The Dark Knight (R: 2008)

The saga continues and getting better all the time - the costumes, the special effects, the artistry, the acting … all top notch. Especially the Joker. Dark and violent, definitely not for young children. Christian Bale does a great job as batman, but Heath Ledger blows everyone’s acting potential out of the sky with his role as “The Joker” - he had the insane madman down to a “t” and even un-nerved me throughout the movie. One of the best psycho roles I’ve seen. The rest of the cast are excellent as well. Is it time for Batman to retire? I won’t spoil that one for you. This story has some twists and turns leaving you unexpectedly pleased with the outcomes. The tale is about Batman out to eliminate crime in Gotham city and very much being mistaken for a havoc-causing vigilante; but on the side of chief commissioner Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent. However just as they are about to smash out organized crime, the Joker appears as a madman extroadinaire, throwing both the good and the bad into chaos in an attempt to kill Batman, Gordon, and Dent. Rating: 5 stars out of 5. Viewed 7/18/08.