MOVIES: The Dark Knight (2008) - The Joker's Movie

It'll come as no surprise to anyone that this second installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman series, The Dark Knight, is about Batman's arch nemsis, The Joker. Where does he come from, what is his real name, what is in his pockets aside from lint and knives? None of those questions are revealed in The Dark Knight and it doesn't even matter. This movie is fantastic. It's in my list of top movies ever made. What number is it on that list? I'm not sure...that's next week's blog post.

I won't say that Batman doesn't matter in this movie, because without Batman, the Joker would have nothing to do. OK...that may not be entirely true, because the Joker is all about chaos and doesn't care who he destroys. What I will say is...where Batman is the hero...the good guy...uhm...well, technically Batman is a masked vigilante who has rules. And the Joker...well, he wears a sort of mask...and has no rules. What that gives you, is a chaotic movie about a Dark Knight and his nemesis. A movie that I would not want to spoil for you by revealing any plot points, so I won't. The movie is definitely overshadowed by Heath Ledger's untimely death, which is unfortunate, because I'd be curious what the box office would be like it this hadn't happened. Don't go to see the last movie by Heath Ledger...go check it out to see one of the best superhero movies ever made. BUT...don't bring your kids if they get scared easily, because the Joker is a bit creepy...and he does start to make sense at some point.

The movie does make a political statement as to the current state of the world, so pay attention...OK, you don't really have to pay attention, it's very obvious. So go and see it...you might even learn something about yourself.