Batman Begins: Too bad all the Batman movies weren’t this good

I saw Batman Begins last night on DVD, and it was very good — especially compared to the recent lackluster Batman films (especially Batman Forever). Rotten Tomatoes gives it a “fresh” rating (which is a thumbs-up in tomato-land).

Christian Bale does a more-than-decent job as the caped crusader. Michael Caine makes a terrific Alfred. Dawson’s Creek (and now Tom Cruise’s) chick Katie Holmes plays Rachel Dawes. Cillian Murphy, who I’d never heard of before (and who might make an attractive female, what do you think?), plays Dr. Crane. Other notable players include Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman.