Dark Knight does not disappoint

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2008)

I am always skeptical of any movie that has been promoted the way The Dark Knight has. I must say that I loved this movie. I was not a fan of Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker, nor of the last Batman series of films. Every time Heath Ledger came on screen, I was mesmerized. Christian Bale, as always, was great. My biggest surprise was Maggie Gyllenhaal. After seeing Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, I wasn't expecting much, but Gyllenhaal was intriguing and fun to watch. I will say though, that Gary Oldman is a much better villain (watch The Fifth Element) than he is a hero. If Heath Ledger doesn't win an Oscar, then the Academy is blind,deaf, & dumb. Go see this movie, and expect to want to watch it more than once. I know I am going to.