Everything clicks.

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

"Why so serious".
This is a film which will satisfy serious movie goers, comic fans, fans of the late Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan..in short everyone. The entry of both Joker and Batman are unrivaled to any character ever. Once inside the theater watching this, you are immediately aware that you are watching a masterpiece and greatness unfold. Christian Bale is suave, stylish, cool and dialogue timing is perfect. The voice modulation from Batman and Bruce Wayne are fantastic. Christopher Nolan has directed and orchestrated quite brilliantly; this is one of the most beautiful movies ever to hit the screen. The camera sweeps and angles are breathtaking. The shots of Chicago and Hong Kong are beautiful. Heath Ledger is electric, he absolutely deserves an Oscar for the portrayal of the Joker. No other joker is as good, whether in the comics or the movies. He has embodied the brilliant madness in the eyes of the joker, the coolness in which he handles everyone or everything around him and he has given us possibly the scariest and most dangerous villain to hit the screen.
The suit and the bat bike (pod) have incredible tricks to show on screen. The bike sequence especially elicited a one minute of whistling out of the audience here in Chennai (I watched the 1st day, 1st show in India). The relation between the Joker and Batman are drawn excellently. It explores their 'link' like in the comics and does not disappoint. Coming to Harvey Dent, the character was portrayed excellently by Aaron Eckhart and the transformation excellent. Every character was given equal screen time and superb roles. The action is mind blowing, what makes it even better is the way Joker handles it. At no point was I able to predict which way the movie was headed. It never disappointed. The ending was good, it went well with the theme of the movie. Batman's inner struggle, Joker's obsession with him, Harvey Dent transformation and finally Commissioner Gordon's vital attachment to the plot were shown exceedingly well.
Thank you Chris Nolan.