The Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2008
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AnonymousMCJul 19, 2008
I saw this yesterday around 3:30, and my theaters in Westminster turned into the Bat Cave. They took the old posters from last year and graffiti-ed all of them to promote the Dark Knight, which was brilliant and a great reception. Never haveI saw this yesterday around 3:30, and my theaters in Westminster turned into the Bat Cave. They took the old posters from last year and graffiti-ed all of them to promote the Dark Knight, which was brilliant and a great reception. Never have I seen something like that happen since Lord of the Rings. And the film made it all better. It's not every summer you get a superhero movie that is a masterpiece. This was proven last year with, you guessed it, Spider-Man 3. I was hoping that this would be not be another one of those types of movies. And thankfully, it wasn't. Heath Ledger, my God, you can't imagine. He does a great job in probably the best preformance from an actor, not just in a superhero film, but any film, EVER. If he doesn't get nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars this year (despite the fact he's dead), I will throw the biggest ballbaby fit I ever had and I will be swearing more than usual. This film is totally dark, and it's not like Fantastic Four or Spider-Man, it's crazy. There are some very gruesome images in this movie even for a PG-13 rating. Which means do not take little kids to see this film. The film is far more superior than Batman Begins. It has great action and far better acting than Batman Begins, especially for the character of Rachel Dawes. Maggie Gyllenhaal is a much better Rachel Dawes than what Katie Holmes was. And it was like they took all the flaws of the first and got rid of it. And it ends well. I say see it, or you are missing out. I give this a perfect 10/10.… Expand
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RahulD.Jul 19, 2008
This movie was phenomenal. Heath Ledger's Joker was genuinely scary. This movie had a dark and scary aspect, but a hidden bright side.
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CooperH.Jul 19, 2008
Astounding and powerful - Ledger is unstoppable.
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GeorgeH.Jul 19, 2008
Spellbinding performance by Ledger - Heath outshines Nicholson's Joker by truly becoming the villain, not just playing him.
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KevinO.Jul 21, 2008
Took 45 minutes for the Dark Knight to actually go from serious drama to actual action film. The ending went on for about twenty minutes longer than it needed to. Doesn't deserve tens. Sin City was far superior as far as Took 45 minutes for the Dark Knight to actually go from serious drama to actual action film. The ending went on for about twenty minutes longer than it needed to. Doesn't deserve tens. Sin City was far superior as far as comic-book/graphic novel adaptations go. I was dissappointed with this film. It was good, not great. And Ledger played a great Joker, but he's no Jack.… Expand
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CharlieC.Jul 21, 2008
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Outstanding addition to this franchise reboot. The whole operation is vastly superior to Burton's (I'm convinced that hack should have been a painter instead of a director, because he makes beautiful WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Outstanding addition to this franchise reboot. The whole operation is vastly superior to Burton's (I'm convinced that hack should have been a painter instead of a director, because he makes beautiful pictures but can't tell a story worth a hoot). In my opinion, only two things keep this movie from being the best super hero flick of all time: 1) Confused action sequences. Nolan is a talented director indeed, but something tells me he skipped the film school classes on telling a narrative through action. The multiple Batmen scene, the car chase scene... there's little sense of spatial layout or timing; it's often just a jumbled mess. That approach worked for Batman Begins, where it was all about selling the fear and confusion. Here, it became distracting and broke the narrative. 2) Harvey Dent. I know others were all over his inclusion in the story, but I was less than enthused. First of all, his development and storyline robbed screen time from Batman and Joker, who were just a joy to watch. (If there's any complaint of Ledger, it's that there wasn't enough of him.) Second, it was in his sequences that the film got distractingly sanctimonious. It could have struck the same deep ethical chords with a little more subtlety than was employed here, and Dent was the worst offender. Third, his eventual disfigurement is so laughably unrealistic and ridiculous that it robbed the whole reality "what-if" factor and reduced it to the pulp nonsense of Burton's series. This movie would have been flawless if they could have worked all of Dent's elements into the other characters and done away with him. He is the one part of the money that made me notice how long it was. Otherwise, it's solid stuff. Great as both summer popcorn fodder and something a little meatier. Ledger's Joker is really a joy to behold - not so much for his wily mannerisms and oddness, but because of his take on the character itself. A thoughtful, believable performance to create a truly terrifying maniac. So close, Nolan, so close....… Expand
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JudyT.Jul 21, 2008
Good acting from most of the cast, especially Heath Ledger. He will be missed. But the movie misses the masterpiece mark as it's hero/anithero is greatly overshadowed by all of the othe characters in the movie; with the exception of Good acting from most of the cast, especially Heath Ledger. He will be missed. But the movie misses the masterpiece mark as it's hero/anithero is greatly overshadowed by all of the othe characters in the movie; with the exception of Maggie Gyllenhaal who should have stayed home.… Expand
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AdrianS.Jul 20, 2008
The best batman movie ever made.
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C.K.Jul 20, 2008
Amazing.
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LeinadB.Jul 20, 2008
All of Nolan's films require thought. His films are never just a "whodunit" but big resounding WHYs? What led to the "why," etc. Memento was amazing. Prestige was truly good -especially if you have ever done reading on Tesla, his All of Nolan's films require thought. His films are never just a "whodunit" but big resounding WHYs? What led to the "why," etc. Memento was amazing. Prestige was truly good -especially if you have ever done reading on Tesla, his creepiness and genius and cult like activities leading to madness. Batman Begins is another WHY. Dark Knight is a How and Why when all known societal WHYs do not appply in the face of a new and deadly threat. Aren't the WHY's of life what eat at us on deep and universal levels? Nolan strikes this chord full force in Knight. The plot may seem jumbled, but like Memento and Prestige, which also seemed so, there is a constant theme...a constant moving towards something. As the face of evil comes closer and closer, we find that it is not that dissimilar from our own face...merely one thing or another and it could be ours. Nolan, I salute you. All your films have been great. The bst things is, like Knight, the more and more you think about them, the better they get. That, ladies and gentleman, is a great film. One that will last. One that grows as you think about it. NOTE ON SALON REVIEW: With the exception of Rope and Shadow of a Doubt, Hitchcock is highly overrated. Yes, he was a fantastic manipulator of fear. He was a great director, but his films are never deep or moving. They are interesting and gimicky, but they never (with exceptions) touch on deep issues. Please, don't compare everyone to old Alfred, the man who made films about birds, matricidal homosexuals, and everything else (shocking for the times) but dull. GO SEE DARK KNIGHT NOW BUT DO NOT BRING KIDS!… Expand
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DavidA.Jul 20, 2008
The best comic book movie i have ever seen if heath ledger does not win an oscar i will be pissed for the person that says that it is too confusing and long he can go back to watching the older batmans.
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GaborA.Jul 20, 2008
A near amazing first half kind of unwinds into a decent second half. The script and acting is strong across the board. Its the plot and thus pacing that start to unravel. Lets see how many post 9-11 references we can cram into the last hour. A near amazing first half kind of unwinds into a decent second half. The script and acting is strong across the board. Its the plot and thus pacing that start to unravel. Lets see how many post 9-11 references we can cram into the last hour. Heath was good but I don't find the role to be insanely challenging. Not the best comic book movie ever made. Wont be the best movie of the year, but well made and definitely worth seeing.… Expand
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MichelleC.Jul 20, 2008
This movie was amazing! Heath's Joker blasts Jack's out of the water! Just enough of a pyschotic to make things interesting but not enough to totally creep me out. I can't think of a negative for this movie honestly. I This movie was amazing! Heath's Joker blasts Jack's out of the water! Just enough of a pyschotic to make things interesting but not enough to totally creep me out. I can't think of a negative for this movie honestly. I didn't even mind that it was 2 hours and 40 minutes long, in fact I was so into the movie the time flew by! Havey's facial injury looked amazing...as well.… Expand
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DangeloC.Jul 21, 2008
A powerful use of every resouce movie, Ledger is the biggest Joker oof our times!
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DarrellJul 21, 2008
Batman Begins was an all around great introduction, as well as a better film. However, this was a fantastic piece of work, and a much better improvement on the original four Batman films. There were a few jokes at the expense of the original Batman Begins was an all around great introduction, as well as a better film. However, this was a fantastic piece of work, and a much better improvement on the original four Batman films. There were a few jokes at the expense of the original films which were clever. I anticipate the third film if it comes to them actually producing it.… Expand
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DamianoS.Jul 21, 2008
One of the most enthralling movies I have seen in recent times. It was miles ahead of all the recent superhero flicks for the realism and depth of the characters and the completely unpredictable direction the movie takes across the entire time.
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MorganK.Jul 20, 2008
Did not know what was going to happen at any given moment; in a world of cliches, that is the highest compliment, and one paid to what once once considered a B-level genre, the superhero movie. A perfect balance of story, moral Did not know what was going to happen at any given moment; in a world of cliches, that is the highest compliment, and one paid to what once once considered a B-level genre, the superhero movie. A perfect balance of story, moral contemplation, entertainment, homage, execution, technical achievement, and so on. Christopher Nolan's ambitiousness never once exceeded his grasp. Any minor flaw can be easily overlooked by the achievements of this film.… Expand
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ShaunR.Jul 21, 2008
Wow! Amazing! There isn't much to say that hasn't been said, Bale is the best Batman we've seen but still took a backseat to Eckhart's great performance as Harvey Dent and there are no words to describe Heath Wow! Amazing! There isn't much to say that hasn't been said, Bale is the best Batman we've seen but still took a backseat to Eckhart's great performance as Harvey Dent and there are no words to describe Heath Ledger's Joker. A final performance that will go down as one of the best acting jobs ever, let alone a comic book/super hero movie. I don't know if Bale is signed on for another movie or not, they could end it now and it would be perfect but if Nolan and Bale come back with a 3rd movie I will be in line on opening weekend.… Expand
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JohnF.Jul 20, 2008
I have maybe seen only one or two movies that I could sit through and watch over and over again and this one tops them all. I could watch The Dark Knight over and over and over again, it is filled with everything you couldve ever hoped for I have maybe seen only one or two movies that I could sit through and watch over and over again and this one tops them all. I could watch The Dark Knight over and over and over again, it is filled with everything you couldve ever hoped for in a movie. Everyone stood up and applauded when this movie ended, it has emerged as one off my favorite movies ever. Heath Ledger deserves an Oscar for his performance as he possesses every element of a maniac and perfects it. A great story, great acting and great charachters make this the best movie of the summer, best superhero movie and one of the best in years… Expand
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HarryW.Jul 20, 2008
Conservative christians should praise Heath Ledger for the this performance; it will make you believe in the devil.
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PaulM.Jul 20, 2008
A solid sequel to Batman Begins, with Heath Ledger's outstanding performance as the Joker cutting a sinister edge onto the series. Without a doubt this decade's best villain. Go see this movie!
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BobE.Jul 20, 2008
I watched in awe the balance of conflicts at the heart of the story -- hero vs. villain, hope vs. desperation, choice vs. chance -- all played out by characters struggling with their own agendas, needs and/or objectives. For those who revel I watched in awe the balance of conflicts at the heart of the story -- hero vs. villain, hope vs. desperation, choice vs. chance -- all played out by characters struggling with their own agendas, needs and/or objectives. For those who revel in this film's symphonic nature, they will see the meter and pacing of these inter-twined conflicts as something spectacular. And for those who are tone deaf to this symphony, or who cannot seem to grasp even one of these co-mingled themes (these are the people who complain about a muddled story), there's the spectacle of it all. Thank you, Mr. Nolan, for not "dumbing down" this film. You have presented us your vision in its full complexity, and it works!… Expand
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KyleH.Jul 22, 2008
Absolutely amazing, be sure to see in IMAX to get the full experience but without a doubt the best movie to grace the screens in the past few years.
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MichaelJ.Jul 20, 2008
It was fantastic, 10 out of 10. Ledger made a lot of the movie, if he werent in it, it would've been closer to a 7 out of 10.
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SofíaYáñezJul 22, 2008
Marvellous. Spectacular, just.... I got speechless.
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JoshBJul 22, 2008
Heath Ledger gives one of the best performances I've ever seen. Overall the movie is excellent, but not perfect -- it starts to drag a bit about 2/3 of the way through, but then picks up again.
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DanB.Jul 23, 2008
Simply amazing! See it again, its the best movie I've seen in a long time. Christopher Nolan amazes me with beautiful action sequences and well thought out shot compositions. Heath Ledger pushes the joker past what ever Jack Nicholson Simply amazing! See it again, its the best movie I've seen in a long time. Christopher Nolan amazes me with beautiful action sequences and well thought out shot compositions. Heath Ledger pushes the joker past what ever Jack Nicholson could have ever done and make him a villain we just hate, but want to watch.… Expand
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SamuelG.Jul 23, 2008
Wow, this movie was incredible. I've got to say that this is the best comic book movie ever made. The story is clever and the performance by the actors are very genuine. This movie will make your heart pound, get chills, and actually Wow, this movie was incredible. I've got to say that this is the best comic book movie ever made. The story is clever and the performance by the actors are very genuine. This movie will make your heart pound, get chills, and actually leave you wanting more. But at certain points the movie falls short of greatness. There are some part where cliche and summer blockbuster themes come into play. I have seen this movie multiple times and it gets better every time.… Expand
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BobbyE.Jul 23, 2008
This movie was not that good. Everyone is giving out 10s its funny lol. The joker was great, batman was equally as bad. This movie dragged, batman begins was a much better film. This film was too jumbled, only thing this movie did was make This movie was not that good. Everyone is giving out 10s its funny lol. The joker was great, batman was equally as bad. This movie dragged, batman begins was a much better film. This film was too jumbled, only thing this movie did was make these people into jokers giving it a 10.… Expand
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AMovieCriticJul 24, 2008
Not as much a superhero movie as a crime drama, a really good movie and with excellent performances. Ledger was of course excellent and disturbing as the Joker, but who REALLY stole the show (in my opinion) was Aaron Ackhart as Harvey Dent, Not as much a superhero movie as a crime drama, a really good movie and with excellent performances. Ledger was of course excellent and disturbing as the Joker, but who REALLY stole the show (in my opinion) was Aaron Ackhart as Harvey Dent, who, without giving away anything, gave an amazing and memorable performance both in the first 2/3 of the movie....and the final 3rd, really, REALLY intense performance there. Pretty much everyone had their moments. The only flaw I'd give is that I wish Gotham City retained the really cool look it had in the last movie (it reminded me of Midgar from FF7...in The Dark Knight it looked just a hell of a lot like Chicago) and that Bruce Wayne himself didn't get a ton of screen time. I also thought the finale, which good, wasn't exactly as thrilling as the train fight in the 1st movie. Still, excellent, really good stuff.… Expand
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NathanO.Jul 20, 2008
Wow.... haha I wanted to give it a 10 but the people laughing in the theater kinda ruined my movie viewing experience.. lol seriously whenever something particularily disturbing happened they started laughing... either they're like Wow.... haha I wanted to give it a 10 but the people laughing in the theater kinda ruined my movie viewing experience.. lol seriously whenever something particularily disturbing happened they started laughing... either they're like pervs or something or that was nervous laughter =)… Expand
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nikunjM.Jul 25, 2008
this is a very good movie.After lord of the rings this is the movie i liked very much.really amazing
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EmelyL.Jul 25, 2008
I've seen the movie two times, and i'll definetely see it again. It's one of the best movies i've ever seen. I agree with an Oscar nomination for Heath. You can never notice him on the film; it's the pure Joker. In I've seen the movie two times, and i'll definetely see it again. It's one of the best movies i've ever seen. I agree with an Oscar nomination for Heath. You can never notice him on the film; it's the pure Joker. In general, all the perfomances were splendid. The visual effects and the music are amazing too. I'd recommend that film. Greetings from Venezuela.… Expand
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ElaineJ.Jul 25, 2008
This movie was entertaining but after all the hype I was disappointed. Very little screen time for Batman. Maggie Gyllenhall, a good actress, was miscast. The editiing and the dialogue left a lot to be desired. Heath Ledger was good and This movie was entertaining but after all the hype I was disappointed. Very little screen time for Batman. Maggie Gyllenhall, a good actress, was miscast. The editiing and the dialogue left a lot to be desired. Heath Ledger was good and deserves the praises he has received for playing a strange deranged character.… Expand
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TroyA.Jul 25, 2008
I saw this Movie on Friday the 25. Wow. What a great movie. Wonderful job by all.
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DanielC.Jul 20, 2008
Amazing in every sense of the word... I'd elaborate, but see it, and you'll know exactly what i mean... Great.
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DannyT.Jul 20, 2008
it was dramaticly shocking. Absolutely different from the earlier batman movie. But it'll be better if they didn't use a very difficult plot to understand that basically people won't understand and make some people think it was dramaticly shocking. Absolutely different from the earlier batman movie. But it'll be better if they didn't use a very difficult plot to understand that basically people won't understand and make some people think that's boring. But still, the best heroe-movie plot i've ever watch… Expand
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CarlosM.Jul 25, 2008
The Dark Knight is a great great first rate crime thriller. The one thing this is not is a superhero movie. This is an epic crime saga. From the rise and fall of Harvey Dent to the very personal war between Batman and The Joker the film The Dark Knight is a great great first rate crime thriller. The one thing this is not is a superhero movie. This is an epic crime saga. From the rise and fall of Harvey Dent to the very personal war between Batman and The Joker the film takes you on an emotion and adrenaline fuelled ride for 2 and a half hours. And the last laugh truly is the Joker's in a non typical hollywood ending. Heath Ledger stands out in every scene and delivers a truly iconic performance and give us a villain for the 21st century (an oscar has never been more deserved). Also a special shout for Christopher Nolan has worked wonders yet again on a franchise that looked dead. 10/10 The best movie since The Departed… Expand
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AndrewR.Jul 26, 2008
Phenomenal, best movie of the year if not best movie of the past 9 years.
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MarioC.Jul 26, 2008
This movie sets new standards for superheroes movies. Finally an adult take on supes, and not the usual brainless kiddie stuff of, as an example, J.Schumacher's Batman or whichever Marvel movie. Not for children tough.
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SlobadonT.Jul 26, 2008
Amazing, kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time, couldn't have been better.
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ChrisM.Jul 26, 2008
This beautifully acted and portrayed thriller succeedsany expectation i ever had on the movie. heath ledgers acting is just phenominal and stunningly perfect!
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JoshMJul 26, 2008
This movie was great, way better than Iron man. I haven't seen Batman Begins yet, so that might have been what made the beginning of the movie a little confusing. But "the dark knight" is one of the best movies I've seen this year. This movie was great, way better than Iron man. I haven't seen Batman Begins yet, so that might have been what made the beginning of the movie a little confusing. But "the dark knight" is one of the best movies I've seen this year. even people who don't like superhero movies will like this, because it is a true crime thriller. Heath Ledger's performance was incredible.… Expand
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jaeqJul 26, 2008
I'd give it between an 85-89. Much darker than the original. One of the biggest issues I had was how they changed up the actor for Rachel, it just kinda makes it harder to get into for me, cause you know its a completely different I'd give it between an 85-89. Much darker than the original. One of the biggest issues I had was how they changed up the actor for Rachel, it just kinda makes it harder to get into for me, cause you know its a completely different person, the Joker was pretty unique and I think Heath Ledger did a really good job. The 2-face sideplot was pretty sketchy, I think the change was way too sudden and seemed pretty unrealistic with human nature. *SPOILER*He wouldn't shoot the Joker who was obviously the primary reason for what happened, but he shoots batman and tries to shoot Gordon??? and with Morgan Freeman's character, he quits because batman hooked up a sonar system that invaded peoples privacy for a day when the city was in a crisis state????*SPOILER* There's some plot flaws, otherwise it could have easily been a 9.5.… Expand
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MikeW.Jul 26, 2008
Amazing. One of the most entertaining, well-crafted films in the modern era and easily the best comic book/superhero adaption ever. Despite a stellar cast, Ledger rises above and is spellbinding in his perfectly conceived, original Amazing. One of the most entertaining, well-crafted films in the modern era and easily the best comic book/superhero adaption ever. Despite a stellar cast, Ledger rises above and is spellbinding in his perfectly conceived, original interpretation of the Joker. Bale again perfectly channels the quiet rage of Batman. Oldman, Freeman, and Eckhardt are all fantastic in their roles. Gyllenhaal is a definite upgrade over Katie Holmes. Nolan has created the definitive vision of Batman's universe and has brought more realism, philosophy, and poetry to a comic book character than previously thought possible. Balancing the depth of his themes with spectacularly executed action sequences, Nolan has produced a masterpiece. Looking forward to Nolan's third installment!… Expand
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TheJokerJul 27, 2008
Amazing! This film has become my faavourite film of all time.
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ecJul 27, 2008
Just about as good as you could expect an action movie to get. Far better than what could previously be expected from a comic book based film, as a matter of fact, far better than what could previously be expected from any Just about as good as you could expect an action movie to get. Far better than what could previously be expected from a comic book based film, as a matter of fact, far better than what could previously be expected from any action-crime-thriller. Excellent performances by all involved, and especially Heath Ledger, who far surpasses the hype surrounding the film.… Expand
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AnonymousMCJul 20, 2008
All the performances were great. Ledger is a far better Joker than Nicholson (but anyone who knows anything about Batman would know that was the case before seeing the movie). His performance is bang-on for what the Joker is supposed to be.All the performances were great. Ledger is a far better Joker than Nicholson (but anyone who knows anything about Batman would know that was the case before seeing the movie). His performance is bang-on for what the Joker is supposed to be.

The rest of the cast is solid, particularly Oldman and Eckhart in the less flamboyant roles.
My criticism of the movie is that it takes far too long for it to really go anywhere. It spends almost two hours before we really get going. Additionally, the main idea of the story is rehashed over and over again. Okay, we get it, the Joker doesn't have any good reason for doing what he does. Now lets get some, you know, story here. I think that the archetypal aspects of the comic are missing and that's what weakens the movie.

All that said, the movie is still well-worth seeing, probably more than once. It is not, however, the perfect film that many make it out to be.… Expand
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PeteDJul 27, 2008
Absolutely amazing movie. Heath Ledger's performance is stunning, and makes me all the more miserable about his death. Christian Bale as usual is a great actor, along with all the other performances in this movie. I cannot understand Absolutely amazing movie. Heath Ledger's performance is stunning, and makes me all the more miserable about his death. Christian Bale as usual is a great actor, along with all the other performances in this movie. I cannot understand how someone with the name 'The Terminator' could say there is too much violence for his/her taste. You seriously need to change your name, as the only thing you terminate, is your credibility. A zero for a score? This means you think this is one of the worst movies ever made. Your opinion should be rated a '0'. As for the reviewers that rate this movie anything less than 80%, I cannot understand it. This movie is definitely worth AT LEAST 80%. Worse movies have received better ratings than that, and this movie definitely deserves at least 90% in my book. I almost gave it a '10', but I thought, the perfect 10 is nearly unattainable, and there were SOME issues I had with this movie that keep it from being a '10'. All the same, I've seen the movie three times now, so that says a lot about how good this movie is. As a side note, people who rate this movie '0'-'3', had better have some GOOD reasons why it deserves such a low rating. Too much violence, or a beef with a certain actor or actress is NOT a good enough reason. What did you expect the JOKER to do, pull a flower out instead of a knife? And if you hate Batman so much, why are you watching a BATMAN movie? It's like watching a Spiderman movie, but hating Spiderman the whole time. What is the point?… Expand
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KazemE.Jul 27, 2008
One of the best movies that I've ever seen. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. You have to see it in Imax.
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AaronM.Jul 28, 2008
A dark and disturbing masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless. I was kept guessing till the very end. Nothing felt like it was for certain. It had parts that made you laugh, and feel like a total jerk while doing it. It showcases a A dark and disturbing masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless. I was kept guessing till the very end. Nothing felt like it was for certain. It had parts that made you laugh, and feel like a total jerk while doing it. It showcases a villain different from the norm. Anyone that doesn't like it can go watch some crappy, generic superhero movie. Spider-man definitely wasn't bad, but this completely made me forgot that it was a superhero movie. It's easily the best of its kind.… Expand
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CameronK.Jul 28, 2008
Fantastic film. A superhero movie that actually had a really good plot, and tugged at my emotions. That Joker fella is sick and twisted.
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SystemG.Jul 28, 2008
Amazing. Breath taking. One of the best movies Ive ever seen. Heath Ledger gives one of the best performances I have ever see. It is indescribable. Go see it. You owe it to yourself.
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BtodadoyJul 20, 2008
you need to see this movie more than once to really understand and appreciate it... but you should it's amazing.
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TrevorI.Jul 28, 2008
AWESOME. At the end of the movie, the audience in the cinema stood up and gave it a standing ovation. Pretty cool, a bit gay, but hey ... cool.
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JenniferJul 28, 2008
GO SEE THIS MOVIE NOW!!! First of all all the hype on Heath Ledgers performance is much deserved. You were not watching Ledger you were watching the Joker. He was in my opinion flawless and anyone who thinks otherwise is blind. Ledger became GO SEE THIS MOVIE NOW!!! First of all all the hype on Heath Ledgers performance is much deserved. You were not watching Ledger you were watching the Joker. He was in my opinion flawless and anyone who thinks otherwise is blind. Ledger became the Joker and for me stole the show hands down. I would have never expected such a performance from a former teen movie actor. The movie itself was dark, the pictures were fantastic, the music throughout the entire movie keep the suspense going. What an awesome job by all. Bale is cool, calm, and strong. I loved him as Bateman even down the the McGruff voice that one reviewer pointed out. He went from Armani tailored Bruce Wayne to Bateman. The only reason I noticed the length of the movie was because I needed to take a tinkle with 40 minutes left but there was no way I was going to miss a minute so I sat there in agony but it was worth it.… Expand
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S.OgdenJul 20, 2008
Could have lost 10-15 min.- a little long....
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JoshCJul 29, 2008
I think that this is a classic. A brilliant, darker, and menacing portrayal of the Batman legacy. Its much more true to the graphic novels and comic books, and I'm surprised with some of the bad reviews.
All through the movie, youI think that this is a classic. A brilliant, darker, and menacing portrayal of the Batman legacy. Its much more true to the graphic novels and comic books, and I'm surprised with some of the bad reviews.
All through the movie, you get the sense of immediate threat, and its quite stark just how rellevant its themes of terrorism are to today.
Brilliant acting, and obviously Heath Ledger steals the show, which some critics don't like! The fact that the bad-guy is the most interesting and best acted character isn't bad. What about Javier Bardem in "No Country For Old Men"?… Expand
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ArianaK.Jul 29, 2008
The best movie ever. Heath Ledger was a great choice for joker and was really funny. I would see it 100 more times with out being bored it was very unpredictable.
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ShaktiS.Jul 31, 2008
This is the best superhero movie I have ever watched. Ledger was stunning and scary as the Joker and Bale has to be one of the better Bat-men that I've come across. Overall the film had an epic feeling to it. The greatness of Batman This is the best superhero movie I have ever watched. Ledger was stunning and scary as the Joker and Bale has to be one of the better Bat-men that I've come across. Overall the film had an epic feeling to it. The greatness of Batman stems from the fact that he is ready to sacrifice his image and be seen as the villain just to protect his city. As for the people who think that its too dark and depressing, that's the way Batman is supposed to be. That's why its called The 'Dark' Knight.… Expand
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MojoP.Jul 30, 2008
Dark, brilliantly acted and extremely entertaining. There really is little more you could ask from a movie of this calibre. It may not be intensely realistic, but it's as close as it gets for a comic book flick. The dramatics are well Dark, brilliantly acted and extremely entertaining. There really is little more you could ask from a movie of this calibre. It may not be intensely realistic, but it's as close as it gets for a comic book flick. The dramatics are well timed and the film noir overlay sets the perfect mood to truly allow viewers to become immersed. A masterpiece, and that's no joke. Long live Ledger.… Expand
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MichaelK.Jul 30, 2008
Phenomenal. A bit long at 2 and a half hours, but utterly entertaining and chilling.
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CSJul 30, 2008
I laugh at Billy C inferring that Two Face copies Anton Chigurrh. But since that comment was definitely made just piss someone off, I'll ignore it. great movie, great acting/directing. Deserves Oscar nominations. Tons of em.
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LogicalTwistJul 30, 2008
This is the best superhero movie EVER. No doubt. And there isn't a single person who saw it and didn't love Ledger as the Joker- the best villain ever to appear in a movie. Too bad that he won't be able to hold his prize(s) in This is the best superhero movie EVER. No doubt. And there isn't a single person who saw it and didn't love Ledger as the Joker- the best villain ever to appear in a movie. Too bad that he won't be able to hold his prize(s) in his own hands.… Expand
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RobertM.Jul 4, 2008
Why are people posting these fake reviews when it hasn't been released and we know for SURE that none of them actually saw it. I'm giving it a 10 with the confidence that when I do see it, it will match the high expectations Why are people posting these fake reviews when it hasn't been released and we know for SURE that none of them actually saw it. I'm giving it a 10 with the confidence that when I do see it, it will match the high expectations I've read from ACTUAL MOVIE CRITICS who previewed the movie at the time of this review.… Expand
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EdJ.Jul 7, 2008
Best superhero movie made, period! Heath ledgers performance does not only deserve an Oscar nomination but a winner in my book, 10 times better than Nicholson, and Aaron Eckart is superb, plus Christian Bale may be the best batman ever! Add Best superhero movie made, period! Heath ledgers performance does not only deserve an Oscar nomination but a winner in my book, 10 times better than Nicholson, and Aaron Eckart is superb, plus Christian Bale may be the best batman ever! Add that together and its the best summer movie… Expand
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JuliaCAug 1, 2008
Definitely freakin amazing i wanted to see it way before heath ledger died it was way better than i expected and he was WAY better than jack he deserved an Oscar it was great!!
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JesperB.Aug 11, 2008
Action movies this good are very few and far between. The best movie released since the Gladiator.
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AndrewC.Aug 1, 2008
Christopher Nolan put together a wonderful piece of magical works in which my eyes stood upon. He made up the Joker to be as good as the Joker should be with great lines and putting the best actor in the suit. The movie kept me in and off my Christopher Nolan put together a wonderful piece of magical works in which my eyes stood upon. He made up the Joker to be as good as the Joker should be with great lines and putting the best actor in the suit. The movie kept me in and off my seat at all most every moment, every part seemed to flow perfectly and it seemed flawless with few mistakes to notice and kept me personally guessing. I rate it a perfect 10 and one of the greatest movies this world will ever see!!!!… Expand
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HarrisK.Aug 1, 2008
This movie is the amazing. It may be long, but it was so worth it. This movie gives a more darker and realistic twist to the superhero genre. This is a movie in which the good guy doesn't win.
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RienyeNAug 1, 2008
This movie is awesome! I've always thought Ledger is always overact but he pulled off a beautiful performance. He is everything the joker is meant to be be. Bale still did a good job although Gyllenhaal was a let down. For those who This movie is awesome! I've always thought Ledger is always overact but he pulled off a beautiful performance. He is everything the joker is meant to be be. Bale still did a good job although Gyllenhaal was a let down. For those who claim that the movie is depressing then they just didn't get it. Batman isn't about being a hero who saves the day and the whole ciity is thankful. He's both loved and hated. Kudos to Nolan for as showing us the real dark knight. This movie makes it so much easier to forget those dreadful days of Batman & Robin and Mr Freeze!!!… Expand
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DPKAug 14, 2008
Arguably one of the best movies ever.any one rating it below did not pay attention to dialogues or the characterisation and the ending questionable? surely you r joking mr rob t.
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GrahamYAug 14, 2008
Best super hero film ever. Grounded in real life.
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JoshAug 14, 2008
Heath Ledger's acting performance is one of the best all time acting performances. Ever. Period.
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MattLAug 15, 2008
Over all it was a fairly good movie, Great performace by Heath Ledger but it fealt like I was sitting though Lord of the Rings 3 again. Interesting story line but let you down in some spots.
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JordanM.Aug 18, 2008
Absolutely one of the greatest films ive ever seen. A roller coaster of emotion and action. Practically pulls you out of your seat and into this dark world where the conflict between Batman and Joker is a reality!
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BenD.Aug 20, 2008
I love it, Heath Ledger was an outstanding Joker, the best I have ever seen, the film was well thought out, and the character who played 2 face was just amazing as well.
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AlecB.Aug 2, 2008
Ok, obviously whoever rated this film a 0 - 5 is a faggot and can go back to watching movies like 10,000 B.C. and Jumper which they would probably find interesting and both are probably the worst movies ive ever seen. The Dark Knight is the Ok, obviously whoever rated this film a 0 - 5 is a faggot and can go back to watching movies like 10,000 B.C. and Jumper which they would probably find interesting and both are probably the worst movies ive ever seen. The Dark Knight is the best film of 2008 by far. Is it perfect? No like many other great movies sure it has some flaws to it. Bale's voice as Batman always had annoyed me but he still did a great job other than that little thing. Health Ledger dominated the film.Ledgers performance as the joker finally made me see what a real villian is. How evil a person can be. The movie is a little bit too long but its all worth it at the end. For the people who havent seen The Dark Knight yet ignore all these losers and their review because they dont know sh*t.… Expand
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ChrisVAug 2, 2008
Well, the movie, was to damn long, but i think it was great, the story line, man!!! the joker is the greatest villain of all superhero movies, this guy really nade this long movie not booring, i was alwasy waiting for the joker to appear, he Well, the movie, was to damn long, but i think it was great, the story line, man!!! the joker is the greatest villain of all superhero movies, this guy really nade this long movie not booring, i was alwasy waiting for the joker to appear, he was hillarious and scary at the same time, great acting, even tough, batman, man!! christian bale has been the worst batman ever i think,.. hes voice is freakin stressing.. kill the batman !!! jajaja.. man i really wanted to joind the joker to kill the batman!!!… Expand
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JacobF.Aug 29, 2008
I thought this is a refreshing burst for superhero films. Yes it mite have gone on for a bit, and yes nolan mite chop scenes a bit. But, the acting by Ledger was absolutely stunning, making this film sinister and dark without him playing I thought this is a refreshing burst for superhero films. Yes it mite have gone on for a bit, and yes nolan mite chop scenes a bit. But, the acting by Ledger was absolutely stunning, making this film sinister and dark without him playing that role the film would have the edge that it does have. Bale for me has secured the role of batman for a long time, giving wales yet another thing to be proud of! and SIR michael caine and morgan freeman give a performance which we know EXPECT from the two of them. Nolans directing was refreshing for a superhero film and one of the best i have seen for a long time.… Expand
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JoeK.Aug 2, 2008
"This movie is no fun. It satisfies the fanboys' desire to have their comic book heroes taken seriously. That's where I think all this fan adulation is coming from. But that totally misses the point. Where's the fun? Where is "This movie is no fun. It satisfies the fanboys' desire to have their comic book heroes taken seriously. That's where I think all this fan adulation is coming from. But that totally misses the point. Where's the fun? Where is the superheroic fantasy adventure? The self-referential coyness? This Batman is scary and repulsive. The little boy in me doesn… Expand
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devesvarAug 31, 2008
A lot of fun, love the cast, not as good as Batman Begins, but a good ride. Heath rules -we miss you.
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DonalK.Aug 3, 2008
A gloriously sadistic cinematic masterpiece. It's dark and twisting, though a bit overlong. the shots give a dark view on Gotham City. Two-Faces costume is lacklustre and the CGI additions to the character where pretty poor. Miles ahead A gloriously sadistic cinematic masterpiece. It's dark and twisting, though a bit overlong. the shots give a dark view on Gotham City. Two-Faces costume is lacklustre and the CGI additions to the character where pretty poor. Miles ahead of the pack.… Expand
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CharlesH.Aug 3, 2008
This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic batman fighting moves wern't used made me feel like this wasn't a batman movie. batmans martial arts skill take a distant back seat to technology. Supporting villians also feel like they where weakly thought out, ready to take a pathetic john wayne punch. Even though both the joker and two face where well portrayed accurately. This movie felt like truly sad attempt at capturing the dark night.… Expand
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JustinAug 4, 2008
first time i went to the movies and felt i should have been charged more.
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JasonS.Aug 4, 2008
It would have been a ten but it went on too long. There was a clear ending to the movie and then it went on and on as if there was some political message that they wanted to push on the viewers which felt tacked on at the end. It was It would have been a ten but it went on too long. There was a clear ending to the movie and then it went on and on as if there was some political message that they wanted to push on the viewers which felt tacked on at the end. It was incredible on a IMAX screen.… Expand
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ClayD.Aug 4, 2008
Ball-busting, mind-blowing; a force that demonstrates the power of good cinematic entertainment.
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DiogoP.Aug 4, 2008
I was very disappointed! All the fuzz around the movie but nothing new came to happen. It was entertaining, yes it was, but the story was very predictable, and so were the joker stunts. The movie was well acted, especially in my opinion by I was very disappointed! All the fuzz around the movie but nothing new came to happen. It was entertaining, yes it was, but the story was very predictable, and so were the joker stunts. The movie was well acted, especially in my opinion by Gary Oldman and Christian Bale, Heath gave us a new joker, but i believe he has been given great reviews due to his tragic death, i have to be honest about that. This joker, could be called diablo, florist, pokemon, he was a great villain, but i personally didn't find any "Joker" in Dark Knight! Very well directed, dark just like a batman movie should be, great action sequences, but it was no 5 star movie!… Expand
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SydneyO.Aug 5, 2008
I wish i could give this movie higher than a 10. i luv this movie! absolutely genius! heath ledger did an outstanding job as the joker.
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RaveeshS.Aug 5, 2008
This movie should definitely make it to the top 5 movies list in the history of cinema. Heath Ledger's performance is legendary and it is a fitting goodbye to the world of cinema by him by this out of the world performance.All hail Ledger!
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HugoTAug 5, 2008
Thank you all....especially Heath Ledger.
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alexkAug 5, 2008
Best batman to date. incredible acting and very credible story line.
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DeclanR.Aug 5, 2008
By far the best Batman film ever created, here's to Chris Nolan!
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JuneE.Aug 7, 2008
I'm not a big fan of Batman but after I saw The Dark Knight ...I can say that this was best movie based on comic ever....and I went to cinema twice... worth in every cent.
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MarvinT.Aug 7, 2008
This movie is a essential Masterpiece that will be remembered. Joker is a true Villain and shows how if people are pushed they could show what there true character is good or evil.
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BillBAug 7, 2008
Ledger's performance alone turned a good movie into a great one.
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SeanFAug 8, 2008
A fantastically dark film that weaves a maniacal tapestry of death and degradation around it's good-guys, who constantly find themselves subverting their highest morals to achieve what is necessary to save Gotham. Better than its A fantastically dark film that weaves a maniacal tapestry of death and degradation around it's good-guys, who constantly find themselves subverting their highest morals to achieve what is necessary to save Gotham. Better than its predecessor in every way, it's unjust to simply say this is the best comic book film ever made -which it is - when it could be considered also one of the greatest crime epics of all time. While the plot is certainly extraordinary - and trust me, you'll want as little of this film's twisting and turning plot spoiled to you before you see it as possible - the true measure of this film's greatness comes from the brilliant performances. Christian Bale nails both Bruce Wayne and Batman, perfectly embodying the arrogant billionaire and the raspy-voiced vigilante, and never letting one overshadow the other. Aaron Eckhart makes us care so much about Harvey Dent that it ruly hurts when he undergoes the transformation we all know he must undergo. Gary Oldman brilliantly underplays the most incorruptable cop in Gotham, and genuinely makes us care about his character. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman are spectacular in their supporting roles, and both of them undergo their own personal journeys that are not only relevant but integral to the plot of the film. Finally, Heath Ledger delivers a haunting and nuanced performance of one of the scariest villains in cinema history. It's Ledger's presence that truly drives the film, and while I'll try to refrain from hyperbole, I can say without a doubt that it is the best supporting performance of the year so far (I say this for the benefit of the Acadamy, who should at least award him a nomination at this year's Oscars). All around, this is a brilliant movie. Does it have it's flaws? Of course. The film is at times muddled, and Ledger is so magnetic that the film threatens to bore when he's not on screen (but I want to make it clear that it never does). But that does little to mar this epic film, or the feeling that you've just finished watching something truly special when you've finished it.… Expand
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VincentVdBAug 9, 2008
Brilliant movie, unbelieveble acting, incredible effects and a creepy evil that truly feels like a threat... The best movie I watched in year... (and i watch MANY movies).
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JamesB.Aug 9, 2008
An awesome movie; I can find nothing to criticize.
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JarrodL.Sep 10, 2008
Exhilarating, captivating, and excellent are words, which can hardly express the overall brilliance of this movie. Having seen all of the previous batman movies, one sees a changing genre of film among them, first they were more of a comedy, Exhilarating, captivating, and excellent are words, which can hardly express the overall brilliance of this movie. Having seen all of the previous batman movies, one sees a changing genre of film among them, first they were more of a comedy, and through a few other phase shifts, we are now at a time of more serious Batman's. When things undergo a change they usually get worse before they get better, but with this Batman movie that was not the case. The actor, Heath Ledger, plays a phenomenal part as the Joker, and his boldness and his terrifyingly good syncopation with his character is stunning. He is actually able to fully put on the persona of his character, and it is this bond, this terrifying connection that makes his character the most stunning and best-acted character in the movie, without question. The other characters, such as Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Harvey Dent (Two Face) also play compelling roles. We see that Bruce Wayne is having a sort of midlife crisis and feels that soon there will not be a need for him anymore. This feeling is pervade in all of his actions and is very convincing. Harvey Dent, who faces a similar dilemma, turns to anger and hate for people, instead of towards protecting the people, as Bruce Wayne, in the end, chose to continue doing. Through quality scenery, excellent make-up, and spectacular stunts, this movie is able to permeate into the audience and deliver extraordinary feelings, feelings of joy, fear, sadness, betrayal, courage, cunning, and of a bittersweet ending to the madness and chaos which the Joker so successfully creates in, The Dark Knight!… Expand
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