Great storyline+Great Director+Excellent acting=A terrific example of what a brilliant movie is.

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

The main reasons that I wanted to go and see this movie were that I enjoyed Batman Begins and that I wanted to see for myself if Heath Ledger is as good as everyone was saying he is.Well I can safely say that i wasn't disappointed with the outcome of this movie.
The Dark Knight is probably the best superhero movie that I have ever seen.It is also the only sequel that i've liked better then the original.Christopher Nolan has delivered everything in this movie.The special effects,the set design,the costumes,everything was superb.The acting provided the other half of this brilliant film.Gary Oldman,Aaron Eckhart,Maggie Gyllenhaal,Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine were all outstanding in their respective roles.But by far,the main standouts in this movie were Christian Bale and Heath Ledger.
Bale was again oustanding as the Bat.You can certainly see that he has improved from Batman Begins even though he was good in that to.Bale's performance as Batman makes Michael Keaton,Val Kilmer, and George Clooney's portrayals as Batman look like a joke.
I could probably talk for a whole hour about Heath Ledger.His performance as the Joker had everyone laughing,gasping and looking on in horror at the same time.Ledger's last appearance has certainly stunned everyone.Being able to laugh like he did was a supreme effort.I can see why people are saying that he deserves an Oscar for this role.Besides Bale,he outshone everyone else.
The Dark Knight is by far,the best movie of 2008 so far.It is definitely a mustsee for Batman and non-Batman fans alike.
10/10