Gotham’s resident vigilante is back!

The Dark Knight

 

 

 

 Director: Christopher Nolan

Writers: Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan

Release date: 24^th July 2008

Genre: Action/crime/thriller

Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Echkart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman.

Classification: 12A

 

HEATH Ledger and a star rammed cast set the silver screen on fire with the release of the newest Batman film, The Dark Knight.

          As with the past Batman films, the action takes place in the gloomy city of Gotham where the Joker is once again on the loose. Its District attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Echkart) along with Gotham’s resident vigilante Batman’s (Christian Bale) job to make the streets safe once again.

Action packed and exhilarating with technically advanced vehicles, car chases and explosions a plenty, this film is anything but dull.

          With an air of melancholy throughout, this is perhaps the darkest of the trilogy definitely aided by the exceptional performance of Ledger as the Joker. Everything from his sinister smile to his awkward mannerisms encapsulate everything that this mysterious character should be.

Christian Bale does not disappoint playing the cool yet confident Batman and Michael Cain lives up to expectations as Batman’s loyal helper, Alfred.

          Echkart appears perfect for the role of attorney Dent, with his family man appeal and well portrayed intelligence. His acting skills are not to frowned upon, without giving too much away, his switch from hero to impressionable enemy is clear cut and highly believable.

Maggie Gyllenhaal has taken over from Katie Holmes in the role of Batman’s love interest Rachel and it is fair to say her innocence yet strong will outplay those of the previous actress.

Forget the traditional villain vs. hero scenario as this is never lucid and is a key feature to the intriguing plot. Being picky, the only criticism of The Dark Knight is the never ending storyline. However, not knowing when the film will end is part of the charm of Batman.

A definite must see film of 2008.

4.5/5

Sources: Photograph courtesy of imdb.

Angie and Her Gun Reunited in Bekmambetov’s ‘Wanted’

Timur Bekmambetov’s up and coming film, Wanted, about a secret band of assassins has been tipped by Empire as a surprise hit this year. 

Angelina Jolie is back where she is most comfy, kicking ass as a female assassin. In this action adventure film, Jolie stars along side James McAvoy who plays an ordinary guy recruited for the group. Wanted also presents a first class supporting cast with the likes of Morgan Freeman, Terrence Stamp, Thomas Kretschman and Kirsten Hager all acting in this film. From the little bit of footage that has been seen so far, Wanted promises to be a film full of fast paced action and Bekmambetov’s usual creativity.

 Photograph Courtesy of www.imdb.com