I saw Batman Begins last night so I can Finally comment. Bale was a great Bruce, and I liked watching the birth of the batsuit and the batcave, etc. But there was something I didn't like. Not sure what, but I think I prefer the 1989 Burton version. Two things I can definitely say I didn't liekd about 'Begins' was the editing - there were lots of shots and scenes that felt like they should have gone on for a few frames (or even a few seconds) more. and I also didn't like the close up fighting. While it did add to the feeling that the criminals didn't know what the hell was hitting them as Bats got to work on them, I like to be able to see the fight moves.
All in all, I enjoyed it, it was by no means terrible, but I was a little dissapointed. However, thje 3 guys I went with all loved it, so maybe it's just me (I studied film at art college, a degree in animation at uni, and worked for a a London special effects company when I graduated, so I guess I am unable to just watch a film like an average moviegoer anymore....DAMN!).