Why So Serious?

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2008)

Dark Knight is a very fast paced Batman movie and a fitting sequel to Batman Begins. Batman Begins ends with a scene where Gordon hands over the Joker card to Batman. Dark Knight is a treat to all the fans who have been waiting since 2005 to watch the Joker's madness.
The Joker is Batman's worst ever nemesis and Heath Ledger's portrayal is near perfect in this movie. Somehow Jack Nicholson's performance in the 1989 Batman movie seems a bit unnatural after watching Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger as Joker is nihilistic, remorseless and is darkly funny. The Joker pulls off one surprise after another taking us through a thrill ride.
The Joker is not a regular Superhero villain who gets thrashed at the end of the movie. Batman symbolizes all that is good and righteous and Joker symbolizes all the evil madness in the world. The Joker in fact completes the Batman which is what makes him the greatest Supervillain ever. Joker makes you see the funny side of it all. Why so serious? Go enjoy the movie....