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Rating: 10/10 (30 October 2015)

The real relationship here is between a Batman in existential crisis and a Joker who'd love to leap with him into the abyss -- tight-a--ed yin and anarchist yang in a fantasy franchise that Nolan has made as riveting for its psychological heft as for the adrenaline rushes it inspires at regular intervals. This sequel to 'Batman Begins' is mesmerizing and thought-provoking. But it shouldn't have been named after the good guy. This is the Joker's court, and he's not looking for a laugh. Heads up: a thunderbolt is about to rip into the blanket of bland we call summer movies. The Dark Knight is bound to haunt you long after you've told yourself, Aah, it's only a comic-book movie. Ledger's performance is monumental, but The Dark Knight lives up to it. Nolan cements his position as Hollywood's premier purveyor of blockbuster smarts – and the Batbike is kinda cool, too. Best movie ever. Best of the best.