The Dark Knight, how dark is it?

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2016)

The Dark Knight is a gritty dark thriller of Gotham's favorite crime stopper Batman (Christian Bale) and his toughest psychological fight against Joker (Heath Ledger). Gotham is under attack from within by Joker and Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy). While the theme is darker the filming adds to the tone of the film by creating darker sets and shooting many scenes at night. Batman is superior in strength to the Joker, but is being tested mentally by a mad man. He will have to make a choice to choose the love of his life Rachel; (Maggie Gyllenhaal) or the future of the city Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). He will make the choice he feels is right in his heart, which the Joker seems to know all to well.
Christopher Nolan does a fantastic job at showcasing how dark the movie is. Whether by the introduction of Joker or Scarecrow and how they terrorize the people of Gotham or by the angles, lighting and sounds he employs to better showcase the films direction. He is a master at what he does and doesn't miss a beat.
Inception is another darker film that shows the battle we have within when making decisions. Do we choose to save the ones we love or fight for a bigger purpose, even if it means sacrificing our own happiness.
Bruce struggles throughout the film to really find himself. He tries to show off to Rachel and Harvey by showing up to dinner in a sports cars surrounded by beautiful women. He truly love Rachel, but doesn't know how to tell her his biggest secret. He is Batman and has to carry the burden of being so without having the ability to tell the one's he truly loves.
Bruce will be tested mentally like never before, will he come out on top for the city of Gotham or will the darkness take over. There is only one way to find out, that is to watch this epic masterpiece of cinematography and story in The Dark Knight. Enjoy this movie now.