Undeniably the best movie of the summer, if not of all time

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2008)

The hype on this movie reached the level of any superhero movie, and i went to watch it with the same expectations, a b rated action packed movie that would be just as understandable for me as any 8 year old who's parents allowed to watch it.
Yet after the first few scenes of the movie, i realized that this was more then the average superhero movie, it's beyond constant action, perfect timing, and snappy catchphrases. This movie had depth to it that i haven't seen in any superhero movie to this day, with many deep jabs at human psyche and our two faced nature. When most superhero criminals want money, and are afraid to be captured, Heath Ledgers portrayal of the Joker shows that he is beyond the shallow mind of the basic villain, he does not want the money, or the jewels, nor does he fear death, laughing as he fell to his demise before batman saves him. The deep impact of this movie really surprised me, even some of the more political jabs, which were harder to notice, really impressed me in this movie. The b rate superhero wants little more then fame and fear from criminals, but the Dark Knight shows that being a hero, doesn't mean you must be seen as the good guy.