The Dark Knight (2008)
For me, picking this category was not difficult whatsoever. Although I am not a comic book guy, I do enjoy a good superhero film, and this film exceeded any bar that had previously been set for this genre. (I must admit I also thoroughly enjoyed Batman Begins, Iron Man, and The Incredibles, yet I loathed the Spiderman franchise and the new Superman was average at best).
Since this film is the third highest grossing domestic film of all time (cashing in more than 500 million), there probably aren’t many of you reading this whom have not yet seen the film. Likewise, I cannot add much to any review that hasn’t been written, either in print or on-line.
I would like to reiterate two points: Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker is both brilliant and unsettling, and the film truly deserved to be nominated for Best Picture. In addition to the Best Picture snub, Christopher Nolan was also deserving of a Best Director nod. I will say the one thing I did enjoy that is oft overlooked, is the look of this film.
For me, picking this category was not difficult whatsoever. Although I am not a comic book guy, I do enjoy a good superhero film, and this film exceeded any bar that had previously been set for this genre. (I must admit I also thoroughly enjoyed Batman Begins, Iron Man, and The Incredibles, yet I loathed the Spiderman franchise and the new Superman was average at best).
Since this film is the third highest grossing domestic film of all time (cashing in more than 500 million), there probably aren’t many of you reading this whom have not yet seen the film. Likewise, I cannot add much to any review that hasn’t been written, either in print or on-line.
I would like to reiterate two points: Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker is both brilliant and unsettling, and the film truly deserved to be nominated for Best Picture. In addition to the Best Picture snub, Christopher Nolan was also deserving of a Best Director nod. I will say the one thing I did enjoy that is oft overlooked, is the look of this film.
If this franchise continues, I will be curious to see if any upcoming Batman film could top The Dark Knight.
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