Saw “the Dark Knight” last night, what a great film. I thought director Christopher Nolan did an amazing job on “Batman Begins” a couple of years back, but now I see he was just warming up.
The original cast is back (sans Katie Holmes, she is now replaced by Maggie Gyllenhaal) and in fine form. A year has passed and Gotham is a changed place. The underworld is on the run and because of Batman, people are more willing to step up and stand against the criminal element. Enter The Joker (an absolutely mesmerizing performance by Heath Ledger) who has one agenda, cause chaos! How do you fight a bad guy that doesn’t seem to want anything? This is what Batman must find out. Along with Ledger we also introduce Harvey Dent who is the white knight district attorney and Gotham’s real hope of salvation. Anyone who has read a Batman comic or seen the 1995 film “Batman Forever” knows were this is leading and it doesn’t disappoint. If you don’t know, I won’t spoil it for you.
Okay, if you thought “Batman Begins” was dark, brace yourselves, “The Dark Knight” is darker and not a film for sensitive types or small children. it is violent, sinister and The Joker is downright scary at times. It deals with complicated moral issues of right and wrong and is all the better for it. My son, The 9 Year Old Geek, is disappointed as I have told him that he has to wait for the DVD. We will be able to watch it together, with the lights on and I can explain things as it goes along. I can also hide his face at some of the more disturbing scenes.
I highly recommend this film though, it is just a great ride and Christian Bale IS Batman and this time he has a villian that is his equal! Can’t wait to see this one again and please let there be more to come. The mission of Geek Actually is to bring fun back to cinema, Is “The Dark Knight” a good, fun time…. You bet! I’d see it again.
