How it's done

Rating: 8/10 (30 August 2016)

There has rarely been a film that takes an older idea and flips it on it's head quite like the Dark Knight. Nolan's move to a dark origin instead of the campy tongue in cheek that Burton liked, moved this story and franchise forward in ways that led to the new invigoration of super hero movies today. It was this style of brooding storytelling that energized fans the world over again for this franchise. It was a surprise and so well done. While I did enjoy the Burton films, I was also a lot younger and didn't appreciate really good honest storytelling. This honest origin story paved the way for good super hero movies like Iron Man and Ant Man. Yes, I said Ant Man. Hell, even Deadpool used this style in a way that captured the fans emotions and hearts, while breaking down the 4th wall...but that is a review for another day.