**To begin, I really wanted to see this film. I enjoyed Christopher Nolan's first Batman film ("Batman Begins") and was excited that a second was in the works. The more I learned about the film, the more I wanted to see it...however I was a little worried about all the hype it was getting, would I be satisfied?**
Bruce Wayne's Batman (Bale) wants to rid his beloved Gotham of its shady underbelly. With the help of the new District Attorney, Harvey Dent (Eckhart), they take on the mob: Dent wants to clean up the city...and Wayne wants to give up the cape for the woman they both love, Rachel (Gyllenhaal replacing Kate Hudson). Their crusade is interrupted by a mysterious new threat known only as the Joker (Ledger), who is hired by the mob to take out Batman. To a smaller degree Wayne's faithful butler Alfred (Caine) and the head of his company Lucius (Freeman) keep Wayne / Batman grounded. Also aiding the Batman is the chief of police, Lieutenant Gordon (Oldman).
How far is too far? What is right? These are the questions the film brings up. The Joker is the extreme opposite of Batman (the characters even discuss this point), bringing out the best and worst in each. And while they are opposites, Harvey Dent (adequately named Two-Face) embodies a little bit of each. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Aaron Eckhart are amazing actors, and do an incredible job with these characters. Ledger steals every scene he is in (while he is creepy, he does it well). Maggie Gyllenhaal sells the emotional side of Rachel, and is in my opinion a better Rachel. Overall this is an incredibly talented cast, and they do an excellent job.
There is a lot going on in the film, but I think it works. And despite knowing some of the surprises of the film, I was still shocked by some big events. When I left the theatre I was impressed, even though I'm a little confused about the fates a few (well one or two) characters.
Prior to seeing the film I was worried that it would disappoint since there was so much hype about it, and that Ledger's performance wouldn't be as good as people were saying. However it was worth the price of admission...and worth all the hype...AND if Ledger gets a post humorous Oscar nomination (or win) it will be well deserved.
Dude, it's quotable: there are some really funny lines
GO SEE IT NOW!: Don't wait...this is a film that cries out to be seen in theaters.
The Dark Knight (2008) 152 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Heath Ledger as the Joker
Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face
Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman as Lt. James Gordon
Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox
Bruce Wayne's Batman (Bale) wants to rid his beloved Gotham of its shady underbelly. With the help of the new District Attorney, Harvey Dent (Eckhart), they take on the mob: Dent wants to clean up the city...and Wayne wants to give up the cape for the woman they both love, Rachel (Gyllenhaal replacing Kate Hudson). Their crusade is interrupted by a mysterious new threat known only as the Joker (Ledger), who is hired by the mob to take out Batman. To a smaller degree Wayne's faithful butler Alfred (Caine) and the head of his company Lucius (Freeman) keep Wayne / Batman grounded. Also aiding the Batman is the chief of police, Lieutenant Gordon (Oldman).
How far is too far? What is right? These are the questions the film brings up. The Joker is the extreme opposite of Batman (the characters even discuss this point), bringing out the best and worst in each. And while they are opposites, Harvey Dent (adequately named Two-Face) embodies a little bit of each. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Aaron Eckhart are amazing actors, and do an incredible job with these characters. Ledger steals every scene he is in (while he is creepy, he does it well). Maggie Gyllenhaal sells the emotional side of Rachel, and is in my opinion a better Rachel. Overall this is an incredibly talented cast, and they do an excellent job.
There is a lot going on in the film, but I think it works. And despite knowing some of the surprises of the film, I was still shocked by some big events. When I left the theatre I was impressed, even though I'm a little confused about the fates a few (well one or two) characters.
Prior to seeing the film I was worried that it would disappoint since there was so much hype about it, and that Ledger's performance wouldn't be as good as people were saying. However it was worth the price of admission...and worth all the hype...AND if Ledger gets a post humorous Oscar nomination (or win) it will be well deserved.
Dude, it's quotable: there are some really funny lines
GO SEE IT NOW!: Don't wait...this is a film that cries out to be seen in theaters.
The Dark Knight (2008) 152 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Heath Ledger as the Joker
Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face
Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman as Lt. James Gordon
Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox
I agree. It was amazing! Thanks for going to see it with me. :)
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