" You're Gonna Blackmail a man who pummels his enemies to death "

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2008)

When Bob Kane created The Batman in the early 30's he had no idea he would become world wide popular. Yet here he is with a plethora of films, plays, books and action figures and many other venues are continuing to expand. Yet it is the newest film which had the attention of the audience today. The newest movie is called " The Dark Knight " and it stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman. When you sit and watch the movie, be prepared for a launching into action and dark drama. The ride of total action is what gives this offering it's appeal. From one explosive scene to the next, an audience member encounters nothing short of a 'run-on' roller-coaster ride movie. So much action is given, it becomes nearly impossible to say when the sequence begins and where the dramatic event ends. Heath Ledger, plays 'The Joker' a homicidal maniac who takes pleasure in saying, he doesn't want money or fame, just the knowledge that no one can understand why he is so crazy. Aaron Eckhart plays Harvey Dent / Two-Face, a good guy who slips into the dark side. Michael Caine, reprises his role as loyal Alfred Pennyworth. Gary Oldman as James Gordon and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox return as stanch supporters of the Batman. If there was a single aspect which I would critique about this movie, I would point out that the facial make-up of the Joker, is to say the least, haphazard and sloppy. He looks like he put his make up on with a large wide paint brush. Other than that, the film is so loaded with action, it's difficult to ignore the length it will go to keep the audience's attention. Great Movie though. ****