Even though it is definitely overrated somewhat, "The Dark Knight" is filled with beautiful set pieces and characters

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2015)

The Dark Knight (2008)
Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhall, and Aaron Eckhart
Director: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Syncopy
Music: Hans Zimmer
Christopher Nolan's amazing "Dark Knight" trilogy has hit heights no other movie has in superhero franchise history financially and quality wise. The "Dark Knight" is one sign that Chris Nolan is going to continue hitting home runs with his fantastic movies. The "Dark Knight" stars Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as the maniacal fame "Joker". This movie is simply amazing in the way of craft, performances, tone, and graphics. I guess the 180,000,000 million dollar budget was really worth it.
With the help of Commissioner Gordon, and new district law attorney Harevy Dent, Batman tries to eradicate all the mobs and gangs that fill the streets at night. The Joker, is the biggest one of those mob leaders, and has become a new major target in Gotham after robbing Gotham's bank. Rachel loves Harvey, and Bruce( Batman) loves her. The rest of the plot forms on how he eradicates the mob and confronts the Joker.
This movie starts off with a spectacularly shot robbery scene. The description, tone, and dialogue give you a strong liking for the movie immediately and never lets you down. The lead in this story is simply amazing. From the first scene, it hints at a bigger meaning and intent that is imposed throughout the rest of the story. Shortly, the "Joker", played by "Heath Ledger" is introduced. All of the villains and characters are introduced very uniquely, brought up with unique dialogue and meaning. This character is played spectacularly and could not have been better, and his intent, tone, dialogue, and craziness help in giving great justice to the character. Even though you might feel he is being overplayed at some time with too much screen time, this movie handles the character very nicely. Heath's Joker doesn't really look menacing until he laughs or reacts to a conversation, unlike Nicholson's Joker which was truly menacing and frantic. Batman, played by Bale is normal, but definitely proves that he is a worthy foe for such a character like Joker. Heath definitely deserved an Oscar for his role, and made a worthy and sad send-off.
The place that this movie flies high in the colors are in the plot and storytelling. Chris has crafted such a story that involves and drags you in. He has written such a story that wouldn't make you feel like watching a Batman movie, but more like a Crime Drama, and that, he has achieved splendidly. The set pieces are simply superb, and thoroughly explain the menacing place named Gotham and how it's being directly affected. The characters are given enough time to explain themselves and how they are all placed in a pivotal place in the story. This movie is high on dialogue more than action, and that's fine mainly because the action is explained in dialogue. Yes, at some points the story does take a bit too long to explain themselves, but when the ideas are fully developed, it really does work. This movie is high on emotion and bonding, and no unwanted subplots. Ultimately, this movie has deep, heavy, and dark storytelling that most movies don't accomplish doing.
The pace of this movie is very fast compared to most other superhero DC movies, and has a lot to offer. Christopher Nolan has simply made an amazing movie. This is definitely a different kind of superhero movie that conveys heavy meaning and intent without making it boring. Most superhero dwells on superpowers and overpowered villains, while this movie doesn't as much. Well I guess that what makes DC, "DC".
Now, this movie's score is simply spectacular and out of this world. It drags you off the edge of your seat, and makes it more nail biting and dark. Hans has done it yet again with his heavy usage of strings, flutes, and trumpets, while abandoning the new- generation of electronic. That's what probably makes Hans Zimmer one of the most genuine artists in the industry.
Overall, his movie is very well done and shouldn't be a miss. I admit, this movie is a bit overrated and shouldn't be the fourth best movie of all time, but it still hits a mark that no other movie in the superhero industry ever has. Chris has given us the unique Batman that shouldn't be a miss for all audiences.