2h 32mins
8/10
Rewatch
Gripping – Action-packed – Superhero
Chaos consumes Gotham as the Joker steps onto the scene and does not play by the other villain’s rules, will Batman be able to put an end to his madness?
I remember seeing this for the first time in the cinema and being in absolute awe of this film. I am still left with that warm “What a film?!” feeling every time I watch it.
Batman has been my favourite superhero since I was a kid and although Batman Forever (1995) will always be my favourite for nostalgia reasons, I would say that The Dark Knight is the best Batman film. The more realistic and gritty darkness of Gotham city that Christopher Nolan brings to the Batman franchise creates such tension and suspense. It is so different from the intentionally over the top and comic book styled Batman’s that came before.
This film leaves me with such mixed feelings, where I adore Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker, but then there’s the sadness of this being his last role.
An intense storyline that has me gripped throughout. I can tell when a story has me hooked in, when it’s over 2 hours and I don’t notice how long I’ve been watching it. No quick glances at the time, I am there and fully invested. Amazing performances by all! Epic action shots. What a great film!
Would watch again
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