This movie has no limits!

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2010)

"The Dark Knight" is a rare example of a movie where *everything* is in place.
Christopher Nolan doesn't cut corners. This movie easily surpasses even the highest expectations and I immensely enjoyed watching it. The plot was convincing and original. The script was smooth and clever. The dialogues were interesting and memorable. The camera work was top quality. There was absolutely no scene where I would think something like "hey I've seen this before *and* the original was better" or "hmm, this served no purpose." Heath Ledger's performance was outstanding. I mean others were great too (Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine) but... Heath, who portrayed the Joker, was just brilliant. Unlike many other movie villains who are basically pitiful clowns, his "clown" is a true villain. He's the guy you don't want to encounter even if you're a masked vigilante, because the price is too great. The Joker has no weaknesses and no inhibitions. Like the devil himself, he's smart, charismatic, dedicated, scary and, in his own sick and morbid way, funny. Worse yet, he corrupts people, he finds the seeds of evil in the darkest corners of their souls.
"The Dark Knight" is a true masterpiece. Even if you don't like Batman movies in general, chances are, you'll enjoy this one.
10/10