"Why so serious?" - Ledger Shines, Bale outdoes himself yet again.

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2008)

I don't like to say this often: "I could not find a single flaw in this masterpiece of a movie". This is not only, by far, the best Batman movie ever created, but also the best superhero movie ever created to date! Christian Bale as Batman has returned to the big screen and really amazed us with a Batman that is both believable and absolutely amazing. His pain and sorrow are clearly evident as he tries to cope with his role as "The Dark Knight" and he just plain kicks bad guys asses throughout the entire flick! Heath Ledger will forever be known as the Joker for me. He has far outstripped veteran actor Jack Nickolson as a far far better joker. I will give no spoilers, but the line "Why So Serious?" will be with me forever. Ledger deserves a posthumous Oscar for his performance.
If you are a die hard Batman fan or a Batman newbie, there is something for everyone in this movie. None will be disappointed with the film. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing. It is both dark and brooding. It is the perfect locale for such a film, Chicago that is.
I just can't get over this movie. I think I am going to see it again in the theater later this week when the rest of my family goes, it is that great. Well worth the rising price of movie tickets!