I have alot of confidence in Christian Bale for the part of Batman. I haven't seen all of his work but have liked what I have seen. Reign of Fire and Equilibrium, which many dismissed as a matrix clone, and while it is influenced by it , what isnt these days? Equilibreum was a good movie in my eyes, it had big effects but still felt like a personal character driven movie to me and Bale was the best part about it. That was the first time i saw a complete movie with him in it. Not only did he display great physical prowess and look very natural in the action scenes, but had emotional depth. I believe his best role has yet to come, and I also believe that role will be Batman. He even went as far as to say he will dedicate his performance in Batman Begins to his father and make it his best performance yet. With his ability and drive, combinded with having the look and a great script to work with plus a great director to guide him, Bale will get the job done. Come 2005 the world will see batman like never before, and bale will forever etch a place for himself in history as the Dark knight.