The Best Movie of My Generation

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

'The Dark Knight' is without a doubt the greatest movie of my generation. I can say with confidence that it far surpasses blockbusters such as Titanic, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Wars III, Gladiator, Braveheart, and even it's predecessor, Batman Begins.
Everything in this movie is perfect, from the acting to all of the CGI. Every single actor in this film did an amazing job. Christian Bale was on top of his game once again, bringing Batman alive. Heath Leger DOES deserve the Academy Award for his role as The Joker, not just because of all the extra attention he's gotten from his death, but because of such a superb job he did. I challenge any viewer to attempt to actually see one piece of Heath Ledger in that movie. I tried, several times, but I just couldn't. His hair, his voice, his actions, his mannerisms - there is no Heath Ledger as The Joker, there is only The Joker.
Obviously, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman did superb. Aaron Eckhart and Maggie Gyllenhaal delivered one of their greatest performances in both their careers.
Nolan's vision of Batman is absolutely stunning, and the attention to detail in this movie just pushes it over the top. It's a roller coaster ride of emotion - you'll be finding yourself laughing when you feel like your not supposed to be, and crying when there's no need to. This movie left me stunned, wanting the 3rd installment of the series to come out right this instant.
This is truly an achievement in film making. I made sure to stay in the theater until the final credit rolled, as each person involved in the making of the movie, whether it was Christian Bale or one of the Best Boy's, deserves to be honoured.
I will see it several move times in theater.