The Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2008
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ShaunM.Jul 19, 2008
Completely overrated. Very good however.
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HollyCJul 19, 2008
Excellent film --starts off beautifully--- a tad too much fat in the middle, but ends brilliantly. As others have said, this film really elevates the "superhero genre" to real drama---like Lord of the Rings did in a way. The cast was a big Excellent film --starts off beautifully--- a tad too much fat in the middle, but ends brilliantly. As others have said, this film really elevates the "superhero genre" to real drama---like Lord of the Rings did in a way. The cast was a big part of that-- Ledger, Ekhart, Bale & Gyllenhaal (much preferred over Holmes) were absolutely solid, with perhaps Ledger outshining a bit. But he really did have the most to prove given the iconic Joker Nicholson created---and Ledger totally hit it out of the park and then some. This is just a great tragic drama---one of the better films I've seen this year. Had they tightened up the middle a bit, I would say this was almost a perfect film. Even saying that though, run and see this thing in theaters--definitely worth the price of admission (& to see some particularly great action scenes as they were meant to be seen).… Expand
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TerryW.Jul 21, 2008
A very good movie, especially for this genre. Ledger is brilliant and almost puppy dog sad in the sadistic swirl of his Joker character. Good action, good gizmos, nice, if sometimes confusing and higly unlikely plot twists. All in all, a A very good movie, especially for this genre. Ledger is brilliant and almost puppy dog sad in the sadistic swirl of his Joker character. Good action, good gizmos, nice, if sometimes confusing and higly unlikely plot twists. All in all, a very good, not quite great movie that is weighed down a bit by its morality study manner and general murkiness, both in plot and look. That said, easily one or two of the best action flicks in the last couple of years and well worth watching.… Expand
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WorthasecondviewingJul 20, 2008
Best Movie Ever? No, and that was pretty obvious before seeing the movie. Best Comic Book Movie Ever? Depends on what you're looking for, I wouldn't say it was. Over hyped? What isn't these days. A good flick, absolutely. I Best Movie Ever? No, and that was pretty obvious before seeing the movie. Best Comic Book Movie Ever? Depends on what you're looking for, I wouldn't say it was. Over hyped? What isn't these days. A good flick, absolutely. I was one of the eager to see this and hoped it would live up to it's hype...what can I say, I'm an optimist. I think Ledger did an outstanding,daring and brilliant job as joker. It takes a certain swagger to take that roll and pull it off with Nicholson looming over for critique. I thought the plot was a little more than needed and there were glaringly terrible lines delivered in scenes that made me wonder how they could have been overlooked when this was written. Bale's batman voice is irritating at best and unbearable at worst. All that aside, I didn't notice the length of this movie at all while watching it, the pace of the film worked well for me and I felt there was a healthy sense of camp in the characters delivery left underlying and keeping the movie from taking itself too seriously. It's definitely not a movie for everyone and it will not please everyone but I still have to say that I have not seen a batman movie since Burton's first that had me as interested and excited for the next scene throughout...and yes, Imax helped perpetuate the larger than life feel that added to that. I don't think this is going to reshape Batman to a point of epiphany and I would be wary of expecting that going into any movie...you'll be grossly disappointed. If you want to see an action packed crime drama play out between a hero and villain we have all been familiar with for ages, then go and enjoy. Expect to have fun and leave the imperfections aside and I have trouble seeing anyone coming out of this movie wishing they had not seen it to begin with.… Expand
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JayL.Jul 22, 2008
This movie has it's strengths and weaknesses. One one hand, Heath Ledger does an unreasonably fantastic job as the Joker. It's a shame that he won't be able to reprise his role, because he just nailed it. There's never This movie has it's strengths and weaknesses. One one hand, Heath Ledger does an unreasonably fantastic job as the Joker. It's a shame that he won't be able to reprise his role, because he just nailed it. There's never really a dull moment in this movie. My attention was kept for the full two and a half hours. But on the other hand, some parts were unreasonably predictable. Anytime anyone gets into a car, you can assume that they'll be dead in a few seconds. Some parts could have been entirely left out. (Ferry scene comes to mind). But go see it. It's a lot better than Hancock and Space Chimps.… Expand
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LyleSJul 22, 2008
This movie is not a 10. It's close, but it's not a 10. It collapses under the weight of too many ideas covering too much time. You should definitely see it, though.
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ChrisD.Jul 23, 2008
Go to any KISS concert in the 80's and find a pimple faced teen in clown makeup and thats Heath Ledger's performance as Joker in a nutshell. A nice movie, but over hyped to no end. Best superhero movie of all time? Oscar Go to any KISS concert in the 80's and find a pimple faced teen in clown makeup and thats Heath Ledger's performance as Joker in a nutshell. A nice movie, but over hyped to no end. Best superhero movie of all time? Oscar performance for Heath Ledger? I understand the guy died, but lets not over exaggerate his performance because of it. Nothing spectacular and not what I envision as the iconic Joker. The joker was neither funny nor scary and the expectation waiting for the famous laugh plastered all over the trailers for this movie was nearly non-existent. As for best superhero movie I'm not even sure I'd rank this above Batman Begins or the very 1st Batman whose Joker played by Jack Nicholson I enjoyed more and the back story of how he became the Joker was better portrayed. The ending to this movie was muddled with that high-tech sonar montage and the morality lesson at the end carried on about 10 minutes too long. What was scarecrow doing in the movie? And 2-face was hardly utilized. Do yourself a favor, go see this movie because it is entertaining and different (see my rating of 8). But, don't go in expecting to see the greatest movie of all time as some here would lead you to believe.… Expand
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JacobL.Jul 27, 2008
SPOILERS ALERT!!!!!!! A lot of people including myself are very excited about the Dark Knight and went to go see. After seeing The Dark Knight I was amazed but at the same time a little dissapointed. The beggining of the movie kind of makes SPOILERS ALERT!!!!!!! A lot of people including myself are very excited about the Dark Knight and went to go see. After seeing The Dark Knight I was amazed but at the same time a little dissapointed. The beggining of the movie kind of makes you think you are in for dissapointment. Diaologe is mumbled. The story is confusing and you are probably going to be a little confused. But thankfully all that is not important. What is important is that the joker is turning Gotham upside down. The Joker hogs the spotlight with his stunning performence and constant cause of trouble throughout Gotham. On top of that there are even some plot twists which I don't want to spoil. But, lets just say you are in for some shockers. Despite all these ups there are a few downs. First off the plot is pretty confusing even after the beginning. So be prepared for some head scracthers. In addition the movie appears to going for a cliff hanger ending. However, sadly the conflict is quickly resolved preventing what could've been a great third movie. All and all the Dark Knight will please most audiences even if you haven't seen the first movie. But be warned that you may be dissapointed as I was. Still if you love Batman, plot twists, Batman, and movies all together then grab some popcorn get ready to have a good time.… Expand
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AnonymousMCJul 28, 2008
It starts out as an interesting upbeat adventure with gadgets with an Indiana Jones flavor, but the more you see Heath Ledger on screen the more you wish he would stay there. The story begins to fall apart and there are too many villains toIt starts out as an interesting upbeat adventure with gadgets with an Indiana Jones flavor, but the more you see Heath Ledger on screen the more you wish he would stay there. The story begins to fall apart and there are too many villains to keep track of. Heath Ledger's performance remains as the only memorable feature.… Expand
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MattP.Jul 28, 2008
Not a Batman movie, but a Joker movie. Christian Bale is marginalized and, for good reason and to great effect, Heath Ledger is elevated. In an action movie like this, you have to have two things: a good director and at least one good Not a Batman movie, but a Joker movie. Christian Bale is marginalized and, for good reason and to great effect, Heath Ledger is elevated. In an action movie like this, you have to have two things: a good director and at least one good performance. What saves this movie from being a bloated mess is Ledgers staggering performance and Nolans competent if underwhelming direction.… Expand
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BrianL.Jul 29, 2008
I like scary/action movies. Ledger was brilliant. The action was mostly interesting as well. The Joker drops a few silly comments bringing comic relief to the constant seriousness. Iffy parts include OK-a-little-over-average acting job ofI like scary/action movies. Ledger was brilliant. The action was mostly interesting as well. The Joker drops a few silly comments bringing comic relief to the constant seriousness. Iffy parts include OK-a-little-over-average acting job of Batman and Harvey. The actress who played Rachel was horrible but that didn't really matter. When seeing a superhero movie you always expect to atleast have a happy ending. This movie has none. It's depression after depression after depression of sadism and death for an overrun 2 and 1/2 hours. It could have been finished 30 minutes earlier if you see the ending. No one really wins in this movie, but it is suspenseful. If you like suspense, go ahead and watch the movie. But there is no positive excitement, its 100% run off of depression, fear, and sadness.… Expand
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paigeJul 30, 2008
Everyone did a wonderful performance, especially Heath. I am not just singling him out because of a fatal accident. This is in all honesty. On thing that I will say is watching it for a second time it seemed longer than the first time. Everyone did a wonderful performance, especially Heath. I am not just singling him out because of a fatal accident. This is in all honesty. On thing that I will say is watching it for a second time it seemed longer than the first time. Another thing is for people who read the comics. Do not expect to walk in this movie and have it follow the comic books. This was a darker version of Batman as I would like to say. Now, if you don't follow to comic books so well, or don't read them at all, then you will appreciate it as a movie instead of comic book character.… Expand
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ClintT.Aug 10, 2008
A very good film, no doubt. Ledger's final performance will be forever remembered alongside the powerful performances from the likes of Nicholson and Pacino. This is a throughly enjoyable romp, but at Number 1 on the IMDB, it's A very good film, no doubt. Ledger's final performance will be forever remembered alongside the powerful performances from the likes of Nicholson and Pacino. This is a throughly enjoyable romp, but at Number 1 on the IMDB, it's over hyped and overrated. Go see it by all means, but don't expect The Godfather or anything nearly so good.… Expand
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AndrewZSep 8, 2008
Heath ledger made this movie what it is....very good job.
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JaneA.Jan 25, 2009
For a blockbuster movie, this is one of the few I highly revere. Though very long, I hardly noticed how long I had been sitting in the theatre and almost wanted it to continue. Action-packed and fun, it makes for a great thrill. But at the For a blockbuster movie, this is one of the few I highly revere. Though very long, I hardly noticed how long I had been sitting in the theatre and almost wanted it to continue. Action-packed and fun, it makes for a great thrill. But at the same time, Heath Ledger owned the screen. Aside from the bias raised with the heartbreak of his death, his performance was undoubtably the most involved and skilled fathomable, and worthy of an Oscar. His death only makes the movie all the more tragic. I highly encourage everyone to see this to really respect the acting ability of such a man.… Expand
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EmericMar 22, 2009
It's a good movie, but there are things I don't like in it. I can't put my finger on what it is. It's probably the whole thing with the sonar-thing.
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HelpUJul 19, 2009
Everything is absolutely awesome about this movie in theaters. I thought it was good enough to see it 3 times, but when I rented the dvd it just wasn't the same... Even if you have a home theater system. I thought it felt too different.
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JamesHJul 30, 2009
The people giving this film bad reviews probably don't like good Entertainment. They probably are over analytical people that take themselves and others too seriously. It's entertainment do yourself a favor and go back to watching The people giving this film bad reviews probably don't like good Entertainment. They probably are over analytical people that take themselves and others too seriously. It's entertainment do yourself a favor and go back to watching Pans Labyrinth. Which was really trash. Talk about over hype. Losers.… Expand
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NickGAug 19, 2009
I don't relly enjoy the plot for batman films-I personally find them a bit boring.But I enjoyed this film-definately better than the first.
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PaulLahaieDec 4, 2008
Heath Ledger was the best part of this movie, bar none. The first 3/4 of the movie are definitely enjoyable, but beyond that? It drags like it has an anchor on it, which is a shame. Of course if the joker made more appearances in the latterHeath Ledger was the best part of this movie, bar none. The first 3/4 of the movie are definitely enjoyable, but beyond that? It drags like it has an anchor on it, which is a shame. Of course if the joker made more appearances in the latter scenes, it would have most certainly validated them.… Expand
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ScottQJul 22, 2008
I really liked this movie just to get that out of the way. Things I didn't like, batman's voice for one. What are they thinking, sounded so horrible, should have kept batman using bruce wayne's voice like batman begins. I really liked this movie just to get that out of the way. Things I didn't like, batman's voice for one. What are they thinking, sounded so horrible, should have kept batman using bruce wayne's voice like batman begins. Spoiler, don't read on if you haven't seen it yet. I didn't like that they killed off batman's love interest Rachel and killed off Two Face, should have just introduced him and kept him for the 3rd movie. Ledger was amazing and yet overal I just think there was too much packed into this movie.… Expand
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DalG.Jul 22, 2008
Solid performances by most of the cast. I actually thought that Bale's was overshadowed by the rest of the cast. It was also long and somewhat jarring. Otherwise, it was deeply engrossing, disturbing movie, most likely because it rang Solid performances by most of the cast. I actually thought that Bale's was overshadowed by the rest of the cast. It was also long and somewhat jarring. Otherwise, it was deeply engrossing, disturbing movie, most likely because it rang so true in the most hollow, unexplored parts of my psyche.… Expand
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NerijusD.Feb 13, 2009
Good, but nothing exceptional as some people say, definitely not the BEST movie of 2008.
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jackMar 11, 2009
I thought this movie was awesome. Ledger did an amazing job and really makes the movie fun. It was a little weak on the story line but made for some great action sequences. Movie did seem to drag on though. Overall i was very impressed I thought this movie was awesome. Ledger did an amazing job and really makes the movie fun. It was a little weak on the story line but made for some great action sequences. Movie did seem to drag on though. Overall i was very impressed though, best action movie of 2008 hands down.… Expand
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sreekiranMay 5, 2011
you have nothing here but a perfect screenplay with a strong narrative with spell binding performance of heath ledger as joker. christian bale is awesome in the climax dialog. gary oldman and micheal caine are neat, aron eckhart is good asyou have nothing here but a perfect screenplay with a strong narrative with spell binding performance of heath ledger as joker. christian bale is awesome in the climax dialog. gary oldman and micheal caine are neat, aron eckhart is good as harvey. perfect emotional gripping thriller that will drive you crazy right from the beginning. a decent climax and thundering technical effects like visual effects cinematography and some stunning camera work makes dark knight the best movie of my list of top rated action movies.… Expand
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MetalMan95Oct 31, 2010
I personally feel this movie is a bit overrated. But that's just me. I love it, but not as much as most people do. But aside from that this movie is phenomenal. I just am not a fan of the first scene and the last scene, everything else, golden.
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JacobDec 22, 2012
I will admit The Dark Knight is a tough film to get into. The story is complicated especially for a film based on a comic book. The beginning is information overload and could turn some people off. However, once the Joker shows up and chaosI will admit The Dark Knight is a tough film to get into. The story is complicated especially for a film based on a comic book. The beginning is information overload and could turn some people off. However, once the Joker shows up and chaos ensues the film really picks up. You get into the story, which is great. The film is enhanced by some great performances especially by Heath Leadger. While some of the acting could have been better it is still good and nothing terrible. The story is lengthy and may have benefited from being two films; but it did not bother me as much the second time. The further you get into the film the better it gets. Overall, The Dark Knight is not just a great superhero movie but a great film. It has a deep story, good characters, and some nice filming to top it of. If you have not seen this film yet check it out its great. You do not have to like Batman to enjoy this film. It is an interesting take on some well-known characters and I love it. I enjoyed the Dark Knight a lot the second time around and I am probably going to see it again in the future multiple times.… Expand
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JonnyFendiJan 20, 2011
It has been three years after the prequel BATMAN BEGINS (2005). THE DARK KNIGHT is the sixth film that brought Batman into widescreen since Tim Burton BATMAN (1989). The Director is Christopher Nolan who well-known as a unique indie filmIt has been three years after the prequel BATMAN BEGINS (2005). THE DARK KNIGHT is the sixth film that brought Batman into widescreen since Tim Burton BATMAN (1989). The Director is Christopher Nolan who well-known as a unique indie film creator in MEMENTO (2000). The movie received as box office record of all-time, It has been earned more than one billion dollars in worldwide and has been broken through TITANIC Record in 1998. The Movie based on Frank Miller version of Batman, which is more mature and close to reality. The Stories and settings adapt well what is on Miller description. Christian Bale Cast as Bruce Wayne, Thiz role seems to be the big leap of his career since his appearance as a kid in Steven Spielberg EMPIRE OF THE SUN (1987). The sequel starred by regular Cast, like: James Cain, Morgan Freeman, and Maggie Gylenhall who substitute Katie Holmes Character on the prequel before. And as villains, Heath Ledger gave his last performance wildly well according to most critics. He even won as best Supporting Actor in Academy Awards. The other villain is Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face. Otherwise, if Joker character want to be appear originally well as its comic, in my opinion the dream cast would be Adrien Brody or Jim Carrey. The Script was nicely arranged by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan. The subplot is dynamic and unpredictable. The Action is on the right track, full of Bat-equipment and vehicle chase showdown. It is good to be watch is simple and explosive in the same time. If we want to be fair, we also must give credit to Tim Burton BATMAN which is already set up impressive tones for other next Batman movies or even other superhero movies later. Burton already succeeded to give a new acceptable point of view for this kind of genre. The tone is dark, mysterious, and full of realism. Visit My Blog on JONNY'S MOVEE : http://jonnyfendi.blogspot.com… Expand
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HalfwelshmanFeb 13, 2012
The Dark Knight continues director Christopher Nolan's dark, dirty and pessimistic vision of the Batman saga, following on from his stunning origin story Batman Begins three years before. It seems the whole film was overshadowed by HeathThe Dark Knight continues director Christopher Nolan's dark, dirty and pessimistic vision of the Batman saga, following on from his stunning origin story Batman Begins three years before. It seems the whole film was overshadowed by Heath Ledger's untimely death and subsequent posthumous Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Yes Ledger's Joker is utterly spellbinding, playing the Clown Prince of Crime as a terrifyingly volatile, nihilistic terrorist quite rightly received praise, but the film has far more going for it than one stand-out performance. For starters, all the cast are strong. Christian Bale reprises his role as an increasingly despairing and downtrodden Bruce Wayne/Batman, fighting a losing battle not only with the scum of Gotham city, but with the increasingly hostile public reception to his vigilante alter-ego, and with himself. Taking over from Katie Holmes, Maggie Gyllenhaal is also good as Bruce's childhood friend and on-off love interest Rachel Dawes, and she adds a little something of her own to the role - some much-needed attitude, which is perfect for an assistant D.A. who deals with hardened criminals on a regular basis. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman bring some welcome lighter notes and comic relief to this otherwise pitch-black film as Bruce's faithful butler, friend and surrogate father Alfred, and his company CEO/gadget man Lucius Fox respectively. As for the true acting highlight of the film, I'd be hard-pressed to decide between Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart. Oldman's performance as Lieutenant Gordon is well-judged, emotionally complex, and extremely human - if Batman's war with the Joker is the main driving force for action and spectacle in the film, then Gordon's story provides the most scope for genuine drama. I also praise Eckhart for his performance as D.A. Harvey Dent, whose crusade to clean the streets of Gotham leads to his ultimate, tragic, downfall when he is horribly disfigured, becoming Two-Face. Rather than the pantomime villain Tommy Lee-Jones presented in Joel Schumacher's camptastic Batman Forever, Eckhart carefully develops Dent's character, allowing us to emotionally connect with, and understand him and his motivations, making what happens to him all the more dramatically effective. Other than the cast's performances, I think what really makes The Dark Knight is its thematic richness. The idea of duality and antithesis is continually emphasised - justice vs. injustice, order vs. chaos, Batman vs. The Joker. Even Harvey Dent, with his position openly and publicly fighting crime, is the polar opposite of Batman, a secretive, anonymous vigilante - they are two sides of the same coin, with the possibility of one becoming the other in the right (or wrong) circumstances. The film also looks beautiful, in no small part due to Nolan's use of IMAX cameras for key scenes, including The Joker's thrilling bank-heist introduction and the action-packed Gotham freeway chase. Hanz Zimmer's eerie and layered score also deserves a mention - this is not the epic, orchestral sound he made for the rise of a hero in Batman Begins, but a dark and disturbing musical accompaniment for a hero's fall. Where The Dark Knight fails is in one sub-par sequence that threatens to de-rail the whole film. Everything from the hostages on bomb-rigged boats to Batman's final confrontation with the Joker is over-blown, over-acted and thoroughly unnecessary. The film would be much better off if this sequence was deleted entirely, if the joker was dealt with more swiftly, then we could progress directly to the film's fine conclusion. Thankfully, the Nolans (Christopher and Jonathan) and David Goyer do redeem themselves for this silly, muddy segment with a brilliant, well-acted, tragic and emotional finale that ties off the story in fine fashion. So The Dark is not a perfect superhero film. Its actually debatable when a film becomes this dark and full of allegory and symbolism whether it can really be considered part of the same family as Superman, or X-Men, or even its series predecessor Batman Begins. The Dark Knight is really a crime-thriller with a heavy dose of almost Shakespearean tragedy thrown in. By throwing off the shackles of the superhero blockbuster, Nolan has allowed his series to mature, to comment on serious and relevant issues to the modern world. Christopher Nolan has created a very smart, rich, and exciting thriller that is as different to Batman Begins as is possible to be. There's very little to criticise apart from that misjudged, flabby sequence towards the end, and the film is technically superb. I just hope Nolan cheers up a bit in The Dark Knight Rises (though the trailers released thus far appear to make this unlikely) - the depressing hero movie trend is drawing to a close, and it would be nice to end his Batman series on an optimistic note.… Expand
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davenbettridgeFeb 6, 2012
One of the best and most entertaining comic book/action movies of all time. Ledger's Joker is the movies most memorable aspect and one of the best movie characters of the decade. Perhaps the movie ends a little weaker than it starts, The DarkOne of the best and most entertaining comic book/action movies of all time. Ledger's Joker is the movies most memorable aspect and one of the best movie characters of the decade. Perhaps the movie ends a little weaker than it starts, The Dark Knight is however is an awesome movie.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 20, 2011
This super hero movie is a rare film that drills deep inside the character and the script more than the action. It may be boring to a few people who despise waiting for 2 hrs; However I promise you, Heath Ledger will keep you amazed the wholeThis super hero movie is a rare film that drills deep inside the character and the script more than the action. It may be boring to a few people who despise waiting for 2 hrs; However I promise you, Heath Ledger will keep you amazed the whole time. Ultimately, Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" is a masterpiece, a film that doesn't just show off the visuals and action, but understands what deep pains and afflictions a superhero suffers.… Expand
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spadenxDec 5, 2011
Heath Ledger gives one of the greatest performances of all time as the Joker and is really the only reason for watching this film (I re-watched his parts quite a bit). The acting is good and it looks great. The rest of the cast is ok, IHeath Ledger gives one of the greatest performances of all time as the Joker and is really the only reason for watching this film (I re-watched his parts quite a bit). The acting is good and it looks great. The rest of the cast is ok, I expected better. To be honest, The parts without the Joker arent even worth watching and are pretty boring and generic. The addition of Two-Face works well for the story but I didnt not care for him as a villian or the actor who played him.… Expand
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Critic2012Dec 16, 2012
The Dark Knight a story about one man's struggle with his conflicting ideas of justice. It is raw, emotional, and bold as it presents its own twist on Batman, and ultimately, on the common misconception of a superhero and what he stands for.
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Trev29Jun 9, 2013
This was a solid film. It is clear why other people thought this was excellent, but it left me a little indifferent. I just don't think I will ever be that intrigued by the entire Batman story. However, it has a very good performance byThis was a solid film. It is clear why other people thought this was excellent, but it left me a little indifferent. I just don't think I will ever be that intrigued by the entire Batman story. However, it has a very good performance by Ledger, good editing and music.… Expand
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kinghridoyJul 19, 2012
TDK is one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. Joker did a great job. The script is fabulous. Chris did well. I think Christoper Nolan is something. I mean he is genius. This is one of my period favorite movies.
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btzneb92Aug 12, 2012
The Dark Knight [2008]
I'm in the minority of the audience base where I say that I prefer "Batman Begins" than "The Dark Knight". However, that dosen't me from saying that "The Dark Knight" is a great movie, much less of a superhero movie,The Dark Knight [2008]
I'm in the minority of the audience base where I say that I prefer "Batman Begins" than "The Dark Knight". However, that dosen't me from saying that "The Dark Knight" is a great movie, much less of a superhero movie, but more of a crime psychological thriller. I like how they decided not to put Batman/Bruce Wayne as the focal character in the movie, and although they practically did that in the Burton and Schumacher films, they were done poorly and mainly for toyetic reasons, while this film does it with a clear and specific purpose that is just done brilliantly. This is not a Batman film, it's a film about Harvey Dent, his story, his rise and fall towards the depths of corruption and chaos. The scene in the interrogation room and the final scene in the building are the clearest standouts.

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DarthnixaDec 14, 2012
Nolan's magnum opus, The Dark Knight, focuses on the psychological aspects of the characters and takes you on an unpredictable, unbelievable ride you won't soon forget.
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bradtheman123Jan 4, 2015
I'm surprised this movie gets bashed as much as it does/did. Not only does this movie have a great story, (Which was made by DC Comics,) but it also has great humor within, the Joker who is Batman's enemy, which you probably already know.I'm surprised this movie gets bashed as much as it does/did. Not only does this movie have a great story, (Which was made by DC Comics,) but it also has great humor within, the Joker who is Batman's enemy, which you probably already know. Although some parts do get a little boring.… Expand
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SEROJMay 31, 2015
I'm not the biggest Batman fan. He's probably one of the worst Justice League heroes FOR ME. But this movie is without any doubt a masterpiece! Excelent acting, great story and visual effects. If you like DC, watch it!
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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
The Dark Knight is stunning.
A masterful sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight introduces realism to what were once two dimensional comic book drawings. A great plot, amazing acting by Heath Ledger, and a very entertaining super hero filmThe Dark Knight is stunning.
A masterful sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight introduces realism to what were once two dimensional comic book drawings. A great plot, amazing acting by Heath Ledger, and a very entertaining super hero film to say the least.… Expand
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heeldavidJul 25, 2014
I know that this might sound to consistent but this is probably the best superhero film of all time, the camera work, the makeup design (The Joker) , the direction, the writing and especially the performances are just great, Christian BaleI know that this might sound to consistent but this is probably the best superhero film of all time, the camera work, the makeup design (The Joker) , the direction, the writing and especially the performances are just great, Christian Bale really gives Batman some finesse and intimidation and handles the character well, Ledger's last performance was just great, i didn't think of him as that kid from Brokeback Mountain or 10 Things I Hate About You, i actually thought that he was a sociopath, and that is what i call amazing character study. Nice supporting cast as well. Christopher Nolan's best movie that's for sure… Expand
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MarickJan 8, 2015
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced, and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the second part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins.The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced, and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the second part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises the lead role of Bruce Wayne/Batman, with a returning cast of Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Gary Oldman as James Gordon and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. The film introduces the character of Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Gotham's newly elected District Attorney and the consort of Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal replacing Katie Holmes from the first film), who joins Batman and the police in combating the new rising threat of a criminal mastermind calling himself "The Joker" (Heath Ledger).… Expand
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ZawMineMay 15, 2015
One of the best movies out there. A superhero movie that doesn't feel like superhero movie. The problem with this movie for me is the fighting scenes and its heaviness.
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retkimunaJun 13, 2015
I love this movie for one reason and it's Heath Ledger he's best joker since 1966 Cesar Romero. Movie has good acting and it's awesome see something else than **** I saw this movie only because Ledger and omg he's amazing. Watch this movie.
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kyle20ellisMar 9, 2022
I grew up on the animated series, loved the first two Batman films, sort of liked Batman Forever but disappointed in Batman and Robin. I have yet to re-watch Batman Begins, but I thoroughly enjoyed this film on re-watch having really liked itI grew up on the animated series, loved the first two Batman films, sort of liked Batman Forever but disappointed in Batman and Robin. I have yet to re-watch Batman Begins, but I thoroughly enjoyed this film on re-watch having really liked it first time. It is very well made and gripping with some great performances, but personally I would put Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, Amadeus and It's a Wonderful Life over this.

The film does suffer from being a little too talky, and the plot on occasions can be hard to follow due to a lot going on. Nevertheless it is extremely good, and not only one of the better Batman movies but also one of the better superhero movies. Visually and technically, the film cannot be faulted. The cinematography is superb and the spectacle of Gotham City is dazzling. Christopher Nolan's direction is taut, and ensures that the action is explosive.

The plot is a little bloated, with the Joker bent on destroying organised crime for good and making Batman cross between hero and vigilante, and subplots about Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes, and Hong Kong. But there are some truly effective scenes that are tightly structured, and the screenplay in general while a little too talky in the first twenty minutes is intelligent and sophisticated. The Joker especially has some very sinister lines that stay with you for a long while afterwards.

The music by none other than maestro Hans Zimmer, who also composed music for The Lion King, Gladiator and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, is outstanding. Rousing, beautiful, haunting, it is definitely memorable and doesn't become forgettable or generic like the music in The Hurt Locker for example. And I have to say the sound engineering here is phenomenal, particularly on very high volume the explosions sound very authentic as if they are coming from outside rather than from in the film.

And I have to mention the acting, as that was terrific. Christian Bale manages to be dark, brooding and charismatic like Batman should be. Though if I did have a complaint, he does speak in a very hoarse voice as if he's got a sore throat and I somehow did not know what to make of it. It wasn't irritating or anything, just...odd. Anyway, Aaron Eckhart is terrific as Harvey Dent/Two-Face even if his storyline was a tad too rushed, and Maggie Gyllenhaal is very sensitive and caring as Rachel. Morgan Freeman does well in a smaller role, as does the excellent Gary Oldman, and Michael Caine is perfect as the loyal butler Alfred.

There is no doubt in my mind that Heath Ledger gave the best performance of the film. He wasn't just brilliant, he was phenomenal, unpredictable, insane, extremely sinister and corrupt not to mention chillingly psychotic. I am torn on who I prefer over Jack Nicolson or Heath Ledger; it is a very close call. I admit I am more familiar with Nicolson's portrayal and liked his mix of the scary and comical and even tragic Joker, but the Joker here in The Dark Knight is truly sinister and even more of a threat to Batman and in my opinion this Joker has lines that linger longer into the memory.

Overall, not absolutely perfect but it is extremely good thanks to primarily Ledger's performance and the dazzling visual spectacle. 8.5/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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mohamad91hkMay 1, 2019
In this movie we can talk about the joker only, coz he is one who make "the dark knight" one of the greatest movies in the cinema.

Heath Ledger & Christopher Nolan gave us a psycho character that will stay in minds forever. I don't thinkIn this movie we can talk about the joker only, coz he is one who make "the dark knight" one of the greatest movies in the cinema.

Heath Ledger & Christopher Nolan gave us a psycho character that will stay in minds forever.

I don't think there is someone was liking The Joker before, but after "the dark knight" everyone talk about The Joker more than Batman. The insanity, intelligence, pure evil, etc. all this performed perfectly by Heath. Honestly, the cinema lost one of the greatest actor in history, R.I.P Heath.… Expand
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YellowKirbyMar 25, 2016
'The Dark Knight' is easily the best 'Batman' story ever told, with stunning performances from all its cast, a dark and intriguing story, and the best incarnation of the Joker on the big screen.

Obviously, the movie does have its flaws,'The Dark Knight' is easily the best 'Batman' story ever told, with stunning performances from all its cast, a dark and intriguing story, and the best incarnation of the Joker on the big screen.

Obviously, the movie does have its flaws, like Christan Bale's gravelly Batman voice, and that some of the plot points aren't very well thought out.

All in all, I think 'The Dark Knight' is the best Christopher Nolan 'Batman' movie, and one of the best comic book movies of all time.… Expand
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ConnorkirkerDec 9, 2015
Dark as in The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan Has done another masterpiece. From Memento to Interstellar.
Loved the first one but this one is near-spectacular. Because Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart as the villains is a wonderful choice asDark as in The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan Has done another masterpiece. From Memento to Interstellar.
Loved the first one but this one is near-spectacular. Because Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart as the villains is a wonderful choice as being in this great movie.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 3, 2016
The Dark Knight is like way too long and it's not really that interesting. On the other hand, it's something dark and a teasing movie that made the name straight on to the action category.
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dislexicpotatoApr 14, 2019
One of the best DC films ever made, slightly overrated but still a great film nonetheless despite its flaws such as the long runtime that drags on towards the end and illogical decisions that many of the characters, mainly the cops, make in the film.
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GorbaxDec 2, 2017
The Dark Knight is more a crime film than a superhero movie, makes excellent use of it's cast, and has phenomenal action sequences. It's easy to pick out the best comic book film of 2008.
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
The Dark Knight is more a crime film than a superhero movie, makes excellent use of it's cast, and has phenomenal action sequences. It's easy to pick out the best comic book film of 2008.
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Naruto78909Apr 1, 2018
This movie is good but not as good as everyone says it I'd say the joker has some of the most brilliant acting in any movie but im not a big fan of batman this movie is good dark movie but not perfect
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Jaredc324May 17, 2019
I'm not in love with the Dark Knight as much, but it's vision empowers you with ideas of heroism unlike any superhero film before. it's daring subverting approach faces the audience with true conflictions of sacrifice, challenge and allI'm not in love with the Dark Knight as much, but it's vision empowers you with ideas of heroism unlike any superhero film before. it's daring subverting approach faces the audience with true conflictions of sacrifice, challenge and all perpetuated by the brilliance & charisma of an unforgettable villain performance. it results in an epic carried with emotion, tyranny and stands alone as a masterpiece, separate from the superhero genre. But as a superhero film, it goes places where none has gone before.… Expand
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RidlerJul 16, 2018
Dejando a un lado la perfecta actuacion de heath ledger. Esta película no es es tal vez la mejor pelicula del genero de superheroes de la historia, al principio parace una obra unica, sabe manejar el ritmo del suspenso cuando el guason va aDejando a un lado la perfecta actuacion de heath ledger. Esta película no es es tal vez la mejor pelicula del genero de superheroes de la historia, al principio parace una obra unica, sabe manejar el ritmo del suspenso cuando el guason va a actuar, sabe escribir distintos temas en una trama en la que los propios personajes se ven reflejados en esto y en el fondo hace parecer a un maniatico como el guason y lo convierte en un hombre con filosofia coherente, no aceptable pero coherente. Nolan por primera vez que veo en sus peliculas se dja de exposicion al publico, en explicar todo los que esta pasando y creo que no es necesario porque Quien no conoce a batman? Aunque tampoco lo hace todo bien solo hace falta mirar con mas detencion y empiezan asalir varios fallos. Uno de ellos es que el director fuerza al guion hace pasar todo por conveniencia para que la trama se de, no deja fluir con naturalidad para que todo a sido palneado para que suceda asi. El caballero oscuro es una de mis peliculas favoritas pero no es perfecta para ser excelente pero si es muy buena, la recomiendo si eres fan de batman y si no igual te va a gustar.… Expand
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Deanfm123456789Mar 3, 2019
The Best Batman Movie to be put on Screen, One of the Best Villains of All Time (A.K.A. The Joker), And Christopher Nolan's Best Movie of All time, And it will definitely be one of the best Superhero Movies.
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glommanApr 16, 2020
A pretty good movie and a must watch for everyone who even remotely likes superhero-movies at all. The story is actually interesting portraying the cat-and-mouse game between the Joker, Batman. the Gotham Police, and even Two Face in the end.A pretty good movie and a must watch for everyone who even remotely likes superhero-movies at all. The story is actually interesting portraying the cat-and-mouse game between the Joker, Batman. the Gotham Police, and even Two Face in the end. It was really fun to watch it and I'd also gladly rewatch it anytime!… Expand
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BrokenChildJul 15, 2022
Although I am unsure as to why this movie is labeled the best superhero movie or best Batman movie, I still like this movie. The joker played by Heath Ledger is definitely the best Joker out of every Joker just like how in my opinionAlthough I am unsure as to why this movie is labeled the best superhero movie or best Batman movie, I still like this movie. The joker played by Heath Ledger is definitely the best Joker out of every Joker just like how in my opinion Christian Bale is the best Batman actor. The movie I sometimes struggled to understand and would get confused but the movie is still better than some superhero movies.… Expand
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RefinedInsightsAug 21, 2023
I saw this movie in theaters when it came out, there was a lot of hype around it, and I must say, for a superhero movie, it did raise the bar. I do however have some complaints about it, especially since it ranks so high on IMDB next toI saw this movie in theaters when it came out, there was a lot of hype around it, and I must say, for a superhero movie, it did raise the bar. I do however have some complaints about it, especially since it ranks so high on IMDB next to movies like The Godfather 1 and 2, which I must say are in a league of their own when compared to this movie. Heath Ledger was a great Joker no doubt about it but if you remove him from this movie it's just another batman movie similar to the first and third Nolan Batman films. The other villains like Two-Face are very forced and generic. Christian Bale's performance as Bruce Wayne is decent but far from perfect; the story itself is not bad but nothing majorly cinematic. Not saying it's a bad movie but in what world is this top 3 on IMDB? I mean cmon Heath Ledger is good as the joker but compare his acting to say James Gandolfini in The Sopranos over an 86-episode series and it's not even close. Overall I would say a B+ movie.… Expand
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redsonJul 18, 2008
1st off: Ledger's performance was outstanding.. The Joker is psychotic and unreasonable and its an unfortunate tragedy that Heath ledger wont reprise the role.. in fact i pity anyone cast to replace him if they make a third installment. 1st off: Ledger's performance was outstanding.. The Joker is psychotic and unreasonable and its an unfortunate tragedy that Heath ledger wont reprise the role.. in fact i pity anyone cast to replace him if they make a third installment. everything is was so so.. They really layered the script and it shows: Harvey Dent's part is thorougly developed and probably forced the movie ran about a half hour longer than 'necessary'. Fight scenes are typical western close-ups on hard to read action sequences and some of the best visual moments were already spoiled by overzealous trailer edits.. overall its a positive contribution to the franchise and a much higher quality movie than Batman Returns - Batman Forever. In my opinion this installment doesnt match up to Batman Begins very well and is definitely more 'fan flick' the mainstream movie.. Go see and judge for yourself but be warned, youre in for a long, bumpy ride.… Expand
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JoeP.Jul 20, 2008
This movie is, strangely enough, a political piece supporting the decisions of the Bush administration. Weird, but true.
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RJG.Jul 20, 2008
Why so seriously overrated? I thought I was going to see the "Citizen Kane" of the decade based on the reactions of most critics and just about every fan out there. I have to suspect that what is driving the cult like praise for the film is Why so seriously overrated? I thought I was going to see the "Citizen Kane" of the decade based on the reactions of most critics and just about every fan out there. I have to suspect that what is driving the cult like praise for the film is the untimely death of Heath Ledger, who plays the Joker. "The Dark Knight" was a huge let down following the superb "Batman Begins." Continuity problems abound here. In one scene the Joker and his goons invade a Bruce Wayne fund raiser for the reelection campaign of crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent. Bruce notices the invasion of the party by the Joker and quickly hides Dent in a closet before he runs away to put on his Batman outfit and battle the Joker and his gang. When a frustrated Joker can't find Dent and his goons prove no match for Batman in a fight, he decides to take Rachel Dawes hostage. Joker throws Dawes from the building and Batman dramatically rescues her. After they fall onto a car the scene is cut, and there no explanation for what happens afterward. Surely, Batman wouldn't just leave the other people at the party up in the building with a dangerous criminal like the Joker. Surely, the Joker wouldn't give up trying to find out where Dent is hiding in the building and just leave. If he can't find Dent, then he is probably going to take a hostage and demand Dent give himself up, or the hostage dies. A glaring continuity flaw and not good film making. Ledger is good playing a very menacing, and completely irredeemable, version of the Joker. But he doesn't he have to do much more than look scummy and mutter his dialog in his menacing Joker voice. Good, but not award worthy. No point in trying to convince the Cult of Ledger mob otherwise, obviously. Unlike the previous principle villain in "Begins", Henri Ducard, there is no origin story about this version of the Joker, other than his passing references to a bad childhood. I wanted to know more, but there is no time for that in this movie. It's too bad they didn't give a good actor like Ledger more to do, other than look scummy and sound menacing. I enjoyed the movie most when Batman is fighting the Joker. But then it goes on for 20 - 30 minutes longer than necessary because Nolan decided to have Harvey Dent undergo his transformation into Two-Face. The movie would have been better with a more developed Joker character, and more screen time for Alfred and Lucius Fox. I really enjoyed watching Bruce interact with Alfred and Lucius in "Begins," but here these relationships take a back seat to unnecessary filler, like Bruce's trip to Hong Kong, and his kidnapping of a businessman with links to the Gotham mob. A time consuming and an overall unnecessary scene. Overall, a step down from the high quality of "Begins."… Expand
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MenoktaseJan 7, 2009
I enjoyed it. Especially the plot and characters were well designed. Also the messages of the film were well-conveyed. The only thing I did not like about the movie is the length of it. If it were around 90 minutes it would be better I think.
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KerryL.Mar 8, 2009
The Dark Knight is a decent movie that could have been great. The acting was exceptional. Ledger did a fantastic job, as everyone has said, but Eckhart deserves much acclaim as well. Despite this, Batman remains glued to the tried and true The Dark Knight is a decent movie that could have been great. The acting was exceptional. Ledger did a fantastic job, as everyone has said, but Eckhart deserves much acclaim as well. Despite this, Batman remains glued to the tried and true Hollywood formula, and runs way too long. The plot is razor thin and could have been told in much less time. The storyline is obvious from the get go and still seems to want to hold the audiences hand through out. All in all, the movie gets scored higher than it should (or would) because of Ledgers death. It is nowhere near as good as Batman Begins.… Expand
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SB.Dec 12, 2008
Pretty good take on the Batman universe. Borrows some ideas and throws in some rather silly action sequences while trying a bit too hard to be relevant. A good movie, but I couldn't really see what all the fuss was about. There Pretty good take on the Batman universe. Borrows some ideas and throws in some rather silly action sequences while trying a bit too hard to be relevant. A good movie, but I couldn't really see what all the fuss was about. There wasn't anything overwhelming or extraordinary about it.… Expand
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vidmanJul 18, 2008
The movie drags on. Much of the show was nothing we haven't seen in Batman Begins. Heath Ledger out-shined everyone else. The problem is that the movie didn't focus much on him. Two-Face appears in a short amount of time similar to The movie drags on. Much of the show was nothing we haven't seen in Batman Begins. Heath Ledger out-shined everyone else. The problem is that the movie didn't focus much on him. Two-Face appears in a short amount of time similar to Venom in Spiderman 3. Who is better, Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson? They take different approaches and each is special in their own way.… Expand
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SteveJul 19, 2008
It's good. At times, it was very good. But it tries to do too much, and the technical execution (like editing) suffer tremendously because of that. Even moreso, it's a repackage of the Tim Burton movie. Scene by scene, it's It's good. At times, it was very good. But it tries to do too much, and the technical execution (like editing) suffer tremendously because of that. Even moreso, it's a repackage of the Tim Burton movie. Scene by scene, it's not that far off, seriously. Don't believe me? For those of you who didn't catch it the first time, see it again and take note. It's the original Batman, plus Two-Face, just not as goofy. In that regard, it's like buying Madden 09 thinking that you're getting something different from all other Maddens ever made. You're still going to buy it and enjoy it, but you can't take back the earlier version to subsidize the current cost. It is NOT the best superhero movie of all time. I think people are overracting because a) Ledger is dead and b) there has been a serious drought of good summer movies (Transformers and Indy were dismal). Ledger carries it, but he was diluted with side storylines. SPOILER ALERT: There were some really confusing moments, like "how'd they survive that fall?" or "how did Batman get everyone's cell phone?" And "what's with all these lame Batman copycats, did they really need that, seriously?!" or "Why didn't the Joker notice the closet had a big metal pole keeping anyone from getting in or out while he was looking for Harvey Dent in a one-floor apartment?" Come on, he's Batman's nemesis and he didn't think to check the closet? Some of those moments are just flat-out stupid, but Ledger's acting distracts you from them. And there's way too much Alfred acting exactly like Michael Cane in every movie Michael Cane has ever been in. It's an eye-popping spectacle of a film that can't quite figure out what it is, so it floods your eyes, ears, and mouth with a whole lot of Bat-isms that, quite frankly, you've seen before.… Expand
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KevinO.Jul 21, 2008
Took 45 minutes for the Dark Knight to actually go from serious drama to actual action film. The ending went on for about twenty minutes longer than it needed to. Doesn't deserve tens. Sin City was far superior as far as Took 45 minutes for the Dark Knight to actually go from serious drama to actual action film. The ending went on for about twenty minutes longer than it needed to. Doesn't deserve tens. Sin City was far superior as far as comic-book/graphic novel adaptations go. I was dissappointed with this film. It was good, not great. And Ledger played a great Joker, but he's no Jack.… Expand
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JudyT.Jul 21, 2008
Good acting from most of the cast, especially Heath Ledger. He will be missed. But the movie misses the masterpiece mark as it's hero/anithero is greatly overshadowed by all of the othe characters in the movie; with the exception of Good acting from most of the cast, especially Heath Ledger. He will be missed. But the movie misses the masterpiece mark as it's hero/anithero is greatly overshadowed by all of the othe characters in the movie; with the exception of Maggie Gyllenhaal who should have stayed home.… Expand
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ChadShiiraJul 23, 2008
A Batman for the ages? No. Brokeback Joker in medical professional drag playing clinical terrorist unnerves like a Robin Cook hospital thriller, but it doesn't out-evil the Nazi overtones of Jack's Joker(Tim Burton's "Batman"),A Batman for the ages? No. Brokeback Joker in medical professional drag playing clinical terrorist unnerves like a Robin Cook hospital thriller, but it doesn't out-evil the Nazi overtones of Jack's Joker(Tim Burton's "Batman"), in which the bipolar master criminal defaces great works of art to a devil-may-care purple soundtrack. Because "The Dark Knight" distances itself from the comic book, largely by demythologizing Gotham as a fantasia of improbable architecture and rebuilding it into a city that could host Martin Scorsese's "The Departed"(a remake of Wai-keung Lau & Siu Fai Mak's "Mou gaan dou"(American title: "Internal Affairs"); the term "internal affairs" is sprinkled throughout the film), the notion of a grown man running around in a bat suit(nipples, or no nipples), comes off as nonsensical and extraneous, in a film spawned from children's literature that purports to be taken seriously; that wants to be mentioned in the same breath with a film by Scorsese, and not, say, "Catwoman". But "The Dark Knight" caught my attention late in the game when Batman(Christian Bale) asks Lucius Fox(Morgan Freeman) to play Orwellian games with the public at-large. The evocation of the Patriot Act turns into an endorsement of conservative ideology because it helps Batman keep Gotham safe. The end justifies the means. The Dark Knight is our outgoing president and Harvey Dent(Aaron Eckhart) stands for America. He's ideology in the flesh. Which half, which face, reminds you of our country in terms of the war against terrorism and foreign policy? The filmmaker asserts that our president's legacy, regarding the five-thousand dead and rising overseas, will change from a war criminal into a fall guy, for the country with two faces, once hindsight is given the once over and the history books are written accordingly.… Expand
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BobbyE.Jul 23, 2008
This movie was not that good. Everyone is giving out 10s its funny lol. The joker was great, batman was equally as bad. This movie dragged, batman begins was a much better film. This film was too jumbled, only thing this movie did was make This movie was not that good. Everyone is giving out 10s its funny lol. The joker was great, batman was equally as bad. This movie dragged, batman begins was a much better film. This film was too jumbled, only thing this movie did was make these people into jokers giving it a 10.… Expand
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ElaineJ.Jul 25, 2008
This movie was entertaining but after all the hype I was disappointed. Very little screen time for Batman. Maggie Gyllenhall, a good actress, was miscast. The editiing and the dialogue left a lot to be desired. Heath Ledger was good and This movie was entertaining but after all the hype I was disappointed. Very little screen time for Batman. Maggie Gyllenhall, a good actress, was miscast. The editiing and the dialogue left a lot to be desired. Heath Ledger was good and deserves the praises he has received for playing a strange deranged character.… Expand
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S.OgdenJul 20, 2008
Could have lost 10-15 min.- a little long....
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devesvarAug 31, 2008
A lot of fun, love the cast, not as good as Batman Begins, but a good ride. Heath rules -we miss you.
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CharlesH.Aug 3, 2008
This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic batman fighting moves wern't used made me feel like this wasn't a batman movie. batmans martial arts skill take a distant back seat to technology. Supporting villians also feel like they where weakly thought out, ready to take a pathetic john wayne punch. Even though both the joker and two face where well portrayed accurately. This movie felt like truly sad attempt at capturing the dark night.… Expand
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DiogoP.Aug 4, 2008
I was very disappointed! All the fuzz around the movie but nothing new came to happen. It was entertaining, yes it was, but the story was very predictable, and so were the joker stunts. The movie was well acted, especially in my opinion by I was very disappointed! All the fuzz around the movie but nothing new came to happen. It was entertaining, yes it was, but the story was very predictable, and so were the joker stunts. The movie was well acted, especially in my opinion by Gary Oldman and Christian Bale, Heath gave us a new joker, but i believe he has been given great reviews due to his tragic death, i have to be honest about that. This joker, could be called diablo, florist, pokemon, he was a great villain, but i personally didn't find any "Joker" in Dark Knight! Very well directed, dark just like a batman movie should be, great action sequences, but it was no 5 star movie!… Expand
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FranciscoP.Jan 12, 2009
Could be a great movie. Nolan and his edition team must realize that sometimes longer doesn't mean better. But in the other side of the balance is the Joker... impressive character of Ledger. The film leaves something kind of unusual in Could be a great movie. Nolan and his edition team must realize that sometimes longer doesn't mean better. But in the other side of the balance is the Joker... impressive character of Ledger. The film leaves something kind of unusual in comic films: that the audience would like to become in the villian rather than Batman. The joker plays with us, just like does with Batman. Remarcable scenes: 1) The joker expose two different reasons of his scars (violent father and abandoned housband) Was he laughing of the typical villain?... Great script 2) The Joker being hanged down of the string. Was Nolan laughing of Burton's first Batman??? (remember that the joker falls down of the building?)… Expand
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HollyFJan 3, 2009
Is is absolutely not as great as everyone said it is. I enjoyed it, but I also enjoyed Iron Man just as much. But at least Iron Man knew what it was trying to be. TDK tries to balance action whilst attempting to be "thought provoking drama". Is is absolutely not as great as everyone said it is. I enjoyed it, but I also enjoyed Iron Man just as much. But at least Iron Man knew what it was trying to be. TDK tries to balance action whilst attempting to be "thought provoking drama". I felt very alienated because of it and insulted. My favorite scene was the large action sequence in act 2 with the transport. Problem with that is that the action sequence is NEVER my fave scene in a film. That just goes to show how the dramatic components fail. Problem is action is not suppose to be subtle while drama is and the problem with this movie is that everything is just so in your face, including the film arrogant, annoying and pompous message. I enjoyed it, but is far from being a masterpiece.… Expand
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LouisMenardJan 9, 2009
The whole movie was a 7... The two first hours were 8.5-9. It was lenghty and at the end, I was bored after having been amazed by the beginning.
Plus, Gotham is supposed to be a kinda' dark city (as in the first one, wich was better),The whole movie was a 7... The two first hours were 8.5-9. It was lenghty and at the end, I was bored after having been amazed by the beginning.
Plus, Gotham is supposed to be a kinda' dark city (as in the first one, wich was better), but in this one, it looks like... downtown Chicago at noon.
It's an overated movie, but still a good one. Anyone seeking entertainment should go and watch this.… Expand
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SamuelJohnsonFeb 12, 2009
The attempt at setting a darker tone is only achieved through an incredible performance by Ledger. It should be noted that Nolan is inadequate in delivering the true tone that Burton instilled in both of his films e.g. Batman himself lookedThe attempt at setting a darker tone is only achieved through an incredible performance by Ledger. It should be noted that Nolan is inadequate in delivering the true tone that Burton instilled in both of his films e.g. Batman himself looked darker in Batman & Batman Returns. Nolan throws in way too much philosophy, which is mediocre and lacking in metaphysic... to be frank, the second time through I was literally looking at my watch, waiting for the film to be over. I would only watch the film once, but I recommend the film to those who are obsessed with the psychotic; then again, I as well find interest in the subject however I found The Crow, American Psycho, and the first Batman to be much better and less cliche in their approach to presenting such character. From an avid film connoisseur, the film could have been so much better, and it is highly over rated,… Expand
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TonyMDec 31, 2008
Perhaps it was because of how much it was hyped, perhaps it's because I saw the movie late and missed out on the excitement, but I felt that this film was not quite as good as it perhaps should have been. It had all the elements of a Perhaps it was because of how much it was hyped, perhaps it's because I saw the movie late and missed out on the excitement, but I felt that this film was not quite as good as it perhaps should have been. It had all the elements of a superhero movie but had a tendency towards pretention. Heath Ledger's turn as the Joker is particularly overrated and since when did Batman have to talk like the Cookie Monster all the time? It was worth a watch but ultimately could have been better.… Expand
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RickyR.Jul 19, 2008
honest review: way over hyped... realistically: on par with the last one. people who gives 10s are idiotic because there were tons of flaws in it including being long, complicated, and silly at times (boats). ledger is great at acting honest review: way over hyped... realistically: on par with the last one. people who gives 10s are idiotic because there were tons of flaws in it including being long, complicated, and silly at times (boats). ledger is great at acting creepy/wacky, but that's hardly oscar deserving.… Expand
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ElilolJul 22, 2008
First Heath was perfect, movie was almost stale to me, they made it long and tried way to hard.
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aaronrJul 26, 2008
don't normally dig the summer blockbuster type movies...but i dug this one because of that nice heath ledger fellow...he explodes in every scene from beginning to end...his intro into the movie blew my mind...even when the jokerdon't normally dig the summer blockbuster type movies...but i dug this one because of that nice heath ledger fellow...he explodes in every scene from beginning to end...his intro into the movie blew my mind...even when the joker wasn't in a scene i couldn't stop thinking about what he was up to...riveting...will never look at a pencil the same way again...awards for him will be given...too bad that they had to have all those scenes with that rich guy in a bat suit grunting around… Expand
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JHJul 27, 2008
Not nearly as good as the hype. Ledger is astonishing and the visuals are elite, but the study of good vs evil plot is extraordinarily forced, and the movie is a good half hour too long.
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PhilB.Jul 27, 2008
It was enjoyable, but I liked Batman Begins better. Too many events happened without a thorough explanation. The strength of Batman Begins was that it took the time to explain how someone like Batman could exist to the extent that suspension It was enjoyable, but I liked Batman Begins better. Too many events happened without a thorough explanation. The strength of Batman Begins was that it took the time to explain how someone like Batman could exist to the extent that suspension od disbelief was possible. That didn't happen here, especially for the last 30 - 60 minutes. It seemed as if they were trying to jam too many things into one movie. All of this said, I still liked it, and thought it was a worthy enough successor.… Expand
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RobTAug 13, 2008
For the most part a enjoyable movie, let down by a finale that is highly questionable in it's message.
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BoomS.Aug 3, 2008
Great action but got a bit boring and lost focus. Ledger good .
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robertiJan 19, 2009
It's Ledger, and what a performance--with an Al Franken voice inside that mask, to boot. Bale lives up to the histrionics too. But so dark, so dark.
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DaveHDec 7, 2009
The movie is good, indeed, but 2 and a half hours may be too long, to say the truth when something interesting and/or full of action happened, there was a 40 minutes gap until another scene like this happened.
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ByronL.Sep 2, 2009
This is probably not going to be the be all end all of comic-book movies or even super-hero movies. I don't like Nolan's' direction(or maybe it's the editing of the film). more often than not he(Nolan) has crippled a damn This is probably not going to be the be all end all of comic-book movies or even super-hero movies. I don't like Nolan's' direction(or maybe it's the editing of the film). more often than not he(Nolan) has crippled a damn fine performance by Ledger with his incessant cutting and not having the camera aimed at him(Ledger).… Expand
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StevenG.Dec 9, 2008
Good movie, but overrated. As many before me have stated, Heather Ledger was great. The cinematography and music are great. The first thirty minutes are fantastic, but the film gets caught up in minutae and too many plot threads, namely the Good movie, but overrated. As many before me have stated, Heather Ledger was great. The cinematography and music are great. The first thirty minutes are fantastic, but the film gets caught up in minutae and too many plot threads, namely the Two-Face/Harvey Dent character. This film could have been simplified, and would have thus been more satisfying. I dig the ambition a lot, don't get me wrong. But this is not the best superhero movie ever made. Don't ask me what is--I think they're all pretty flawed.… Expand
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JacquayJul 21, 2008
Joker has no jokes - just a crazy guy in makeup. Plot jumps all over the place. Many scenes/plot lines are edited to have you fill in the gap. Length of movie didn't bother me as much as poorly developed characters. If you're Joker has no jokes - just a crazy guy in makeup. Plot jumps all over the place. Many scenes/plot lines are edited to have you fill in the gap. Length of movie didn't bother me as much as poorly developed characters. If you're trying for a comic book movie with substance and action - then iron out the kinks first. Difficult to follow at times. No real sense of where the movie was going because the scenes would end and you'd be in another place right back in the action wondering what just happened.… Expand
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RonC.Jul 27, 2008
Too long Too many plans illogical-Joker says he does not make plans ha!
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Cuah123Sep 15, 2008
Some of batman's dialogue was so corny and horribly performed I couldn't not believe what I was watching! Was it just me or did African Americans die super violently in this movie? Pencil in the eye, cut up cheek, 1 pool stick for Some of batman's dialogue was so corny and horribly performed I couldn't not believe what I was watching! Was it just me or did African Americans die super violently in this movie? Pencil in the eye, cut up cheek, 1 pool stick for 3, a shotgun to the chest, what the hell gives?… Expand
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halbDec 19, 2008
Perhaps it loses some of its impact on the small screen (I have only a 32-inch flat screen TV), but I was expecting a bit more from this film. It's a good, not a great, movie. The actors, esp. Ledger, do a very good job in this, the Perhaps it loses some of its impact on the small screen (I have only a 32-inch flat screen TV), but I was expecting a bit more from this film. It's a good, not a great, movie. The actors, esp. Ledger, do a very good job in this, the continuing saga of a comic book legend. Perhaps a second viewing will WOW me more...?… Expand
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MovieFailAug 17, 2010
I cannot tell you how my hopes were dashed when I saw The Dark Knight. The entire movie, in fact, was literally painful to sit through because I could just see how the film might have achieved the greatness it has been accoladed for.I cannot tell you how my hopes were dashed when I saw The Dark Knight. The entire movie, in fact, was literally painful to sit through because I could just see how the film might have achieved the greatness it has been accoladed for. Unfortunately, The Dark Knight refuses to realize both the limitations of the audience's attention span, and how much plot one can squeeze into one film. Christopher Nolan took what, in disparate elements, are absolutely amazing aspects of a film. Logically, these should have come together in a mind-boggling display of superhero goodness. To start with, let me make it clear that Batman is my favorite superhero, hands down. Also, I should say that I did not hate Batman Begins; rather, I appreciated what Nolan was trying to do in his attempt to reboot this would-be icon of the comic world and eagerly awaited the sequel. In addition, I did not think the film was bad- but I did dislike it for approaching greatness and yet never quite achieving it. I should also say that I loved, as many people did, The Joker. Heath Ledger gives a performance to rock the ages. Never before has a villain, in anything that I've seen, reached the levels of lunacy and depravity that The Joker reached in this film. Nevertheless, I ask you, you fans of The Dark Knight, if you truly loved the film, or if you truly loved The Joker? In all honesty, the first twenty minutes, essentially the first two Joker scenes, had me on the edge of my seat. I was ready for this to bring down the house and top off my list of favorite films- how could Nolan possible steer a film down from such impressive heights? Well, as they say, the bigger they comeâ… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 19, 2011
If you removed Heath Ledger from this film then it would be trash. The only good parts of the film are with the Joker and Heath puts on an amazing performance that will make you go out and buy the film and re-watch it just for him. The mainIf you removed Heath Ledger from this film then it would be trash. The only good parts of the film are with the Joker and Heath puts on an amazing performance that will make you go out and buy the film and re-watch it just for him. The main cast was rather disapointing, The entire film was a bit too long for my taste, and it was actually rather boring outside of the parts with the Joker.… Expand
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zombiehampsterNov 5, 2010
Christopher Nolan's revival of Batman has been well done, especially how comic book movies are done. It's better than it used to be and that's a good thing, but when you're dealing with some comic books, sometimes a 2-d image or costumeChristopher Nolan's revival of Batman has been well done, especially how comic book movies are done. It's better than it used to be and that's a good thing, but when you're dealing with some comic books, sometimes a 2-d image or costume doesn't translate well in to live action. The overall look of Batman's redesign falls into the pleasantly surprised category for me, although I did prefer the more "flowing cape" look, but that would probably be a mess when they fight. The Dark Knight is a pretty typical action movie, although with a good deal of twists that, depending on how you look at it, are more predicable than others, although there was one or two that caught me for a surprse. To me though, the movie was really about the Joker. Heath Ledger outdid himself there to the point that I don't think I'd want to see anyone else try to do a Joker like he did. He took a pretty standard movie about a deranged psychopath who hunts down criminals to bring them to justice and made it into a more nuanced movie about the motivations of two competing psychopaths (Joker and Batman, and if you think Batman isn't a psycho...whoa boy). The sad thing is that the other actors, and especially Bale (whom I'm a huge fan of since Empire of the Sun and American Psycho) have these characters with very little depth, and her comes Ledger with a well thought out, scarily authentic Joker and he just destroys any reason for me to want to watch any scenes without him. And that was probably my main issue with The Dark Knight, is that the other characters just couldn't keep up, but that doesn't make it a bad movie and your mileage may vary depending on how much you like action. There are some very, very intense moments between him and Batman, and they are excellent to see the two interact. Outside of that I found my attention wandering and I have found little reason to want to watch the movie again, aside from seeing Ledger's Joker one more time. Great for a comic book adaptation of a movie and sadly an amazing final performance for Ledger.… Expand
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