When I saw Batman Begins some time back, I had an idea that Christian Bale was really a better Batman than any of his predecessors. The Dark Knight underscores that fact. Christian Bale is, simply, the Batman. The man says more with his intense eyes and brooding looks than poor George Clooney could ever dream of saying in the entire movie (now that was a classic misfit!)
But the movie isn't just Bale alone. In fact, he really isn't the main protagonist here. That position clearly belongs to Heath Ledger - the best "Joker" ever - in one of the most memorable roles of his life. The background score was intense, the action was better than expected, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman good as always, Aaron Eckhart all hope and optimism, which made the transformation that much more tragic..He'll be back in the next one, of course. It was a long movie, but kept me engrossed till the end. Definitely the best Batman movie ever.
The movie made a point on the true definition of heroism and courage. How it sometimes means not being a hero, and taking flak and ridicule in the broader interests of the job to be done. To be not what is wanted, but what is needed.
Mr Christopher Nolan, take a bow.
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A brilliant movie......
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