THE DARK KNIGHT IS An absolute masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (6 August 2008)

This is the batman movie I've been waiting for for a very long time . BATMAN BEGINS raised The Bar, THE DARK KNIGHT went above & Beyond .
From the moment The Dark Knight begins you are sucked into Gotham City; from the beautiful opening shot, to the end of the opening scene, establishing, the Joker one realizes they are in for something different.
THE STORY: Christopher Nolan knows how to get the Job done; along with his brother and David S. Goyer the team have created, replaced and revised making a almost perfect story. This isn't Iron Man folks. If you want to see a story thats predictable and as simple as 'good vs. evil' then go see Iron Man. This film's story is going to challenge what YOU believe in. There are so many grey areas that sometimes you can't even be on the heroes side. You watch the film wondering "if I was there what would I do?" and while you may have an answer, can that apply to what these characters believe in? Along with the deep moral thinking the story is filled with some great crime oriented ideas. Joker isn't your average; shoot here, hide there villain. While he claims not to be a guy who plays and says "I just Do things" Joker has some pretty serious ideas of how to get the job done. And when Joker wants something done; he gets it done. This isn't the story where the hero narrowly stops the villain, oh no, Joker will be successful at several points of the film. All the while making the film more interesting, you honestly don't know whats coming next and you FEAR for everyone.
THE ACTION: The main disapproving argument for Batman Begins was that it was lacking action. Well Christopher Nolan and crew have made sure that one cannot repeat that same statement. The action in this film is more REAL and more INTENSE. The opening is intense; the first Batman scene is intense and the Chase involving the Tumbler Joker and eventually the Batpod is what you go to action movies for. The new Batsuit comes in early and it allows for Batman for more maneuverability as Luscious Fox (Morgan Freeman) says "You want to move your head". And much more can be done in this new suit; for the first time we see Batman fighting in wide shots, allowing us to see exactly what he's doing. And the 'new' fighting style designed in Batman Begins is seen more in The Dark Knight. The story's action is relentless; just when you get a break something else terrible happens and the action picks up again. It's a roller coaster ride for roller coaster rides.
THE ACTING: This is where the movie is sold the most in my opinion. I give the four biggest nods to Heath Ledger ,Aaron Eckhart,Christian Bale & Gary Oldman .
Aaron Eckhart's Dent it totally believable; thusly, making his story all the more sad When he becomes Two-Face. You're going to really Believe in Harvey Dent when watching the film.
Gary Oldman is Gordon; this guy makes virtue and doing the right thing, in a world filled with doing the wrong thing, look like candy. His virtue is SO true and his want for a better Gotham is SO real that you love the guy. Oldman is one of the best actors of our time; his portrayal of Gordon is JUST SO GOOD! Finally Gordon does more than just calls Batman with the Bat-signal to help with a situation that is impossible for G.P.D. to deal with on their own. like in the previous films with Burton & Schumacher.
I loved Christian Bale back as The Dark Knight, he really embodies the character well . IMO he is the only live action Batman that really captured the true essence of the Character of Batman/ Bruce Wayne that has made him so popular among fans for the last 69 years in the comics & other Adaptations . The only other Batman actor to have accomplished such a task is Kevin Conroy from Batman: The animated series, the definitive voice of Batman . Getting back to Bale I happen to love the voice he has the growling/deep dark voice it's much more believable. It's shows both the anger he still feels from his parents murder & it serves a purpose It shows how far one man will go to be Intimadating. It's so animalistic and aggressive. Which is just what BATMAN is . He's a creature of The Night, A silent guardian, a watchful protector... A DARK KNIGHT...
Heath Ledger (first may he R.I.P.) Oh My Goodness. I thought I knew what to expect, I was one of the many, who had been following the viral campaign for 14 months, doing every scavenger hunt, looking at every leaked photo, seeing every trailer, every last commercial, video clip, dissecting his voice, and movements frame by frame, Thought I knew what to expect and I was still Blown completely away. I'm not one to gush over acting too much; I usually say "good acting" but this was PERFECT. There is no point where you look and see Heath Ledger, that thing on the screen IS the Joker. From every last twitch, licking of lips, and word he oozes anarchy and genius. What Ledger does for the Joker is something I couldn't think of in my imagination. Ledger is right up their with Mark Hamill in my book as The best version of THE CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME .
forget this review
GO SEE THIS FILM NOW; STOP READING AND JUST GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!