As I'm sure everyone under the sun already has heard, read, or seen (if not verified for themselves)... The Dark Knight is a FANTASTIC movie! And not just in a hot summer action movie kind of way (though it is that). And not just in a comic-book cool-style kind of way (though it does look incredible). And not just in a nostalgic remembrance of Heath Ledger kind of way (though it will make you wish he were still with us).
The Dark Knight is just a damn good movie!
Great actors (and 1 actress), in great characters, giving great performances, delivering a great script, under great direction, on great sets, in great costume and make-up, that is all filmed great-ly, and enhanced with great effects... you get the point.
But in spite all of the great-ness, it is Heath Ledger who steals the stage every time the Joker appears on screen. All personal tragedy and remembrance aside, Heath's Joker is still the singular most compelling criminal character I have ever seen on screen! His unquenchable thirst for chaos without motive is truly frightening! His pure joy in watching society rage is maddening, and his genuine disappointment when those he torments respond nobly is horrifying! Of course, a great deal of credit is also due to writer/director Christopher Nolan; but there is no doubt that it would not have carried such a severe punch were it not for Heath Ledger's thoroughly convincing embodiment of the Joker.
We miss you, Heath!
p.s. - Mark my words... Heath Ledger, Oscar for Best Actor. Well deserved.
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