"Let's put a smile on that face!!!" - summit10
The Dark Knight (Christian Bale), made more emphasis on how he places himself at the forefront and do everything to save Gotham City from tyranny and corruption. The idea of being able to sacrifice one’s life and yet not to be taken as a hero would be an understatement for the Batman... and still he does what needs to be done to protect his city! As stated, Bruce Wayne is the real mask of the character wherein it only gives him more instigation to have a personality that keeps him sane!
The Joker (Heath Ledger), he provided a pivotal role not just for being a character that is already well known but, also took villainy into his own likeness. The delivery of his character proves that it takes all the strength you can muster to conceive his insanity and menacing wickedness!
Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), took a big bite out of the mob and can’t chew it no longer (not with that jaw!) pun intended. He was the White Knight, a shining beacon for Gotham City but it was too much for him even combined with Commissioner Gordon and Batman. Every little thing is made clearer to him than what he knows and how he perceives it. As the Joker said “it’s all part of the plan”!
James Gordon (Gary Oldman), from Sergeant, as head of a special task force and now Commissioner not because he was the only option in a corrupted police force but knows where he is going and help clean up the city from its rotting core. As Commissioner Loeb was poisoned by the Joker, the city’s Mayor promoted him from his valued work and to help maintain control to all the chaos in Gotham.
Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), the ever supportive friend and logistics person for the Batman. He is one of the few people that know Batman’s true identity and has been helping him in coordinating targets and supplying armaments, weaponry and the latest technological advancements available! One thing had left me questioning though, will his last assignment be the end of their partnership?
Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal), returning as city prosecutor in the crossroads with her affection for Bruce and her intimacy with hotshot Lawyer Harvey Dent have been proven fatal not just for her but for her suitors as well!
Alfred Pennyworth (Michael Caine), the Butler who stood by Bruce Wayne even if it meant more than his life, he condones and yet provides the right direction into which Bruce will learn to know how much more pain he can endure and embrace it not just with his mind but also with his heart!
This film made history and considered brilliantly made ranked one of the highest grossing films not just in the comic book genre but of all time!
The Dark Knight was a film that invigorated the populace with intrigue, smart storytelling and a whole lot of lip service! Shot in IMAX cameras, (a very lucrative decision indeed), Director Christopher Nolan was able to execute fantastic angles and capture elements of the film that gave it more horizon and depth.
The performance was phenomenal, a cast to reckon with! It even made more significant undertakings on how the story was able to evolve into something more transparent, more disturbing and malevolent backdrop of the film!
The only downturn for me was Batman’s voice... which I believe can be somewhat irritating and slurred. Overall, the film was brilliantly made and fluid storytelling that takes you to different heights of suspense and excitement!
To the cast and crew, a job well done! To Heath Ledger, reimagining the Joker will always be etched in our minds! Rest in peace!
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