Great Film

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2013)

Following Batman Begins, Director Christopher Nolan continues the story of Batman and Gotham City's war on crime in the 2008 The Dark Knight. Batman/Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), along with Lieutenant Gordon (Gary Oldman) and new District Attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) are eager to destroy Gotham's organized crime gangland. Their attempts are quickly halted, however, when they cross the mastermind and commander of the criminal world, The Joker (Heath Ledger). After being outwitted by The Joker, anarchy hits Gotham, Batman full force.
As if there were not enough chaos in Bruce Wayne's life, there was also the motif of the love triangle between Batman, Harvey Dent, and Rachel (Maggie Gylienhaal), Bruce Wayne's long time love and childhood friend. While Bruce Wayne continues being Batman and fighting crime, there is no future for Rachel and himself. While waiting for Bruce to come back to her, she finds herself falling in love with Harvey Dent, who can provide her with the future that she desires. The love triangle between the three characters adds to the plot of the movie.
Another technique relevant to the theme of the movie is the use of the camera. During a few scenes with The Joker, the camera is used remarkably to intimidate viewers. In a particular scene where The Joker is threatening Rachel's life by holding a knife to her head, the camera focuses on them by blurring the other characters in the background. The result of this technique encouraged viewers to feel the same feeling of fear that Rachel felt in that moment. Throughout the movie, the camera also shoots scenes that add to Batman's character of being fearless and gallant. For example, there is a shot of the tall building and the long drop that Rachel is about to face. When she drops out of the window, Batman swoops out after her. The camera shot reflects how courageous Batman is by showing the audience the risk he took.
Although maybe not quite as memorable as The Dark Knight, Batman Begins continued the theme of good VS evil. The 2005 film was necessary in order to lead into The Dark Knight. And at the end of The Dark Knight, Nolan left viewers with questions to be answered and the need for a sequel.
My personal review notes the many unexpected twists and surprises that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.the scenes are vivid and picturesque.and the shots are impressive and breathtaking from the beginning till the end. Truly a movie made for high definition and for the big screen.