What a film!

Rating: 9/10 (24 July 2008)

This film is brilliant for two reasons...
Firstly, the film started off at a very slow pace, and I was left thinking, was this really worth it? Although after about an hour, the film suddenly exploded, and quite honestly, I was left thrilled! Credit to Christopher Nolan! I enjoyed Memento and this was just as pleasing.
Secondly, I believe the Joker, played by Heath Ledger is, in my opinion one of the most menacing villains to hit the screen. Not only was the acting spot on, but I was constantly left thinking throughout the film...will this guy ever lose? The scene, where he walks out of the hospital in the nurses outfit, I found particularly amusing, something which as a villain, only The Joker could have pulled off effectively! The film is not typical of the superhero genre, which what makes it so pleasing. Yes all the generic coding is there, but what makes this film different is its enigma and the sheer brilliance of the narrative. It really does put Peter Parker to shame! I left the cinema with a huge sense of satisfaction!
9/10!!