The Dark Knight Delivers

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

After months of hype and marketing, this film truly delivers. This is what Hollywood cinema is made of. I couldn't wait to see it and I rushed my friends to the theatres with me and was I in for a ride.
Heath Ledger. I haven't seen Jack Nicholson's joker but I have enough conviction to state that Heath Ledger's performance was unique and magnetic. I was drawn to him and I wanted him to succeed over Batman just on his mere performance and energy. Everything that he said was entertaining and just added more substance and flavour to the movie. Heath made this character his own and I loved it. I think he deserves recognition. Oscar nomination? I'm all for it. He put way too much work into this to have it go unnoticed or just "well it was okay".
This film is so much more than just an action filled superhero movie. The dialogue was quick and the plot was quite busy and sprawled at moments so it requires focus onto the events going on. As well, the action often goes too quick for you to catch until a few seconds later. But, it's done very well. It's quick and it's a roller-coaster to show that the tragic events must get worse before they get better.
I particularly enjoyed the Joker's messages. He made it that much more difficult for the people of Gotham and even Batman himself to try and avoid corruption. He tests and challenges them, even makes them confront the evil within each and every one of themselves.
All in all, this film is one of the best I will ever watch. I loved Batman Begins and this one is just one notch better. The ending made me think and it's still with me right now. That's what a movie's supposed to do: entertain you but make it stay with you even after you leave the theatre and on your way home.
11/10 It's that good. RIP Heath Ledger.