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Another film in the Batman series, the second one starring Christian Bale as Batman. He is great in this role, convincing as the sleazy millionaire Bruce Wayne and almost frightening as the Dark Knight.
Although I didn’t think the film was as dark as the papers claimed, it is indeed fairly gruesome. The story is quite weak: there is a predictable twist in the end and it doesn’t differ much from the other Batman films. But it is still fun to watch. As in all Batman films, the gadgets are the best thing about it. I would love to drive the Batmobile (which turns itself into a futuristic motorcycle).
The actors are great. The late Heath Ledger gives a daunting performance as the evil Joker (played by Jack Nicholson in the 1989 Batman), and Michael Caine and Gary Oldman are just as entertaining as in Batman Begins.
You should definitely watch Batman Begins again before taking in this one. I was a bit lost at the beginning as to what was going on because I couldn’t remember much from the prequel.
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