I want to see it again!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2008)

I'll admit I was excited about it. I thought it would be good. But, would it be THAT good??? Happily, I can say yes!!! Believe the hype, this is an excellent movie with brilliant acting. I don't really need to tell you how wonderful Heath Ledger was as the Joker, if he doesn't win an academy award for this movie, he will definitely be nominated in my opinion. His Joker was scarily psychopathic, veering from engrossing when he spoke and laughed to plain scary as he carried out his plans. I couldn't wait for him to lurch back on the screen and steal each scene he was in. The other actors were brilliant - particularly Aaron Eckhardt who was completely convincing as Harvey Dent. His bravado and faith in his convictions shone through. The best thing for me about this movie is that it resonates with our world today. It is a gritty movie which dealt with issues like terrorism and anarchy within a jilted society. Timeless issues really. Superhero movies are fun and action packed but, this transgresses from the traditional superhero genre to create a relevant story. The reasons for Batman's and the criminals actions were somewhat justifiable... and there isn't always a happy ending. This is the first time I have watched a movie and as the credits rolled at the end have said "I'd come back and watch it again next weekend". It IS that good.