A Batman movie emphasizing character, story and emotional reality? Say it ain’t so. Well, fortunately for us, it’s very so. Christopher Nolan’s thoughtfully directed Batman Begins is a super-hero movie for adults. And by adults I don’t mean old people. I mean people who enjoy smart, well-acted, sharply directed movies. Now don’t get the wrong idea, the film has more than its share of fights, action scenes and derring-do, including a terrific, pulse-pounding climax, but it’s the emotional story stuff that makes it a must see.

I’m not sure whether it was Cillian Murphy’s creepy turn as the Scarecrow, the fact that Batman Begins is directed by a Brit, or that Halloween is just around the corner… but for some reason, writing about Batman Begins made me think of the fantastic 2002 release 28 Days Later. If you haven’t seen this landmark cautionary tale/horror fest definitely get a copy for Halloween. And if you have, give it another look. The film gets better and better upon repeat viewing.

Gotta go grab my costume. Happy Halloween.

Bob out