Exquisite!

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

I have long awaited this movie and it has finally come! I just got home from the first showing in the theater and I'm very enthusiastic! I really enjoyed Batman Begins and ever since I have been overly excited. Especially after I found out who was cast for this movie.
The Dark Knight is flawless! There's no doubt it will pick up some awards on the red carpet. The plot is dark and twisted with splashes of humor along the way.
Christian Bale rejuvenated his role as Batman and portrays the Caped Crusader in a heroic way bringing a thrilling performance.
I'll be honest in saying I was glad there would be someone new to pick up the role of Rachel Dawes. Katie Holmes just didn't seem to fit. But Maggie Gyllenhaal is lovely as the Gotham City DA.
Harvey Dent was a key protagonist in the film to tie it all together. Aaron Eckhart is very talented! I was surprised in the way he took over his role and shined.
And, of course, the true star is Heath Ledger who is rendering The Joker. He doesn't hold back in anyway! Bold and fearless, Heath deserves a posthumous Oscar for his brilliant acting. Truthfully I wish he would have had more screen-time because he plays the Killing Clown in a way that makes you want to see more. You lose site of the supposedly "painfully shy" actor.
Heath steals the scenes, but certainly doesn't put the other actors to shame.
Overall The Dark Knight is thrilling, sinister, suspenseful and deserving of all the hype and publicity. For those of us who were a fan of Heath Ledger, it's hard to watch his final complete film without feeling a little down that there's no more exciting (complete) portrayals.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that TDK will break Spiderman 3's weekend box office record! This movie isn't to be missed! 10/10
Rest in peace, Heath Ledger- 1979-2008. â™¥