I'm not sure that Fantasy Batman is better or worse than Reality Batman. In fact, I'm quite sure that, imo, one style is not better than the other.
But just as I think Burton did Fantasy Batman better in Batman Returns than in Batman, I feel Nolan did Reality Batman better in The Dark Knight than in Batman Begins.
And was Fear the theme of Batman Begins? I honestly wasn't aware of that. So pretty weak theme, in my perception. But, yes, a definite plot. And I appreciated that. It was just way more of a Fantasy Batman plot with Reality Batman trimmings.
I found TDK more cohesive ... just not in the plot department.
I need to see it again.
Next weekend ... IMAX.
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