The best comic book film EVER

Rating: 10/10 (17 June 2005)

This is without a doubt (in my humble opinion) the best take on a comic book hero ever put on film. An incredible cast, a director with a fresh take on the mythology of the Dark Knight, and a strong and almost-realistic storyline makes this one a definite 10 out of 10.
Christian Bale owns as Bruce Wayne/Batman. I had my doubts about him taking on this role, but they were quickly laid to rest when he first dons the Batsuit. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine are excellent in their supporting roles, and although screen time is limited for both of them, the both have time to shine. Gary Oldman, well, this is one of his most subdued roles and yet he still does his thing, memorably taking the character of Gordon from secondary character to a pivotal figure in the storyline. And, oh my God, Cillian Murphy....steals the show. Who would've guessed that the guy from 28 Days Later could play such a menacing character? Fantastic performance, and I hope we see more of the Scarecrow in future films.
The direction is tight, giving the movie a darker feel than even Burton's version of the tale. Kudos to Nolan for delivering every fanboy's wet dream. I hope Warner Brothers signed him to a sequel contract, as his directorial style meshes beautifully with Batman lore.
Overall, I can't find anything that I did not like about this movie. It was the best time I've had at the theatre so far this year. 10 out of 10.