Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2008)

This movie is a cinematic masterpiece. It is much more than just a summer blockbuster or another comic book movie (all though it fits as both of those as well). It's really a lesson in storytelling, sharp and crisp dialog, story arcs, camera direction... every aspect of film really.
One thing that usually bothers me in movies (comic movies and otherwise) is the main characters need to have a romantic relationship just because. I even felt this way in Batman Begins. In this movie however the triangle between Wayne, Dent and Dawes serves multiple purposes and helps to drive the film.
This movie grabs you from scene one, minute one and doesn't let go the entire time. It is a roller coaster ride better than any I've ridden on with huge drops and more twists and turns than you'll be able to keep track of. It's not that there's a big "oh my god" moment (alla sixth sense) but there's enough smaller scale twists to keep you readily engaged.
Heath's performance is as good as everyone is saying and the Joker in this film is far creepier than that in the original Batman film. What I don't think is talked about enough is Eckhart's performance and Harvey Dent which is just spot on and extraordinarily powerful. It makes you hope that people like this exist in the world and you can't help but believe in him as much as Rachel, Wayne and the Citizens of Gotham do.
This is a movie you most certainly will want to see on the big screen and you'll want to see it as soon as possible. There are things in the movie that people could spoil for you and I guarantee you that people won't be able to not talk about this film, it's just too good.
The plot is not so much Batman vs. The Joker (all though there is plenty of that). It's really more about Batman against Batman. Does Gotham really need him? Does he make things worse? Can he ever stop? Can he have a "real" relationship? Can he count on his friends? Can Gotham survive without him? All of these things and more are answered in The Dark Knight.