The dark knight just got darker

Rating: 8/10 (6 August 2008)

It's dark times in Gotham city. A new villain is sowing chaos and reaping despair. Mad as a hat this villain gives evil a new name: the Joker. And once again the Batman comes out of hiding to save the city.
The original Batman tales never had too much around them. Flimsy little comics never could have after all. The main story line backing this film isn't much different: criminal is on the loose, superhero goes after him. But luckily for this film there is more. There is the background of the main characters, there's a nice suspense story and there is great action.
And not to forget, there is great acting. Bale is doing a wonderful job as the Batman, but it has to be said that it is Ledger that is stealing the show. His rendition of the Joker is downright brilliant, the character coming to life as mad as it can and every little move and sound he makes fitting into the character and the story.
So, all in all, well played, well written, and good looking. Leaving only some small space for improvement here and there.
8 out of 10 bats out of Hell