The Dark Knight

There’s something so apt about the title of the latest Batman movie. Batman does come across as being a knight in this modern age, with principles and values more suited during the medieval ages.

And boy is he dark, his character that is. None of that gung-ho, pumped up good ol’ American patriotism so common among comic superheroes. Add to that Bruce Wayne’s tortured soul, in a continual struggle to separate the man from the bat, and you have a movie so dark and ominous that the Joker seems to be the only colourful character. In a good way of course.

The 150 minute long fare was entertaining and thoroughly absorbing, though one or two scenes were more reminiscent of a Bond flick. I don’t recall a single bad performance from any of the cast, and not a scene passed where one had to stifle a yawn (though I recall one lady on the opposite aisle snoring half an hour into the movie.

As for the late Heath Ledger, what a way to sign off. An absolutely psychotic representation of the caped crusader’s most enduring arch-enemy. He trumped Jack Nicholson’s version, hands down. If there is an Oscar for Best Villain, look no further.

I must also add here that GSC IOI Mall Puchong isn’t too bad, contrary to what I have previously espoused. Easily managed to get tickets for good seats, on a Saturday night at that, just two days after the movie premiered. Yes, the inhabitants and the aesthetics of the mall do not inspire confidence in the goodness of mankind, but for a hassle-free and relatively cheaper night out at the movies, it fits the bill rather satisfactorily.