One of the best movies of 2008 Definitely

Rating: 9/10 (26 December 2008)

The Dark Knight (2008) The movie is great. The story is so complex (a bit confusing for me) but great nonetheless. The acting and all characters are memorable especially The Joker who electrifies the movie each time he appears on screen. I really liked this character. While being very funny at times, the characters is also disturbing as well as haunting and thrilling. It is simply the best movie villain I've seen so far.
If you're expecting this movie to be fun and campy, you might be disappointed. You need to pay great attention during this movie. Otherwise, you would easily be lost and in the end, you won't be able to understand the whole movie. The story is complex to me. After the first viewing, I still confused with some plot points. Hope when I get the DVD, all that will become clearer.
Despite being a serious drama/crime movie, there are still many actions in this movie just like in other blockbuster summer movies. The actions are top-notch and pulse-pounding. There are also several moments where you might get very shocked and there are also some moments where you would hold your breath. The story in overall is really moving and brilliant.
The tension, suspense and thrilling moments flood the movie and it's not just an action movie but also a terrific drama. The movie is actually a mixture of all this; drama, action, crime, thriller, suspense and also a bit of horror and also a bit of comedy.
In the end, the movie is not your typical summer movie. It's rich in both story and characters, which is very good, and also brilliant in every aspect. My only confusion is only the 'crime' part of the movie which is a bit hard for me to follow. Despite that confusion, The Dark Knight is still a fantastic superhero movie, better than Batman Begins or even Spider-Man 2 and other superhero movies. The Dark Knight is definitely Oscar-worthy and will be remembered for a long time to come.
Expect some great actions, drama/crime complex story and also wonderful characters. It's not a perfect movie for sure but one of the greatest movies EVER made. And this is also one of those movies that really deserves multiple viewings in theaters. Watch it as many times as you could to really understand and enjoy the whole masterpiece.
In short, The Dark Knight is a really great and entertaining movie. A complex and very satisfying crime/drama/epic/action/superhero flick that will stays in our mind for a very long time to come. Don't just read this, GO SEE IT if you still haven't! You'll enjoy it because it got at least something for everybody. Don't watch it if you're in stress though. You might end up getting more tension because the plot is so complex in my opinion. Just enjoy it for what it is, a unique movie and performs the perfect balance between story and action.
The movie runs at around 2 hour 30 minutes, I watched it in Malaysia on July 17th 2008. Have a good day!
Bottom line: The Dark Knight is one of the best movies of 2008 and undoubtedly one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.
9/10