A big budget summer action flick that is very smart.

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2010)

Most big summer movies are stupid. Films like Tranformers 2 are stupid, and don't have effort put into them yet they make millions of dollars. The Dark Knight could have easily have been a stupid big budget movie, but it wasn't. It was taken seriously. No dogs humping, no robot testicles, no parents getting high, no racist stereotypes, no Megan Fox showing off her body, it doesn't do things many big summer movies do. It is a serious crime drama about a mad man who wants to spread chaos throughout Gotham, and one man must do things many others don't agree with to stop him. The characters, plot twists, action scenes, dialogue, cinematography, and acting are all fantastic. Heath Ledger's performance was amazing. He took all the previous jokers, other famous villains, and a little of his own idea for the character to make the greatest villain in film history. His performance was one of the best I have ever experienced. This film brings hope to my heart that summer action films can be smart. This is one of the best films I have ever had the pleasure to watch.
4 stars out of 4