I saw The Dark Knight when it was released last year and wasn't sure about it but having seen it again have changed my mind about it as it is brilliant. I remember watching the Batman film when Jack Nicholson played the Joker but this is in a league of it's own compared to that adaptation. When it was first released it was highly anticipated and it doesn't disappoint in my opinion. Compared to the other Batman films this one is the darkest and most serious one yet. The others all had an element of humour in them but not this one. It is sinister and set in the shadows or Gotham city from the outset as it should be. The late Heath Ledger ...  Read the complete review

The Film Quite simply, I havn't seen a film this impressive in a long time. But before I get into the review, a little background on the film. The Dark Knight is the sequel to Batman Begins (which I've only got around to seeing recently and is well worth watching). Unlike the first film, this one concentrates a lot more on the villain(s), in this case being the joker (Heath Ledger) and later on Two-Face (Aaron Eckhart). The film opens with a bank robbery where we first see the joker. A lot of the film focuses on the psychological battle between Batman and the joker (the joker playing on Batman's rule that he will never kill anyone). Eventually the joker ...  Read the complete review

Well here it is, one of the most anticipated movies of the year so far. How was it? It was excellent. By far the best Batman film ever made and of course it will be one of the most memorable action films for a long while. Everyone was waiting to see how well Heath Ledger performed as The Joker in this film. He definitely deserves an Oscar in his honor. The character was so dark and creepy that it sent chills up my back. Compared to Heath's other films like '10 Things I Hate About You' and even 'Brokeback Mountain' proves that this man could actually act, doesn't matter what character, he could do it. The film's storyline has many twists and all are ...  Read the complete review

Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'The Dark Knight' is the sequel to 'Batman Begins', which was released in 2005. The movie marks a return to the darker side of the Batman franchise, with a grittier portrayal of Gotham's caped crime-fighter. This review relates to the blu-ray version of the film, rather than the standard DVD edition. In collaboration with District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman helps to clean up Gotham's crime-ridden streets - However, after a successful start, a new criminal mastermind emerges with deadly ambitions... In terms of the performances, the acting from all involved is very good. However, quite predictably, Heath Ledger's ...  Read the complete review

Those that know me well enough know I'm a closet geek. (some might say minus the closet) and so I'm making special effort in reviewing the Dark Knight. I tried not to get caught up in the hype, the death of Heath Ledger, the antics of Mr Bale and the incredible viral marketing campaign (which deserves awards on its own). Most importantly I tried to quiet my own expectations for this movie. I loved the original Nolan reworking, Batman Begins, probably more than I've loved any movie in a long time. It took the best aspects of the superhero genre and molded it into an oddly believable and darkly adult tale about the nature of fear and ...  Read the complete review