The Dark Knight: The Greatest Superhero Movie Ever Made

The second installment in director Christopher Nolan’s take on the Gotham City vigilante is easily at the top of its genre. Christian Bale is fantastic and fun to root for playing the title character along with his alter ego Bruce Wayne, but the villains are truly the stand-out performers in the film which put it over the top. Aaron Eckhart’s portrayal of Harvey Dent, the good guy gone bad in the film, is powerful and evokes sympathy from viewers, but most essential is Heath Ledger’s extraordinary and thrilling performance as the infamous joker. Ledger’s work as the movie’s main antagonist is one of the most legendary villain portrayals in cinema history and elevates this film to the top of its class. This film is one of the best of the 21st century and a must-watch regardless of an individual’s affinity for superhero films. On my unique scale of 1-12, I give this movie an 11.5 for its solid plot and incredible acting.

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