Worth The Wait

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2008)

I have been in a state of shock since I saw this film last week and I have to say that my anticipation of the film was justified. In a 152 minutes I was given everything that I have ever wanted in a Batman film and more. Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker, was simply amazing. Until you have seen this film you have never really seen the Joker as he should be properly portrayed. As I watching Ledger I could clearly see the graphic novels he read for inspiration and insight in the Jokers mind. And the notable is A Killing Joke. Its the perfect mixture of Fear, slight humour and sinisterness that moulds Ledgers acting into a truly Iconic Performance.
But not all the praise should be reserved for Heath. Christian Bale portrayed Bruce Wayne wonderfully in Batman Begins and he has carried the skill into The Dark Knight. This time though rather than Wayne grasping the concept of fear he struggles with his own morality and when to cross the line, if ever.
Id hate to call them the supporting cast because this was there film as much as the top billers. But Aaron Eckhart, Micheal Caine, Maggie Gylanhaal and Gary Oldman round off the cast brilliantly.
The only complaints i would have with this film is that maybe Two Face should have had bigger part towards the end of the film, but to be honest i cant see how this could of happened without taking the movie's spotlight away from The Joker. And the other would be that maybe it should have been rated a 15(UK) rather than a 12a.
Overall this film was well worth the wait... now bring on part 3