The Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2008
8.9
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AnS.Aug 16, 2008
So what's all the fuss about? An action film so deluded that it thinks it has something deep or relevant to say about the post September 11 climate? No thanks. If only George Bush monitored the mobile phone communications of the So what's all the fuss about? An action film so deluded that it thinks it has something deep or relevant to say about the post September 11 climate? No thanks. If only George Bush monitored the mobile phone communications of the film's producers, this awful, self-indulgent mess would have been extraordinarily rendered to some secret prison in Eastern Europe. Showing it to its fellow unlawful combatants would be a torture much worse than waterboarding. Ledger's performance is good but not remarkable. Pacing and action feel disjointed. Given very little exciting happens and all of the dialogue is hot air, it should have been a lot shorter.… Expand
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MattHAug 15, 2008
I really liked the first Nolan/Bale Batman effort and without being a batman junkie I genuinely looked forward to the Dark Night. Sadly I can't say the experience was all I hoped. A desperately over complicated plot with way too many I really liked the first Nolan/Bale Batman effort and without being a batman junkie I genuinely looked forward to the Dark Night. Sadly I can't say the experience was all I hoped. A desperately over complicated plot with way too many characters and subplots introduced only to be hurriedly closed off again as the movie descended into cliche and oddly unexciting action sequences. Sure Ledger was good, but there was not nearly enough of the Joker in this movie, those pesky sub-plots again! As the movie wore on I found myself and the rest of the audience in the theater increasingly restless and hoping vainly for an end to it all. Finally the voice characterisation of batman vs wayne became increasinlyg more and more noticeable and annoying with time. As luck would have it I got home from the theater to see Batman Begins screening on TV. As I sat enjoying it I wept a silent tear for what might have been.… Expand
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MattLAug 15, 2008
Over all it was a fairly good movie, Great performace by Heath Ledger but it fealt like I was sitting though Lord of the Rings 3 again. Interesting story line but let you down in some spots.
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5
JamesS.Aug 14, 2008
Way too much stuff going on. Too long, too much dialogue, and too many things blowing up only make this movie one mind-numbing experience. I thought Batman Begins was miles ahead of this movie and the best Batman movie ever made. I was Way too much stuff going on. Too long, too much dialogue, and too many things blowing up only make this movie one mind-numbing experience. I thought Batman Begins was miles ahead of this movie and the best Batman movie ever made. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. Obviously, Heath Ledger was great as the Joker. Christian Bale's Batman voice was a bit over-the-top and a bit annoying with his lisp. I just didn't like the fact that the Joker was everywhere at once and had everything planned out so perfectly every time--with seemingly everyone being corrupt and working for the Joker, unwittingly or not.… Expand
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10
ScottL.Aug 14, 2008
This movie owns. Heath Leger owns as the Joker. Joker is one of the greatest villians ever.
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MarkWAug 14, 2008
40 minutes of dry content could have easily been cut from this movie to make it at least bearable. The director must be an idiot....Batman can do so many things, but cant stop someone 2 feet away from getting their face burned half off? The 40 minutes of dry content could have easily been cut from this movie to make it at least bearable. The director must be an idiot....Batman can do so many things, but cant stop someone 2 feet away from getting their face burned half off? The special effects sucked ass...nothing we haven't seen in the last 10 years.… Expand
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GregBAug 14, 2008
As good as the first movie was, this as bad. Did not know what it wanted to be - Comic book movie, bleak dark fiction, or epic. It had a hodge podge of scences strung together to make a marginal sequel. Hollywood has fallen in love with not As good as the first movie was, this as bad. Did not know what it wanted to be - Comic book movie, bleak dark fiction, or epic. It had a hodge podge of scences strung together to make a marginal sequel. Hollywood has fallen in love with not just dark but bleak and life sucking. If you like Scarface you will like Dark Knight.… Expand
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JoshAug 14, 2008
Heath Ledger's acting performance is one of the best all time acting performances. Ever. Period.
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GrahamYAug 14, 2008
Best super hero film ever. Grounded in real life.
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AdamD.Aug 14, 2008
A masterpiece of the genre, easily the finest "superhero" film I have ever seen--it also stands on its own, outside the genre, as a bona fide piece of art. It is also a film that brilliantly captures some of the darker aspects of our world A masterpiece of the genre, easily the finest "superhero" film I have ever seen--it also stands on its own, outside the genre, as a bona fide piece of art. It is also a film that brilliantly captures some of the darker aspects of our world today--a pervasive sense of darkness and loss of control that has existed in the cultural zeitgeist since 9/11.… Expand
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DPKAug 14, 2008
Arguably one of the best movies ever.any one rating it below did not pay attention to dialogues or the characterisation and the ending questionable? surely you r joking mr rob t.
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JaviP.Aug 14, 2008
Perfect!! Reinvention of a genre.
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DanE.Aug 13, 2008
This movie was a 6 maybe a 7 for me. Not great but not bad. Definitely over rated.
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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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CreW.Aug 12, 2008
A boring action movie.
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TomN.Aug 12, 2008
A fantastic film with a truly awesome performance by Heath Ledger as The Joker, giving a chilling, callous and cruel character to The Joker.
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AdamG.Aug 12, 2008
Definitely the best movie I've ever seen. One thing to notice is that the majority of reviews that didn't like it only disliked it because it was too dark for them...those reviewers should go see a comedy...you have to be in the Definitely the best movie I've ever seen. One thing to notice is that the majority of reviews that didn't like it only disliked it because it was too dark for them...those reviewers should go see a comedy...you have to be in the right mood for this kind of movie… Expand
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JakeI.Aug 12, 2008
Phenomenal. Oscar For the Jokers Performance. Took it in a interesting new direction. No spoilers here ill say no more.
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LevS.Aug 11, 2008
Inept political thriller dished up as a Batman movie, lacking in imagination and a decent story. Ledger's Joker was the only praiseworthy element but even so, nothing spectacular. If the poor guy hadn't had died this movie would Inept political thriller dished up as a Batman movie, lacking in imagination and a decent story. Ledger's Joker was the only praiseworthy element but even so, nothing spectacular. If the poor guy hadn't had died this movie would not have been so insanely overhyped.… Expand
6 of 37 users found this helpful
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RyanAug 11, 2008
Best movie of all time! Critics who give The dark knight poor reviews are seen as sad a hopeless creatures. Constantly grasping out for attention and wanting any sign of recognition for their critic minds. But sadly all these critics do is Best movie of all time! Critics who give The dark knight poor reviews are seen as sad a hopeless creatures. Constantly grasping out for attention and wanting any sign of recognition for their critic minds. But sadly all these critics do is uphold a poor society where good movies are rated poor. Overall, Heath ledger delivered an outstanding performance where there is a fine line between evil and insanity. The movie was creative with unique turns and twists where the only savior for the city is a hero among a rats nest of villains.… Expand
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NonyaBusinessAug 11, 2008
Much worse than the first. Since when did Batman become hated and a villain? I didn't like that Nolan tried to pitch Batman that way.... the only good thing about the film was Ledger's acting, which is first-rate. Too bad it Much worse than the first. Since when did Batman become hated and a villain? I didn't like that Nolan tried to pitch Batman that way.... the only good thing about the film was Ledger's acting, which is first-rate. Too bad it couldn't have a lighter end.… Expand
0 of 1 users found this helpful
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JesperB.Aug 11, 2008
Action movies this good are very few and far between. The best movie released since the Gladiator.
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ClarkWAug 10, 2008
Easily the best movie I've ever seen. Heath Ledger is spectacular, and Christian Bale proves why he is the most underrated actor in the world. The fight scens are improved from Batman Begins, the plot is fantastic, and it leaves you Easily the best movie I've ever seen. Heath Ledger is spectacular, and Christian Bale proves why he is the most underrated actor in the world. The fight scens are improved from Batman Begins, the plot is fantastic, and it leaves you thinking for days after you've seen it. This is the first movie I've ever watched where I can find nothing wrong with it.… Expand
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cathyrAug 10, 2008
I reluctantly went to this movie with my husband and teen son. By the time it was about half-way done I was thinking how much this movie totally kicks butt - it was fabulous. I smiled everytime Joker was on screen because the character was I reluctantly went to this movie with my husband and teen son. By the time it was about half-way done I was thinking how much this movie totally kicks butt - it was fabulous. I smiled everytime Joker was on screen because the character was so well acted - it was almost hypnotizing to watch. Take from a soccer mom who shuns this genre - this movie is good!… Expand
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BobbieAug 10, 2008
Overhyped and overrated. Not well done. If not for Heath Ledger dying this movie would have a score of about 6. Bad Batman film who was 3rd string.
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ToshaR.Aug 10, 2008
Good mix of humor, darkness, and action.
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yadgirin.Aug 10, 2008
A apt production for the Dark knight series. Heath ledger's Joker is quite possibly one of the best villains of all time. The movie sets the bar pretty high for all superhero movies and should be counted as one of best movies all time.
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10
StephenD.Aug 10, 2008
People who gave this movie 0/10 are pretentious ignorant prigs. Don't go and watch anymore films EVER if you honestly believe this one deserves a 0 your on a different planet to the other 90% of us that loved it.
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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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FerrinL.Aug 10, 2008
Plodding and hamfisted. Terrible script. Good ideas, but ruined by having every thematic idea telegraphed over and over (and over and over and over...) in the least subtle way possible. Basically, it was like having anvils labeled "important Plodding and hamfisted. Terrible script. Good ideas, but ruined by having every thematic idea telegraphed over and over (and over and over and over...) in the least subtle way possible. Basically, it was like having anvils labeled "important moral allegory" thrown at your head every five minutes for three hours. That, and it occurred to me that Gotham wouldn't need Batman so much if the Gotham cops weren't so blindingly stupid. I mean come on--while transporting Dent one of the cops practically says "This looks like a trap. Let's walk right in to it."… Expand
1 of 6 users found this helpful
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GaryJAug 10, 2008
Ledger was terrifyingly good. The plot is weak, the movie interminably long and vicious. PG-13 ? If this is entertainment, we are a society in trouble.
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TerryN.Aug 9, 2008
Very disappointing after the rave reviews - I fell asleep twice - mindless teenage twaddle.
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10
DavidF.Aug 9, 2008
I believe that those who criticise against this film are trying to find weaknesses, rather then look at what is pain-stakingly obvious, the power, the class and awe that this film creates, a must see, and in this reviewers opinion, the best I believe that those who criticise against this film are trying to find weaknesses, rather then look at what is pain-stakingly obvious, the power, the class and awe that this film creates, a must see, and in this reviewers opinion, the best comic to movie ever.… Expand
1 of 1 users found this helpful
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JamesB.Aug 9, 2008
An awesome movie; I can find nothing to criticize.
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dlloydAug 9, 2008
Simply weak. Poor script. Good acting but the lack of depth in any single character left their work empty. The joker was crap because he was just a nihilist with nothing else to him and so boring and predictable. The whole film was boring Simply weak. Poor script. Good acting but the lack of depth in any single character left their work empty. The joker was crap because he was just a nihilist with nothing else to him and so boring and predictable. The whole film was boring and they couldn't even keep the plot coherent.… Expand
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VincentVdBAug 9, 2008
Brilliant movie, unbelieveble acting, incredible effects and a creepy evil that truly feels like a threat... The best movie I watched in year... (and i watch MANY movies).
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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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SeanFAug 8, 2008
A fantastically dark film that weaves a maniacal tapestry of death and degradation around it's good-guys, who constantly find themselves subverting their highest morals to achieve what is necessary to save Gotham. Better than its A fantastically dark film that weaves a maniacal tapestry of death and degradation around it's good-guys, who constantly find themselves subverting their highest morals to achieve what is necessary to save Gotham. Better than its predecessor in every way, it's unjust to simply say this is the best comic book film ever made -which it is - when it could be considered also one of the greatest crime epics of all time. While the plot is certainly extraordinary - and trust me, you'll want as little of this film's twisting and turning plot spoiled to you before you see it as possible - the true measure of this film's greatness comes from the brilliant performances. Christian Bale nails both Bruce Wayne and Batman, perfectly embodying the arrogant billionaire and the raspy-voiced vigilante, and never letting one overshadow the other. Aaron Eckhart makes us care so much about Harvey Dent that it ruly hurts when he undergoes the transformation we all know he must undergo. Gary Oldman brilliantly underplays the most incorruptable cop in Gotham, and genuinely makes us care about his character. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman are spectacular in their supporting roles, and both of them undergo their own personal journeys that are not only relevant but integral to the plot of the film. Finally, Heath Ledger delivers a haunting and nuanced performance of one of the scariest villains in cinema history. It's Ledger's presence that truly drives the film, and while I'll try to refrain from hyperbole, I can say without a doubt that it is the best supporting performance of the year so far (I say this for the benefit of the Acadamy, who should at least award him a nomination at this year's Oscars). All around, this is a brilliant movie. Does it have it's flaws? Of course. The film is at times muddled, and Ledger is so magnetic that the film threatens to bore when he's not on screen (but I want to make it clear that it never does). But that does little to mar this epic film, or the feeling that you've just finished watching something truly special when you've finished it.… Expand
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MikeLAug 8, 2008
It is definitely the most faithful batman movie yet, and without a doubt my favorite superhero movie. I've seen it 3 times, once in Imax, and I liked it better each time I saw it.
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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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MarkB.rAug 7, 2008
Maybe I'm just superhero'd out. (After a summer that included Iron Man, Hancock, The Incredible Hulk, Hellboy II: The Golden Army and this, what non-fanboy WOULDN'T be?) Or maybe, with his brilliant reinvention of the Caped Maybe I'm just superhero'd out. (After a summer that included Iron Man, Hancock, The Incredible Hulk, Hellboy II: The Golden Army and this, what non-fanboy WOULDN'T be?) Or maybe, with his brilliant reinvention of the Caped Crusader, Batman Begins, cowriter-director Christopher Nolan, having made the best "supermovie" of all time that didn't feature vocal contributions from Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter, set the bar so high that even he couldn't come close to topping it. Not that he doesn't TRY--holy fatigue, Batman, HOW he tries!--there's so much overplotting, so much elaborate intercutting, so much STUFF going on that one feels pummeled and exhausted after 30 minutes, and this goes on for TWO AND A HALF HOURS. Sadly, the chief casualty in all this is Christian Bale, who was so charismatic last year in 3:10 to Yuma and Rescue Dawn, and who made such a striking impression in Nolan's first Batfilm. Afflicted here with a classic case of Keaton's Syndrome, Bale is overshadowed here not only by Heath Ledger (obviously, and more about THAT later) but by Michael Caine as Alfred the butler (effortlessly gliding from father figure in the first film to best friend in this one), Morgan Freeman (though underutilized), Maggie Gyllenhaal (ditto, though spunky and energetic) and, in this movie's best performance, Aaron Eckhart as crimebusting politico Harvey Dent, whose war on Gotham City's criminal element reaps a particularly painful personal toll, and whose Kennedy/ Redfordesque good looks are used to extremely effective advantage. As we already know from Memento and The Prestige, Nolan is fascinated with games (if he's participating in a bridge, poker, man-jongg, Scrabble or D&D tournament, bet your money on him--unless maybe David Fincher's playing too); here the contest of choice is that old 1980s Milton Bradley chestnut A Question of Scruples as The Joker (Ledger) endlessly subjects Gotham, its cops, its citizenry and even its other crooks to various ethical conundrums. But as moral dilemma movies go, I'll take all of 2002's underrated Changing Lanes over 10 minutes of this, and as 2008 comic-book cinema is concerned, I'll opt for the drunken singalong session in Hellboy II over ALL of The Dark Knight, because it demonstrates an abundance of what Nolan, with all his overheated pyrotechnical schematics, totally lacks here: humanity. (And by the way, parents, don't be fooled. This, like 2006's Casino Royale, is an R-rated movie that's been awarded a PG-13. It's reassuring to know that the MPAA is working so tirelessly to protect big studio franchise movies, and hasn't gotten any less corrupt since Jack Valenti died.) As far as the elephant in the room is concerned, Heath Ledger, playing The Joker as a demented hummingbird who crashed into one tree too many, is indeed fascinating to watch, but also notably repellent in the same way as a particularly gory car accident that you drive just a little more slowly past to get a better look at, but you really want to (and really should) turn your head away. I really hope that the air of James Deanish sentimentality with which America is overrating his performance soon passes and that we all realize that Ledger's portrayal of Brokeback Mountain's lonesome cowboy Ennis del Mar (and not this) is this fine actor's true time-capsule performance. 60 minutes of watching Ledger's twitching and makeup-licking and I was nostalgic for Jack Nicholson; 90 and I was sorely missing CESAR ROMERO; at the two-hour mark I was aching to see Mamma Mia!, Swing Vote or ANYTHING not featuring a supercharacter in his longjohns or any equivalent thereof. The worst tragedy involving Ledger's horribly premature demise (besides, of course, the fact that we're denied future great work from him) would be if the buzz that certain indulgences leading to it occurred because Ledger got so intensely "into" his characterization were true, because it's all so unnecessary; as Laurence Olivier famously said to Dustin Hoffman on the set of Marathon Man when Hoffman described the lengths to which he went to achieve his performances: "My dear boy, have you ever considered ACTING?"… Expand
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sergueimoviegoerAug 7, 2008
too many stunts, too much unnecessary violence and too much unbelievable scenes. reflects a huger society on violence and revenge. other than that, a good movie for a raged teenager that loves violent videogames
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BillBAug 7, 2008
Ledger's performance alone turned a good movie into a great one.
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MarvinT.Aug 7, 2008
This movie is a essential Masterpiece that will be remembered. Joker is a true Villain and shows how if people are pushed they could show what there true character is good or evil.
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JuneE.Aug 7, 2008
I'm not a big fan of Batman but after I saw The Dark Knight ...I can say that this was best movie based on comic ever....and I went to cinema twice... worth in every cent.
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GraAug 6, 2008
Excellent summer blockbuster. The joker's destructive madness is the perfect provocation for a Batman who is forced to re-examine his own ethical code. Heath Ledger is brilliant as the joker, and Christian Bale continues to be superb in Excellent summer blockbuster. The joker's destructive madness is the perfect provocation for a Batman who is forced to re-examine his own ethical code. Heath Ledger is brilliant as the joker, and Christian Bale continues to be superb in all his roles. There's a good story, which occasionally borders (even sometimes crosses into) the implausible, but it works extremely well. Of course it's going to be over-the-top in places; it's a film about a comic book superhero who dresses up as a bat! As such a film, it is relentlessly spectacular. If I'm honest, I doubt any of the low-raters truly believe that it deserves a 0 or a 1.… Expand
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JakeAug 6, 2008
A great movie that is so dark it's black, oozing with darkness. Nonetheless, superior acting led by the incomparable Christian Bale and Heath Ledger; incredible directing and writing; and amazing cinematography. Just an all-around A great movie that is so dark it's black, oozing with darkness. Nonetheless, superior acting led by the incomparable Christian Bale and Heath Ledger; incredible directing and writing; and amazing cinematography. Just an all-around awesome movie. Highly recommended for at least one viewing.… Expand
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JamieAug 6, 2008
If I could give it an 11 out of 10 i would, just seen it 2nd time now there's so much to it and yet its generally very easy to keep up with, they couldn't have made a more perfect Batman film. Surpasses films like Spiderman by If I could give it an 11 out of 10 i would, just seen it 2nd time now there's so much to it and yet its generally very easy to keep up with, they couldn't have made a more perfect Batman film. Surpasses films like Spiderman by miles. In my top 5 films of all time.… Expand
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MikeAug 6, 2008
How can people like such NON sense!?! This movie is one big joke! The plot is so complex to the point where it doesn't make sense. And why does Wayne's voice suddenly go deep when he wears his batman outfit? A violent movie for How can people like such NON sense!?! This movie is one big joke! The plot is so complex to the point where it doesn't make sense. And why does Wayne's voice suddenly go deep when he wears his batman outfit? A violent movie for grown up children is what this movie really is.… Expand
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MatthewA.Aug 6, 2008
Very well done if just a touch too long. Overall, no complaints though. A marked improvement over the already solid Batman Begins. Ledger was, as pretty much everyone else has said, amazing and it makes you that much more sad that he is Very well done if just a touch too long. Overall, no complaints though. A marked improvement over the already solid Batman Begins. Ledger was, as pretty much everyone else has said, amazing and it makes you that much more sad that he is gone. As for the negative reviews, nothing is really valid or makes much sense. The Salon.com critic is notoriously bad, giving ridiculous popcorn and chick flicks good reviews, and more thoughtful films that require patience bad reviews (Wall-E and There Will Be Blood to name a few). Don't listen to the naysayers and go see this film. Most people won't be disappointed.… Expand
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DerekAug 6, 2008
Ledger was amazing... easily the part of The Dark Knight. However, the film was unnecessarily convoluted, lacked any substantial depth, and could quickly devolve into cheap Hollywood banality. People are losing their shit over this movie, Ledger was amazing... easily the part of The Dark Knight. However, the film was unnecessarily convoluted, lacked any substantial depth, and could quickly devolve into cheap Hollywood banality. People are losing their shit over this movie, and trust me when I say I really wanted to like it, but i just ended up being extremely disappointed.… Expand
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EstaD.Aug 6, 2008
Although I would give the filmmakers credit for a reasonable story and character development, I think the movie is inappropriate for many people to watch. It depicts a anti-social society and I might say also a mirror of the current American Although I would give the filmmakers credit for a reasonable story and character development, I think the movie is inappropriate for many people to watch. It depicts a anti-social society and I might say also a mirror of the current American society. We don't need to see all the sweetness from the 50s but in my opinion this movie should be xxx-rated. Harry Potter was banned in many conservative bulwarks, but Batman was not. It is time to start a public discussion about the difference between the character of the two stories. Do you really think the Dark Knight/Batman is a children's story? A bank robbery where you kill all your mates?????? No wonder the American society cannot get rid of its violent nature. It will go under just like the Roman Empire due to decadence and (too much expenditure) wars. I am looking forward for that time to happen any time soon.… Expand
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JohnNAug 6, 2008
They made this movie too long and more complicated than it needed to be.
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jhoroz.Aug 6, 2008
This movie was incredible. I would have stayed 3 hours in the cinema to watch the entire thing. I'm tired of how people complain the movie is too long, while to me it was the fastest 2 1/2 hours of my life. This movie was much better This movie was incredible. I would have stayed 3 hours in the cinema to watch the entire thing. I'm tired of how people complain the movie is too long, while to me it was the fastest 2 1/2 hours of my life. This movie was much better than bloody iron man, which was just filled with American cheese and a disjointed story. I think iron man is overrated, I think its good but doesn't deserve 79 on meta critic. I think batman begins was better than it.… Expand
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SydneyO.Aug 5, 2008
I wish i could give this movie higher than a 10. i luv this movie! absolutely genius! heath ledger did an outstanding job as the joker.
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KyleSAug 5, 2008
One of the best movies I have ever seen along with THE BEST acting I have ever seen from the joker of course. Anybody that gave this movie less than a 8 deserves a pencil slammed into there eye. Collin C your an idiot.
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KTBAug 5, 2008
The film on it's own was good, but Ledgers Joker made it amazing. The best film of 2008!
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DeclanR.Aug 5, 2008
By far the best Batman film ever created, here's to Chris Nolan!
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alexkAug 5, 2008
Best batman to date. incredible acting and very credible story line.
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HugoTAug 5, 2008
Thank you all....especially Heath Ledger.
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RaveeshS.Aug 5, 2008
This movie should definitely make it to the top 5 movies list in the history of cinema. Heath Ledger's performance is legendary and it is a fitting goodbye to the world of cinema by him by this out of the world performance.All hail Ledger!
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JumyC.Aug 4, 2008
This movie is worth to watch the 2nd time. I missed the connection in lots of places because I was focusing on the action scenes. When i watch the 2nd time, everything tides together so nicely and i am amazed that how well the script is This movie is worth to watch the 2nd time. I missed the connection in lots of places because I was focusing on the action scenes. When i watch the 2nd time, everything tides together so nicely and i am amazed that how well the script is written. The only downside is, this movie is a bit too long. And the female lead is not pretty lol.… Expand
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JustinAug 4, 2008
first time i went to the movies and felt i should have been charged more.
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ClayD.Aug 4, 2008
Ball-busting, mind-blowing; a force that demonstrates the power of good cinematic entertainment.
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JasonS.Aug 4, 2008
It would have been a ten but it went on too long. There was a clear ending to the movie and then it went on and on as if there was some political message that they wanted to push on the viewers which felt tacked on at the end. It was It would have been a ten but it went on too long. There was a clear ending to the movie and then it went on and on as if there was some political message that they wanted to push on the viewers which felt tacked on at the end. It was incredible on a IMAX screen.… Expand
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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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ScottE.Aug 3, 2008
Great movie from start to finish. When I thought it was over, there was still an hour left.
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BoomS.Aug 3, 2008
Great action but got a bit boring and lost focus. Ledger good .
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JonBAug 3, 2008
Ledger's performance alone makes the movie worth watching.
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AloiseAug 3, 2008
Oh my gosh this movie is really a ten but I just want to say why I didn't give it a ten. It was so long I couldn't stay to see the end...I was mad. But it took me five extra minutes to get out of the theatre. I even walked out of Oh my gosh this movie is really a ten but I just want to say why I didn't give it a ten. It was so long I couldn't stay to see the end...I was mad. But it took me five extra minutes to get out of the theatre. I even walked out of the theatre and then came back in to give it a little more time. It has stories in it, the Joker had a story, Batman had a story, Gordon and others. I mean it was a collaboration that brought the world of a super hero into play. It is not going to be all white...it will be dark. It makes you appreciate this real world we live it. I loved it...I will buy it as a trophie. You know what...it's at ten!!… Expand
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RyanM.Aug 3, 2008
Love it. Never bored, couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. Makes me really regret what happened to Heath as he clearly had some amazing roles in store for him. I never go to the movies, but man am I glad we forked Love it. Never bored, couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. Makes me really regret what happened to Heath as he clearly had some amazing roles in store for him. I never go to the movies, but man am I glad we forked over the $20 for us to go. Worth every cent.… Expand
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DonalK.Aug 3, 2008
A gloriously sadistic cinematic masterpiece. It's dark and twisting, though a bit overlong. the shots give a dark view on Gotham City. Two-Faces costume is lacklustre and the CGI additions to the character where pretty poor. Miles ahead A gloriously sadistic cinematic masterpiece. It's dark and twisting, though a bit overlong. the shots give a dark view on Gotham City. Two-Faces costume is lacklustre and the CGI additions to the character where pretty poor. Miles ahead of the pack.… Expand
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CharlesH.Aug 3, 2008
This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic This movie was not as well polished as the first. batmans preformance was over shadowed by many supporting actors. Also the choice of spanish street fighting as batmans princible martial art made him look skilless. The fact that many iconic batman fighting moves wern't used made me feel like this wasn't a batman movie. batmans martial arts skill take a distant back seat to technology. Supporting villians also feel like they where weakly thought out, ready to take a pathetic john wayne punch. Even though both the joker and two face where well portrayed accurately. This movie felt like truly sad attempt at capturing the dark night.… Expand
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colinCAug 3, 2008
Under normal circumstances this movie might get a two or three, but given all the bloated praise it's gotten elsewhere I think the zero is warranted. It's way too long, way too self-serious, and often makes little sense. My Under normal circumstances this movie might get a two or three, but given all the bloated praise it's gotten elsewhere I think the zero is warranted. It's way too long, way too self-serious, and often makes little sense. My girlfriend and I were close to walking out because by the end we were exhausted by all the explosions, heavy-handed dialogue and thudding, stupid music. Batman Begins was fun, but this is just a loud, pretentious bore.… Expand
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jwAug 2, 2008
If any one thing is creepiest about Ledger's Joker, it might be that he actually seems to get more comfortable as the movies wears on. To the point that when finally hung upside-down from a skyscraper by Batman, he seems almost at If any one thing is creepiest about Ledger's Joker, it might be that he actually seems to get more comfortable as the movies wears on. To the point that when finally hung upside-down from a skyscraper by Batman, he seems almost at peace. Here is someone who can't take off his mask; someone whose success ensures that Bruce Wayne can't take his off, either - even when he most wants to. But despite himself the Joker is a "planner," and in fact a very good one. It isn't chaos that he craves so much as momentum. The comedy of his nurse routine (where Ledger really scores points) comes from his frustration at the slightest hitch in what is otherwise going completely his way. Meanwhile Bruce finds himself increasingly reverting to terrorist tactics to stop the madness. Each is more like the other than they want to be. It's why the Joker is the most dangerous of supervillans. He debunks the very genre that created him. His threat is to the IDEA of a Batman. That the madman comes so very close to being proven right is why this movie is serious business. And Heath Ledger's performance is why it deserves a 10.… Expand
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MikeCAug 2, 2008
Best Batman movie by far...Best fare in the action genre this decade.
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JGAug 2, 2008
The title of this film is about the only thing that makes this a "Batman" movie. The Joker is without argue the star of this film. Heath deserves an Oscar for his incredible performance. There is virtually no trace of Mr. Ledger beneath the The title of this film is about the only thing that makes this a "Batman" movie. The Joker is without argue the star of this film. Heath deserves an Oscar for his incredible performance. There is virtually no trace of Mr. Ledger beneath the Joker's sadistic, etched in smile. Fans of the comic, and it's true darkness, can thank Nolan for bringing it to life in a manner that can be enjoyed by the casual movie go'er, ensuring that Frank Miller's efforts to bring the caped crusader back to his gritty roots weren't for naught.… Expand
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OwenPAug 2, 2008
A dark film, but a great and memorable one at that. Unforgettable.
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EvanUAug 2, 2008
Jacob G says, "Also if he would have killed Joker in the beginning he could have saved like 50 people. Batman lets his own personal heroics get in the way of saving people." Cripes, man! That is, in fact, the theme of the movie. They Jacob G says, "Also if he would have killed Joker in the beginning he could have saved like 50 people. Batman lets his own personal heroics get in the way of saving people." Cripes, man! That is, in fact, the theme of the movie. They explicitly state as much. Anyways... An all-around solid, engrossing and well-made film. Uniformly solid performances throughout. Yes, it's true, Ledger was awesome. Too bad he's gone, but he left on a high note. I did, however, have a couple of problems with this film: 1) It didn't feel extremely long. But, it did feel a little long. I think 15-20 minutes could have hit the floor without sacrificing the plot or pacing. 2) The whole cell phone-sonor thing kinda bugged me, both in concept and the visual effect. Then, at the end of the fight, Batman gets hit by the Joker cuz his "sonor vision" is still on? Sheesh, dude! Turn that stupid sonor-vision off when the guy's right in front of you! Ultimately, this is the comic book movie that raises the bar on what's possible with comic book movies. Watchmen, The Spirit, Iron Man II, Sin City II, Thor, Captain America...they all got their work cut out for them. Wanna see me make this pencil disappear?… Expand
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AlecB.Aug 2, 2008
Ok, obviously whoever rated this film a 0 - 5 is a faggot and can go back to watching movies like 10,000 B.C. and Jumper which they would probably find interesting and both are probably the worst movies ive ever seen. The Dark Knight is the Ok, obviously whoever rated this film a 0 - 5 is a faggot and can go back to watching movies like 10,000 B.C. and Jumper which they would probably find interesting and both are probably the worst movies ive ever seen. The Dark Knight is the best film of 2008 by far. Is it perfect? No like many other great movies sure it has some flaws to it. Bale's voice as Batman always had annoyed me but he still did a great job other than that little thing. Health Ledger dominated the film.Ledgers performance as the joker finally made me see what a real villian is. How evil a person can be. The movie is a little bit too long but its all worth it at the end. For the people who havent seen The Dark Knight yet ignore all these losers and their review because they dont know sh*t.… Expand
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JakeSAug 2, 2008
Although a bit long (an attempt to address too many characters and plot lines), the movie was done very well. As for the criticism, I don't understand any of the complaints (all of which seem to lack any substantial supporting evidence, Although a bit long (an attempt to address too many characters and plot lines), the movie was done very well. As for the criticism, I don't understand any of the complaints (all of which seem to lack any substantial supporting evidence, and thus merit). There seems to be two common complaints: first, there seems to be issues with Batman's deep voice. This is a surprising criticism given that he used the same deep voice in Batman Begins. Second, people seemed to dislike the supernatural and unbelievable aspect of the film. This is very confusing criticism, since the film is based on a comic book. I guess if these are the best criticisms which people can throw at the movie, it must say something good about the film.… Expand
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MichaelC.Aug 2, 2008
I really wanted to like this movie but was very disappointed with it. It was long and rambling and I was bored by it. What a let down!
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THETRUTHAug 2, 2008
The only ones who have given this movie a low score are either picking the damn thing apart, not allowing themselves to be taken away by the scope and beauty of the film, or are not familiar with the Batman character and are totally missing The only ones who have given this movie a low score are either picking the damn thing apart, not allowing themselves to be taken away by the scope and beauty of the film, or are not familiar with the Batman character and are totally missing the point. TOO dark? TOO depressing? Please. This movie nails Batman's character, his morals, his frustrations, his burden perfectly. Ledger is wonderful as the Joker. Psychotic, maniacal, with a warped sense of humor. The Two Face character is developed in a manner where we can understand why he come to be a vengeful man on a killing spree. It makes sense, it works. Maybe it is a little long I'll admit, but never boring. Some people will just never be pleased. Do not listen to the people who say Batman's voice spoiled the movie. Or that they don't understand how the Joker kept escaping and was able to blow up so many things. Haha. Wow. Watch this movie. Great entertainment.… Expand
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JoeK.Aug 2, 2008
"This movie is no fun. It satisfies the fanboys' desire to have their comic book heroes taken seriously. That's where I think all this fan adulation is coming from. But that totally misses the point. Where's the fun? Where is "This movie is no fun. It satisfies the fanboys' desire to have their comic book heroes taken seriously. That's where I think all this fan adulation is coming from. But that totally misses the point. Where's the fun? Where is the superheroic fantasy adventure? The self-referential coyness? This Batman is scary and repulsive. The little boy in me doesn… Expand
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EnriqueP.Aug 2, 2008
I already saw it twice and I can say that it is the best movie of the year so far. Heath ledger gives an excellent performance combining different emotions and making the audience feel in varied ways. The batman was really what I hated about I already saw it twice and I can say that it is the best movie of the year so far. Heath ledger gives an excellent performance combining different emotions and making the audience feel in varied ways. The batman was really what I hated about the film. Each time I herad that voice I wanted to go out from the cinema! It was terrible.......The special effects are awsome as well as the general production. Costumes visual effects and makeup. It was a very good film and I don't understand how people can give this movie a 1! c'mon be ralistic, if you gave this movie a 1 you should give hancook a -2??… Expand
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ChrisVAug 2, 2008
Well, the movie, was to damn long, but i think it was great, the story line, man!!! the joker is the greatest villain of all superhero movies, this guy really nade this long movie not booring, i was alwasy waiting for the joker to appear, he Well, the movie, was to damn long, but i think it was great, the story line, man!!! the joker is the greatest villain of all superhero movies, this guy really nade this long movie not booring, i was alwasy waiting for the joker to appear, he was hillarious and scary at the same time, great acting, even tough, batman, man!! christian bale has been the worst batman ever i think,.. hes voice is freakin stressing.. kill the batman !!! jajaja.. man i really wanted to joind the joker to kill the batman!!!… Expand
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BillyB.Aug 1, 2008
Typical summer action movie with lots of blam blam punctuated by bits of sadism. Thirty minutes too long. I was bored by the end. A friend actually fell asleep. Had they cut it shorter, it would have actually been a better, more interesting Typical summer action movie with lots of blam blam punctuated by bits of sadism. Thirty minutes too long. I was bored by the end. A friend actually fell asleep. Had they cut it shorter, it would have actually been a better, more interesting movie. But, in true Hollywood fashion, they had to connect all the dots for us hapless movie goers. Ledger's portrayal of the Joker was top notch and the highlight of the movie. Rachel was not up to the part. There were some interesting moments but the end was one long slog. Wait for it on cable.… Expand
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NathanH.Aug 1, 2008
The best superhero movie ever made. Flawless acting and a story that soars above the average summer blockbuster. The movie is an absolute masterpiece and one of the greatest films of our generation.
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MRFoxAug 1, 2008
I really cant believe some of the comments here and the marks...... It is a 3? A 5? Get real, maybe you should have gone and seen Mama Mia instead. I mean you are entitled to your opinions but David H saying that the was left feeling I really cant believe some of the comments here and the marks...... It is a 3? A 5? Get real, maybe you should have gone and seen Mama Mia instead. I mean you are entitled to your opinions but David H saying that the was left feeling depressed after the movie and defining what a super hero should be is ridiculous! For all true Batman fans, this is Batman he is. This is his challenge: to be a superhero in a corrupt town with little thanks from those who surround him. Of course he is a dark character, all you have to do is think about his development and what he has had to go through...... Heard of empathy? Having collected the Legend of the Dark Knight comics as a boy I am truly thankful to Nolan for allowing the characters to express their true identities. Ledger;s Joker walked all over the funny clown of Nicholson. the joker is an evil, pranking genius. A sicko. Nothing less! He is not a funny guy really. He's maniacal! I do agree about Gyllenhal though. That was a poor casting decision but then again it didn't detract from the broader picture and was bearable. The Two Face narrative was true to label. This was the movie of the year with great performances across the board, a great script, beautifully directed in all its darkness and left me on the edge of my seat, not to mention the awesome action sequences. The best of the Batman franchise and beyond comparison (you compare this to Iron Man? Bah!) The Dark knight. Truly true to label!… Expand
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HarrisK.Aug 1, 2008
This movie is the amazing. It may be long, but it was so worth it. This movie gives a more darker and realistic twist to the superhero genre. This is a movie in which the good guy doesn't win.
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C.K.Aug 1, 2008
Amazing.
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JuliaCAug 1, 2008
Definitely freakin amazing i wanted to see it way before heath ledger died it was way better than i expected and he was WAY better than jack he deserved an Oscar it was great!!
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VS.D.Aug 1, 2008
What a snoozefest. Though not as bad as its prequel, this film really had nothing interesting enough to require this run time. A poor script was helped along by some decent acting but really the film is nothing special.
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JacobG.Aug 1, 2008
Movie was too long, and got kind of stale in the end....Kept wanting to kill myself every time I heard Batman's voice. Also if he would have killed Joker in the beginning he could have saved like 50 people. Batman lets his own personal Movie was too long, and got kind of stale in the end....Kept wanting to kill myself every time I heard Batman's voice. Also if he would have killed Joker in the beginning he could have saved like 50 people. Batman lets his own personal heroics get in the way of saving people.… Expand
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RienyeNAug 1, 2008
This movie is awesome! I've always thought Ledger is always overact but he pulled off a beautiful performance. He is everything the joker is meant to be be. Bale still did a good job although Gyllenhaal was a let down. For those who This movie is awesome! I've always thought Ledger is always overact but he pulled off a beautiful performance. He is everything the joker is meant to be be. Bale still did a good job although Gyllenhaal was a let down. For those who claim that the movie is depressing then they just didn't get it. Batman isn't about being a hero who saves the day and the whole ciity is thankful. He's both loved and hated. Kudos to Nolan for as showing us the real dark knight. This movie makes it so much easier to forget those dreadful days of Batman & Robin and Mr Freeze!!!… Expand
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AndrewC.Aug 1, 2008
Christopher Nolan put together a wonderful piece of magical works in which my eyes stood upon. He made up the Joker to be as good as the Joker should be with great lines and putting the best actor in the suit. The movie kept me in and off my Christopher Nolan put together a wonderful piece of magical works in which my eyes stood upon. He made up the Joker to be as good as the Joker should be with great lines and putting the best actor in the suit. The movie kept me in and off my seat at all most every moment, every part seemed to flow perfectly and it seemed flawless with few mistakes to notice and kept me personally guessing. I rate it a perfect 10 and one of the greatest movies this world will ever see!!!!… Expand
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MarkL.Aug 1, 2008
No thanks, this movie was way to long and could have been shortened an hour easy and Heath L. put on a good performance but after two hours of watching him lick his lips I was rather annoyed by his performance and what is up with the child No thanks, this movie was way to long and could have been shortened an hour easy and Heath L. put on a good performance but after two hours of watching him lick his lips I was rather annoyed by his performance and what is up with the child molester voice of the Batman "come here little girl I have some candy for you",lol. I don't think this movie would have made that big of a splash if Heath wouldn't have passed away because it's all been done a hundred times. Nothing new here............… Expand
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MDJ2010Aug 1, 2008
A different class of superhero movie!! Doesn't treat the audience like idiots with the normal linear storyline, instead it juxtapositions an array of character factions asking the viewer to use their brains. The film manages to make a A different class of superhero movie!! Doesn't treat the audience like idiots with the normal linear storyline, instead it juxtapositions an array of character factions asking the viewer to use their brains. The film manages to make a better sociopolitical commentary post 911 than movies that have that as their sole intention and uses each character with success in that aim. Action, performances, visual beauty, humour, thought - this movie has it all!!!… Expand
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KyleF.Aug 1, 2008
It was great! Heath Ledger stole the show!
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JoeyK.Jul 31, 2008
Fantastic movie. This movie explores issue of morality with enough depth and talent to put Shakespeare to shame, let alone Hollywood. I think that may have confused a lot of the reviewers, who were expecting a typical comic book movie. The Fantastic movie. This movie explores issue of morality with enough depth and talent to put Shakespeare to shame, let alone Hollywood. I think that may have confused a lot of the reviewers, who were expecting a typical comic book movie. The movie is intriguing, deep, well executed, and brilliantly acted. On the flip side, the pacing is weird, and it gets slightly confusing at times, but I left the theater feeling that those were worthwhile sacrifices for the sake of the movie as a whole, rather than a true flaws of the movie. Overall, a fantastic movie that I recommend to all adults, but be aware that it isn't your typical summer comic book blockbuster fare. It's much much more.… Expand
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