Overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Best for Ages 13+
Ages 3 - 7: Red
Ages 8 - 12: Red
Ages 13 - 17: Green
Violence Amount: Yellow
Violence Portrayal: Green
Fear: Yellow
Illegal / Harmful: Green
Language: Green
Nudity: Green
Sex: Green
Review:
The legendary DC Comic figure of Batman returns. Bruce Wayne
(Christian Bale), a young boy when he sees his parents murdered
by a random thief, grows up to travel the world seeking
himself and justice for others. When he returns home, he
has mastered all the arts of combat under the tutoring of
Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson). His manservant (Michael Caine)
informs him what has been going on in Gotham City during
his long absence--the gangsters rule the city and the police.
Bruce decides to become Batman as a symbol to the people
of hope. He will try to right wrongs and battle the evildoers.
He has no superpowers, yet he is a superhero. He visits
Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) in Research and Development
at Wayne Enterprises, to obtain some extremely powerful
weapons, a costume and a car. Then the adventure really
begins. He also becomes reacquainted with his childhood
friend, Rachel (Katie Holmes), an assistant D.A. for the
city who is fighting crime in her own way. There is intense
action violence and some disturbing images. There are also
some thematic elements that are a little more mature. All
the action scenes were done without computers whenever possible.
The city of Gotham has a different look, as it was shot
in several cities around the world. The bat car is more
like a Humvee or a tank. Batman's costume allows him to
spread his cape and fly. The difference between justice
and revenge is discussed. I found this movie very enjoyable
and I think that parents and teen-agers will enjoy it. Who
is the real personality, Bruce Wayne or Batman? What is
the difference between revenge and justice?
Linda
Thomas is a native Minnesotan. She graduated from
the University of Minnesota with a double major
in sociology and psychology. Married with a family,
she has remained in the Minneapolis area.
Linda has been a lover of movies since she
was a small child. This love of film eventually
brought her to the point in life where she is
now, a film critic. She was featured on WCCO
radio for three years on the “Dark in the
Morning” show with Dark Star.
In December of 2001, Linda became the film
critic for the syndicated “Ruth Koscielak
Show”.
Linda sees over 150 movies a year and has
had the opportunity to interview a number of
directors and actors when they are in town.
She has also appeared on a public access show
called the "Cinema Judge" and has
ventured into writing for "Cinestar"
magazine in September 2002. The Twin Cities
movie magazine is available, for free, at most
local Blockbuster's and local movie cheaters.
As one of the few female reviewers in the Twin
Cities area, she brings a unique point of view
to her reviews. Linda has raised two children,
a boy and a girl, and knows what they like in
movies and what is appropriate. Hopefully, her
reviews will help your family in choosing where
to next spend your movie-going dollar.
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Linda
Thomas is a native Minnesotan. She graduated from
the University of Minnesota with a double major
in sociology and psychology. Married with a family,
she has remained in the Minneapolis area.
