Obama praises Hathaway, says she was best in 'Dark Knight'

London -  US President Barack Obama thinks Anne Hathaway "was the best thing" in “The Dark Knight Rises”.

He spoke about the film Monday during a fundraiser campaign at producer Harvey Weinstein's Connecticut home, reports contactmusic.com.

"I got a chance to see 'Batman', and she (Anne Hathway) was the best thing in it. That's just my personal opinion,” said Obama.

Hathway was also in attendance as one of the evening's co-hosts, along with Joanne Woodward, Aaron Sorkin and Weinstein.