Whew... What a ride. This movie was as good as the hype that I'd heard, and a great deal better than I expected. The performance given by the late Mr. Ledger was superb and well worth all the buzz. It was intensely creepy, and nuanced and was sure to leave any viewer with an uncomfortable sense of awe. Now months after seeing it (in the half priced theatre no less) I will occasionally think back to it say...when the dog smacks her lips loudly after a satisfying petting.
The action sequences too had wonder about them. Yes they were bigger and better than Christopher Nolan's first Batman flick but without the cheese that plagues most movies on their second (or really in this case 8th) reincarnation. He has a knack for smooth, slick films that can stand on their own but with this series he has really boiled the characters down to their most basic selves. This is what makes this a great movie period not just a great comic book movie.
The fact too that only a minimum of CG was used makes me respect it even more. The amazing shots of crashes etc. were really played out on Chicago streets!! What a feat of organization, and planning. As someone interested in directing/producing I can't help but think of those long hours of red tape cutting they had to do. Overall...Bravo for a great film!!!
