Pure Batman Bliss

Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2008)

Unbelievable. This film is one for the ages and there's a reason why it ranks so highly on many critics' list this year. We join our antagonist early as the rise of crime seems to be endless with the Joker reigning terror upon the inhabitants of Gotham City. Enter the protagonist, (Christian Bale) Batman, whose tireless efforts have seemed to inspire many as they try to impersonate and duplicate the abilities of the dark knight. However, it seems that their capabilities as well as the havoc that is inflicted upon Gotham City has no limits. On the other side of Gotham lies the White Knight, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), who attempts to assist Gotham on the legal side of the law. Ultimately these two worlds collide and Bruce Wayne's alter ego must become somebody else that he has never been to stop the eccentrically wild Joker, as well as save the soul of Gotham City in the process.
I will not go too far into the details, but this movie is fantastic and I can not stress the amount of brilliance delivered by each member of the talented cast highlighted by The Joker (Heath Ledger) who truly steals the show. The Dark Knight is less a movie and more of an epic tale of heroism contrasting the duality between good and evil as well as the light and dark aspects reflected in every human being. The late and great Heath Ledger departs us in a grand fashion delivering a breath-taking performance resembling a live action transformation of the highly popular comic character known as the joker. His personal take on the character is perfection as he transcends into the psychopathic murderer seamlessly, demonstrating his depth and wonderful talent in his final curtain call. Once again, this movie is much less a great "superhero movie" and simply a great movie worthy of all the praise and recognition. The brilliant direction combined with the simply dazzling background and stellar performances by the summation of the cast members makes this movie one of the best of decade as well as the Batman movie to compare to all others.
10 out 10 and a terrific thrill ride which will leave you only wanting more well past the 2 and a half hour duration. God bless you Heath our prayers to your family and friends...you will be missed deeply.