"THE DARK KNIGHT": MORE LIKE "THE PERFECT FILM"

OK...immediately after this movie ended, I wanted to stay in the theater and wait for the next screening.

The film run time (sans time for the end credits) is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

"The Dark Knight" feels like 2hrs and 25 mins...but here is the catch:

THERE IS NOT A SINGLE DULL MOMENT DURING THAT LENGTH OF TIME...NOT ONE.

I am ok with saying that this is hands down, the best film of 2008, the best of any Batman related show, comic, toy, or movie.

As expected, Heath Ledger is simply astounding...and terrifying.

There is a running music theme for The Joker throughout the movie that makes your body and mind feel uncomfortable. Not since "30 Days Of Night" have I been terrified of music in a movie.

Yes...I believe that Heath Ledger makes a better Joker than Jack Nicholsen. Many will agree. Many will call me stupid.

One thing that I hope doesn't happen is all the hype for Heath as the Joker overshadows the performances from the other lead actors.

Aaron Eckhart makes a better Harvey Dent/Two-Face than Tommy Lee Jones...and to see he change from good to evil can only be fully enjoyed and understood after watching this movie.

Michael Caine...I don't even need to comment on how great of an actor he is. The best Alfred...definitely.

Morgan Freeman - ...........perfect...yet again

Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes...Maggie made me care for her character. Why Katie Holmes was in "Batman Begins" I still don't know why?

Gary Oldman - We get to see a lot more of Commissioner Gordon.
and every minute is worthwhile.

Finally....Christian Bale as Batman...he's my personal favorite Batman...But I think his shining moments in this movie are him as Bruce Wayne. His voice turns to a raspy growl when he speaks as Batman...I feel that he definitely got into the role more this time around.

The character development in this film is some of the best I have seen in recent memory...

Incredible film. Terrifying, Sinister, Lovely, ACTION-PACKED!...and I do mean that...i am not going to ruin anything for anyone..but oh damn...Some amazing stuff that HAS to be seen.

QUICK....someone see this movie so we can talk about it...NOW!

Until Next Post...

John (Slobes)