Comment below ⬇ with what movie/series you want me to do after this. Thumb up 👍 the comments that you like. This movie is turning me into a bigger Batman fan. I love how dark and gritty it is.
You should check out a movie called The Labyrinth, if you haven't already seen it. It's one of the best, weirdest movies from the 80's. Directed by Jim Henson, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, with a soundtrack by Bowie that is crazy fun.
You should do the Lethal Weapon franchise, it is hilarious, action packed and fully entertaining. 4 films, amazing characters, a bunch of legendary quotes. "I'm too old for this shit" ;)
Lifelong Marvel fan here and, despite that, this is the best comic book trilogy of all time, and, contains the single greatest superhero movie of all time. Gotta be fair.
Agree with everything except Superman imo is the greatest of all time. (Batman is the coolest most badass… punisher and wolverine make that list) But something about Supermans optimism and desire for humanity is quite beautiful. He literally helped give me a moral codeas a child. I love how Russel Crowe’s Jor El in Man of Steel actually says all of that! “You will be a symbol… give humans something to strive for… they will stumble, but you can show them the way Cal”
I really enjoy MCU for what it is and do tend to geek out over it more than DC movies. It's just entertaining and hits the right spots for me. Rewatched the Nolan trilogy recently and it's pretty damn good still. Of course I have some reservations which have maintained in persistence since my earlier watches but nothing that breaks the enjoyment really.
@@TheChiraagG: the varying DC films over the years have varied wildly in consistency and quality. Their animated films tend to be better on average than the live action superheroes, Nolan trilogy (the very best live Batman) aside. Ever since Marvel Studios started making their own films, with Iron Man 1, Marvel has been vastly more consistent in quality, as well as continuity.
@@NoHandleGrr perhaps but I argue that Marvel has never yet hit the highs thst DC has. I still contend that Superman the Movie and Nolan Batman trilogy have yet to be matched by MCU. Being in Ohase 4 of MCU. I say this is true even more. I’d put the Batman, Joker, The Suicide Squad (sequel), and Peacemaker over nearly anything MCU has put out since Endgame.
Yes, that was the kid who played Joffrey. Bruce's training to become Batman has varied some over the 80 years of the character's history, as his origins has been retold and reinterpreted numerous times by several writers over the years. To explain Batman's seemingly inexhaustable skill set, his training usually included various forms of martial arts and fighting styles, gymnastics, forensic science, criminal investigation, and even escape artistry. In some versions, Bruce was also trained by The League Of Assassins. Their name was changed in this film to The League Of Shadows, as the director felt that Bruce wouldn't intentionally join an organization that has a name that implies murder.
lol mhmm. That's been one of my favorite elements about the Batman mythology. Like, back in the 30's he had what? Some martial arts training, a car and a keen intellect geared towards forensics. But as the decades pass and the stories keep ramping up, Batman is now fighting multi-universal threats with teammates who have god-like superpowers. And so, in order to plausibly say that 'this very mortal human being' can go toe-to-toe with deities he now has like quantum super-computers, Schrödinger's utility belt, extremely specialized training for literally any conceivable circumstance and some of the most bonkers bleeding edge technology. That's in addition to having like a 12th level intellect and a body trained to the theoretical limits of human capabilities. And it just goes on and on. Hah and i love it! Realism be damned, it's just so much fun. The same could be said for comics as a whole, but legacy characters like these (and Robin Hood and Jesus of Nazareth and Sherlock Holmes and so forth), they're like a whirlwinds keep building as they're retold and refined over the decades and centuries. These iconic stories keep getting polished and they become so engrained in the public consciousness until they're larger than life myths. It's a neat phenomenon.
I always thought that was the reason “assassins” was changed to “shadows” but you’re the only other person I’ve heard say it. I have yet to hear anyone pronounce Ducard’s first name correctly but I bet you would
Before Bale was cast as the Dark Knight, David Boreanaz, Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson, Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup, Hugh Dancy, Cillian Murphy, and Josh Hartnett were also considered for the role.
I could kinda see Josh Hartnett now that I've seen Robert Pattinson pull it off. Gyllenhaal as well. Gyllenhaal and Ledger could have played that obscure nemesis Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb.........with benefits 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cuz Broke back Mountain......you get it?........Do you get........did you get it guys? 😬
"People get mugged coming home from work every day of the week..." I've seen this film many times but it only just occurred to me that Carmine Falcone might have specifically targeted the Waynes.
It’s been memed to hell by now but Batman’s “Swear to me!” is still an epic line. The writing in general is great in this, especially for a superhero movie.
If Batman were to exist in the real world, how would it happen. This is the core idea behind the Nolan Trilogy. I believe it's also the basis for a comic but I don't know comics well enough to comment on that. Yes, that's Joffrey I love this Batmobile, I love that it sounds like it's growling. The Dark Knight is one of the best movies of the past twenty years regardless of genre. Looking forward to your reaction. Keep in mind, Abed loves Nolan's Batman.
Movie recommendations: Clue. It's an 80s comedy based on the boardgame. Not a big budget franchise or anything, but it's hilarious! And if you like horror, the Scream franchise.
You say you don’t know anything about Scarecrow, so here’s a summary… Dr. Jonathan Crane’s backstories typically involve a lot of familial abuse and vicious bullying. He becomes obsessed with fear and making others feel it because he himself was afraid for so much of his childhood. As an adult, he specializes in psychology and chemistry. He is brilliant, sadistic, and best known for being using his hallucinogenic fear toxin. He is often depicted as being able to fight, though it seems like this version can’t.
Glad you started in on the Nolan trilogy. Among all the other wisecrack-filled superhero movies I've seen, I find it very gratifying to watch. A totally serious take on a plausible origin. No camp, no "it's there don't question it," Nolan gave us how it all came to be and I found it a singular standout, among superhero movies. There is another DC movie that is excellent: Wonder Woman. I was trepidatious when they cast Gal Gadot, but she killed it.
While I was in the middle of watching this, I was scrolling through Facebook and saw an article about you in the Telegram hahaha, next thing you know you'll be on the cover of the Newfoundland Herald!
I seriously don't get how someone can only watch Marvel movies and NOT watch DC. You're only a really knowledgeable fan if you read and watch material from all the quadrants.
Batman is actually more moral than Spiderman. Just in films Directors have an annoying tendency to show him killing. Batman is well known for his compassion! I was more into MArvel as a Kid, under 8 or so, but the more comics I read, the more I realized the superiority of DC's storytelling, their villains, and their universe, is grander, poignant more epic. The DCEU is devoid of everything that makes DC great!
That's very debatable. Spider-Man's usual naivete opens more to morality while Batman is really a borderline Punisher. Besides, the not killing part isn't as much of a big deal as you may think it is nor is it the pinicale of Batman's character. I've learned that myself in time. There are quite limitless depictions a fictional character can go.
Actually I love the DCEU (except for the Wheadon Justice League)Man of Steel was awesome… the 1st WW and Aquaman were really good. Shazam was ok. Black Adam was really good! BvS was pretty cool too. The fight was just like the Miller “The Dark Knight Returns” until the “Martha” incident. But if you think about it, Marvel phase 1 had its duds too. Second Iron Man and Thor, First Cap, Second Avengers! What saved them was the hit a HR with Avengers, and Winter Solider. And then after a so so Ultron hit another homerun with civil war! There is still hope for DCEU. And I agree, as a kid I thought DC comics were infinitely better than marvel (characters, illustration, universe, bad guys) The only marvel I liked was Punisher & Wolverine. Maybe Hulk & Spiderman (especially the crossovers) People forget marvel stumbled too. Buut they had some really great casting! They did just kill off the two best characters though and now making a bunch of trash!
Cillian (pronounced killian) Murphy plays Scarecrow. He's one of my favorite actors of all time. If you haven't heard of Peaky Blinders, you should check it out.
As a life long Batman fan these movies were amazing, realistic yet fit perfectly into who Batman is in the comics. Bruce standing up in the cave, embracing what scares him most. Pure Batman. When the bad guys are scared and are being hunted but never even get a chance to see what is taking them out Pure Batman. When Gordon says "I never got the chance to thank you." And Batman replied "and you'll never have too" Pure Batman. For a person that exists in a comic book universe with aliens and super humans bat man manages to be just as powerful by using his brain to fight smarter
“People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can’t do that as Bruce Wayne. As a man I’m flesh and blood. I can be ignored; I can be destroyed. But as a symbol, as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting.” “What symbol?” “Something elemental, something terrifying.” Rarely before in comic and film history has the essence of a character been as clearly defined as this scene in Batman Begins. 1000/10
Liam Neeson is 6'4-6'5 in real life and Christian Bale is only 6'1-6'2 so Liam looks physically dominating in some scenes is because he's taller. A small detail but one I appreciate.
The Dark Knight (the next film in the series) is arguably the best super hero film ever made. I would say it would be a tie with the original IRON MAN. Both are extraordinary films.
Lol what ? Tied with ironman? U realize the dark knight is in the best movies if all time top 10 and the best comic book movie ever , the movie even gets studied in college courses " filmography "
This was the greatest superhero franchise, The Dark Knight Trilogy. However, after having seen The Batman, I'm sure the new franchise will be even better. The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises... perfect superhero movies. But The Batman... I cannot express, with words, how much more perfect it was.
I thought the new one had some excellent cinematography and sound design, but watching this reaction made me remember that the script and acting in the Nolan trilogy are still lightyears ahead of The Batman. I'll take Batman Begins over The Batman any day.
Fun fact: the play they witnessed in the comics, was actually a Zorro play, which was a major influence of the Batman's character, they just intentionally changed it to have a more compelling story
Good edit. You left in how the guy who shot Bruce's parents was going to testify against Falcone. I missed that in previous reactions because it was left out. Nice to fill in the blanks!
In the comics Ras Al'Ghul is an eco terrorist who is immortal (hence the immortal line). Ras has a series of supernatural pools called "The Lazerus Pit" when submersed, heals and rejuvinates Ras. No pits in these movies, but Ras is still a very cool villian.
Know what makes the Nolan trilogy here so great? It seems so realistic in its depiction, that you muse on the idea that Batman can be real! Would love to watch your reaction on watching The Dark Knight.
I was never into DC (but always a Batman fan like you), but the _Injustice_ games and storylines kind of got me into into DC a little bit. I've always been a fan of Darkseid because he reminded me of Apocalypse from Marvel. *Also...* DC's animated content is fire. The only Marvel animated stuff that I've ever really been into, as a diehard Marvel fan, is the X-Men cartoons. _XtAS_ from the 90s is, by far, the best comic book series of all time to me and what got me into comics in the first place. _Evolution_ and _WatXM_ are really good as well though. I have yet to check out _What If?,_ but I heard it's really good. Anyway... Great reaction as always 🤘🏾✌🏾
How did you get the idea that Doctor Jonathan Crane is a lawyer? The first thing Falcone says to Crane in jail is "Doctor Crane, it’s all too much, the walls are closing in, blah, blah, blah."
@@NewfieMovieReactions It's not a crime to miss something, don't get me wrong. We're all imperfect humans. :-) I was just curious how you got to that particular misread; thanks for explaining.
Morgan Freeman said earlier it's a bridging vehicle that can boost itself into a ramp-less jump. I think it needs something like a bumper/battering ram in front of the tires, though. Unless, of course, they are Bat-tires !!! -(8[]
I'm glad that you, as an old Marvel fanboy, liked Batman Begins. 😊👍🏻 I also like the nolan trilogy a lot, although I don't like Christian Bale that much. - As a teenager I read Batman and Spiderman Comics almost exclusively. Here with us you hardly got any other. - In the 90s we hat *Batman:The Animated Series* on TV. I used to see her in bed with my boyfriend on Sunday mornings. I loved the series ❤ This fanboy of Marvel *or* DC is foreign to me. Like them both 😊 *Peace*
I am so excited to see you experience this series. Also, I'm sure people will mention it, but Chris Nolan is noted for loving to do practical effects and stunts. So the jumps you see, the Batmobile, all real, all created to interact with the world. The stunts he does in some of his movies are so cool.
I think you're ready to keep an eye on *Jacky Chan* : Shanghai Noon (2000) Shanghai Knights (2003) (Since it's hard to choose which ones. Because I like all his films 😄)
I know you were just thinking out loud and playing devil's advocate throughout, but I had to respond to your, "...what happened to a normal car with four wheels with a bit of a thruster on the back..." Nolan gave a plausible, linear origin of not only Batman, but his "stuff." That it was a heavily shielded and electronically decked out bad-a** vehicle made total sense. A lot of the most advanced military vehicles we have are commissioned by the government to private corporations who build the stuff ... the jets, the tanks, the missile launchers, etc. Again, I know you were just playing devil's advocate, but a normal car with four wheels and a thruster on the back, in my mind is analogous to the "...that's the way it's always been done..." line I've been given at work every time I had a good idea they'd never heard of before. Thank goodness Nolan didn't give a crap about how ANY Batman story had been implemented previously. He didn't abandon the story or the characters. Nolan just turned "Batman" into a virtual documentary about a real person in a real city with a real backstory on why he is the way he is.
alfred isn’t blood but he’s family and nah he doesn’t have any other family besides damian wayne whos mother is talia al ghul and ras daughter but we’ve never had him in live action he was injustice though and animated stuff
Actually, you're being a little harsh on your recollection of the Animated Series. Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy was clearly a really thorough amalgamation of TAS, and some other Frank Miller material. Oh yeah man, Heather Ledger left a legacy of a villain performance. WW wasn't terrible, just a little off. Still more fun than Aquaman. And as strange as it sounds, the Justice League stuff was pretty good, Start the Justice league w/ new Superman. And I highly recommend you save that one for a Father's Day release, as it has heavy Father motifs.
This is such a great film it's my favourite Nolan Batman movie the main reason being Gotham City and overall tone and feel which was missing from The Dark Knight. Even though i find Dark Knight to be the better movie in terms of story and characters it's Gotham was the weakest just looked like Chicago because it was Chicago. The Dark Knight Rises also suffers from that same problem just wasn't a fan of it's rendition of Gotham City but still enjoyed the film overall wouldn't call it awful at all. Here's my personal rating below for the movies my personal opinion of course but they pretty much changes places a lot lol mostly my top 5 favourites. 1. Mask of the Phantasm (DCAU "DC Animated Universe") - Highly Recommend, Love this film If you want that retro old meets new 1930s look then this movie is for you based in the Animated Series it's an isolated story so you don't have to watch the show to understand it. Can watch right away as well as it isnt connected to the live action movies. 2. The Batman (Reeves Verse) - Favourite Live Action Batman film just amazing film with an amazing rendition of Gotham gave me massive Arkham Knight vibes my third favourite Gotham behind the Animated Series and Tim Burton’s. Have a feeling you will love this movie maybe more so than The Dark Knight. 3. The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 (Base on the Comic) - Love this film still can't decide if I prefer the comic or the film as both are amazing one of the few comic adaptations to be regarded as being better than it's source material. This was a hard pick as I really love these two films hard pick between The Batman (2022) and The Dark Knight Returns. 4. Batman The Dark Knight (Nolan Verse) - Amazing film but it's Gotham is by far the weakest filmed in Chicago and just looks like Chicago which is my biggest problem with the film. But of course the story and characters make this film. 5. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (DCAU) - Great Movie the setting is also very unique set in the DCAU but the setting puts a nice spin on it. 6. Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (DCAU) - Recommend so much love the story in this one very emotional and is by far the best rendition of Mister Freeze. Also set in the DCAU but it's also a isolated story. 7. Batman 1989 (Burton Verse) - Love this film mostly from a visual standpoint just such a fun and unique film. 8. Batman Returns (Burton Verse) - Really love Batman Returns far darker than the first film and dives more into that Gothic artistic. 9. Batman Under The Red Hood (Based on the Comic) - Great movie set in it's own continuity just like Batman The Dark Knight Returns. 10. Batman Begins (Nolan Verse) - Love this film by far Nolan's best Gotham but the sequel in terms of villain and story is better. 11. The Dark Knight Rises (Nolan Verse) - Fun film but the weakest in the Nolan series for me. 12. Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 & 2 (Based on the comic's) - Really love these animated films but just so many other better films but it does have that fun 1930s vibe to it along with showing a younger side of Batman his first being a detective very The Batman in these regards. Pretty sure The Batman was inspired by Long Halloween comic's along with Year 1 etc. 13. Batman Forever (Joel Schumacher - Tim Burton Verse) Batman Forever is technically apart of the Tim Burton films. Not a bad film but I personally don’t mind it. 14. Batman & Roblin (Joel Schumacher but is very disconnected from the Tim Verse) - Meh as a kid i kind of enjoy how over the top it was but the campy stuff was done so much better in the 1960s Batman had more charm to it. This film very much damaged Batman on live action film for years until Nolan's Batman Begins. The DCAU on the other hand kept us happy throughout the late 1990s lol Only element i liked about this film was the 1940s retro looking police cars along with it's version of Gotham City. Out of the animated stuff i highly recommend The Mask of the Phantasm and The Dark Knight Returns both films you can watch whenever don't need any other insight on Batman to understand. These two films are so overlooked by reactors for some reason only seen a handful of reaction videos to these movies which is a shame as they're so good.
I know it's a tongue-in-cheek comment on a movie, but it's interesting digging into the "not saving someone when you could is morally the same as pulling the trigger" idea. In the real world, current estimates are that you can save a human life for a bit under $4000, by donating to the most cost-effective anti-malaria charities. If we go with the "not saving someone when you could is the same as pulling the trigger", aren't we all, then, the equivalent of paid killers, willing to kill for $4k a head?
If Rachel's tazer had hit Batmans Cloak instead of his armor. Do you think his cape would have danced a jig or something? Lol.....or wigged out and thrown him on his face off that railing.
Comment below ⬇ with what movie/series you want me to do after this. Thumb up 👍 the comments that you like. This movie is turning me into a bigger Batman fan. I love how dark and gritty it is.
You should check out a movie called The Labyrinth, if you haven't already seen it. It's one of the best, weirdest movies from the 80's. Directed by Jim Henson, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, with a soundtrack by Bowie that is crazy fun.
You should check out a series called “Mr Inbetween”, you’d love it dude!
You should watch Gotham. It's a TV show backstory for Batman characters.
The Batman hits HBO Max on April 19, so you should watch that.
Also, watch Blade Runner 2049 (and the original) and Mad Max: Fury Road.
You should do the Lethal Weapon franchise, it is hilarious, action packed and fully entertaining. 4 films, amazing characters, a bunch of legendary quotes. "I'm too old for this shit" ;)
Lifelong Marvel fan here and, despite that, this is the best comic book trilogy of all time, and, contains the single greatest superhero movie of all time. Gotta be fair.
Agree with everything except Superman imo is the greatest of all time. (Batman is the coolest most badass… punisher and wolverine make that list) But something about Supermans optimism and desire for humanity is quite beautiful. He literally helped give me a moral codeas a child. I love how Russel Crowe’s Jor El in Man of Steel actually says all of that! “You will be a symbol… give humans something to strive for… they will stumble, but you can show them the way Cal”
@@bumpercarjoe6391 He said single “BEST” Comic Book Movie not Hero.
Respect
@@Ptrickmore great point!
@@bumpercarjoe6391 it's not a great point it's what the other guy meant 😆
That character is Dr. Jonathan Crane aka The Scarecrow. I believe Dr, Crane was a psychologist. His main weapon, that mist, is called Fear Toxin.
Batman Begins is so perfect as a movie, origin and adaptation that I can't really describe.
Hard to believe there’s people out there who haven’t seen the Nolan trilogy. Best super hero movies there are.
I really enjoy MCU for what it is and do tend to geek out over it more than DC movies. It's just entertaining and hits the right spots for me. Rewatched the Nolan trilogy recently and it's pretty damn good still. Of course I have some reservations which have maintained in persistence since my earlier watches but nothing that breaks the enjoyment really.
@@TheChiraagG: the varying DC films over the years have varied wildly in consistency and quality. Their animated films tend to be better on average than the live action superheroes, Nolan trilogy (the very best live Batman) aside.
Ever since Marvel Studios started making their own films, with Iron Man 1, Marvel has been vastly more consistent in quality, as well as continuity.
@@NoHandleGrr perhaps but I argue that Marvel has never yet hit the highs thst DC has. I still contend that Superman the Movie and Nolan Batman trilogy have yet to be matched by MCU.
Being in Ohase 4 of MCU. I say this is true even more. I’d put the Batman, Joker, The Suicide Squad (sequel), and Peacemaker over nearly anything MCU has put out since Endgame.
It makes me jealous of the people who haven't seen it yet. The first time reaction is always the best
It’s because he’s lying.
Yes, that was the kid who played Joffrey.
Bruce's training to become Batman has varied some over the 80 years of the character's history, as his origins has been retold and reinterpreted numerous times by several writers over the years. To explain Batman's seemingly inexhaustable skill set, his training usually included various forms of martial arts and fighting styles, gymnastics, forensic science, criminal investigation, and even escape artistry. In some versions, Bruce was also trained by The League Of Assassins. Their name was changed in this film to The League Of Shadows, as the director felt that Bruce wouldn't intentionally join an organization that has a name that implies murder.
lol mhmm. That's been one of my favorite elements about the Batman mythology. Like, back in the 30's he had what? Some martial arts training, a car and a keen intellect geared towards forensics.
But as the decades pass and the stories keep ramping up, Batman is now fighting multi-universal threats with teammates who have god-like superpowers. And so, in order to plausibly say that 'this very mortal human being' can go toe-to-toe with deities he now has like quantum super-computers, Schrödinger's utility belt, extremely specialized training for literally any conceivable circumstance and some of the most bonkers bleeding edge technology. That's in addition to having like a 12th level intellect and a body trained to the theoretical limits of human capabilities. And it just goes on and on.
Hah and i love it! Realism be damned, it's just so much fun. The same could be said for comics as a whole, but legacy characters like these (and Robin Hood and Jesus of Nazareth and Sherlock Holmes and so forth), they're like a whirlwinds keep building as they're retold and refined over the decades and centuries. These iconic stories keep getting polished and they become so engrained in the public consciousness until they're larger than life myths. It's a neat phenomenon.
I always thought that was the reason “assassins” was changed to “shadows” but you’re the only other person I’ve heard say it. I have yet to hear anyone pronounce Ducard’s first name correctly but I bet you would
Before Bale was cast as the Dark Knight, David Boreanaz, Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson, Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup, Hugh Dancy, Cillian Murphy, and Josh Hartnett were also considered for the role.
Wow.... I think they made the right choice though. :)
@@NewfieMovieReactions Watch The Machinist ;)
@@tonyvelli4324 @Newfie Movie Reactions watch ALL of Mr.Bales films ❤️
Henry Cavill never cast for this. He was cast for Casino Royale Bond movie but he was rejected because his was too young
I could kinda see Josh Hartnett now that I've seen Robert Pattinson pull it off. Gyllenhaal as well.
Gyllenhaal and Ledger could have played that obscure nemesis Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb.........with benefits 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cuz Broke back Mountain......you get it?........Do you get........did you get it guys? 😬
"People get mugged coming home from work every day of the week..." I've seen this film many times but it only just occurred to me that Carmine Falcone might have specifically targeted the Waynes.
I mean maybe in The Batman from this year. But not this one. Joe Chill was just some random guy on the street. Carmine would have sent thugs tbh.
It’s been memed to hell by now but Batman’s “Swear to me!” is still an epic line. The writing in general is great in this, especially for a superhero movie.
If Batman were to exist in the real world, how would it happen. This is the core idea behind the Nolan Trilogy. I believe it's also the basis for a comic but I don't know comics well enough to comment on that.
Yes, that's Joffrey
I love this Batmobile, I love that it sounds like it's growling.
The Dark Knight is one of the best movies of the past twenty years regardless of genre. Looking forward to your reaction.
Keep in mind, Abed loves Nolan's Batman.
Movie recommendations: Clue. It's an 80s comedy based on the boardgame. Not a big budget franchise or anything, but it's hilarious!
And if you like horror, the Scream franchise.
Clue sucks. it's one of the only movies I've ever walked out on. It is colossally unfunny. A real piece of s***
Yes that was Joffrey! If only he stayed that cute and innocent..
I always get chills when his dad says "don't be afraid. Don't be afraid is the most used sentence in the Bible.
I fell in love with this film the first time I saw it in 2005. 😊🦇
You say you don’t know anything about Scarecrow, so here’s a summary… Dr. Jonathan Crane’s backstories typically involve a lot of familial abuse and vicious bullying. He becomes obsessed with fear and making others feel it because he himself was afraid for so much of his childhood. As an adult, he specializes in psychology and chemistry. He is brilliant, sadistic, and best known for being using his hallucinogenic fear toxin. He is often depicted as being able to fight, though it seems like this version can’t.
"He was also in Inception"
A lot of those, huh.
Glad you started in on the Nolan trilogy. Among all the other wisecrack-filled superhero movies I've seen, I find it very gratifying to watch. A totally serious take on a plausible origin. No camp, no "it's there don't question it," Nolan gave us how it all came to be and I found it a singular standout, among superhero movies.
There is another DC movie that is excellent: Wonder Woman. I was trepidatious when they cast Gal Gadot, but she killed it.
Unfortunately, "Wonder Woman 1984" was pretty bad.
@@bmw128racer Yeah ... my brother got me the disc, but I haven't been excited to open it.
@@christopheryochum3602 I think the extras on the disc might be more interesting than the movie itself. 😉
@@bmw128racer Oh yeah ... forgot about those. I always find those interesting. Thanks!
Really looking forward to your reaction to The Dark Knight..one of my favorite movies of all time though The Batman is up there now too
Loved this!! Can’t wait for the next one ☺️
While I was in the middle of watching this, I was scrolling through Facebook and saw an article about you in the Telegram hahaha, next thing you know you'll be on the cover of the Newfoundland Herald!
Hahaha! I could only dream. LoL. Maybe I'd get one of those sweet Herald Hats. Haha
Glad you picked up on the fear motif, not only was it a lesson but it foreshadows Scarecrow. Nolan is so clever
Batman begins imo is peak Batman. Best BM film to date.
It's a great trilogy, I watched your full reaction to The Dark Knight yesterday on patreon 🔥 Can't wait for the next one 🙂
Woot!! Editing Dark Knight now... so I can have the YT version up for next week. Can't wait to get to the 3rd one.
I seriously don't get how someone can only watch Marvel movies and NOT watch DC. You're only a really knowledgeable fan if you read and watch material from all the quadrants.
Batman is actually more moral than Spiderman. Just in films Directors have an annoying tendency to show him killing. Batman is well known for his compassion!
I was more into MArvel as a Kid, under 8 or so, but the more comics I read, the more I realized the superiority of DC's storytelling, their villains, and their universe, is grander, poignant more epic. The DCEU is devoid of everything that makes DC great!
That's very debatable. Spider-Man's usual naivete opens more to morality while Batman is really a borderline Punisher. Besides, the not killing part isn't as much of a big deal as you may think it is nor is it the pinicale of Batman's character. I've learned that myself in time. There are quite limitless depictions a fictional character can go.
Actually I love the DCEU (except for the Wheadon Justice League)Man of Steel was awesome… the 1st WW and Aquaman were really good. Shazam was ok. Black Adam was really good! BvS was pretty cool too. The fight was just like the Miller “The Dark Knight Returns” until the “Martha” incident. But if you think about it, Marvel phase 1 had its duds too. Second Iron Man and Thor, First Cap, Second Avengers! What saved them was the hit a HR with Avengers, and Winter Solider. And then after a so so Ultron hit another homerun with civil war!
There is still hope for DCEU.
And I agree, as a kid I thought DC comics were infinitely better than marvel (characters, illustration, universe, bad guys) The only marvel I liked was Punisher & Wolverine. Maybe Hulk & Spiderman (especially the crossovers)
People forget marvel stumbled too. Buut they had some really great casting! They did just kill off the two best characters though and now making a bunch of trash!
@@idgafanymore69 nah
@@spresso007 No articulate counter-argument found. Opinion denied.
Cillian (pronounced killian) Murphy plays Scarecrow. He's one of my favorite actors of all time. If you haven't heard of Peaky Blinders, you should check it out.
My name is Ian and I do not appreciate this comment 😐
Ewan McGregor, Marilyn Manson, Christopher Eccleston, and Jeremy Davies were almost cast as Scarecrow.
Kurt Russell, Chris Cooper, and Dennis Quaid were almost cast as Commissioner Jim Gordon.
As a life long Batman fan these movies were amazing, realistic yet fit perfectly into who Batman is in the comics.
Bruce standing up in the cave, embracing what scares him most.
Pure Batman.
When the bad guys are scared and are being hunted but never even get a chance to see what is taking them out
Pure Batman.
When Gordon says "I never got the chance to thank you."
And Batman replied "and you'll never have too"
Pure Batman.
For a person that exists in a comic book universe with aliens and super humans bat man manages to be just as powerful by using his brain to fight smarter
Cillian Murphy is the absolute best
Loving the reactions
I love Cillian as Scarecrow I wish they used him more
Such a great trilogy.
“People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can’t do that as Bruce Wayne. As a man I’m flesh and blood. I can be ignored; I can be destroyed. But as a symbol, as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting.”
“What symbol?”
“Something elemental, something terrifying.”
Rarely before in comic and film history has the essence of a character been as clearly defined as this scene in Batman Begins. 1000/10
29:40 in The Gotham series, Dr. Crane's father tested the fear drug out on him, it's considered then that's when he took on the scarecrow persona.
The Christian Bale Batman movies are my favorites of the Batman movies. I’m glad you got to see this one.
Liam Neeson is 6'4-6'5 in real life and Christian Bale is only 6'1-6'2 so Liam looks physically dominating in some scenes is because he's taller. A small detail but one I appreciate.
I'm no executioner, blows up fortress and kills 50+ ninjas. 😂
Best line towards the end of the movie … “ I’m not gonna kill you , but I don’t to save you either “ .: damn man
The Dark Knight (the next film in the series) is arguably the best super hero film ever made. I would say it would be a tie with the original IRON MAN. Both are extraordinary films.
Lol what ? Tied with ironman? U realize the dark knight is in the best movies if all time top 10 and the best comic book movie ever , the movie even gets studied in college courses " filmography "
@@edwardvaldez2628 Iron Man is amazing. It gave the MCU a pulse.
Bro really put legendary The Dark Knight with iron man. Nor is it just the best comic book movie but put together with the best movies ever lol
Great reaction! Looking forward to watching your reaction of the trilogy
That was, actually Joffrey. Love the reaction; very nice.
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it IS Joffrey :D you recognized him lol
This was the greatest superhero franchise, The Dark Knight Trilogy. However, after having seen The Batman, I'm sure the new franchise will be even better. The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises... perfect superhero movies. But The Batman... I cannot express, with words, how much more perfect it was.
I can't wait to watch that. I will be doing my best to put out my reaction to The Batman as soon as it's available on a streaming service.
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I thought the new one had some excellent cinematography and sound design, but watching this reaction made me remember that the script and acting in the Nolan trilogy are still lightyears ahead of The Batman. I'll take Batman Begins over The Batman any day.
Robert Pattinson has no charisma whatsoever. The Batman was a joyless slog.
When I first saw this movie's trailer before it came out, I described the Batmobile as "a tank mated with a Lamborghini" 😂
That kid is Geoffrey from Game of Thrones. It was his first on screen role.
Fun fact: the play they witnessed in the comics, was actually a Zorro play, which was a major influence of the Batman's character, they just intentionally changed it to have a more compelling story
Best superhero movie trio of all time. No movie can beat this
CAN'T wait for him to watch Dark Knight
Good edit. You left in how the guy who shot Bruce's parents was going to testify against Falcone. I missed that in previous reactions because it was left out. Nice to fill in the blanks!
In the comics Ras Al'Ghul is an eco terrorist who is immortal (hence the immortal line). Ras has a series of supernatural pools called "The Lazerus Pit" when submersed, heals and rejuvinates Ras. No pits in these movies, but Ras is still a very cool villian.
Note in body language as Gordon comforts Bruce, he doesn't even believe what he is telling him, that "It's okay"
One of the best trilogies ever made, IMO.
Have you watched Watchmen? Probably second best DC movie after Dark Knight Trilogy
I have not seen Watchmen. Thanks for the suggestion.
0:44 Man got the correct answer with the wrong formula.
Jack Gleeson (King Joffrey in GOT) was recommended for his part in this film by Christian Bale - they were in Reign of Fire together.
Nice job spotting Joffrey loll
Know what makes the Nolan trilogy here so great? It seems so realistic in its depiction, that you muse on the idea that Batman can be real! Would love to watch your reaction on watching The Dark Knight.
I was never into DC (but always a Batman fan like you), but the _Injustice_ games and storylines kind of got me into into DC a little bit. I've always been a fan of Darkseid because he reminded me of Apocalypse from Marvel.
*Also...* DC's animated content is fire. The only Marvel animated stuff that I've ever really been into, as a diehard Marvel fan, is the X-Men cartoons.
_XtAS_ from the 90s is, by far, the best comic book series of all time to me and what got me into comics in the first place. _Evolution_ and _WatXM_ are really good as well though.
I have yet to check out _What If?,_ but I heard it's really good.
Anyway... Great reaction as always 🤘🏾✌🏾
All Marvel fans == people who haven't seen DC movies! Proved so many times.
I'll let ya know after I watch them all. :)
Fun fact - actors who played characters in this movie also played other characters in other movies!!!
That totally was Joffrey Baratheon played by Jack Gleeson - 2005 - Batman Begins - Little Boy
That batmobile is a cross between a hummer and a Lamborghini
Batman begins : Fear
Dark knight : Chaos
Rises : Hope
The incorporation of all Batman's greatest villian's is what makes the Nolan trilogy impeccable.
How did you get the idea that Doctor Jonathan Crane is a lawyer? The first thing Falcone says to Crane in jail is "Doctor Crane, it’s all too much, the walls are closing in, blah, blah, blah."
I initially thought the first scene with him was in a court room and he was the lawyer. My bad. :)
@@NewfieMovieReactions It's not a crime to miss something, don't get me wrong. We're all imperfect humans. :-) I was just curious how you got to that particular misread; thanks for explaining.
Batman alone is better than every other marvel character created
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Good talking through the potential meanings.-Ernie Moore Jr.
If you want another excelent movie with Ken Watanabe (fake Ra's al Ghul/ guy from inception) check out The Last Samurai.
I love love love this trilogy. Can’t wait to watch you react to it. Dies for your accent btw it makes TH-cam feel a bit smaller. *presses play*
yea nolan fans try to say he didn’t kill when hes up there with batfleck and keaton in kills
Would love more dc content! If you have any questions I'll be happy to help out.
That kid is the same actor that played Geoffrey
The pulling rise al Ghul off the side of the mountain, only a World's Strongest Man could do that
Dig these reactions. Lol. Scarecrow and Ra's al Ghul are major Batman villians, just done super down to earth here.
Yup, that kid is the guy who played Joffrey
Morgan Freeman said earlier it's a bridging vehicle that can boost itself into a ramp-less jump.
I think it needs something like a bumper/battering ram in front of the tires, though.
Unless, of course, they are Bat-tires !!!
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Bale was really impressive in "Equilibrium," too.
The League of Shadows, better-known in 2022 as the World Economic Forum... 😆
I'm glad that you, as an old Marvel fanboy, liked Batman Begins. 😊👍🏻 I also like the nolan trilogy a lot, although I don't like Christian Bale that much. - As a teenager I read Batman and Spiderman Comics almost exclusively. Here with us you hardly got any other. - In the 90s we hat *Batman:The Animated Series* on TV. I used to see her in bed with my boyfriend on Sunday mornings. I loved the series ❤ This fanboy of Marvel *or* DC is foreign to me. Like them both 😊
*Peace*
I am so excited to see you experience this series. Also, I'm sure people will mention it, but Chris Nolan is noted for loving to do practical effects and stunts. So the jumps you see, the Batmobile, all real, all created to interact with the world. The stunts he does in some of his movies are so cool.
I think you're ready to keep an eye on *Jacky Chan* :
Shanghai Noon (2000)
Shanghai Knights (2003)
(Since it's hard to choose which ones. Because I like all his films 😄)
I know you were just thinking out loud and playing devil's advocate throughout, but I had to respond to your, "...what happened to a normal car with four wheels with a bit of a thruster on the back..." Nolan gave a plausible, linear origin of not only Batman, but his "stuff." That it was a heavily shielded and electronically decked out bad-a** vehicle made total sense. A lot of the most advanced military vehicles we have are commissioned by the government to private corporations who build the stuff ... the jets, the tanks, the missile launchers, etc. Again, I know you were just playing devil's advocate, but a normal car with four wheels and a thruster on the back, in my mind is analogous to the "...that's the way it's always been done..." line I've been given at work every time I had a good idea they'd never heard of before. Thank goodness Nolan didn't give a crap about how ANY Batman story had been implemented previously. He didn't abandon the story or the characters. Nolan just turned "Batman" into a virtual documentary about a real person in a real city with a real backstory on why he is the way he is.
Also detective gordon is the same actor as sirius black from harry potter garry oldmen
ok so this is one of my favourite films of all time but damn that Joffery game of thrones spot, by you, blew me away 😂😂😂
I mean.... He looks like the little kid on GoT you learn to hate. Haha. 🙂👍
@@NewfieMovieReactions that's what I mean mate, it is actually him! real name Jack Gleeson
holy shit i never noticed the guy from sons played harvey
alfred isn’t blood but he’s family and nah he doesn’t have any other family besides damian wayne whos mother is talia al ghul and ras daughter but we’ve never had him in live action he was injustice though and animated stuff
4:50 It's an acro-bat.
Just an fyi...in some batman origins the robbery is a fake one because someone put a hit out on the waynes
Actually, you're being a little harsh on your recollection of the Animated Series. Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy was clearly a really thorough amalgamation of TAS, and some other Frank Miller material.
Oh yeah man, Heather Ledger left a legacy of a villain performance.
WW wasn't terrible, just a little off. Still more fun than Aquaman.
And as strange as it sounds, the Justice League stuff was pretty good, Start the Justice league w/ new Superman. And I highly recommend you save that one for a Father's Day release, as it has heavy Father motifs.
"Batman doesn't kill" er yeah he has he's killed plenty 😂
I wish Nolan would be given a shot at a complete reboot of Spawn
What is the point of all those push ups if you can't even lift a bloody log!? - Favorite Alfred Line
This is such a great film it's my favourite Nolan Batman movie the main reason being Gotham City and overall tone and feel which was missing from The Dark Knight. Even though i find Dark Knight to be the better movie in terms of story and characters it's Gotham was the weakest just looked like Chicago because it was Chicago. The Dark Knight Rises also suffers from that same problem just wasn't a fan of it's rendition of Gotham City but still enjoyed the film overall wouldn't call it awful at all.
Here's my personal rating below for the movies my personal opinion of course but they pretty much changes places a lot lol mostly my top 5 favourites.
1. Mask of the Phantasm (DCAU "DC Animated Universe") - Highly Recommend, Love this film If you want that retro old meets new 1930s look then this movie is for you based in the Animated Series it's an isolated story so you don't have to watch the show to understand it. Can watch right away as well as it isnt connected to the live action movies.
2. The Batman (Reeves Verse) - Favourite Live Action Batman film just amazing film with an amazing rendition of Gotham gave me massive Arkham Knight vibes my third favourite Gotham behind the Animated Series and Tim Burton’s. Have a feeling you will love this movie maybe more so than The Dark Knight.
3. The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 (Base on the Comic) - Love this film still can't decide if I prefer the comic or the film as both are amazing one of the few comic adaptations to be regarded as being better than it's source material. This was a hard pick as I really love these two films hard pick between The Batman (2022) and The Dark Knight Returns.
4. Batman The Dark Knight (Nolan Verse) - Amazing film but it's Gotham is by far the weakest filmed in Chicago and just looks like Chicago which is my biggest problem with the film. But of course the story and characters make this film.
5. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (DCAU) - Great Movie the setting is also very unique set in the DCAU but the setting puts a nice spin on it.
6. Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (DCAU) - Recommend so much love the story in this one very emotional and is by far the best rendition of Mister Freeze. Also set in the DCAU but it's also a isolated story.
7. Batman 1989 (Burton Verse) - Love this film mostly from a visual standpoint just such a fun and unique film.
8. Batman Returns (Burton Verse) - Really love Batman Returns far darker than the first film and dives more into that Gothic artistic.
9. Batman Under The Red Hood (Based on the Comic) - Great movie set in it's own continuity just like Batman The Dark Knight Returns.
10. Batman Begins (Nolan Verse) - Love this film by far Nolan's best Gotham but the sequel in terms of villain and story is better.
11. The Dark Knight Rises (Nolan Verse) - Fun film but the weakest in the Nolan series for me.
12. Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1 & 2 (Based on the comic's) - Really love these animated films but just so many other better films but it does have that fun 1930s vibe to it along with showing a younger side of Batman his first being a detective very The Batman in these regards. Pretty sure The Batman was inspired by Long Halloween comic's along with Year 1 etc.
13. Batman Forever (Joel Schumacher - Tim Burton Verse)
Batman Forever is technically apart of the Tim Burton films. Not a bad film but I personally don’t mind it.
14. Batman & Roblin (Joel Schumacher but is very disconnected from the Tim Verse) - Meh as a kid i kind of enjoy how over the top it was but the campy stuff was done so much better in the 1960s Batman had more charm to it. This film very much damaged Batman on live action film for years until Nolan's Batman Begins. The DCAU on the other hand kept us happy throughout the late 1990s lol Only element i liked about this film was the 1940s retro looking police cars along with it's version of Gotham City.
Out of the animated stuff i highly recommend The Mask of the Phantasm and The Dark Knight Returns both films you can watch whenever don't need any other insight on Batman to understand. These two films are so overlooked by reactors for some reason only seen a handful of reaction videos to these movies which is a shame as they're so good.
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How about I am first for once. And I love this trilogy.
We've got a New BatFan
IT IS JOFFREY 😆
If you really like Batman and want to see some cool concepts of backstory, I highly recommend reacting to the tv show Gotham.
I know it's a tongue-in-cheek comment on a movie, but it's interesting digging into the "not saving someone when you could is morally the same as pulling the trigger" idea. In the real world, current estimates are that you can save a human life for a bit under $4000, by donating to the most cost-effective anti-malaria charities. If we go with the "not saving someone when you could is the same as pulling the trigger", aren't we all, then, the equivalent of paid killers, willing to kill for $4k a head?
If Rachel's tazer had hit Batmans Cloak instead of his armor. Do you think his cape would have danced a jig or something? Lol.....or wigged out and thrown him on his face off that railing.