Highly Anticipated, Very Enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (21 July 2008)

There was a high amount of anticipation for this film, one of the reasons being for Heath Ledgers untimely death. With the Joker as his last performance, many flocked to the screens to catch the last time Ledger ever had on the big screen. Christian Bale returns as mysterious avenging Batman saving Gotham city from peril. Gary Oldman reprises his role as police commissioner. However, Aaron Eckhardt and the mentioned Heath play Harvey Dent/ Two Face and the Joker respectively. The Joker becomes involved with Gotham City's mob, using then as peons for his own sadistic purposes. 5 or 6 police are killed in the movie, and The Joker claims he will stop the killings if Batman reveals himself. Through it all, The prospective hero of Gotham, Harvey Dent, is warped into a very different man by the Joker after losing the love of his life. Although I will not give away the ending I will tell you that the story line, although a bit long, ended very well. At the risk of sounding predictable, I will say that Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker was stellar. He made the movie for me. His attention to detail in his mannerisms and clownish attitude was brilliant. If for no reason, see it for Heath. But I promise, that not all the movie has. Brilliant performances, excellent directing, and a solid story line makes this movie as good as expected.