The Dark Knight

One of the best crime dramas of all time. There isn’t much to say other than what hasn’t been said already. This movie is exhilarating. You are literally on the edge of your seat the entire time. The entire cast is stellar. Heath Ledger is of course the standout. He is still the best live action Joker to date, and it is hard to see him be beat. Aaron Eckhart somehow didn’t become a movie star after this which is a crime. Gary Oldman is fantastic as Gordon, Maggie Gyllenhaal is great as Rachel. This movie is such a well cooked meal. Every aspect is terrific. The pacing is so concise. The score by Hans Zimmer is so electric and memorable. The practical stunts in this film are jaw dropping. Also quite a funny film as well. Easily a top 3 Nolan directed film.  I just wish this perfectly and expertly crafted meal had some sauce, some seasoning, to add to it. Gotham is quite literally just Chicago in this movie. The action is the most forgettable aspect of this movie. It really felt like Nolan put everything Batman related in this movie on the back-burner. Nonetheless, this film is still extremely good. Revolutionized superhero films for better or for worse.