Batman Begins

The other day in class, we watched Batman Begins, which was a quite a good film. The main character Bruce Wayne is pit against himself and those around him. In the film, he decides between many things which change the way he lives. I will break up the movie into the three different acts; act 1, 2, and 3.

In the first act we have Opening Image, theme, set up, catalyst, and debate. With Opening Image, we get a look at what our main character is really about. We see Bruce, who is the son of a rich man. We also see that the setting is in present day. Switching scenes we see an older version of Bruce who looks rugged but strong. He is in a strange part of the world who is imprisoned. Later on we get to know Bruce more and find out what his purpose is. The Theme is next and we receive this from Ducard, a side character, not Bruce, the main character.  What Ducard says to Bruce at the begging of the film is, "To be more than a man is to be a legend." This is what our movie is set around and from this we can see it through out the whole film. Next we have a set up for the film and that proposes questions for our hero. What does Bruce fear? Where does he come from? We see that Bruce is set on one thing, revenge. At this time we get a look into Bruce's past by seeing a younger him. This breaks into the Catalyst. When out with his parents, his childhood fear of bats starts hitting him hard when he goes to the opera. After leaving early due to his fear, his father is held up at gun point and shot, along with his mother. For years Bruce feels that his parents death is his fault. When he's older, he goes to his killers hearing with a gun, intending to shot him. That doesn't happen because someone beat him to it. At this point, we get a debate. Bruce finally realizes that killing is no the way things should be. He figures out that the justice system is corrupt and realizes what justice truly is. Now we break into Act 2.

First off we have a B-Story. With this we meet Jonathan Crane, who is the director at a mental institution. We also meet Carmine Falcone, gang leader, and Jim Gordon, a police officer. All those that we meet, have a connection to Bruce in someway. At this point, Bruce fights the system and goes off to have a good time. This is the Fun and Games aspect of the film. Bruce becomes an alter ego by playing with weapons, making a impenetrable suit, and by making a name for himself. By doing this we come to the Midpoint. This part is where Batman captures Falcone and everything goes down hill. Crane, or The Scarecrow, meets Batman and uses a gas to make him scared of what he fears most. At this point we see Batman start to fall, or when the Bad Guys Close In. Bruce manor is burned down, and the Bat cave is destroyed. Batman disappears for while, while bad guys roam the streets and wreak havoc. All is lost comes after this and we see that there is almost nothing that can help Batman. Relationships crumble while the bad guy triumphs over all. Finally we have Dark Night of the Soul (no pun intended), where Bruce is saved by Alfred and comes to a decision on what needs to happen. Now we break into Act 3

Batman Starts to fight back and realizes that Ducard, his mentor, is trying to destroy Gotham. When fighting Ducard, Batman receives help from Gordon by destroying the train line. This is the Dues ex machima, Gordon helps Batman. After the city is saved and order is returned to everyone. We come to the Finalle, Bruce gets Wayne Manor built again and gets the girl. The Final Image that we are left with, is Batman, Saving the day again from thugs and murders. Gordon gives Batman one final thing to leave us with suspense for Batman to return.