Christian Bale returns as Bruce Wayne, aka The Batman, in this second franchise of the beginnings of the superhero that everyone is greatly familiar of. Gotham City has never been as peaceful, as this winged "vigilante" started roaming the streets. Criminal elements has never been so fearful of committing their unlawful deeds. Seems the joke was on the Bat. Along came The Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger. A sadistic criminal who's absolutely incapable of showing emotions. He believes that all human beings are the same. Once beaten to a pulp, cornered, or left without any choice, one will choose to do to an evil thing. He doesn't get contentment with money or any other material thing. He's primary goal is to create chaos. Always with a disturbing grin on his face, The Joker continuously provokes the Bat by instilling fear on people with attacks on prominent figures. People who believes that Gotham should remain peaceful, and kept the infamous criminals behind bars. One who strongly objects to these violent senseless criminal acts is Harvey Dent, Aaron Eckhart. An on-the-rise lawyer, bound to climb the political ladder.
The lives of these three main characters soon intertwine. Familiar characters in a not-so familiar set-up. Christopher Nolan outdid himself this time. The film absolutely gave justice to the trailer. One would presume that it'll be really dragging, because of the length. We're talking bout 2 hours and 45 mins here. They actually pulled it off, compared to Spiderman 3 (what a doozy). It would seem that the explosions and violent scenes are redundant, but they're not. Thank "Bourne Identity" for the vivid fight scenes. It all started with that film, gotta give them credit. Unlike the previous Batman sagas, which stars George Clooney, Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer, this franchise has proven itself consistent. Less of the fantasy, more on the reality. It's more appealing to a more mature audience. Characterization and casting is superb. Harvey Dent's (Eckhart) character and origin as the two-face, was greatly emphasize, yet subtly supported the two main characters'. James Gordon's (Gary Oldman) character gave a great deal of support to the protagonist too. Though not thoroughly elaborated, some scenes of his becoming the great ally of the dark crusader, was apparently seen in the film. Of course, let's not forget about Maggie Gyllenhaal who played Rachel Dawes. The Gotham assistant D.A. and childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, one of the few people who knows the identity of the dark hero. She was perfectly casted. Less emphasis on sex, more on the darker side of Gotham and the action sequences. The rave about Heath Ledger portraying the Joker, doing an outstanding job? all true! The next Joker definitely gonna have some big shoes to fill in. Two thumbs up for the late actor. Makes one think really, Who's the dark knight? The Joker or the Bat?
The lives of these three main characters soon intertwine. Familiar characters in a not-so familiar set-up. Christopher Nolan outdid himself this time. The film absolutely gave justice to the trailer. One would presume that it'll be really dragging, because of the length. We're talking bout 2 hours and 45 mins here. They actually pulled it off, compared to Spiderman 3 (what a doozy). It would seem that the explosions and violent scenes are redundant, but they're not. Thank "Bourne Identity" for the vivid fight scenes. It all started with that film, gotta give them credit. Unlike the previous Batman sagas, which stars George Clooney, Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer, this franchise has proven itself consistent. Less of the fantasy, more on the reality. It's more appealing to a more mature audience. Characterization and casting is superb. Harvey Dent's (Eckhart) character and origin as the two-face, was greatly emphasize, yet subtly supported the two main characters'. James Gordon's (Gary Oldman) character gave a great deal of support to the protagonist too. Though not thoroughly elaborated, some scenes of his becoming the great ally of the dark crusader, was apparently seen in the film. Of course, let's not forget about Maggie Gyllenhaal who played Rachel Dawes. The Gotham assistant D.A. and childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, one of the few people who knows the identity of the dark hero. She was perfectly casted. Less emphasis on sex, more on the darker side of Gotham and the action sequences. The rave about Heath Ledger portraying the Joker, doing an outstanding job? all true! The next Joker definitely gonna have some big shoes to fill in. Two thumbs up for the late actor. Makes one think really, Who's the dark knight? The Joker or the Bat?
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