Over the years, comic book movies have evolved. When we were blessed with the Superman franchise back in the '80's, people were starting to realize how in depth these comic book characters are. People have their favorites when it comes to the characters, but when it comes to me, I am in Batmans corner till the end. Something about a real person with no particular supernatural advantages appealed to me.

After the Horrific plunder of Schumakers "Batman and Robin", Batfans all across the world were screaming for someone to come along and give this amazing story the justice it deserves. After a long wait, directoral newcomer Christopher Nolan came along and completely forgot about Burton and Schumakers batman. "Batman Begins" was released, and was widely considered the best of all of them.

Nolan brought to Begins a brand new cast. Christian Bale portrayed Batman (in my opinion) perfectly. With Bale and Nolan came a whole slew of actors including veterens Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman.

Begins was a commercial sucess, but it left people asking "What's next?"

On July 18th, 2008, The Dark Knight was released after much viral marketing hype. Did it live up to it?

Yes, it did. Returning was the full A-List cast excluding the only Begins dragdown, Katie Holmes. But a few newcomers came, too.

Aaron Eckhart hasent been recognized much, but his portrayel of Harvey Dent was superb, and very believing. Considering its not the easiest of characters to play, Eckhart should get a lot of recognition for this. He really performed superbly.

But the show stealer was by far the leater Heath Ledger, who portrayed Joker in such a twisted and psychopathic manner that it begged the question, "How the hell is this rated PG-13?". Ledgers Joker was so out of place among the other type of characters, yet felt right at home.

A lot of talk has been going around about the Oscar for Ledger. Well I must say, he deserves this one more than anyone in the world.

OVERALL: The cinematic perfection known as The Dark Knight has not flaws in my book, and not only contends as the best crime movie of all time, but the best overall movie of all time.

MY RANK: A+ 10/10 * * * * *