Intense, Amazing, Near Perfection

Rating: 10/10 (22 August 2008)

When I walked out of the movie I was asked what I liked about it. "Everything," I answered. Everything was nearly perfect about this movie: the action scenes were intense; the plot was easy to follow to enjoy the movie, but deep enough that it merits a small discussion with a group or multiple viewings; and the acting... my god, the acting was incredible. I found myself laughing out loud, not because the movie was particularly funny, but because Heath Ledger NAILED his performance in every scene.
The Joker's character nuances were hard to miss and easy to love. After his first and second appearances in the movie I found myself just waiting for the next scene with The Joker. I've seen the movie twice now and can't wait to see it again just to see Ledger's acting.
It's not that the other characters didn't do their part, because they did. As always Christian Bale delivered a performance that is hard to rival. Aaron Eckhart, I feel, has thrown himself into a realm where those who see this movie will be hard-pressed to forget him. I've always liked Eckhart, and now when I talk about him others will know who I'm talking about.
The only complaint I had is that the movie felt compact. Yes, it was long; no, it wasn't rushed. I just felt like there was so much more story to be had. It's like when you're reading a really good book and you see the number of pages narrowing and you just don't want it to end.
My thanks and congratulations to everyone who made this movie. TDK deserves its spot near the top of the greatest movies ever made.