Words cannot describe how great this film is!

Rating: 10/10 (13 November 2018)

Ok, before I go into my review I want to say one lil thing. The Dark Knight is the greatest movie ever made!!! Ok, now that that's out of the way, let's get into the review. Now I'm sure most of you have seen this film, and if you haven't, go watch it and your life will finally feel complete! This film for me. Is the gold standard that I think every movie, whether it be a comic book film, a drama, or just any movie, should try to follow and live up to, because this film is freakin perfect! I mean just the opening bank robbery scene is better then Batman Begins, and really shows the audience that the Joker is a smart, calculating, and is indeed, a man with a plan. Now the best part about this film is Heath Ledgers amazing performance which has a screen presence that takes over the movie and captivates the audience. Another thing that makes his character so good, and really shows that he is a formidable foe to Batman, is that he does not kill and steal for the money. But simply because he wants to watch the world burn. The rest of the cast is amazing as well. Christian Bale is great as Bruce Wayne, and really shows the conflict he is having to face within himself. Aaron Eckhart is fantastic as Harvey Dent, and brings character and emotion to the role. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman are great as supporting characters. Gary Oldman plays Gordon so well it's hard to see anyone else in the role. Maggie Gyllenhaal also gives a great performance as she struggles to choose if she wants to spend her life with Bruce or Harvey. The whole cast is amazing in the roles they play. And each one has their own struggles and parts in the story. Some people ask what it is that makes The Dark Knight the greatest movie of all time. And the answer is. everything! The cast, the story, the performances, even the music, brilliantly composed by the legendary Hans Zimmer. But at the core of all that is the fact that good doesn't always win. And in order to triumph over evil, a hero must sometimes be willing to sacrifice, and be something more. So those are my thoughts on the film. This movie is flawless in my opinion! And is personally one of my favorite movies of all time.
Also R.I.P. Heath Ledger. Your legacy and performance will live on and be remembered forever...
Reviewed by Douglas Mitchell.