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Personally, I'm biased towards Batman, but not at all towards Frank Miller. This took me by surprise, at how unique and believable it was.
I like the fact that both Batman and Gordon are seen as fallable and learning. This is human; this is relatable. Also, the 'diary' format is a unique perspective.
'Year one' is all dark, gritty noir feeling. Batman all on his own.While the movie is 'it takes a village to raise a Batman'. According to the movie Bruce Wayne didn't do that much to become Batman. He had a committee backing him up.
Without 'Year one', would there have been a 'Begins'? I thought Nolan mentioned 'Year one' as one of the sources that inspired him.
I can't think of another more satisfying incarnation of Batman than the Miller Batman in this and the Dark Knight Returns. Totally fluid. Stark, real, filmic and noir.
I just happen to be someone who thinks Miller can do little wrong. While I think tales like Dark Knight Returns have more meat, as some comment here, this one I found to be very good. That it explored the character of Gordon as well made it more engaging for me. Plus, that dark and gritty tone and art always works for me.
Obviously Batman Begins, as a story alone, has a better story because its derived from Year One. I mean, BB is like Year One without the fat and more of the meat.
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