Brutal and brilliant.Christopher Nolan has somehow managed to out do himself.

Rating: 9/10 (26 September 2008)

It hard to summarise The Dark Knight in such a short space as it is a complex film deserving of a thorough dissection.The film is brilliant in more or less every way.From the acting to the art direction,the film lives and breathes inspiration from all the creative forces surrounding it.Its sad that the films brightest shining light,Heath Ledger as the psychotic Joker,isn't around to receive the plaudits he deserved from such a committed and beautifully crafted take.Chris Nolan could quite easily retire a legend if he continues the standard set in this film for his future projects.He squeezes every ounce from the budget to bring us the finest Batman film to date and a mighty fine crime thriller to boot.The film has caused controversy in my country for its certification (12A).There is no denying,this is not a film for children,its themes are completely unsuitable and story too complex and dark for younger viewers.Lets say,this is an adult comic book film a million miles from the Kerpow and Shazzam of Adam West and Burt Ward. 10/10