One of the greatest films

Rating: 9/10 (17 July 2012)

This is not a superhero movie. This is an iconic masterpiece disguised as a superhero movie. You can tell the filmmakers cared about the film, not for the sake of money, but for the film itself. It is brilliantly made, and so captivating in every aspect. The visual style is phenomenal, more watchable than most big budget films. But it's the enthralling story and incredible acting that truly makes this film legendary. So much authenticity has been seen in the best films in history. The legendary dark knight is not portrayed as a hero, but almost as an antihero. This film is dark, and takes risks that were actually rather shocking. Not really for kids in my opinion, but a film for moviegoers in general. The acting is uncanny. Christian Bale makes the perfect Batman, and he has transformed him into an iconic character. He is one of the best, most powerful actors and is one of my personal favorites. Michael Cain was phenomenal, as well as Morgan Freeman. Gary Oldman is a legendary actor and is great as Commissioner Gordon. Maggie Gyllenhaal is a great actress, and adds some fire to her role as Rachel. Heath Ledger was shocking. Legendary Jack Nicholson played the Joker almost 20 years earlier, but Heath Ledger gave a more authentic, interesting, and memorable performance, surpassing Nicholson... that is unheard of! His portrayal of The Joker was haunting. He well deserved the Oscar, and his performance will go down as one of the greatest in film history. This film is a must see, and will forever be remembered as one of the greatest films of all time.