The Greatest Comic Book Film of All Time

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2008)

Like so many other fans, I waited 3 years for this movie to come out. I watched the trailers, the TV spots, the prologue, the interviews, the viral marketing, and all the other hype surrounding this film and I can now safely say that it does not disappoint in the least.
Christopher Nolan knew exactly the right mix of action, drama, suspense, and even a little bit of humor to make this movie the amazing film it is. The acting was superb. Bale's Batman continued seamlessly with that of Batman Begins. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman reprised their roles flawlessly. Maggie Gyllenhaal had a difficult job in stepping into a role that was created by another actress, but in "The Dark Knight," she makes you wish that it had been her in "Batman Begins." The trailers and TV spots didn't seem to do justice to Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker. He's much more well-rounded than you would be led to believe. He deserves an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. But, what is also compelling is that Aaron Eckhart should be his competition. In fact, I could see Eckhart beating Ledger for Best Supporting Actor.
Everything was so well done, it's so hard to describe how good it was put together. Three years was worth the wait. Thank you Christopher Nolan!