The benchmark for comic book films

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2010)

The superhero film by which all should be measured from now until another one beats it. As close to "perfect" a film as you will see this year. Drama, action, romance, brutality, emotion, sacrifice. Every element comes together with such cohesiveness it's staggering. Nolan has brought us a crime and superhero epic, with Ledger's Joker no doubt going down in villain film history. An Oscar Nod and hopefully a win for Heath are not far off. Bale's Batman is conflicted, torn, and cautious, with almost scene being directly or indirectly about him, while Eckhart's Dent gives the film it's core by having him metamorphosed before our eyes after a city and it's people don't step up.
Ledger's Joker is obviously a menacing presence, and Heath brings such a frightening aura to him that every time he's on screen, you have to sit up and take notice. Overall, a fantastic film I can't recommend enough. Well worthy of the box-office records.