First off, this film (like most) cannot be appreciated in its capacity upon one viewing, but this one especially needs to be seen several times, as it is not easily assembled.
Yes, Heath Ledger does an exceptional portrayal of the Joker, but he is only a part of the brilliance of this Christopher Nolan-directed film. The style of the film, the acting (I'm mostly, but not totally, speaking to Gary Oldman), the music, and the story form a sensational cinematic experience. There are twists and turns throughout, which is why multiple viewings are suggested.The story is classic, the production a masterpiece. 'The Dark Knight' is an epic tale that still triggers your more simple emotions like fear and doubt.
No matter what type of movies you tend to like, you need to see this one. It will take you out of your place, move you to Gotham City, and burden you with all of the destitution of the city.
Your theater becomes a refuge from destruction, but even IT is not safe because the movie plays like a newsreel, informing you of the actual happenings of the day. And when you finish watching it, you leave, but the dark knight follows you home...kidding.
But seriously...
7/18/2008
How dark the knight is
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7/05/2008
So bad it's good
Postal - Trailer
I won't actually ever see this movie, but the trailer is pretty entertaining.
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5/27/2008
'Indiana Jones' is NOT disappointing
Many people were skeptical when they heard that Steven Spieldberg and friends were making a fourth installment of the Indiana Jones series.
But with Shia LaBeouf as his sidekick, Karen Allen returning from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and Cate Blanchett as a villainous KGB colonel, the movie turned out to be a fresh reunion with Hollywood's favorite archaeologist. 
Seeing this movie lets you appreciate how much of a dork Spieldberg actually is. The digital imaging and CGI are outstanding, some of the best you've seen. With the silly comebacks and invincibility of the characters, 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' seems more like a video game than a movie, a very fun video game.
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