The Dark Knight

July 18, 2008

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 140 min Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Batman is back in The Dark Knight.   There have been several renditions of the Caped Crusader over the years, in this sequel we again get the very dark version of Batman the we got to know in 2005’s Batman Begins.

Christian Bale as Batman in The Dark KnightChristian Bale returns to play Bruce Wayne and the Batman.   The movie pretty much picks up right where Batman Begins left off.   Bruce is in control of Wayne Industries, Alfred and Lucius are trying to keep his head on straight.   Rachel is assistant DA to new star District Attorney Harvey Dent.  Jim Gordon is moving up the police ranks.   And oh, there’s a real nutbag on the loose known only as The Joker.

Say what you want about Heath Ledger, but old Brokeback’s performance as The Joker make him one of the best movie villains since Hannibal Lecter.   This is not your typical comic book camp.   Dont expect to see him dancing around to Prince songs when he’s of a mind to make some moogie.   And do not expect this movie to be a background piece.   It gets right down to action instead of spending the first hour teaching us how Joker got his scars.   This is a good thing.

Were it not for Batman’s wonderful toys, we would easily forget this is a comic book movie.   In all fairness, it must be considered a thriller or intense crime drama.   Just like the series it is based upon, The Dark Knight is a very dark rendition of Batman.   If you take your 7 year old to see this, it may be the reason they end up paying big bucks to a shrink when they’re 30.

The Dark Knight is an instant classic.   This is a full on 5 star movie that we’ll no doubt buy on DVD and catch ourselves watching anytime it’s on TV just to relive some of the moments over and over.   There’s very few faults to find, the performances are excellent, the action is outstanding and the effects are so smooth the letters “CGI” never enter your brain while you watch it.   If there is a major fault, it is the length, but even that is a good thing.   Just when you think the movie is almost over, it winds back up, and takes the intensity even higher for another few chapters.   Go see it, even if you have no idea who Batman is.

Posted by Billy Bob | Filed Under 5 Stars, Aaron Eckhart, Action, Christian Bale, Comic Book Movie, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, PG-13, Theatrical, Thriller 

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