Shave off 30 minutes and the film would be a 10!

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2008)

"The Dark Knight" is one of those rare films worth paying for to see on the big screen. One word: Awesome! I have never been much of a fan of films based on comic books (because they usually stink!) "The Dark Knight" is an exception, and what an exceptional film it is. Unlike his predecessors, Christian Bale's performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman is perfect. Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker: Superb! The film's only weakness is that it runs about a half-hour too long and goes a direction that, in my humble opinion, would have been best saved for another sequel.
"The Dark Knight" is worth your money and your time. I have been waiting a long while to say that about a film.