Batman, The Dark Knight

The full plot synopsis is available on IMDB, but don't read it if you haven't yet seen this movie. I saw this last night, in IMAX format, and I have with all honesty not chattered on about a movie like I did last night in a very long time. Aaron Eckhardt is marvelous, and his character shift is both poignent and amazing at the same time. Heath Ledger is simply incredible as the Joker, and the Academy may find itself both nominating and voting him an Oscar for this fine, eerie, excellent performance as the Joker. Christian Bale reprises his roll as The Batman, together with Michael Cain, and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Alfred and Rachael, and the social and emotional ties that bind the three of them together in the film leaves one with the same emotive feel of the graphic novels. Chris Nolan does a fine job with his script, although some of the middle bits felt a bit forced. The special effects, the twists and turns and the final ending sequence, all left me wanting to see the next installment of this francise picture and hoping that I might see it with fresh eyes.

All in all, an excellent picture and a fine entertainment.

Critiquegod's Rating, O for Outstanding!