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Knight Will Blow You Away
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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This film was fantastic from start to finish. Initially, when I heard there would be a second in the Batman Begins series, I was beyond excited. The first was paramount and I was interested to see the second.
However, as with all sequels, most times it is never as good as the first and I was sure this would be the case when I heard Heath Ledger, may he rest in peace, was going to be the Joker. I had much love for Jack Nicholson and didn't think anyone could top his performance of the character.
Ledger did that and more though in his swansong performance. His Joker was gritty, insane, and lived for one thing--creating chaos wherever he went. The voice gave chills, the mannerisms were downright creepy the games he played were deadly and he was an altogether darker character. It was perfect.
And because of that, Bale had to produce a darker character too. Bale was brooding, conflicted, and kicked bad guy butt as expected. It was fantastic to see is conflict and turmoil on screen though, as Bruce tried to reconcile his Batman persona.
And then Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent--it was perfect. We got to see the transformation of a optimistic, truly good guy to something dark as well, his transition to Two-Face.
And then there's the ending--it resolves well, but just as Batman Begins ended with it's hint at what to come, The Dark Knight does the same and I can't wait to see it delivered.
This movie was fantastic and a movie I honestly had no qualms about spending $10 on and would and likely will do the same again. Everyone should go see this--especially those who love Batman.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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