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The Dark Knight MAG
“Why so serious?” This line has been ringing in my head ever since I saw “The Dark Knight.” My desire to watch the film began when the first previews were released. Right away I knew the movie was going to be a blockbuster and sweep critics off their feet. My prediction was correct: Batman broke many box office records. In its first three weeks it made over $500 million.
Considering the success of this movie, I was fortunate to catch the premiere. Believe me, the tickets were hard to obtain. The wait was unbearable but worth every second.
The movie follows Batman (Christian Bale) who is constantly trying to foil the Joker’s devastating plans for Gotham City. The Joker (Heath Ledger) is a schizophrenic serial killer. His famous catch phrase is “Why so serious?” which he asks his victims before he tortures and kills them. Also in the mix is district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), who is Gotham’s white knight. Dent fights to keep Gotham’s streets clean while Batman delivers him the criminals. Together can the two stop the insane Joker?
“The Dark Knight” is by far the best movie I have seen recently, and I would recommend it to anyone. The amazing cast cannot be equaled.
The supporting cast deserves credit too since they were flawless. This movie is loaded with action and will have you on the edge of your seat.
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This is a great review! I hate when people give away too much of the movie. Excellent work! :)
Besides, The Dark Knight is one of my favourite movies. Heath Ledger did an amazing job as the Joker; it's too bad he had to die so young. Christopher Nolan's superb directing has changed the Batman franchise forever, rescuing it from the horrible cliches of the past.
Hehe when I saw the movie Batman reminded me a lot of Clint Eastwood's characters he played in classic westerns. The action was a little cartoonish, but heck, it was FROM a cartoon, so yeah.
"Why So Serious?" lol...
