Awesome. Every time I watch it, awesome.

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2018)

The standard for super hero films. The Nolan brothers' story, dialogue, action and cinematography are simply outstanding. Naturally, there were a few actors who were just along for the ride, but Bale, Caine, Oldman, Eckhart and Gyllenhaal kicked ass. What? You didn't think I was leaving out Mr. Heath Ledger, did you? Yes, Mister. His performance was one of the best pieces of acting I can recall. That includes any genre of film, stage, or small screen. Ledger's scenes always left me wanting more. His exit from the hospital, Joker shot from a distance to showcase Ledger's mastery of physical acting, his transformation, permanent and complete, was an amazing work of art. The walk-off resolution of Batman becoming the perceive villian for the sake of good blew me away when I first saw it, and it still leaves me satisfied after viewing number 23 or so.