A performance that took the worlds breath away

Rating: 10/10 (25 October 2008)

Before I begin, I just want to say, Heath Ledger gave the greatest performance as a villain ever. It is tied at number one with Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector. I think for this extraordinary demonstration of how to be the perfect villain he deserves a lifetime achievement award (in his memory of course). Batman (christian Bale) is back and with a new criminal on the streets; the Joker (heath ledger), with his demented crimes which appear to be growing in size he needs double the gadgets. With some help from his trusted butler (Micheal Caine), the chief of police (Gary Oldman), weapons developer (Morgan Freeman) and ex-girlfriend (Maggie Gyllenhall) he must try and stop the crime wave covering the city. However Batman wants to be normal, he wants a life, Gotham needs a new hero who doesn't need to hide behind masks and costumes; the district attorney (Aaron Eckheart) (who also helps against the joker). The film is not only brilliantly acted by everyone but the direction is phenomenal as too the screenplay. In my opinion the best film of 2008 (closley followed by Iron man) and probably scoop up; best picture, best actor in a supporting role (ledger), Best director (Chris Nolan), Best screenplay written directly for the screen (the Nolan's) and Best Editing Oscars. Not only the best batman film but also the best superhero movie ever. 10 out of 10