A gritty, grounded noir-thriller that transforms a comic book origin into a psychological drama. It visualizes the transmutation of trauma into a symbol of fear, using shadows and amber light to paint a city in need of salvation.
Batman Begins
"Evil fears the knight."
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Cast:
Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman
Drama
Crime
Action
Budget:
$150,000,000
Box Office:
$374,218,673
Batman Begins - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Joker Playing Card
At the end of the film, Gordon hands Batman a playing card found at a crime scene—a Joker. This sets up the sequel, The Dark Knight, and confirms the escalation of theatrical crime.
Victor Zsasz
A brief appearance by a serial killer villain from the comics, shown in the courtroom scene and later escaping Arkham. He is identifiable by the tally marks carved into his skin.
Wayne Enterprises crate in 'The Dark Knight Rises'
Though not in this film, the monorail train and water vaporization plot are referenced in future films, cementing the continuity of the trilogy.
Judge Faden
The name matches a corrupt judge from the animated series or comics, a nod to the wider lore of Gotham's systemic corruption.