Begins 2005 - 140 Min Azione Вђў Crime... — Batman

is widely regarded as the film that saved the Batman franchise after the neon-soaked, poorly-received Batman & Robin (1997). Directed by Christopher Nolan , this 140-minute origin story stripped away the comic-book camp in favour of a grounded, gritty "reality". Critical Consensus

The film received largely positive reviews (earning an 8.5/10 from many fans and solid 70–80 scores from critics) for its mature tone and focus on character over gadgets.

It popularised the "gritty reboot" trend in Hollywood, directly influencing later films like Casino Royale and Iron Man . What Works