Batman Freaked Me Out

It's 2:35 AM and I am freaked out. I just got out of the film The Dark Knight about an hour ago, and now I can't sleep. This was a different kind of hero movie and a far cry from Tim Burton's original. It was really dark. Really. But, sadly, this drama is much more a reflection of what our world has become.

Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker had been so hyped up after his death that I doubted the on-screen performance could match it. It did. By far, the Joker was the scariest, best villain I have seen on screen. He was so convincingly scary that part of me hoped each scene he was in would be his last. I suspect the Joker will make an appearance in my dreams tonight.

This movie was highly complex. I need to see it about 5 more times to pick up on the narrative's nuances. It did feel a bit disjointed at times, but I can't help but think that was intentional. Evil does not come in a neatly wrapped up package. It is untamed, brash, and unscripted. That was this movie. Now if only I could get it out of my head.

This film is not for kids, and, even at PG-13, probably not for some adults.