Mind-blowing.

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2008)

Now, first of all, keep in mind that this review is coming from someone who, generally speaking, find action movies dull and pointless. That being said, this movie is now one of my favourites. The plot is interesting, the action sequences incredible, the writing superb, hair, make-up, costumes, all great. And the acting? INCREDIBLE. Christian Bale is a great Batman, and an even better Bruce Wayne. All the supporting actors were great. And Heath Ledger? His Joker was psychotic, terrifying, and gave me chills several times throughout the movie. He played the Joker exactly as he should be played. Without Ledger playing the Joker, the movie, for me, would have been good at best. With Ledger? The movie was incredible. Easily worth the price of admission for Heath's performance alone. If he gets the Oscar, it'll be well-earned.
Basically? Believe the hype. Go see The Dark Knight.