The Dark Knight

This is an extraordinary film here. Perhaps the best superhero movie ever. It is not about good guys and bad guys, its about a society that transforms "them". Christopher Nolan has revived this genre in a most unexpected manner. Both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are instant classics and can compete with more "intellectual, critical acclaimed" films. Usually, the thought is that these movies are entertainment only but Nolan doesn't believe in that. I dont think the film should get best picture nods but Nolan deserves the credit for integrating entertainment with substance, which is very, very, very rare. It is a little difficult for me to give this film outstanding reviews because too much is going on and it is too much of "grandiose filmmaking" for my taste but it still deserves more credit than i will be giving it.

The performances are good, but only one is exceptional: HEATH LEDGER. It is so obvious that Heath entrenched himself in this role. I've never seen a comic book character portrayed this way before: again, this is a big rarety. Congratulations to him and R.IP. We lost a good one here and it sucks.

I would admit that i wouldnt give it a legitimate best pic nod but it may sneak into my top 10. Heath Ledger should be unbeatable in the best supp. actor awards. Christopher Nolan should get a best director nom and maybe win for this work.

Grade: A-