Dark Knight: The Citizen Kane of Superhero movies

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2016)

The Dark Knight isn't just one of the greatest comic book films. It is also one of the greatest movies of the modern era. It puts a dark and realistic twist on the Batman mythology and features one of the best casts in movies. The visual effects and cinematography are near-perfection. The acting was top notch and there many great moments in this movie such as the Joker's bank robbery in the beginning, the Bat pod- truck chase, the hospital scene, and Batman's interrogation of Joker. Christian Bale shines as the Dark Knight, although his Batman voice is really silly. Michael Caine does an amazing job as Alfred, portraying him as a mentor to Batman. Gary Oldman is excellent as Commissioner James Gordon who is driven to the edge. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent is excellent and I love him even more when he turns into Two-Face. But then there's Heath Ledger as the Joker. This guy dedicated himself to the role and it shows. He nailed the persona of the Clown Prince of Crime and from the moment he walks into the room and stays the pencil into the guy's eye, I knew he was something different.