The Dark Knight Reviewed by an Autist

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The Dark Knight is and always has been my favorite Batman movie ever made. I can't tell you how many times I've been watching it throughout my life without getting tired of doing so. The Dark Knight is an action/drama film about the events set after Batman Begins with Batman stopping the Joker from terrorizing Gotham City. Here's what I love about this timeless classic and why anyone would remember it for years to come.

I wanted to point out the narrative and direction this movie gives off. In this film, there's an epic battle between good and evil that has its equal share of victories and defeats that leaves the audience wanting more. The Dark Knight shows evil represented by the Joker (Heath Ledger) being two steps ahead of his enemies when he strikes Batman and Gotham and having the power to upset the established order into chaos. So much so, Batman seemed to have considered Joker his toughest test yet.

Corruption exists among individuals working in the criminal justice system who bring leeway and aid to known gang leaders and mob bosses to further put Gotham into darkness for their gain. However, the Joker has an agenda of his own, aiming to bring chaos to Gotham City that would bring civilized people to their knees when he makes the chips fall. Batman is determined to take Joker's terrorism down to save Gotham City from mass destruction and loss of life.

One other major character who I want to highlight is Harvey Dent, who is Gotham's district attorney fighting crime and corruption in the city. His mission to fight crime made him a target for the Joker, who sought to manipulate him into becoming another villain named Two Face to further fuel his agenda for the chaos he caused to burn Gotham. Two-Face's split-sided personality made him just as unpredictable as the Joker when he left the audience in suspense as to whether he would kill or spare his enemies. Gotham City Police Commissioner Gordon also serves as an important ally to Batman to protect the city from the Joker's terrorism.

What makes this movie worth a watch are the fast-paced action scenes that are full of hand-to-hand combat, explosions, and car chases that can make action enthusiasts engaged in seeing the movie to the end. These action scenes revolve around Batman's hunt for the Joker throughout, which has devastating consequences. Some flawless acting performances I want to commend are Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon, and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face. Let's not ignore the Oscar-winning performance of Heath Ledger, which made me admire him for his Oscar-worthy acting as the Joker.

If I had to give one minor complaint about this movie, it would be the contrasting pace between the action scenes, which are faster-paced than the other slower scenes that make the movie feel like it drags on for too long. It's no big deal since I still find this movie perfect the way it is. I could express with honesty that every exceptional aspect of the movie, more than just the action scenes, is a saving grace for this exciting movie.

All in all, The Dark Knight is a timeless classic worth preserving for generations to come. The director, Christopher Nolan, should consider this movie and the Oscar award nominations that followed his proudest achievement in movie history. Movie enthusiasts who are DC or Batman fans shouldn't be left disappointed to see this epic film. Not to mention the action, drama, and suspense that makes the movie less boring and more unforgettable. I would give this movie a 9.5 out of 10.