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"Dark Knight" Further Brightens Batman's Future
PostedJuly 21, 2008
virginirvil
from Glendale, AZ
After immeasurable skepticism toward seeing "Batman Begins" when it was first released and then being surprisingly pleased after finally giving in, I'll be the first to admit that I felt a little awkward about my desire to want to see "The Dark Knight". There was a part of me that was perhaps naively hopeful for a genuinely worthy movie experience that could somehow compare to the, in my opinion, brilliant and much-needed reprisal that the caped crusader received from "Batman Begins". Now, having seen the latest installment, I can say without a doubt that the Batman theatrical bloodline has secured its future.
Setting aside the anticipation for seeing Heath Ledger's final role, which some have argued helped to open the door for his downward spiral because of his need to completely submerge himself into the character and couldn't help himself to leave it behind when the workday was through, I was genuinely interested to see how Ledger's interpretation of the Joker could compare to the witting, sadistic, unpredictable, and admittedly guilty-indulgence-sort-of-joy-for-watching Jack Nicholson version. In the end, the two have nothing to compare. Nicholson's Joker gave its merit for the script and genre at hand, a turning at the time for filmmakers and moviegoers alike that was well suited for its intended purpose. Since those days, however, the Batman enterprise has received several discerning blows, ridiculous makeovers, and albeit far too many ludicrous budgets to take it seriously had it continued in the same vein.
Just as Christian Bale had been able to rejuvenate and virtually breathe life back into the character of Batman, Heath Ledger has brought back the sinister, malice-minded, and eerily unpredictable Joker that comic fans have longed for. His rendition felt both brilliant and bold, enthralling the audience from start to finish and leaving most covering their eyes in unpredictable anticipation of what he may be capable of doing next.
Characters aside, the storyline for the movie seemed just as noteworthy, leaving behind any feeling of security one might have while watching and opening the door for true tragedy and believable chaotic hopelessness. Both elements are needed to sustain the belief of a Gotham gone so wrong that the Dark Knight must be both hailed and shunned for his heroic feats, and both are delivered wonderfully.
Although I wouldn't recommend exceptionally young children be brought in tow, I would definitely recommend the film for both Batman fans and moviegoers that may be simply looking for a great story, cinematic fervor, and an enjoyable ride that suspends time enough to make two-and-a-half hours seem to pass without notice.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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