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youmaster45Apr 10, 2013

definitely the best superhero´s film ever made in history an the most outstanding of the trilogy, all the elements are just where they should creating a complex, deep and real world.

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KivaJun 12, 2013

An extraordinary adventure film with action all the time. One of the best Batman movies. Fans are going to love, Haters are going to love. Christopher Nolan is probably the best director nowadays.

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RodrigoBertiniJul 2, 2013

Dark, complex, unforgettable and an excellent production, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.

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kubathereviewerJul 24, 2013

Best joker (Heath Ledger) ever and my favourite Batman movie. The last scene with the 2 ships is thrilling and very tense, I also enjoyed Morgan Freeman's performance as Lucius Fox.

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TheApplegnomeJul 6, 2014

A masterpiece by Christopher Nolan!

Nowadays, we see a massive amount of computer generated objects in our movies. But with Nolans’s The Dark Knight, we notice that he really tries to make the batman franchise as real as possible. JustA masterpiece by Christopher Nolan!

Nowadays, we see a massive amount of computer generated objects in our movies. But with Nolans’s The Dark Knight, we notice that he really tries to make the batman franchise as real as possible. Just look at the Batmobile, so incredible! I totally love the action and crime in The Dark Knight, and both the opening scene and the ending was just awesome. I’m also amazed by how groovy the movie was, and with the great music and the awesome actors couldn't the movie have been done better. Every small detail in the movie is perfect, except that there are some confusing and slow scenes in some places.

The Dark Knight is a spectacular movie, and the best to date by Nolan.

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SuperheroMoviesAug 5, 2013

A monumental accomplishment in comic book cinema. The Dark Knight improves upon its already outstanding predecessor, with a performance of the century from Heath Ledger as The Joker.

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FranzHcriticAug 22, 2013

As a whole, it can exclaim itself as a sophisticated comic book film. Heath Ledger's Joker is what captivates us. He absorbs into this role with a type of noir-like version of the classic comic book character, becoming a murderous andAs a whole, it can exclaim itself as a sophisticated comic book film. Heath Ledger's Joker is what captivates us. He absorbs into this role with a type of noir-like version of the classic comic book character, becoming a murderous and calculating psychopath. The only comic book film that deserved any Oscar, especially for Heath Ledger.… Expand

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askewglassesAug 30, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is brilliant. Every bit is enjoyable. This takes Batman to a whole new level in character development and story. And it's surprisingly realistic. Nolan outdid himself for sure. Heath Ledger gives the best performance if the Joker ever. He's funny, intimidating, scary, and so much like a real serial killer. He's just here to create chaos. The side cast is also great. This movie brings tears, action, and laughs. It was a Batman movie purely for adults, its big with action and characters. It never disappoints and is a great watch every time I see it. Great movie and one of my favourites.… Expand

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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015

A sequel that's better than the original? Huh.
This is probably the best Batman movie, even though Bale's Batman voice really sucks in this movie. Heath Ledger is the best part of this movie, he portrays the Joker brilliantly and rightfullyA sequel that's better than the original? Huh.
This is probably the best Batman movie, even though Bale's Batman voice really sucks in this movie. Heath Ledger is the best part of this movie, he portrays the Joker brilliantly and rightfully deserved his posthumous Oscar. The action scenes are much better and the movie's very entertaining.
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iffyguyDec 11, 2013

This movie changed the way I see Batman. This Part 2 of the trilogy was by far the best in the trilogy, and probably the best Batman movie I've ever seen. Sorry, Adam West, Michael Keaton, and George Clooney. And that voice!

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ardania22Aug 3, 2014

Is it overrated? Absolutely. It suffers from the same problems as Batman Begins- namely, the over-reverential script and the over-analysis of the movie's themes. But this one is much better, and I can explain why in five words: Heath LedgerIs it overrated? Absolutely. It suffers from the same problems as Batman Begins- namely, the over-reverential script and the over-analysis of the movie's themes. But this one is much better, and I can explain why in five words: Heath Ledger as the Joker. This is the one part of the movie that deserves as much praise as it got. Ledger finds that tiny, tiny spot between funny and terrifying and milks it for all it's worth. He's a wounded puppy-dog of a jester who won't hesitate to slice your mouth in two or blow up a cruise ship, and he'll be laughing all the way. Also, he's the only actor in the crowd who can ably handle Nolan's Script and fuse it into his character, though that might be more of the Joker psychology that Ledger's acting. Whatever it is, he nails it. I just wish the rest of the movie was as clever and nuanced as him.… Expand

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Christian0205Mar 30, 2014

The best of the trilogy. It manages to keep your attention all the time. And just when you think the day is saved, it all crash down. Ledger plays the role of his life as the Joker, a new and wonderful vision of this batman nemesis

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Jackstevens98Mar 21, 2014

Where to begin with this brilliant superhero film... Well one of the outstanding reasons would have to be The Joker (Heath Ledger), firstly the performance by him in this film is fantastic and absolutely deserved the Oscar for best supportingWhere to begin with this brilliant superhero film... Well one of the outstanding reasons would have to be The Joker (Heath Ledger), firstly the performance by him in this film is fantastic and absolutely deserved the Oscar for best supporting actor. Another reason why this is a great feature and most definitely the best of the trilogy is because there's no stupid backstory that's just a load of nonsense, the Joker is just simply crazy or messed up and even as Michael Caine says in the film 'Some people just wanna watch the world burn' the joker mentions a few times about his past and how he got his scars but changes them each time so no ones actually sure what's wrong with him.
I also think Christian Bale plays a great Batman, compared to George Clooney or almost any of the others
Christopher Nolan is a great director and has directed many great films and this is right up there with the others and deserved all the credit it got!
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DrewtheDude85May 10, 2014

While Batman Begins was a good film, The Dark Knight is grand. It's darkness and it's intense action will hold you captivated throughout the film. Christian Bale did an excellent performance playing Batman, I don't know why people are hatingWhile Batman Begins was a good film, The Dark Knight is grand. It's darkness and it's intense action will hold you captivated throughout the film. Christian Bale did an excellent performance playing Batman, I don't know why people are hating on his voice. The drama was cool, there were some emotional scenes, I overall had an amazing time when I first saw this film and I kind of want to watch it again right now. This is probably the greatest Batman movie ever made, so I would highly recommend it.… Expand

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InspectorJavertMar 31, 2014

Nearly every aspect of this film is fantastic. The creative designs and aesthetics of the movie are very pleasing, from the designs of Batman's suit and arsenal to the sprawling city of Gotham. Hans Zimmer's composing is, as always, genius.Nearly every aspect of this film is fantastic. The creative designs and aesthetics of the movie are very pleasing, from the designs of Batman's suit and arsenal to the sprawling city of Gotham. Hans Zimmer's composing is, as always, genius. The Jokers theme is one of the highlights of this soundtrack, complementing the character perfectly. The acting in the film is top notch, Christian Bale and Gary Oldman deliver more rock solid performances and newcomer Aaron Eckhart also packs a punch as Harvey Dent/Two Face. But Heath Ledger steals the show as the, in my opinion, best interpretation of the Joker's character in any Batman media. The story is tense, well paced, and thrilling. The Dark Knight is easily one of the best Superhero movies ever made.… Expand

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Brizer121Jun 22, 2014

I found The Dark Knight to be great film, living up to it's name. Although it is a shame about Ledger's death. He played The Jokers part perfectly. No one could have played the chaotic clown any better than Heath Ledger. As for Christian BaleI found The Dark Knight to be great film, living up to it's name. Although it is a shame about Ledger's death. He played The Jokers part perfectly. No one could have played the chaotic clown any better than Heath Ledger. As for Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne to be very exceptional as well. The movie itself and the plot to be devised exceptionally well.

With Gotham in diss array and Batman trying to clean up the streets and is shunned by the law; while a megalomaniac is on the loose blowing up hospitals and killing without remorse. A great work of Art, better than the other two films in my opinion. Introducing Aaron Eckhart as Two Face; I found to be very exciting to see, seeing as he's one of my favorite DC villains.

Although the film is very long and some parts to be boring it's the little things that was fantastic. With Ledger's fantastic portrayal and improvised parts, showing the Joker in his true form.

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inaneswineNov 14, 2017

The pace of The Dark Knight far surpasses that of its predecessor, as Bale's brilliant Batman is forced to stop Ledger's wonderfully bizarre interpretation of the legendary Joker. The thrills are plentiful, and the story is poignant.

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keve16Mar 26, 2015

8.8/10................................................................................................................................................

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cumoviesJul 24, 2014

unbelievable!!! this movie is so good the acting by Heath Ledger as the joker is amazing the joker is also very well made on script to. The action is great to the whole movie is just incredible very well done best superhero flick ever.
myunbelievable!!! this movie is so good the acting by Heath Ledger as the joker is amazing the joker is also very well made on script to. The action is great to the whole movie is just incredible very well done best superhero flick ever.
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SkyrimGuy935Feb 26, 2015

Even though its plot isn't perfect, The Dark Knight succeeds due to gritty, well-made action sequences, strong performances from every cast member (especially Heath Ledger as the Joker), and an overall unique and dark take on the story ofEven though its plot isn't perfect, The Dark Knight succeeds due to gritty, well-made action sequences, strong performances from every cast member (especially Heath Ledger as the Joker), and an overall unique and dark take on the story of Batman. While it isn't entirely deserving of a perfect score, it comes extremely close.

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Anonymous777Sep 12, 2014

Despite being overrated, The Dark Knight shows viewers a strong villain and dark atmosphere. Sadly, Heath Ledger died postumously to its release however, he still earned a Oscar for best supporting actor and cemented himself in film history.

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MaxthemcgcriticNov 27, 2014

I prefer the the 1989 film for its comic book dark stile, but I watched it again and it's like a crime action drama. So the film is fantastic and awesome like the original, so yeah, I love this movie for doing some thing different and succeeding:)

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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015

Though not as good as the first, The Dark Knight lives up to its legendary title and is good as you could possibly get with a Batman Begins sequel. A great casting choice for Joker makes the movie all the more worthwhile.

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Darkly_TranquilJun 14, 2015

The Dark Knight is the benchmark against which all other comic book movies are judged. Featuring strong performances across the board from a star studded cast, particularly the now iconic performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker, supported byThe Dark Knight is the benchmark against which all other comic book movies are judged. Featuring strong performances across the board from a star studded cast, particularly the now iconic performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker, supported by fantastic production design, and skilled direction from Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight reinvents the comic book movie as a gritty crime thriller and it benefits enormously from this more down to earth treatment.

Purists have criticized the film for its reinterpretations of established characters, but the decision by Nolan to make the otherwise absurd world of masked superheroes and villains more believable is a masterstroke, and is what elevates it above all other comic movies. The Dark Knight is a triumph because it does not abuse the audience's ability to suspend disbelief in the way many of the other more bombastic comic book movies (Avengers) have tended to do, and instead presents a world and characters that one could almost believe might actually exist.

With strong writing, mesmerizing acting performances, strong direction, and fantastic production, The Dark Knight is quite simply the best comic book movie ever made, and its hard to see anything else coming close to topping it any time soon.… Expand

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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015

A good film critic, a really good film critic, is a film critic that you can trust to be the film critic you need and not just the film critic you want.

It would be easy, quite easy, to get swept up in the media masses who are desperatelyA good film critic, a really good film critic, is a film critic that you can trust to be the film critic you need and not just the film critic you want.

It would be easy, quite easy, to get swept up in the media masses who are desperately pining for "The Dark Knight," Heath Ledger's cinematic swan song and Christopher Nolan's second "Batman" film, to be a slice of cinematic paradise worthy of all the pre-opening Oscar surrounding Ledger's turn as The Joker.

The good news is that the awards hype is warranted...Heath Ledger doesn't so much burst from Jack Nicholson's shadow as he simply and beautifully and maniacally reinvents The Joker as a psychologically tortured criminal that is society's most dangerous type of criminal...the type of criminal who makes you compromise your own values in order to even have a hope of catching him.

Ledger's performance is a little bit prancing and preening, a whole lot menacing and taunting. Ledger would have undoubtedly cast himself into the Hollywood stratosphere with this performance, especially coming on the heels of such diverse work as "Brokeback Mountain," "Casanova" and "I'm Not There." The simple fact that Ledger can, unbelievably, make you forget his tragic death with this performance is even more haunting as you leave the theatre and reflect on the performance.

In other words, an Oscar nomination is a given. An Oscar award, while a bit more of a stretch, is certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
Yes, Ledger really is that good in "The Dark Knight."
Indeed, Nolan's second visit to Gotham is as intense, exhilarating and intelligent as his first with "Batman Begins." "The Dark Knight" is even more relentless in the psychological warfare that is unleashed before your very eyes.

Nolan's "The Dark Knight" isn't the fantasy world of so many superhero flicks, rather it is a startlingly realistic and uncomfortably authentic Gotham that sets Batman (Christian Bale), The Joker, Gordon (Gary Oldman, Scarecrow Cillian Murphy) and Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) in OUR world.

This is a Gotham that could just as easily be a Chicago (where much of it was filmed), New York, Los Angeles or Indianapolis. Nolan's Gotham is a world not unlike our own, a world in which the righteous and the evildoer are easily confused and, ultimately, all are disposable. It is a world that requires a superhero that transcends it all to become the superhero that is needed not just wanted. It is a world that needs not just a "white knight," the label given the new do-gooder District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), but a dark knight willing to do whatever it takes to save the community.

It would be a foolish and critical mistake to fault Nolan for this dark vision. With "The Dark Knight," Nolan does not always make the popular decision nor the comfortable decision. Instead, indeed, Nolan becomes the filmmaker "The Dark Knight" needs him to be by avoiding a reliance on the romantic conflicts of "Super-Man" and the more audience-friendly lightness of the recent "Iron Man." "The Dark Knight" is intense, morbid, uncomfortable and exhausting. It is as much an action film as it is a superhero film, if not even moreso. It doesn't aim to please, it aims to envelope the senses and even one's sense of being.

"The Dark Knight" succeeds.

From the opening moments of a perfectly choreographed bank robbery, Nolan makes it completely apparent that "The Dark Knight," especially in its preferred IMAX format, is going to plop right down in our laps and rattle every cell of our bodies until we're pleading for a mercy that never arrives until the closing credits.

Christian Bale feels even more comfortable as the caped crusader, with a performance that is even more focused and precise than his turn in "Batman Begins." As chiseled as his abs, Bale turns Batman and Bruce Wayne into characters disturb because they leave you thinking that you really ought to be a better human being yourself. While I'm still not sold on the digitally manipulated vocals for Batman, Bale's presence is as maniacal as Ledger's without ever giving into The Joker's chaos.

The film's supporting players are uniformly strong, most notably Aaron Eckhart's quieter yet equally career-transcending turn as Dent, who experiences an unexpected tragedy that transforms him into his already assigned nickname of Harvey Two-Face. It was Eckhart's casting that, for some reason, made the least sense to me and the early trailer's hadn't put me at ease. Yet, within the first few minutes of "The Dark Knight," Eckhart removes all doubts with a performance that is moving and scary and frighteningly real.

Both of Batman's confidante's return, Pennyworth (Michael Caine) and Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman). Pennyworth harbors a secret that could potentially change everything, while Lucius becomes Batman's conscience when even he becomes ever so slightly consumed by the power he possesses. Both actors bring their A-game to the proceedings, turning what many films would project as minor characters into essential players.

Gary Oldman, as well, deliciously underplays Gordon and proves a nice contrast to the chaos that surrounds him and, perhaps most notably, Nolan corrects the miscasting of Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins" by adding the weightier Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes, the woman who is in the midst Dent and Wayne and Batman.

Co-written by Nolan and his brother Jonathan, "The Dark Knight" often seems to be as chaotic as the world in which The Joker lives. The script infuses The Joker with the film's greatest lines, lines such as "What doesn't kill you makes you stranger" and a well-placed, cinematic flashback will haunt you long after the closing credits. Yet, the script is far greater than the sum of its parts with little bits and pieces that will permeate your brain even moreso after you leave, as an effective script should.

As all-enveloping as "The Dark Knight" is, it is not without its flaws and, depending upon your cinematic preferences, these flaws may impact your view of the film even moreso than it did mine.

As beautifully choreographed as was the opening bank robbery, there are at least a couple of occasions where Nolan struggles to make sense of action sequences that are NOT choreographed with any sense of style or purpose or clarity. It feels unintentional and, fortunately, Nolan keeps the proceedings moving so quickly that it's easy to be so swept up in the action that one barely notices.

Still, I noticed.

Similarly, on occasion, the special effects seemed a tad run-of-the-mill. Most notably, an extended sequence involving a city-wide sonar device felt like it was more out of "Wargames" than Gotham and lacked the rest of the film's exhilarating sense of awesomeness.

"The Dark Knight," while certainly not a graphic film in terms of violence, is nonetheless a graphic film in terms of its psychological warfare. Ledger's The Joker means business and, coupled with Nolan's relentless intentionality, "The Dark Knight" may not be a film for smaller children unable to fully process this darker, morbid Gotham.

There are moments, quite a few moments, in "The Dark Knight" that transcend anything you've seen in any other superhero film. It is a feral beast of a film that will impact you like it impacted me, waking me up at 4am to write a review of a film I simply cannot stop thinking about for even a moment.

Brooding, captivating, unforgettable and awesome, "The Dark Knight" isn't always the film you want it to be...instead, Nolan compels us into a world that is equal parts fantasy and disturbing reality. "The Dark Knight" is the film we need it to be.… Expand

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EddyGregsApr 19, 2015

Batman (Bale) hopes to hang up his cape and hand over crime-fighting duties to District Attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart). But the arrival of clown-faced master criminal The Joker (Ledger) forces the masked vigilante to question everything heBatman (Bale) hopes to hang up his cape and hand over crime-fighting duties to District Attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart). But the arrival of clown-faced master criminal The Joker (Ledger) forces the masked vigilante to question everything he stands for.

Nolan navigates through a moral maze and some pointed politicking, but without ever stinting on stunts or explosions. It is thoughtful but never dull, and the OTT action and expansion — underscored in IMAX sequences which will no doubt look spectacular on the enormo-screen (Empire reviewed from a 35mm print) — are generally to its benefit, even though Nolan still appears more comfortable and engaged with interacting people than trucks and Batbikes. After a blistering opening, there’s a second act lull and a story shift not quite as elegant (or, some might argue, even coherent) as you’d expect from the director of The Prestige. But The Dark Knight is spectacular, visionary blockbuster entertainment: pretty much everything you could hope for and then some. It isn’t perfect but then, like its hero, like his late co-star, and as Nolan’s fitting tribute so ably observes, nobody is.

Ledger’s performance is monumental, but The Dark Knight lives up to it. Nolan cements his position as Hollywood’s premier purveyor of blockbuster smarts – and the Batbike is kinda cool, too.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

2008 may be the year that the superhero movie comes of age. Iron Man represents the best screen adventure of a Marvel hero. Now, D.C. has answered with The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level. Christopher Nolan has provided movie-goers with the best superhero movie to-date, outclassing previous titles both mediocre and excellent, and giving this franchise its The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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CinemaBlendMay 6, 2015

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. Cesar Romero's interpretation of the character (in the '60s TV series) was that of a deadly prankster. Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance made 1989's Batman all about the bad guy. The late Heath Ledger, however, gives us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling. There's nothing humorous about this freak. No flowery lines like "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is no caricature - The Joker is a frighteningly vicious and intelligent monster who represents a legitimate match for the title character.

The other major character to join the ensemble is Aaron Eckhart as Gotham's charismatic, photogenic D.A. Harvey Dent is Gotham's Knight in Shining Armor, and that's how Eckhart plays him - an individual with a pure heart who makes his own luck. Those even passingly familiar with Batman lore know Dent's fate, and it plays out here as one might suspect, although Nolan puts a different spin on things than did Joel Schumacher.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

Christopher Nolan has provided movie-goers with the best superhero movie to-date, outclassing previous titles both mediocre and excellent, and giving this franchise its The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. Cesar Romero's interpretation of the character (in the '60s TV series) was that of a deadly prankster. Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance made 1989's Batman all about the bad guy. The late Heath Ledger, however, gives us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling. There's nothing humorous about this freak. No flowery lines like "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is no caricature - The Joker is a frighteningly vicious and intelligent monster who represents a legitimate match for the title character.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

2008 may be the year that the superhero movie comes of age. Iron Man represents the best screen adventure of a Marvel hero. Now, D.C. has answered with The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level. Christopher Nolan has provided movie-goers with the best superhero movie to-date, outclassing previous titles both mediocre and excellent, and giving this franchise its The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJun 9, 2015

Outstanding movie with a great villain. Let me say The Joker is awesome in this film. They need him, and batman was pretty cool. From the first couple of scenes, I knew this movie would be good. This is an all-time superhero movie that youOutstanding movie with a great villain. Let me say The Joker is awesome in this film. They need him, and batman was pretty cool. From the first couple of scenes, I knew this movie would be good. This is an all-time superhero movie that you must see. There is also kind of a twist in the last few scenes that I won't spoil!… Expand

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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015

Simply fantastic! It's my favorite super hero movie and one of my favorite movies! Why? Well ,it's just so well written, with dark humor, intense action, a menacing villain, etc. There are so many memorable moments (the bank robbery, theSimply fantastic! It's my favorite super hero movie and one of my favorite movies! Why? Well ,it's just so well written, with dark humor, intense action, a menacing villain, etc. There are so many memorable moments (the bank robbery, the "you know how I got these scars?" speeches, etc.) and lines ("Whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you...stranger." -Joker, "Do you know how I got these scars?"-Joker "No, but I know how you got these." -Batman, etc.) I could go on forever about my love for this movie, but I have to admit that there are some kind of dull parts that could have been shorter or mixed with less dull material... or something. That's why it's not a ten. Aside form it being a little dull here or there, it's the perfect dark super hero movie and just an all-around outstanding film!… Expand

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markkermodeJun 19, 2015

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. Cesar Romero's interpretation of the character (in the '60s TV series) was that of a deadly prankster. Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance made 1989's Batman all about the bad guy. The late Heath Ledger, however, gives us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling. There's nothing humorous about this freak. No flowery lines like "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is no caricature - The Joker is a frighteningly vicious and intelligent monster who represents a legitimate match for the title character.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

2008 may be the year that the superhero movie comes of age. Iron Man represents the best screen adventure of a Marvel hero. Now, D.C. has answered with The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level. Christopher Nolan has provided movie-goers with the best superhero movie to-date, outclassing previous titles both mediocre and excellent, and giving this franchise its The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoOct 17, 2017

"The Dark Knight" was a sensational film, undoubtedly the best Batman in history, performances, history, action scenes and plot were excellently managed, Christopher Nolan certainly did wonders with this classic, but what that caught me the"The Dark Knight" was a sensational film, undoubtedly the best Batman in history, performances, history, action scenes and plot were excellently managed, Christopher Nolan certainly did wonders with this classic, but what that caught me the most, is Heath Ledger's performance (RIP Heath Ledger), made the best joker in history, Christian Bale's performance was very good, this film is complex and spectacular.… Expand

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VamonteMar 8, 2016

The film that sets bar too high for comic book movies. The Dark Knight is more than just an ordinary superhero movie. It is an epic crime drama with an unforgettable portrayal of the Joker.

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NicoteenJan 16, 2016

The Dark Knight
points based review:

Story: 8.7 (very good)
Genre-Rating: 9.0 (awesome)
Effects, camera and performance: 9.4 (awesome)
Cast: 9.4 (awesome)

OVERALL RATING: 9.1 (awesome)

9.1 = 9

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TheMovieDoctorJan 7, 2016

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Following his defeat of Ra's Al Ghul at the end of Batman Begins, Batman (Christian Bale) has become a mythical figure in Gotham City. The Caped Crusader, as he is now known, is the city's great hope, although the debate rages as to whether he is more hero or menace. There are copycat "Batmen," as well - vigilantes who wear similar costumes but whose methods are crude. Batman's nocturnal activities are taking a heavy toll on Gotham's organized crime syndicates, and things take a turn for the worse when the new D.A., Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), decides to take them on rather than turn a blind eye or take a payment. Abetted by incorruptible police lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman), Dent meets with Batman and the two come to an understanding about how to proceed in this war against crime. But a new threat is rising in the form of a sadistic lunatic called The Joker (Heath Ledger), who offers to become the mob's enforcer in the pursuit of a single goal: chaos. And this brings him squarely into conflict with the city's black-costumed guardian. To Batman, he makes one demand: remove the mask and turn himself in or the streets will run red with blood. When Bruce Wayne's identity remains secret, The Joker makes good on his word.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. Cesar Romero's interpretation of the character (in the '60s TV series) was that of a deadly prankster. Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance made 1989's Batman all about the bad guy. The late Heath Ledger, however, gives us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling. There's nothing humorous about this freak. No flowery lines like "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is no caricature - The Joker is a frighteningly vicious and intelligent monster who represents a legitimate match for the title character.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level.… Expand

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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016

Having memorably explored the Caped Crusader’s origins in “Batman Begins,” director Christopher Nolan puts all of Gotham City under a microscope in “The Dark Knight,” the enthralling second installment of his bold, bracing and altogetherHaving memorably explored the Caped Crusader’s origins in “Batman Begins,” director Christopher Nolan puts all of Gotham City under a microscope in “The Dark Knight,” the enthralling second installment of his bold, bracing and altogether heroic reinvention of the iconic franchise. An ambitious, full-bodied crime epic of gratifying scope and moral complexity, this is seriously brainy pop entertainment that satisfies every expectation raised by its hit predecessor and then some. That should also hold true at the box office, with Heath Ledger’s justly anticipated turn as the Joker adding to the must-see excitement surrounding the Warner Bros. release.

With the Bruce Wayne/Batman backstory firmly established, “The Dark Knight” fans out to take a broader perspective on Gotham City — portrayed as a seething cauldron of interlocking power structures and criminal factions in the densely layered but remarkably fleet screenplay by helmer Nolan and brother Jonathan (stepping in for “Batman Begins’” David S. Goyer, who gets a story credit).

Using five strongly developed characters to anchor a drama with life-or-death implications for the entire metropolis, the Nolans have taken Bob Kane’s comicbook template and crafted an anguished, eloquent meditation on ideas of justice and power, corruption and anarchy and, of course, the need for heroes like Batman — a question never in doubt for the viewer, but one posed rather often by the citizens of Gotham.

Indeed, with trusty Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman, superbly restrained) and golden-boy District Attorney Harvey Dent (a cocksure Aaron Eckhart) successfully spearheading the city’s crackdown on the mob, even Wayne himself (Christian Bale) figures his nights moonlighting as a leather-clad vigilante are numbered. The young billionaire hopes to hang up the Batsuit for good and renew his relationship with assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal, an immediate improvement over Katie Holmes), who has taken up with Dent in the meantime.

But Batman’s stature as a radical symbol of good has invited a more sinister criminal presence to Gotham City — and, as seen in the crackerjack bank-robbery sequence that opens the pic, one who operates in terrifyingly unpredictable ways. Utterly indifferent to simple criminal motivations like greed, Ledger’s maniacally murderous Joker is as pure an embodiment of irrational evil as any in modern movies. He’s a pitiless psychopath who revels in chaos and fears neither pain nor death, a demonic prankster for whom all the world’s a punchline.

After Ledger’s death in January, his penultimate performance (with Terry Gilliam’s “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” still to come) will be viewed with both tremendous excitement and unavoidable sadness. It’s a tribute to Ledger’s indelible work that he makes the viewer entirely forget the actor behind the cracked white makeup and blood-red rictus grin, so complete and frightening is his immersion in the role. With all due respect to the enjoyable camp buffoonery of past Jokers like Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson, Ledger makes them look like — well, clowns.

The pic shrewdly positions the Joker as the superhero-movie equivalent of a modern terrorist (one of several post-9/11 signifiers), who threatens to target Gotham civilians until Batman reveals his identity. Batman, Gordon and Dent uneasily join forces, but the Joker seems to have the upper hand at every step, even from a jail cell; the city, turning against the hero it once looked to for hope, seems more fractious, vulnerable and dangerous than ever.

Though more linear than “Memento” and “The Prestige” (both also co-scripted by the Nolans), “The Dark Knight” pivots with similar ingenuity on a breathless series of twists and turns, culminating in a dramatic shift for Dent. This subplot reps the film’s weakest link, packing too much psychological motivation into too little screen time to be entirely credible. Yet Eckhart vividly inhabits the character’s sad trajectory, underscoring the film’s point that symbols of good can be all too easily tarnished.

Viewers who found “Batman Begins” too existentially weighty for its own good will be refreshed to know that “The Dark Knight” hits the ground running and rarely lets up over its swift 2½-hour running time. Nolan directs the action more confidently than he did the first time out, orchestrating all manner of vertiginous mid-air escapes and virtuosic highway setpieces (and unleashing Batman’s latest ooh-ah contraption, the monster-truck-tire-equipped Bat-Pod). In a fresh innovation, six sequences were shot using Imax cameras, and will presumably look smashing in the giant-screen format (pic was reviewed from a 35mm print).

Plus a fantastic moody score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard.

A superhero crime epic saga. Loved to hear that Chris Nolan is also a big fan of Heat which inspired a majority of the film.… Expand

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

It's no accident that the skyline of Gotham City figures prominently in so many scenes in The Dark Knight, the second Batman movie from director and co-writer Christopher Nolan. It's seen from above when Batman glides from building toIt's no accident that the skyline of Gotham City figures prominently in so many scenes in The Dark Knight, the second Batman movie from director and co-writer Christopher Nolan. It's seen from above when Batman glides from building to building, and from below as the Joker skulks through streets that the residents deserted in panic. But it's just as conspicuously present in the film's many scenes of executives and city officials meeting high above the general populace, like gods determining the fates of those below. Where Batman Begins was largely about the considerable personal toll exacted by its hero's decision to fight back against the forces of evil while adhering to a code of honor, The Dark Knight expands those weighty themes to city scale.

As the film opens, Gotham still needs Batman (played again with intensity and vulnerability by Christian Bale), though its champion's influence hasn't been entirely positive. Organized crime has practically gone corporate in response, and a group of clumsy Batman wannabes have done little to stop it. Then there's the Joker, a mysterious new criminal who wants to foil the forces of law and order for reasons he keeps to himself.

What the Joker lacks in transparent motives he makes up for with enthusiasm. Playing a self-described "engine of chaos," the late Heath Ledger treats the iconic comic-book villain as a man who sees life as a dark joke, but takes care to tailor his punchlines for maximum impact. It's an unnervingly thorough performance, from the character's serpentine habit of licking his lips to the hitch Ledger throws into his stride that makes him like a wounded, angry animal. It's nightmare stuff with real-world roots, both in the randomness of his destructive acts of terror, and the imperfect systems designed to stand in his way.

Basing his schemes on the corruptibility of cops and criminals, Ledger's Joker homes in on the few who appear beyond his reach, particularly Batman and district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), a fearless enforcer of the law poised to make real changes to the city. Matters are complicated by the fact that Eckhart now shares a bed with Bale's lifelong love Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal, subbing in for Katie Holmes). But to the film's credit, Nolan isn't afraid to keep matters complicated. The script, which he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan, has the unapologetic density of a good crime novel, with major and minor characters alike getting their due. Bale and Gyllenhaal have only a few scenes together, but they establish a tangible chemistry, and Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman make significant contributions as Bale's confidantes and consciences.

Nolan lets the film's spectacular action scenes seem like the natural consequences of the conflicts between characters, conflicts that build until Gotham becomes less a setting than a stage for an operatic conflict between tortured good and contented chaos. As strong as The Dark Knight's setpieces are—and they're all pulsing showstoppers of a kind not seen in Batman Begins—the real tension comes from Nolan's willingness to let that battle's ultimate outcome remain in doubt even as the credits roll. The film's capes and cowls suggest one genre, but it's a metropolis-sized tragedy at heart.… Expand

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MovieMasterEdMar 22, 2016

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. Cesar Romero's interpretation of the character (in the '60s TV series) was that of a deadly prankster. Jack Nicholson's over-the-top performance made 1989's Batman all about the bad guy. The late Heath Ledger, however, gives us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling. There's nothing humorous about this freak. No flowery lines like "You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is no caricature - The Joker is a frighteningly vicious and intelligent monster who represents a legitimate match for the title character.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races. The Batmobile gets its share of screen time as does a new Bat-cycle. Batman takes on bad guys singly and in bunches. And there's a heart-pounding sequence in which the Caped Crusader must race against time to save a life, where the price is almost as terrible if he succeeds as if he fails. Nolan's inherent sense of how to transform a relatively mundane fight scene into something involving is in evidence here, much as was the case in Batman Begins. He avoids flash editing and allows the action to evolve in a coherent manner, drawing the viewer in rather than keeping him guessing what's going on.

2008 may be the year that the superhero movie comes of age. Iron Man represents the best screen adventure of a Marvel hero. Now, D.C. has answered with The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level. Christopher Nolan has provided movie-goers with the best superhero movie to-date, outclassing previous titles both mediocre and excellent, and giving this franchise its The Empire Strikes Back.… Expand

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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016

Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended.Consequences. In real life, these ramifications emanate from every action like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. Often in movies, especially those that feature characters who don't play by the rules, such penalties are suspended. However, in Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, decisions and actions have consequences. The Dark Knight, arguably the moodiest and most adult superhero motion picture ever to reach the screen, illustrates this lesson in ways that are startling and painful. This is a tough, uncompromising motion picture - one that defies the common notions of what is expected from a "superhero" film. While there are plenty of action sequences and instances of derring-do, The Dark Knight's subtext has a tragic underpinning that would intrigue Shakespeare or the Greeks. It's about power and impotence, sanity and madness, image and reality, selfishness and sacrifice, and - yes - consequences.

It has often been said that Tim Burton's vision of Batman was the darkest representation we were ever likely to see of a superhero. Compared to how Nolan sees the character, Burton's version was a pantomime. For many long-running franchises, Burton's included, the second volume stands tallest. Nolan has followed up on his gritty and successful Batman Begins with one of the best all-time sequels, and perhaps the most impressive mainstream entertainment experience since 2003's The Return of the King. The Dark Knight builds upon the themes and premises founded three years ago. With the introductions and origins dispensed with in Batman Begins, Nolan uses this opportunity to expand upon his portrait of Batman as a haunted individual who, driven by forces rooted deep in his psyche, must dispense justice according to his own strict code.

Often in superhero movies, there's a sense that, no matter what challenges the protagonist must face, all will be right in the end. That certainty is missing here, and its absence may represent Nolan's most impressive accomplishment. Batman is fallible and his world is dangerous. No character, no matter how well-established in Batman lore, is safe. This director's Gotham City may be less garish and gothic than Burton's, but it is in many ways a bleaker and more oppressive place. It's a joyless venue and the hero takes his demeanor from his city. Batman is a grim, brooding superhero. He rarely speaks while in costume and, when he does, his voice quivers with menace and his words are devoid of the quips and one-liners audiences have come to associate with action heroes.

The survivors of Batman Begins are all back. Christian Bale has become the first Batman where it matters which actor is under the cowl. Keaton, Kilmer, and Clooney were all interchangeable when wearing the Bat-suit. Not so with Bale, who owns the role. His presence in the costume is forceful in a way that none of his predecessors achieved. Michael Caine's Alfred acts not only as Bruce Wayne's butler but as his conscience. Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) is Batman's version of "Q." Indeed, there's a scene in The Dark Knight that could have been lifted from one of many James Bond films. Gary Oldman's Jim Gordon, who wasn't too sure about Batman for much of the first film, is now fully on board as his unofficial liaison to the police force. Assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes remains the girl who got away, the woman whose promise of a normal, happy life provides Wayne with hope for the future. For The Dark Knight, Maggie Gyllenhaal has replaced Katie Holmes, but the change in actress isn't a detriment. Gyllenhaal is a better actress and makes the character her own from her first scene.

Of the newcomers, the Joker is the biggest addition. One could argue that it's impossible to make a Batman series without facing the main character against the Joker at some point. No superhero and villain are more inextricably linked. Yet this Joker is unlike any we have previously encountered. The other major character to join the ensemble is Aaron Eckhart as Gotham's charismatic, photogenic D.A. Harvey Dent is Gotham's Knight in Shining Armor, and that's how Eckhart plays him - an individual with a pure heart who makes his own luck. Those even passingly familiar with Batman lore know Dent's fate, and it plays out here as one might suspect, although Nolan puts a different spin on things than did Joel Schumacher.

For all of the heavy lifting done by the movie's screenplay, dealing as it does with substantive issues and existential questions, there's still plenty of the meat-and-potatoes content of any superhero movie: action sequences. There are numerous fights, chases, and races.

2008 may be the year that the superhero movie comes of age. Iron Man represents the best screen adventure of a Marvel hero. Now, D.C. has answered with The Dark Knight, a film so impressive in every significant facet that it makes one wonder why it took so long for the genre to reach this high level.… Expand

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SrPepeJan 3, 2018

Un peliculón de principio a fin, pero si vamos al caso, Ledger se hace toda la película sólo, le faltó una mejor historia y un mejor Batman.

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mahdi-shadowMar 28, 2016

this is literally the best Batman movie we ever had in years. and heath ledger was amazing . i love joker and dialogs .depth. story and depth the dark knight is not just a super hero movie this is more then that and smart movie

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salmansohail_Mar 23, 2017

THE BEST SUPER HERO FILM EVER. This film is so incredible that it deserves oscars from every direction, after the success of Batman Begins, I was afraid that the sequel would not be able to deliver a good enough meaning. I was wrong, thisTHE BEST SUPER HERO FILM EVER. This film is so incredible that it deserves oscars from every direction, after the success of Batman Begins, I was afraid that the sequel would not be able to deliver a good enough meaning. I was wrong, this film defined greatness when it came to pictures. This super hero movie is a rare film that drills deep inside the character and the script more than the action. The Dark Knight dares to be more than it should be. It transcends the barriers of being labelled a "Batman movie" or "superhero movie" by excelling in all areas: character, plot, action, writing, acting, directing. The Dark Knight is not for fans of Batman or fans of serious drama. It is a film for everyone and stands as one of the most important films of the decade. However it isn't the director or The Dark Knight himself who made this film what it is. Its HEATH LEDGER. Unfortunately after his death, he was never able to witness what he had created, and that many people loved this and that it was one of the best creations in the super hero genre. Heath Ledgers joker is by far one of the best Jokers we have seen. Its hard to say that any other joker could beat him. The shear direction of this film was incredible.

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MiqhtJul 17, 2018

Probably the greatest superhero film of all time. Rarely do you see this level of cinematography, acting, and depth in a superhero film. Must-Watch.

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ILoveBF1May 22, 2019

This is the first DC movie that I liked. Up until this point all DC movies I've watched are subpar at best. This one was fantastic. I never expected Joker to be that great of a villain. The plot is also surprisingly good for DC standards. AsThis is the first DC movie that I liked. Up until this point all DC movies I've watched are subpar at best. This one was fantastic. I never expected Joker to be that great of a villain. The plot is also surprisingly good for DC standards. As a Marvel fan and a DC disliker (at least up until this point), I am impressed. Hope "The Dark Knight Rises" dont disappoint.… Expand

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amai2739Jan 26, 2017

Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, a sequel to Batman Begins. I'm a huge fan of the director, his vision, the scope for his films are truly stunning. His storytelling skills to me are masterful and honestly this movie views as aChristopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, a sequel to Batman Begins. I'm a huge fan of the director, his vision, the scope for his films are truly stunning. His storytelling skills to me are masterful and honestly this movie views as a psychological, drama, thriller. From the start to the end, you'd be on the edge of your feet. All the actors brought their A+ game, Christian Bale's performance was electrifying, and Heath ledger's performance as the Joker was absolutely terrific. HEATH LEDGER'S JOKER stole the show, he was sinister & frightening, gripping to watch. Brilliant work from Christoper Nolan.… Expand

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Mitya64Feb 9, 2018

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

Muhteşem! Tek kelimeyle muhteşem. Nolan imzalı bu film gerçekten her şeyiyle mükemmel. Oyunculuklar çok üst düzey, senaryosu muhteşem ve hafızalardan asla silinmeyecek Joker performansıyla Heath Ledger muazzam bir iş çıkarmış. OrtayaMuhteşem! Tek kelimeyle muhteşem. Nolan imzalı bu film gerçekten her şeyiyle mükemmel. Oyunculuklar çok üst düzey, senaryosu muhteşem ve hafızalardan asla silinmeyecek Joker performansıyla Heath Ledger muazzam bir iş çıkarmış. Ortaya gerçekten mükemmel bir Batman filmi çıkmış.… Expand

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therandompersonJul 16, 2017

This movie somewhat baffles me with how it gets ranked as "one of the best movies of all time." Yes, it's a great movie, but it just downright makes me rant every time about I hear about it. The reason I don't think this is one of the bestThis movie somewhat baffles me with how it gets ranked as "one of the best movies of all time." Yes, it's a great movie, but it just downright makes me rant every time about I hear about it. The reason I don't think this is one of the best movies is that I hate the character of Rachel. They weren't able to master her in Batman Begins, and they weren't able to master her in this installment either. Even if you avoid the acting of the actors playing said character, she felt so much like an unnatural plot device that I was getting irritated by how she was influencing the decisions of our characters. When we get past that point, this movie is actually pretty phenomenal. The directing of the action sequences, the cinematography, the writing, and the perfect Nolan everything-thing-is-practical adds that flare you just can't get with CGI. I would have given this a 100 if the character of Rachel wasn't so downright irritating and unbearable. This is definitely the best superhero movies of all time, and is no doubt a "Nolan Classic".
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Dragonfly44May 6, 2018

Damn this is a good damn movie. Not really much else to it if you ask me.

Rating - 94%

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CoreGamer1408Apr 18, 2023

This Batman is at his peak fighting his peak opponent the Joker. The Joker is no joke and the actor who played him steals the show for sure.

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amheretojudgeAug 25, 2019

The laugh rolls down a tear and tear, a satisfying shock, a film attempting to reach all the levels of the emotions, succeeds on all of them; that has got to be rare.

The Dark Knight Nolan's Hamlet-alike Batman is a wise old soul that hasThe laugh rolls down a tear and tear, a satisfying shock, a film attempting to reach all the levels of the emotions, succeeds on all of them; that has got to be rare.

The Dark Knight

Nolan's Hamlet-alike Batman is a wise old soul that has reached a place and places a stone so deep and so illuminating that it almost feels unfathomable to be touched or even seen. Continuing the legacy of The Dark Knight comics, Nolan explored the aftermath of a vigilante marking justice with his bare hands in the previous chapter. Ergo, this season is politically influenced, challenged and correct. Above all the intricacies of the plots suggested in this crime saga, my personal favorite, is how human this said-superhero is treated.

With clean crime comes a clean film. Compared to the previous adventure of the Batman, the action is crisp, smart and a complete fanatic of itself. Take the characters, for instance. On what stage and state they are in. The reason I'd like to think, they all fail and never were ever going to reach the salvation they hope for, is because they barely are thinking about others. And here comes the final Nolan touch. All the "bad guys" of the film are actually thinking about others. Their ideologies hence remains above our heroes and their deeds not so much.

And hence emerges, one of the finest and sensible villains, the history of cinema has ever encountered. The Joker played hungrily by Heath Ledger will stay timeless for both its performance and what it leaves and breathes for. And they are the questions, his cheats and lies, are actually vital questions that whips us now, just as they did then and they will in the future. For there is no definite answer or any answer that Nolan is throwing out in the world, it can float untouched in a bubble as much as you like. Personally, I felt Harvey Dent played like a bad boyfriend by Aaron Echart, has a last act that exceeds the Joker's final bluff in the game. Probably because the Joker's is a question- which comes in early- and Dent has a cold answer that no one wants to hear. And since his crux of the trick feeds on the last moment, watching those three wrong-doers play a game of chance feels like the best note to end a film on.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisOct 10, 2018

Batman Begins focused more on the figure of Batman. Dark Knight focuses more on the figure of Gotham and his other characters and ambitions, such as Dent or Jocker himself.
Technically Dark Knight is superior to Begins in practically everyBatman Begins focused more on the figure of Batman. Dark Knight focuses more on the figure of Gotham and his other characters and ambitions, such as Dent or Jocker himself.
Technically Dark Knight is superior to Begins in practically every aspect. Personally I stay with Batman Begins, which I personally think evokes more feelings to the viewer, but objectively Dark Knight is superior.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 21, 2018

This is the second film of the Christopher Nolan's trilogy, and here Batman will face one of his most famous villains: Joker. The film has screenplay by Christopher Nolan (who also ensures the direction) and Jonathan Nolan. It has theThis is the second film of the Christopher Nolan's trilogy, and here Batman will face one of his most famous villains: Joker. The film has screenplay by Christopher Nolan (who also ensures the direction) and Jonathan Nolan. It has the participation of Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Heath Ledger.

This film follows on from "Batman Begins", keeping more or less the same team and achieving a good unit with the previous film, which prevented the great continuity failures that infest sequels and sequential films. This is an psychological action movie with great scenes, dramatic moments and a good dose of special visual and sound effects that help to intensify the events but manage to avoid having too much prominence. The actors were up to the challenge and toasted the audience with flawless performances, although there aren't able to surprise as much as the first film. Aaron Eckhart deserves congratulations by giving his character a very particular and intense psychological wealth and Bale, one of the actors that stands out naturally by having the leading role, makes a very complete performance, worthy of an actor who has reached maturity and eagerly want to fight for stardom and the massive recognition. Congratulations. But this cast was almost overshadowed by a thunderous Heath Ledger. This actor wore the coat of Joker perfectly, embodying a character who has undergone a great reevaluation in this film, and that Ledger, with this sublime performance, will probably mark for decades. It was the best farewell to this actor, a promise of Hollywood that we never get to see develop due to his sudden death.… Expand

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MarvelJoeMar 9, 2018

This movie feels beyond a comic book movie and that's what makes it great. It's more of a crime/thriller movie than a superhero movie that change the superhero gerne into a new big step and one of Christopher Nolan best. If you didn't likeThis movie feels beyond a comic book movie and that's what makes it great. It's more of a crime/thriller movie than a superhero movie that change the superhero gerne into a new big step and one of Christopher Nolan best. If you didn't like the movie that's fine but I recommend you to try watching it again because you're probably missing something why it gets all the praise it deserves.… Expand

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

The Dark Knight isn't just an amazing superhero film; it's an amazing film, period. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker is the greatest portrayal of the Joker in history, and I'll be surprised if anyone matches it any time soon. And sayThe Dark Knight isn't just an amazing superhero film; it's an amazing film, period. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker is the greatest portrayal of the Joker in history, and I'll be surprised if anyone matches it any time soon. And say what you will about Christian Bale's Batman voice, but he plays the role very well.

I actually think that the first third of this film is a bit slow, but once it starts moving it gets moving. I do wish that the final fight with the Joker was a bit better, but there are really no flaws with this movie...just tiny little things that don't have any serious impact on how good it is. The acting is absolutely incredible, the story is riveting, and it's a Nolan film so of course it looks great. I'll never get tired of watching this film.… Expand

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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020

what can i say about this movie that hasn't been said already. The Joker is next to darth vader the best villain off al time. This movie has such a good story, there is almost not a single moment in this movie where there is no tension.
Jokerwhat can i say about this movie that hasn't been said already. The Joker is next to darth vader the best villain off al time. This movie has such a good story, there is almost not a single moment in this movie where there is no tension.
Joker alleviates the role of batman himself. From the start,
batman or bruce, seems overconfident about himself. That there really isn't anything out there that could beat him
-JOKER
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MartyMcFlyOct 2, 2018

My score 99
Metascore / User score 84 / 89
Tomatometer / Audience score 94 / 94
IMDB 90
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jonslowJan 5, 2019

-I like the scene that Joker try to bomb both ship; one ship with citizen,the other one ship is prisoner.
-Batman is too good. Why he just shot joker 's leg or something.
-Better than Batman film in the past.

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mandrake88Jun 15, 2019

What an entrance of the Joker. Interesting plot, full of twists. The movie kept its dark, dramatic touch from its prequel while still maintaining humorous elements here and there. Enjoyed it till the end. Was a little annoyed by the drawn outWhat an entrance of the Joker. Interesting plot, full of twists. The movie kept its dark, dramatic touch from its prequel while still maintaining humorous elements here and there. Enjoyed it till the end. Was a little annoyed by the drawn out action scenes, but nevertheless one of the best Batman movies.… Expand

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LORDtroldemort1Jun 22, 2019

This is one of the best superhero films ever made, with a more complex and intriguing plot then many other recent superhero films .

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ArthuuOct 6, 2019

The best superhero movie ever made, so perfect, so polished with great cast and play.

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Cooperward4Oct 10, 2019

Easily the best Comic book movie ever made. A simply perfect follow up to the already amazing Batman Begins, The Dark Knights shows us what truly makes Batman tick. The Dark Knight introduces us to the famous performance of the JokerEasily the best Comic book movie ever made. A simply perfect follow up to the already amazing Batman Begins, The Dark Knights shows us what truly makes Batman tick. The Dark Knight introduces us to the famous performance of the Joker portrayed by the late great Heath Ledger. The Joker is the perfect foil for Batman in this film as he is the complete opposite to him. They say opposites attract and that is completely true here as The Joker's chaotic nature is the perfect antithesis for Batman's strive for justice. Throughout the film Batman is constantly questioning what he stands for and if what he does makes things worst. This sense of self awareness and conflict within the character automatically makes the film better and makes for a more intriguing watch. One aspect that truly makes this film stands out is that its not just a conventional comic book movie. At its core this film is a crime thriller. Delving into the deepest darkest depths of crime and what effects acts of anarchy can have on society. If your a fan of the Batman mythos you will enjoy this film regardless but if you are looking for a smart, well directed and exceptionally acted film you will definitely not regret watching this epic, directed by Christopher Nolan.… Expand

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YO-yo123Nov 30, 2019

The dark knight is what really brought batman to life, people love this movie its very succesful with heath ledger's stunning performance. Batman's no killing rule is focused a lot on this movie and is personally my favourite superhero movie.

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PeterParker2479Jan 3, 2020

The Dark Knight is not only one of the greatest comic book films ever made, but one of the greatest films ever made. Acting is amazing, writing is amazing, directing is great, it’s everything you want from a movie.

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DineshkumardkJun 9, 2020

I am a Christopher Nolan's movies fan.Nolan's finest movie, Heath Ledger steals the show

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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 28, 2021

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves toBatman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal… Expand

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ReviewTimeJul 28, 2020

This is an action movie in which basically everything worked and had 1 genius component.
Fast action story you can understand and generally the action looked very good.
Batman made it a good movie and the Joker made it a Masterpiece. In myThis is an action movie in which basically everything worked and had 1 genius component.
Fast action story you can understand and generally the action looked very good.
Batman made it a good movie and the Joker made it a Masterpiece.
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020

I love The Dark Knight. It's the best batman movie of all time. the joker is probably the best part of the whole movie.

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RyanLienApr 17, 2021

The plot is really solid and well connected, there are some great sort of philosophical questions of morality/interesting scenarios set up, and everyone's acting (except Christian Bale when he is Batman) is awesome

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AJ_13Jan 31, 2021

You could play any second of the movie and something epic would be happening. Heath Ledger is a goddam legend.

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LeonardoAgui555Sep 6, 2021

Without a doubt the best superhero movie of the genre and with the best interpretation of one of the villains in history.

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rapid_BoiSep 28, 2021

This is a rare superhero movie that is actually good and not some cringe-fest (cough, cough Justice League). The Dark Knight is a gripping and dark tale about striking fear into the hearts of people. Bale's Batman is decent enough but quiteThis is a rare superhero movie that is actually good and not some cringe-fest (cough, cough Justice League). The Dark Knight is a gripping and dark tale about striking fear into the hearts of people. Bale's Batman is decent enough but quite generic, the real star of the show is Heath Ledger's Joker, his acting was BRILLIANT. Every time he came on screen, chills would run up my back. This movie is dark enough to justify being Batman while being tame enough for children to watch. Brilliant Story, Great acting and great action = 9.5/10
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mcleanman36Dec 6, 2021

Batman is generally only ever as good as his bad guys that play his counter honestly no one has ever done it better than Heath Ledger. Overall the movie is a good to great in the pantheon of super hero movies but Ledgers performance takes itBatman is generally only ever as good as his bad guys that play his counter honestly no one has ever done it better than Heath Ledger. Overall the movie is a good to great in the pantheon of super hero movies but Ledgers performance takes it so far over the top that it is not even funny.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning

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ChoppersBagMar 1, 2022

The Dark Knight is an amazing example of what a dark superhero movie should be, the performances from the actors (Especially Heath Ledger) were top-notch, the action was exemplary as well as the storyline was amazing but hard to follow if youThe Dark Knight is an amazing example of what a dark superhero movie should be, the performances from the actors (Especially Heath Ledger) were top-notch, the action was exemplary as well as the storyline was amazing but hard to follow if you aren't playing good enough attention… Expand

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Pan_LeoApr 30, 2022

This movie truly deserves all the praise it gets. It really shows what it means to be Batman and what it means to be a superhero. Heath Ledger really nails the role of Joker, which is so well written that it doesn't force it upon you that isThis movie truly deserves all the praise it gets. It really shows what it means to be Batman and what it means to be a superhero. Heath Ledger really nails the role of Joker, which is so well written that it doesn't force it upon you that is insane, but you naturally understand it through his attitude and certain scenes. The movie never drags or gets boring but rather has you on the edge of your seat. Harvey Dent/Two Face is really well written too both character wise and appearence wise. Really cool actions scenes throughout the film. Christian Bale doesn't fail to impress once more since he manages to play three different roles. The one of Batman, the one of Bruce Wayne around his close people and the image that Bruce Wayne wants to sell to the public. Michael Caine and his character Alfred are also great. Alfred is wise and is an integral part of Batman.
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liamexeMay 16, 2022

I would give the film 7-8 stars if someone else played the Joker. The majority of the audience preferred the villain to the hero, which is unusual in movies.

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I_like_planesJul 13, 2022

This HAS to be one of the greatest superhero movies or even one of the best movies of all time. The story was just amazing, Heath Ledger acting as joker the chase scene, and the blast of the ship all just perfect. Harvey Dent's arc in theThis HAS to be one of the greatest superhero movies or even one of the best movies of all time. The story was just amazing, Heath Ledger acting as joker the chase scene, and the blast of the ship all just perfect. Harvey Dent's arc in the story too was incredible. The cinematography, story, acting, music all were amazing creating one the best movies of all time.… Expand

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HappyliveMay 7, 2022

süperkahraman filmlerinin gelebileceği en yüksek noktadır.muhtemelen hiçbir zaman bu kadar etkili batman göremeyeceğiz.

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ConnerkoMay 8, 2022

Wow oh wow oh wow. This is good. Heath Ledger is good, a truly sensational performance and Bale is...alright. It loses you about three quarters of the way through, but dang, it's good.

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littletristan2Jul 29, 2022

The dark Knight (2008) is the greatest superhero movie ever made Health Ledger's performance is game changing.

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Richard552Aug 12, 2022

So what? Pretend as though you never heard anyone say how good this film is, then watch it, and then talk to me. $1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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fogmannFeb 1, 2023

I feel like this is one of the best DC movies the acting is perfect, Christian Bale’s acting is SO GOOD you can’t even tell he’s British, same goes for Heath Ledger. God, Heath Ledger, easily the best actor in the movie.

The reason thisI feel like this is one of the best DC movies the acting is perfect, Christian Bale’s acting is SO GOOD you can’t even tell he’s British, same goes for Heath Ledger. God, Heath Ledger, easily the best actor in the movie.

The reason this movie isn’t a 10 is due to the 3rd act, obviously the two ferries are iconic, same goes for the “a little push” scene, but I can’t help but find the whole “building full of clowns” scene a little generic, of course the twist does keep the palette clean.… Expand

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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

Absolutely the best adaptation of a superhero on the big screen. The Dark Knight is the best superhero films since I can remember, a much more than excellent film from start to finish, which contains the evolution of the character of BruceAbsolutely the best adaptation of a superhero on the big screen. The Dark Knight is the best superhero films since I can remember, a much more than excellent film from start to finish, which contains the evolution of the character of Bruce Wayne, the villain par excellence such as Heath Ledger's Joker and a endless series of memorable dialogues that, over time, have made the film practically a cult. In short, a symphony directed by the great Nolan that should still be seen and reviewed today. And above all, even if it's the 56th time you watch it, it never bores you, but always excites you. Phenomenal.… Expand

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Burmun-B2010Aug 16, 2023

The whole success of the movie depends on the late Heath Ledger. Don't think that the others don't have a role. But if the others play a third role (together), Ledger plays a third role (alone).
However, there are some annoying points thatThe whole success of the movie depends on the late Heath Ledger. Don't think that the others don't have a role. But if the others play a third role (together), Ledger plays a third role (alone).
However, there are some annoying points that make it unable to get the title of the best comic book movie. For example, Scarecrow, who was great in the previous movie, was only present for 5 minutes this time! And he had no role in the process of the movie, which is actually a pity. Did you want to have a cameo from him? If yes, it should have been much shorter than this. If not, then you are completely wrong about him.
Bruce Wayne is extremely proud. Unlike the previous film, which was centered on Bruce Wayne and this was his greatest achievement, here the mistakes of the previous films were repeated and we had a Batman-oriented film. Unfortunately, Batman was not used properly, and this makes Bill's performance terrible. He cannot leave a mark on it. Let me explain further: In the movie, Bruce believes that organized crime is over and Harvey Dent, as the white knight, can fill his place. But wasn't Bruce himself orphaned by a common thief? Let Ras Al Ghul and Joker be so that you can say there are crimes in the city?!
The movie is in a hurry. What does that mean? It means that after the great battle between Batman and Joker and the end of his plan, the movie should have finished the Harvey Dent/Two-Face issue. The problem is not with Harvey's character or Aaron Oakhart's performance, but this character could have been in the movie. The third is to play a better role and make it better.… Expand

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A.NonymousJul 21, 2008

While the movie is good, action-packed, fast-paced fun, it is incomparable to Burton's Gothic masterpieces. Also, I feel that the only reason the late Heath Ledger is so highly praised for his performance is because of his tragic death While the movie is good, action-packed, fast-paced fun, it is incomparable to Burton's Gothic masterpieces. Also, I feel that the only reason the late Heath Ledger is so highly praised for his performance is because of his tragic death and not his performance, which is generic when compared to the surreal genius of Jack Nicholson's Joker.… Expand

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BrianJul 23, 2008

Should be called the Joker Movie. He totally makes me forget the whole gay cowboy part.

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RoryP.Jul 27, 2008

The makers have taken the limp 'comic book realism' of the Batman Begins format and have improved on it. They have done this by shooting on location instead of soundstage, by replacing Katie Holmes with a far more savvy Maggie G, The makers have taken the limp 'comic book realism' of the Batman Begins format and have improved on it. They have done this by shooting on location instead of soundstage, by replacing Katie Holmes with a far more savvy Maggie G, and by creating something genuinely intriguing in the Joker character. Heath Ledger's great performance is bolstered by certain flourishes in the script that display a dark tone beneath the bland 'good Vs eeeVIL' platitudes, one which is quietly playful, and definitly entertaining. While often diverting, I never thought much of the comic book fantasy genre, especially in efforts like Batman Begins (I don't care what people think, a critically admired director and a crop of character actors cannot turn the regular comic staples of leaden dialogue and a man dressed up in a lumbering superhero costume into something approaching realistic drama, no matter how jazzed up they make it.) It is fitting then, to eat my own words, because a chord has been struck in the portrayal of the Joker, that, while never done in a comic book movie before, could only be done in the hyper reality of such a genre. In the hands of Mr. Ledger the image of the character is fantastical and freakish, existing beyond ideals of good and evil, beyond mainstream concepts of humanity and the 'other', beyond...well, ok, he just doesn't give a sh@t. Its the magic element which makes the movie enjoyable, and distracts from the films' points of banality, which are few, but noticable. Batman himself, is boring, you couldn't care less about him. Personally, every time I see him talking/growling in his suit, i want to laugh, which doesn't bode well for the franchise me thinks. His Bat suit is also clearly too cumbersome to wear, especially in the fight scenes with group of gangsters/hoodlums. It takes him forever to punch out one guy. Despite all that, the best comic book film i've seen. Well worth going to the cinema to see.… Expand

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SimonL.Aug 8, 2008

Darkly great wit great views and extremely well symbolizes sent by Cristopher Nolan, a very personal version of film super-heroes that is innovating a new style of the same theme. Better yet is the provision of Heath Ledger as Joker is a Darkly great wit great views and extremely well symbolizes sent by Cristopher Nolan, a very personal version of film super-heroes that is innovating a new style of the same theme. Better yet is the provision of Heath Ledger as Joker is a totally different and really appropriate for this movie. Majestically great.… Expand

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othos.Aug 9, 2008

A bit overlong and overwrought, but entertaining as hell nonetheless. As a Batman purist, I was disconcerted at the death of Dent and the elimination of the Two-Face character. Overall, though, I was captivated, and boy, does my hometown A bit overlong and overwrought, but entertaining as hell nonetheless. As a Batman purist, I was disconcerted at the death of Dent and the elimination of the Two-Face character. Overall, though, I was captivated, and boy, does my hometown make a great Gotham.… 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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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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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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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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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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StabsM.Sep 4, 2008

I'm a sucker for superhero movies in general, so my grade might be inflated a bit. Even so, Heath Ledger's protrayal of the Joker was scary and twisted - probably the best performance in a comic book movie ever. The rest of the I'm a sucker for superhero movies in general, so my grade might be inflated a bit. Even so, Heath Ledger's protrayal of the Joker was scary and twisted - probably the best performance in a comic book movie ever. The rest of the movie left something to be desired. It was too long, the action sequences weren't always comprehensible, and you got the feeling that Christian Bale sometimes didn't get the script for any given scene until five minutes before shooting (forgivable; his performance in the last one was wonderful.) All in all, a great movie, and a definite DVD buy.… Expand

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JasonH.Dec 25, 2008

The movie has some good ideas however did not make sense way the Joker was kept alive for so long. The movie did not have to be so long.

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MikeN.Jul 18, 2008

Ledger is great. The movie is a whole is excellent, but perhaps a little lacking in memorably iconic moments. There is also a half hour diversion to China in the middle of the film that seems out of place. Worth seeing. Not really a film for Ledger is great. The movie is a whole is excellent, but perhaps a little lacking in memorably iconic moments. There is also a half hour diversion to China in the middle of the film that seems out of place. Worth seeing. Not really a film for young kids.… Expand

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JessEJul 18, 2008

The real star of "the Dark Knight" is Aaron Eckhart who gives an outstanding performance as Harvey Dent. Ledger is very good as the Joker but Maggie Gyllanhaal could have stayed home and she would not have being missed. Overall the film and The real star of "the Dark Knight" is Aaron Eckhart who gives an outstanding performance as Harvey Dent. Ledger is very good as the Joker but Maggie Gyllanhaal could have stayed home and she would not have being missed. Overall the film and the story is murky and muddled with too many fast cut edits and twists and leaves a lot to be desired. Overhyped and overpraised.… Expand

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