A Dark Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 2008)

I am in a minority. I didn't like Jack Nicolson's Joker in Tim Burton's version of Batman. This will not make me popular. In fact I have had many arguments about this opinion. After watching Heath Ledger I am of the opinion that He was absolutely spot on with his take on role. It harks back to my favourite Batman stories, there has been talk about an Oscar nomination which to be honest, I think he should get and win. In my eyes there is only one true Joker and that is the one played by Heath. Christian Bale is Fantastic as Bruce Wayne and also pulls off the Batman which is something no other actor has managed. The support cast is phenomenal. There are no weak links in this film. This deserves to be one of the greatest films of our time. Christopher Nolan should be proud to have taken a dead franchise and completely resurrect it with two classic films. Both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are classics. If he does not make any more then his legacy is secure. The Ultimate Batman against the Ultimate Joker. I was exhilarated upon leaving the cinema, something that I have not experienced in a long time.