The time finally came. After hearing all the hype, and waiting for the appropriate three hours need to go to the movies, my wife Casey and I went to see the summer's biggest blockbuster:
The Dark Knight
The movie begins with a look at the newest criminal in Gotham: the Joker (Heath Ledger). His crime sprees have gotten the attention of the local mobsters, the authorites led by Detective Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), and most importantly crime-fighter Batman (Christian Bale). With the Joker's crimes increasing, the authorities and Batman work to bring him to justice and stop the terror he has caused. Sound simple, right?
The best word I can use to describe this movie is: Intense. The pace of the movie never stops, even in those relaxing moments the characters have. The action sequences are the some of the best coming from the current generation of film, and they don't sacrifice any character build-up in the process. Christian Bale continues to portray Batman and Bruce Wayne convincingly, and seems like there could have been no better pick for the part. Supporting actors Eckhart, Oldman, and even Morgan Freeman shine in the roles they play. And I know this isn't a real shock, but Heath Ledger steals the show through the entire movie. Not only has he kept the Joker character lively and dangerous, but he also stayed true to what the character represents. It's a real shame that we had lost a great actor in Heath.
It's very difficult to find a flaw in this movie. Although Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal don't have the strongest roles, they still play the part they need to. Maybe the character of Batman could have used a little more substance, but the struggle of Bruce Wayne being Batman is still a strong part of the film. See, even when I try to find a flaw, it seems like it doesn't really matter.
After all the hype surrounding this film, I can safely say that "The Dark Knight" has surpassed most any expectation you could have. This is certainly a top-tier film that could even be Oscar-worthy; not just Ledger's performance, but for many of the other strong aspects it has. This movie is well worth it to see, and if you happen to miss it, rent or buy it immediately. Not only is it amazing to watch, it also delivers on its philosophy. One of the best quotes in the film, as dark as it is, still makes you think:
"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
After seeing this movie, you'll wonder to yourself which role you would want.
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