An Amazing Film

Rating: 9/10 (28 July 2008)

Christopher Nolan's sequel to 'Batman Begins' is not only the best superhero film ever made but also a supremely intelligent, intricate and thoughtful meditation on how to achieve your goals while adhering to your principles. It really is a masterful film and confirms Nolan's status as one of the most talented directors working today. Of course when talking about the film one cannot but mention the late Heath Ledger's stunning performance as The Joker. Its an undeniably singular and special performance and it lies at the heart of this deep, dark masterwork. There is also great, understated performances from Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and in particular Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent- the character that the moral framework of the film rests on. The film is also a stunning visual experience not to mention the brooding, unnerving Kubrickian score that punctuates the action brilliantly. This really is one of the films of the year and is in fact arguably a reinvention of the superhero genre. This is more of an urban crime drama in the vein of 'Heat' than it is 'Batman and Robin'.