Batman - The Dark Knight Review

As a huge fan of Batman Begins I was really looking forward to this movie. Before seeing it I had already heard lots about it, such as the brilliant performance of the late Heath Ledger as the Joker and that it had broken box office records in it's first weekend at the theatres. Now that I have seen the movie I can report that it is an excellent masterpiece. I was a little concerned through parts of the film as I found myself cheering on the Joker. (Probably due to my sympathy to the actor Heath Ledger.) That's the only logical reason I can see as the Joker was a raving psychopath. The eery music when the Joker is on screen helps bring out to great effect the insane psychology of Batmans latest foe. Another of Batman's famous foes is also introduced in the movie. However, I will not reveal which as it would ruin the suprise but the story gives clues away throughout the film until the villan emerges. It stars some of the original cast from the Batman Begins movie including Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader. If you want to see the hottest film in the cinema right now then I suggest you see this, but you may need to book in advance.


Trivia - Heath Ledger was warned by Jack Nicholson about playing the roll of a psychopath. (Nicholson also played the Joker in the earlier set of Batman films)

Harold and Kumar go to white castle

What a funny movie. The first time I came across this film I didn't watch it because I believed it to be an amatuer movie. Now however, after watching it whilst on holiday. It is one of my personal favourites. A hilarious overnight adventure for the two titled characters. Very entertaining and a must see for lovers of comedy.

The Bourne Identity

Yet another of my personal favourites. The bourne Identity tells the story of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), a man who after losing his identity. Must literally fight to find out who he is. This is an action/thriller and unlike most films it spawned two sequels that were at least as good as the original if not better.

Falling Down

Falling Down, starring Micheal Douglas as your average Joe turned Vigilante. After some marital problems and having been fired from work, a man goes on a rampage through an american city. Extremely violent in places, also spiced up with dark humour. This is a must see film and one of my favourites.

SEVEN

What a shocker!!! Seven tells the story of a twisted serial killer and the two cops who are on his trail. The killer (Played by Kevin Spacey) believes he is doing the will of God by murdering 7 people, each for commiting one of the seven sins. As the detectives (Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt) move in closer to their man the story builds up to what must be one of the most shocking endings in cinema history. If you are put off by blood or violence then stay clear of this one.

INDIANA JONES and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

I haven't been looking forward to a film as much as this one since Matrix Reloaded, and although the latter disappointed I have high expectations for Indy 4. Unlike the previous 3 films where the Nazis featured as his enemy, this fourth one pits Indiana against the Russians during the cold war.


The Plot
Famous Archeologist Indiana Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls

I will list this as coming soon, but will update it after I have seen the movie.... Can't wait.

INDIANA JONES and the last crusade

My personal favourite (SO FAR) in the Indiana Jones series. This particular one also stars Sean Connery as Indy's eccentric father. The duo team up on a quest for the holy grail against the evil nazis. Thrill after thrill, full of comedy and adventure. This film was released In 1989 and I can still remember sitting in the cinema all those years ago. During the movie I quickly looked at my watch to see how long was left as I was enjoying every minute of it. I just hope Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is as exciting.