The Dark Knight blows away competition

Rating: 10/10 (26 July 2008)

I went to see The Dark Knight with a group of friends on opening day. We knew that we would walk out of the theater happy, but what we didn't know was just how happy, awestruck, excited, and eager to see it again we would be. The Dark Knight was an AMAZING movie from start to finish. Christian Bale is the true Caped Crusader in every way. He made another fine performance as Batman, and should by all means continue to be Batman. He is the greatest one of all. He has inner conflicts, as every hero should, and he also has the greatest nemesis of all time...The Joker.
The late Heath Ledger deserves a posthumous Oscar for his role in this movie, for he stole the show, hands-down. I would sign any and EVERY petition for him to get this Oscar. The Joker he portrays is mysterious, psychotic, and a wonderful freak in every way. Though the Joker's past is made unclear in the movie, his present is an outstanding play of murder, robbery, and his twisted ideas of how to have fun. This was the finest performance in acting I have seen in a very long time. I was completely enthralled with his character, and looked forward to his next scene every time he was off camera. This movie would not have been nearly as good without him.
Anyone who has not seen this amazing movie needs to see it. Heath Ledger and Christian Bale are excellent. Of course, I need not mention the wonderful acting jobs by Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, and Gary Oldman. Four stars, ten out of ten, two thumbs up....and another movie pass, please?