This is why we go to the movies

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2008)

When you pay for that movie ticket - you expect to be entertained and just so. The Batman franchise was re-energized by Batman Begins, and a wonderful film it was. But The Dark Knight takes the franchise to another level.
It's an epic movie of powerful performances, spectacular cinematography, and breathtaking action all underscored by a well executed screenplay that stays faithful to the original graphic novel. Maybe this is where the real secret lies - staying close to the original novel.
Performances from all the cast are strong - but Ledger steals the show with the a sinister portrayal of the infamous joker. In looking back it puts shame to the portrayal of Nicholson. How movie making has evolved. Bale is strong showing through the dilemma he holds as Gotham's dark hero - is it right to be a vigilante?
In all -- the strong reviews are well deserved and to come back to the beginning - any movie goer looking for that elusive value for money will not be disappointed.