This version, starring Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as The Joker and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face, more than lived up to the hype surrounding it’s release. I saw the movie on Friday night and it was amazing! The first full movie theater I’ve visited in quite some time; if standing room was available – I’m sure it would’ve been filled as well.

The movie was loud, it was dark, it was evil, but fun at the same time. Ledger’s performance as The Joker was above impressive – you almost couldn’t recognize that Heath was under the makeup – it was that good. The supporting cast was equally as impressive, w/ Eckhart playing Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face) and Maggie Gyllenhaal playing the love interest of both Bruce Wayne & Dent.

The storyline flowed well and there were literally no moments where you would want to leave the theater. In my case, 3 bathroom breaks interrupted my viewing, but that’s what happens when you party before a 2 1/2 hr movie I guess.

Some are predicting (or hoping) that Ledger will get an Oscar nod for his performance, but Jack Nicholson’s Joker was just as impressive in my opinion. Jack’s storyline and dialogue were a little weaker, but that’s the writer’s fault, not Nicholson’s.

Personally, I would like to see the movie nominated for Best Picture. Sure, it doesn’t follow the format of the typical sappy English historical movie, but it was a damn good movie – visually, emotionally and entertainment wise. The Dark Knight has already established itself as the top weekend grossing film (approaching $200 million) and will likely continue to impress as word gets around about just how good the movie is. This movie puts all other comic-based movies to shame.

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