins

Movie review by Cynthia Fuchs, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 13+

Smart and entertaining, but also very violent.

PG-13 2005 141 minutes

Parents say

age 11+

Based on 65 reviews

Kids say

age 11+

Based on 246 reviews

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age 10+
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This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
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age 11+

Incredible Start to the Trilogy

I just have to put this out there. Christian Bale is the best Batman. Period. His performance is arguably unmatched, and fortunately, that is only one of the things that make this movie great. The effects are incredible, the suit is slick, and the dark theme is also welcome, as is the more realistic take on Gotham. Pretty much everything about this movie is incredible. Although, I regret that I can't say I have read the comics, but the origin of Batman in this movie seems pretty well thought out and thorough. Overall, I would very highly recommend this movie!
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