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The Best Batman Film Ever Made
PostedJuly 20, 2008
ChapsCannon
from Houston, Texas
I can say that this is, in my opinion, the best film made about the Dark Knight. This isn't in any way related to the campy versions of The Batman in previous incarnations but rather to the grittier graphic novels of Frank Miller. I found the movie's story to be shockingly complex for a movie marketed as a summer blockbuster. Cerebral, dark, and layered. I saw it two nights in a row just to try to grasp on to the many levels this film was working on. One thing I can say is that I would not recommend this movie to children under 13 and even then they will probably be seeing a different movie than an adult. There are enough explosions and spectacle to keep their attention but the film isn't really about that. It's about the limits of the human soul, primary Bruce Wayne's. As both The Batman and himself (who are slowly merging into one) he wisely believes that the real heroism of Gotham should be left to Harvey Dent, a face of honest politics rather than a masked vigilante.
Then of course there is The Joker. Walking chaos. An anarchist (and as everyone has raved, given an intimidating and scarily authentic edge by late actor Heath Ledger) The Joker presents to The Batman the ultimate challenge. How do you take on someone who has nothing to lose? Bruce has found serious limitations that force him to look into his own psyche and capabilities. The Joker forces upon Gotham an unpredictable terror that gives all its citizens a similar look into each of themselves as well. This film is largely about the human psyche really. I find it largely removed from the Batman films of the 90's which were more show than story and therefore more marketable and kid-friendly. Be forewarned. This is an intense, dark, and intelligent film even to an adult. In my opinion, the best Batman film ever made to date for all its complexities and nuances. The story, the acting (especially by a very method Heath Ledger), the direction, and consistent mood make this the most satisfying ride into Gotham that has ever been put on film.
Then of course there is The Joker. Walking chaos. An anarchist (and as everyone has raved, given an intimidating and scarily authentic edge by late actor Heath Ledger) The Joker presents to The Batman the ultimate challenge. How do you take on someone who has nothing to lose? Bruce has found serious limitations that force him to look into his own psyche and capabilities. The Joker forces upon Gotham an unpredictable terror that gives all its citizens a similar look into each of themselves as well. This film is largely about the human psyche really. I find it largely removed from the Batman films of the 90's which were more show than story and therefore more marketable and kid-friendly. Be forewarned. This is an intense, dark, and intelligent film even to an adult. In my opinion, the best Batman film ever made to date for all its complexities and nuances. The story, the acting (especially by a very method Heath Ledger), the direction, and consistent mood make this the most satisfying ride into Gotham that has ever been put on film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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