Because of the hype my eye was on Heath’s role. I have liked him in other things but I didn’t want to follow the idea that he “gave the performance of his life” just because he was dead. However, for the first time in all of the Batman movies, Ledger’s “Joker” actually scared the crap out of me.

Having a background in Psychology I found this “Joker” far more dangerously deranged than the almost comical version of Nicklson’s “Joker”. There was something in Heath’s face which made it seem like he might have known this role would be important. His laugh, his licking of his lips, his total demeanor made me wonder if he hadn’t maybe checked himself into a nut house just to perfect the role.

In additional to his mannerisms, the fact that his a large part of his costume was only altered by simply applied makeup (vice the perma lip thing of Jack’s “Joker”) Heath’s version has changed the “face” of the “Joker” in a way that may not be easily replaced. I really enjoyed his role and am for the first time ever glad I followed the hype.

As far as the role of Batman, eh he was hot…that strange voice changing thing was well fun in the dark I guess. He even had cooler toys that “IRONMAN”. However, for me the one actor that truly gave justice to “Batman’s” balance between ruggedly charming and just shy of total darkness was Micheal Keaton. Ahh the things I do to that man’s “Batman” would get a higher than PG 13 rating.

The other characters did an OK job. However, ever since “The Secretary” it’s hard from to see Maggie as anything other than…well anyways watch the film and you’ll see what I mean. My main complaints about this movie were the fact that the healing of “2 Face” was too quickly done and the ending was far too lame to be acceptable. It’s as if they were filming and then all of the sudden realized they needed to reveal the true identity of “Harvey Dent/Two Face”, strike a reason for his wrath and then wrap up the film all while staying just under 3hours. They could have really done something great with the ending instead they rushed through leaving you knowing that there will be another film but not necessarily waiting breathless to see it.

All in all I’d say I got the best deal of all…all that action, cool toys and a few nightmares all for 3,000 won or under isn’t anything to laugh (even manically) at.

Enjoy!!

Well, we’ll see how the new Justice League film comes together with both Bats and Supes in it (Watch “World’s Finest” and you’ll get the Bats and Supes reference). I can’t wait to see how Wonder Woman will fit in to the group.

Also, if you get a chance check out the new “Spectacular Spider-Man” series on the CW network. It’s quite good, once you get past the first 22 minute episode.

The character appears exclusively in the films, and is not based on any comic book character.

Batman: Year One was the basis for a lot of parts of Batman Begins, and other elements from those two graphic novels are also in The Dark Knight.