The Dark Knight lives up to the Hype and Exceeds even the Loftiest Expectations

Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2008)

Since the first time I saw 'The Dark Knight' teaser attached to 'Knocked Up' last spring, I couldn't stop thinking about the film. With unprecedented hype and speculation, the latest Batman adaption has created the loftiest expectations for millions of people (fanboys and moviegoers alike); myself included.
After seeing an advanced screening of 'The Dark Knight', I can honestly say: 'The Dark Knight' is amazing.
'The Dark Knight' left me breathless. 'The Dark Knight' is the best Batman movie to date. Christopher Nolan's latest film, without a single doubt, dethrones Tim Burton's 'Batman' and his own 'Batman Begins'. It's immense, unpredictable, and believable. Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' transcends the "superhero" genre.
The IMAX format is absolutely beautiful. Do yourself a favor and go see 'The Dark Knight' in IMAX if available to you. There were moments during the picture where the IMAX-specific sequences left me speechless. It was unreal. It made the cinema-experience that much better (though I'm nearly positive that IMAX or not, you'll still love this film!)
The last thing I'd like to mention is the wonderful acting in 'The Dark Knight'; specifically Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart and Gary Oldman. Their respective performances were uncanny. Ledger's portrayal of The Joker is outstanding and deserves the praise he's been receiving from many early reviews. Eckhart is excellent and showcases his multi-talented abilities through the movie; I believe in Harvey Dent. Oldman's role as Jim Gordon was a personal favorite of mine, and I left the theater in amazement. To avoid spoiling anything to you, I must admit to you that my review is only scratching the surface. I loved this movie! Great work; Great film.