I think I may just be one of the last people to have seen "The Dark Knight." I'm not one to always go out on opening weekend, just because I usually like avoiding the crowds. I felt it was still appropriate to document my thoughts of the film here, though. After all, it has surpassed opening records, and is steadily on track for becoming the No. 1 movie of all time."Titanic" currently holds the record, which many say may be unbeatable despite potential monetary numbers rising above it, simply because of inflated movie ticket prices over the years. It will therefore be hard to judge the success of a movie merely by the box office totals. Total ticket numbers would be a more accurate gauge. As of Aug. 8, "The Dark Knight" stands at $423 million.
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Aaron Eckhart are the leads in this superhero action film. The movie is aptly titled "The Dark Knight" because it reveals many sinister aspects of human (or perhaps non-human) behavior. There is a distinct plot, strong character development despite the fact that this is a sequel (I myself had forgotten much of "Batman Begins"), and never a boring moment.
The Joker, played of course by Heath Ledger, is very believable as a mysterious force that we can't help but feel compelled to watch with interest. Ledger himself certainly added a lot to this character, incorporating arm movements, mannerisms and this signature lick of the lips. If there hadn't been so much talk about Ledger playing this role, I certainly wouldn't have known it was him. He became so totally embodied in the persona that is the Joker, that it definitely marks his best performance to date. The fact that he never takes his makeup off while on-screen certainly adds to the air of believability.
"The Dark Knight" is more than just your typical superhero action film, of which I'm typically not a fan (i.e. "Spiderman," "The Incredible Hulk," "Fantastic Four," Daredevil"). The fact that this film appeals to such a wide age range is great. Many notoriously harsh film critics even felt satisfied with "The Dark Knight." I would definitely agree. It's a must-see, and a movie that you should try to see in the theatres while you still have the chance. This is the type of blockbuster that makes history and is best viewed on the large screen with surround sound.
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