Note: Spoilers galore ahead. The movie is well-paced, incredibly dense, and very tense. Please do not ruin it for yourself if you have not seen it – this movie probably cannot be hyped enough. However: if you can learn what justice is, why so serious about a mere plot? for Peter Lund 1. Does justice …
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On "Batman Begins"
Note: Spoilers ahead, if you haven’t seen it. This is an essay, not a review. Originally published on WritingUp some time ago. Synopsis: In this movie, a man dresses up as a bat in order to fight ninjas. Commentary: The central question of the movie is “What is Justice?” The movie gives us two answers …