The Dark Knight

[damships]

This film left such a profound impact on me in ways that can be difficult to explain. It was an odd culmination of so many different factors that led to me falling in love with this film. 

 

Firstly, I was already a huge Batman fanatic since youth (toys, comics, television shows, movies). Secondly, I had already had a gravitation towards Nolan after having seen Insomnia at 14 years old. That film, for some odd reason, was something I watched repeatedly. Thirdly, it was my first experience in a legitimate IMAX cinema (15/70) on film. Finally, as I'm sure others experienced, Ledger's performance (along with everyone else's) just knocked it out of the park. All of this came together into this incredible experience that really left an impression on me. I went to see it about four times when it was out in cinemas.

 

Twelve years later, I get a Bale/Ledger Batman/Joker tattoo to commemorate! It may not be Nolan's top film from a critical perspective, but I hold it to the highest esteem. Thank you Mr. Nolan!