Wow. Seriously, What a great film.

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2008)

Heath Ledger was amazing. Just flat out, insanely brilliantly. His turn as the joker is sure to be remembered as one of the most in depth and startling interpretations of any villain, comic book or otherwise. When you watch him, you aren't watching Heath Ledger, you're watching The Joker, and you can't watch anything else while he's on screen. His mannerisms and facial expressions express his insanity so well, and it makes him all the creepier. The Joker in this movie is truly disturbing, as his motives for his crimes is not money, rather just to watch people suffer. Ledger does an incredible job bringing a new and more intense Joker to life. I honestly feel that Heath will win a posthumous Oscar, not just because he died, but because he DESERVES it. Not many actors could pull off what he did, and he should be recognized for it.
As for the other actors, they all did a tremendous job, and I feel sorry for Aaron Eckhart, as his character does not get much attention even though he as well acted his part beautifully. Christian Bale is, as always, a fine actor turning in a fine performance. It seems that whenever Christopher Nolan and Bale team up that they produce a film that is nothing short of a masterpiece (The Prestige). Michael Caine as Alfred delivers some charming comic relief which is quite needed as this film is quite dark. I was surprised by how psychological it was and how the main struggle in this movie was a moral one. I was expecting far more explosions and action sequences, but the dialogue and emotional turmoil was just as satisfying.
I know people are saying that this film does not live up to the hype and that this movie's success if fueled by Ledgers untimely death, but I just can't see how thats true. The acting, the music, the cinematography and, most importantly, the directing all garner 4 stars from me, and this movie deserves all the praise that has been heaped on it, at least for me. Congratulations, Nolan, you delivered a hell of a film. Can't wait for the third.
10/10.