The Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2008
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Tyray23CenaSuckJul 14, 2014
I really think people might have fell into the hype of this movie a lot too much, besides Heath Ledger this movie is not that good. I can think of one word to describe this movie and that word is OVERRATED.
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adrenilinmattMar 27, 2016
Dark knight is one of the most spectacular movies ever created. I feel lucky to have been born in our time, now, viewing this piece of absolute art in my youth. What a perfect movie. Fantastic.
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moviefan1980sJun 12, 2013
Not only one of the best sequels of all-time, but one of the best films ever made. Heath Ledger did a brilliant job portraying the Joker, as did Christian Bale for playing Bruce Wayne/Batman.
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BradySmithJan 21, 2013
The dark knight is one of those very rare films that transcends its genre. It's more like an actual crime thriller than a comic book movie. It's dark, well acted, at times unerving, and probably as close to reality as a superhero movie canThe dark knight is one of those very rare films that transcends its genre. It's more like an actual crime thriller than a comic book movie. It's dark, well acted, at times unerving, and probably as close to reality as a superhero movie can be. Nolan's direction, especially in the action department, is nearly impecable. The cinematogrophy is also excellent. As everyone who seen this knows, the best part of the film is Ledger's joker. It's probably the most disturbing take on a familliar character ever devised. However, I due have some nitpickings. If you've seen the crow you know that Nolan has borrowed a few elements from that film including the look of the joker. One other small problem is that when Bale is dressed as Batman in a scene where he is just talking to someone it seems kinda silly, especially with that voice he makes. Also, in my opinion, Maggie Gyllenhol, (I think that's how you spell it), is too ugly for her role. But ultimately the film is so far ahead of its superhero movie counterparts in terms of screenplay, directing, acting, and cinematogrophy that these things don't leave much of a negative impact. It's a film that everyone needs to see, even people who can't stand other films in this genre.… Expand
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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015
A sequel that's better than the original? Huh.
This is probably the best Batman movie, even though Bale's Batman voice really sucks in this movie. Heath Ledger is the best part of this movie, he portrays the Joker brilliantly and rightfullyA sequel that's better than the original? Huh.
This is probably the best Batman movie, even though Bale's Batman voice really sucks in this movie. Heath Ledger is the best part of this movie, he portrays the Joker brilliantly and rightfully deserved his posthumous Oscar. The action scenes are much better and the movie's very entertaining.
Probably my favorite film by Christopher Nolan.… Expand
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jacob4Jun 7, 2015
An epic follow up to Batman Begins this movie is better than the first one since it stars Batman's most famous and iconic villain The Joker, now better than ever! One of Heath Ledger's best and last performance before he died. He will alwaysAn epic follow up to Batman Begins this movie is better than the first one since it stars Batman's most famous and iconic villain The Joker, now better than ever! One of Heath Ledger's best and last performance before he died. He will always be remembered for this role. Also Aaron Eckhart's performances as Harvey dent was good, while his performances as Two-Face was both haunting and awesome. And the way they brought to life that two-faced look was amazing. And the Dark Knight's costume has been upgraded so now he can move his neck and pack in more awesome gadgets. An absolutely incredible movie for every DC fan boy to see! All it took was some insanity and craziness to make this film so amazing. And don't forget to see it's sequel The Dark Knight Rises!… Expand
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CPD98Sep 27, 2014
¿La mejor película de superhéroes? Absolutamente. ¿La mejor película de la historia? Es muy probable.
Una trama perfecta que hace que dos horas sean diez minutos, el mismo reparto aun mejor, EL MEJOR VILLANO DE LA HISTORIA, grandes efectos¿La mejor película de superhéroes? Absolutamente. ¿La mejor película de la historia? Es muy probable.
Una trama perfecta que hace que dos horas sean diez minutos, el mismo reparto aun mejor, EL MEJOR VILLANO DE LA HISTORIA, grandes efectos especiales, diálogos brillantes, situaciones memorables, un final redondo.
Todo en esta película, lo mires por donde lo mires, es perfecto. Nada falla. El Joker es punto y aparte.
Creo que jamás volveré a ver algo como El Caballero Oscuro. Jamás.… Expand
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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015
Though not as good as the first, The Dark Knight lives up to its legendary title and is good as you could possibly get with a Batman Begins sequel. A great casting choice for Joker makes the movie all the more worthwhile.
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ProfessionalProJun 30, 2017
What the F*CK did I just watch?! By far the worst movie I've ever seen in my life, I puked so much and cried because of how awful it was, this isn't Suicide Squad??? Why is Jared Leto not The Joker? Who the hell is Heath Ledger?! This makesWhat the F*CK did I just watch?! By far the worst movie I've ever seen in my life, I puked so much and cried because of how awful it was, this isn't Suicide Squad??? Why is Jared Leto not The Joker? Who the hell is Heath Ledger?! This makes no sense whatsoever, terrible movie with horrible acting and writing.… Expand
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VinceRocks123Jul 5, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. probably one of the most unexpected classics, the film is very dark and filled with gut wrenching suspense, that will hold you glued to your seats in shock.

Heath Ledger's final great performance as The Joker, is probably one of the greatest performances ever caught on camera, a cinema villain for all cinema villains.

even though it seemed underrated, Christopher Nolan has redefined the Batman comic franchise, with its stylish action, lots of important characters, chaos, and the world's greatest detective more badass than ever before its a half crime/neo-noir/superhero/psychological/drama that is still worth a watch again and again.… Expand
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waronassermanMay 3, 2015
once again Nolan does the impossible! arguably the best of the series! fantastic movie from all involved! what a monumental achievement! best comic book film!
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AesterilJun 26, 2015
Most flawed series ever. How can the criminals not find out who he is? He is rich, has fancy gadgets, his lower face is completely visible. Surely there are cameras that capture his face on film. It's so corny and fake.
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LatingamerAug 18, 2015
Christopher Nolan is on a role with the Dark knight. This movie has the right choice of villains for a super hero movie. The movie has a small problem: it is a little too long,but I can easily forgive that.
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FanofBatmanJul 20, 2015
I'm a big Batman fan, but this movie was - especially after the relatively good Batman Begins - a big disappointment. As a fan you feel it from the beginning, if it's a good Batman film or not; when you here the score and see the charatersI'm a big Batman fan, but this movie was - especially after the relatively good Batman Begins - a big disappointment. As a fan you feel it from the beginning, if it's a good Batman film or not; when you here the score and see the charaters acting. But it was the first time in my life that I felt asleep. There was no good story, no atmosphere and nothing special. The portrait of the comic characters was not convincing or interesting. I used to like actors like Caine, Oldman, Bale, Ledger or Eckhart, but not in this film. Nothing really fits and you sit there, eating your popcorn and hope, that the film will end soon. Production desgin, costumes had been boring in my opinion. The worst Batman film ever. Even Schumacher's Batman and Robin had been funnier or TDKR, where Batman droped an H-Bomb out of Gotham before sitting in Venice and having a drink with Catwomans alter Ego.… Expand
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BradleyRobertsAug 2, 2015
According to IMDb; the dark knight is better the apocalypse now,
citizen Kane, raging bull and 2001: a space odyssey and the forth
greatest film of all time. I think anyone with any understanding of film can see this is completely crazy. IAccording to IMDb; the dark knight is better the apocalypse now,
citizen Kane, raging bull and 2001: a space odyssey and the forth
greatest film of all time. I think anyone with any understanding of film can see this is completely crazy. I don't hate this movie and I quite enjoyed it but it's very far from being any kind of masterpiece.

When destructing Christopher Nolan's movie's I like to use David Fincher's terminology; Fincher theory is that there are films then there are movies. A film is using cinema as art and not just entertainment, such as; the godfather, mirror, There will be blood. A movie would be something of a guilty pleasure: the game, the raid, the dark knight.

So then why is it the dark knight is so popular? Nolan separates his movies from the average blockbuster by giving them a sense of realism and reliability. The most obvious example of this is his very limited use of CGI and use of practical effects. At a time when CGI is common use in most blockbusters as it is cheaper and easier; you can see how audiences can be awed by this.

Probably the thing that most separates his movies; is how he chooses to
make the viewer feel empowered. Where most Batman and superhero
villains have been cliché and even cheesy; In the dark knight (and the
other dark knight movies) the villains feel a lot more like modern day
terrorists then the average comic book villain. Post 911 you can
imagine the impact this can have on people and the realism it gives.
Though in Nolan's determination to make the viewer feel empowered he
sacrifices making the dark knight anything more then a movie; he makes everything extremely obvious and doesn't leave anything for the viewer to work out for themselves.

At times it can even be patronizing. During the part of the
movie where people are being killed until batman takes off his mask; he
is constantly being blamed by everyone, even one of the officers does so. I think this is a testament to how much Nolan trusts he's audience and how painstakingly obvious he thinks he has to make everything to get a point across.

Even within expectations of it being a Nolan super hero movie, the dark knight still has faults. The main one being how anti climatic the ending of the movie was, I was expecting some kind of big send off for the joker but instead his send off was brief and unsatisfying. There's also the many the plot holes but I don't have anything new to say on that.

In short Nolan offers somewhat charming comic book movie, that has all his usual traits; good and bad. And despite it's charm, at it's core it's a rather one dimensional Hollywood blockbuster; with the popcorn audience as it's target demographic. It may be the "greatest super hero movie of all time" but that doesn't mean a lot.… Expand
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PanchogulJan 24, 2021
Esta obra maestra sostiene todo su peso en la actuación de Heath Ledger como Joker, sin el The Dark Knight no sería tan magnífica, en todos los demás aspectos no creo que sea superior a Batman Begins.
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RatedRexJan 6, 2023
"The Dark Knight" is a sadistic, sick-minded film that taps into the sick minds of the fanboys who grew up to love Donald Trump so much. Christopher Nolan understands his audience. This is their ultimate hate-filled fantasy.
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wolfpacruleJan 22, 2016
Complete garbage, the story is weak and non-coherent. Why am I watching this complete pig dropping when the he could have eradicated the entire league of shadow from the first movie and then none of these villain could have been released.Complete garbage, the story is weak and non-coherent. Why am I watching this complete pig dropping when the he could have eradicated the entire league of shadow from the first movie and then none of these villain could have been released. People love comic story with characters that never die. Oh yeah lets make a main character who does not like to kill and because of that naiveté, he created more villains who by the way are immortals because they never die. why do americans like this kind of story? because they are idiots and dumb.… Expand
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
It's no accident that the skyline of Gotham City figures prominently in so many scenes in The Dark Knight, the second Batman movie from director and co-writer Christopher Nolan. It's seen from above when Batman glides from building toIt's no accident that the skyline of Gotham City figures prominently in so many scenes in The Dark Knight, the second Batman movie from director and co-writer Christopher Nolan. It's seen from above when Batman glides from building to building, and from below as the Joker skulks through streets that the residents deserted in panic. But it's just as conspicuously present in the film's many scenes of executives and city officials meeting high above the general populace, like gods determining the fates of those below. Where Batman Begins was largely about the considerable personal toll exacted by its hero's decision to fight back against the forces of evil while adhering to a code of honor, The Dark Knight expands those weighty themes to city scale.

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

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

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

Nolan lets the film's spectacular action scenes seem like the natural consequences of the conflicts between characters, conflicts that build until Gotham becomes less a setting than a stage for an operatic conflict between tortured good and contented chaos. As strong as The Dark Knight's setpieces are—and they're all pulsing showstoppers of a kind not seen in Batman Begins—the real tension comes from Nolan's willingness to let that battle's ultimate outcome remain in doubt even as the credits roll. The film's capes and cowls suggest one genre, but it's a metropolis-sized tragedy at heart.… Expand
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AaronWasserman1Apr 11, 2016
A complete masterpiece, one of the greatest movie sequels ever, up there with Empire Strikes Back. Chris Nolan has made a movie with brilliant characters, script, dialogue, effects, visuals, scale, scope, and music. The Dark Knight gives youA complete masterpiece, one of the greatest movie sequels ever, up there with Empire Strikes Back. Chris Nolan has made a movie with brilliant characters, script, dialogue, effects, visuals, scale, scope, and music. The Dark Knight gives you an experience most movies don't. Years later, this movie is still one of the best, easily the best comic book movie.… Expand
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AX10Mar 22, 2021
Película sobrevalorada. Hay un momento clave en la trama que no tiene sentido, los personajes se engañan a si mismos para engañar al espectador y así generar tensión. Ni siquiera es algo que debería afectar a la situación de la película comoPelícula sobrevalorada. Hay un momento clave en la trama que no tiene sentido, los personajes se engañan a si mismos para engañar al espectador y así generar tensión. Ni siquiera es algo que debería afectar a la situación de la película como el director nos quiere hacer creer. Nolan es como un mago, cuando le pillas como hizo el truco su película se ve de cartón pintado.… Expand
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
According to IMDb The Dark Knight is literally a better movie than every movie ever made, except The Godfather Part I & II, and The Shawshank Redemption....
WHAT?!
Better than: Citizen Kane, Gone with the Wind, 2001: A Space Odyssey, TaxiAccording to IMDb The Dark Knight is literally a better movie than every movie ever made, except The Godfather Part I & II, and The Shawshank Redemption....
WHAT?!
Better than: Citizen Kane, Gone with the Wind, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Apocalypse Now, The Wizard of Oz, Seven Samurai, Cinema Paradiso, M, etc, etc.
According to IMDb it is the FOURTH greatest film of all time. I think anyone with any understanding of film can see this is completely crazy. I don't hate this movie, i quite enjoy it a fair amount, but it is very far from being any kind of ''masterpiece'' - It isn't even Nolan's best movie...

When destructing this movie i like to use David Fincher terminology: Fincher theory is that there are films, and there are movies. A film is using cinema as art and not as JUST entertainment, such as: 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Rashomon, and modern movies like There Will be Blood, The Fall and Hero. (just to name a few) Then there are movies like: The Raid, Speed, The Game, and The Dark Knight, which are solely 'entertaining' films and nothing really more. Nothing to get inspired about, nothing to make you think, or ponder what has just happened. Nothing, which is fine, you wouldn't want movies like that constantly, but a movie that is solely entertainment can not be classed as one of the best movies of all time, let alone the FOURTH best.

So, why then is The Dark Knight so ridiculously popular? Nolan separates his movies from the average blockbuster by giving them a sense of realism and reliability. The most obvious example of this is his very slim use of CGI and the use of practical effects. At a time when CGI is common use, in most blockbusters, as it's much cheaper and easier, this is obviously appreciated by audiences. You can see how audiences can be awed by this.

Probably the thing that most separates this movie is how he chooses to make the viewer feel empowered. Where most Batman and other superhero villains have been cliche, cheesy or unrealistic, The Dark Knight (and the other Nolan Batman movies) have had villains that feel a lot more like modern day terrorist than the average comic book villain, which is usually just ridiculous if you think about it. Post 9/11 you can imagine the impact this can have on people and the realism it gives. Though in Nolan's determination to make the viewer feel empowered he sacrifices making The Dark Knight anything more than a movie, he makes everything extremely obvious and doesnt leave anything for the viewer to work out for themselves.

At times it can even be patronizing. During the part of the movie where people are being killed until batman takes off his mask, he is constantly being by everyone even one of the officers does so. I think this is a testament to how much Nolan trusts is audience and how painstakingly obvious he thinks he has to make everything to get his point across.

Even within expectations of it being a Nolan superhero film, The Dark Knight still has quite alot of faults. The main one being how anticlimactic the ending of the movie was, I was hoping/expecting some kind of big send off for the Joker but instead his send off was very brief and unsatisfying. There's also the many plot holes but i dont have anything new to say on that.

A movie to be called ''One of the greatest film of all time'' it needs to excell in every aspect of filmmaking. The Dark Knight only excells at one, the performances, Heath Ledger's The Joker is excellent, he is truly phenomenal. But other than that, the direction is OK, the writing is very weak, and the movie is tedious, and overlong. The Dark Knight is good but grotesquely overrated

In short, Nolan offers a somewhat charming comic movie, that has all his usual traits: good and bad, but despite its charm, at its core is a rather one dimensional hollywood blockbuster with the popcorn audience as its target demographic. It may be the ''greatest superhero movie of all time'' but that doesnt mean a lot, does it?… Expand
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daviddelnorte23Jul 21, 2017
Esta película ya la ví hace años, pero cuando la ví creía que no la había visto como es debido pues la vi en la televisión pública con cortes de publicidad y no de manera muy atenta. es por eso que ahora estas semanas previas calentando paraEsta película ya la ví hace años, pero cuando la ví creía que no la había visto como es debido pues la vi en la televisión pública con cortes de publicidad y no de manera muy atenta. es por eso que ahora estas semanas previas calentando para el evento cinéfilo del año, Dunkerque, quería volver a ver a Nolan, la semana pasada fue Batman: Begins, y esta semana la película que nos concierne. Para mí sorpresa, no me ha gustado más que la primera vez que la ví ni me ha gustado más que Begins.

La película no digo yo que sea mala o peor que otras de la saga o del propio director, si no que a mí personalmente es una película que me gusta, la veo y no va a más, la olvido rapidamente. Pero la película como película, como cine es brillante, desde el guión, el desarrollo de los personajes, el ritmo del largometraje... todo esta sensacional, pero como vuelvo a decir, ni la interpretación del joker que tampoco me sorprende (pienso que ese tipo de papeles para un actorazo como Ledger es un caramelo para lucirse, pero si Bale de Batman que cada día me gusta más...) ni ningún otro punto de la película son para mí uno de mis platos preferidos. Aún así peliculón, un 7.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 5, 2017
A part le costume, on se demande si on est encore dans un "Batman"... Gotham est devenue un mélange de New York et de Chicago, une ville américaine générique, pleine de grands cubes et le Joker, le fameux Joker est un banal malfratA part le costume, on se demande si on est encore dans un "Batman"... Gotham est devenue un mélange de New York et de Chicago, une ville américaine générique, pleine de grands cubes et le Joker, le fameux Joker est un banal malfrat peinturluré à la va-vite. Il a le charisme d'un livreur de pizza et l'allure d'un clochard, il n'inspire qu'un vague mépris à défaut d'incarner un certain idéal de folie furieuse. Pas drôle pour un sou, on lui filerait juste deux balles dans le métro.

Christian Bale est passé en mode "pilotage automatique" tout comme son cérémonieux majordome Michael Caine qui ne cesse de nous rebattre les oreilles avec ses reflexions moralisatrices. Idem pour Morgan Freeman, réduit au faire-valoir accessoire du justicier, une sorte de "Q" pour le James Bond masqué. Gary Oldman n'en mène pas large non plus et a l'air de s'emmerder autant que nous. Tant d'acteurs aussi mal employés nous font regretter un tel gâchis.

L'histoire ou la tentative d'histoire se perd en maintes circonvolutions pour tenter de tenir les deux heures et demi de remplissage, ponctuées ici et là par un peu d'action qui fait la part belle à la Burnemobile et la moto batmolle.

On pourrait être dans un James Bond ou dans un Jason Bourne qu'on y verrait que du feu, à part tout de même une mise en scène très correcte globalement mais l'ambiance déjantée du monde de Batman a définitivement disparu pour céder la place à une grosse machine prétentieuse qui se repose sur les effets spéciaux, édulcore ses personnages et délivre une oeuvre fadasse et formatée par l'ennui.… Expand
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zlatanmazuidiJun 30, 2017
probbaly the most political movie since Natural Born Killers, Torture, extradition, surveillance, Philosophy, Politics, anti-republican, This Movie will be the best Comic movie foreever with a "horrible" Heath Ledger , the best Batman theprobbaly the most political movie since Natural Born Killers, Torture, extradition, surveillance, Philosophy, Politics, anti-republican, This Movie will be the best Comic movie foreever with a "horrible" Heath Ledger , the best Batman the best butler, the best scientist... without CGI(not so much - harvey Dent), this movie ahould have a metascoreof 89 and not 82 it's like you would give a rating of 3 for zlatan ibrahimovic goal against england probably the best movie of this century (political, action, thriller, editing, colours, and especially the music)… Expand
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JPKMay 19, 2018
A True Masterpiece
Literally, EVERYTHING About This Movie Is Great, Especially Heath Ledger's Joker.
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MorganFreeman69Jun 11, 2017
it is a very bad movie, the joker was abhorrently depicted and the movie was overall really **** The acting was terrible, however, the best part of the movie was the Godly Presence of Him, Morgan Freeman, of which allowed me to survive
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0326990qdiun123Apr 27, 2018
'완벽' 그 자체.. 시작부터 끝까지 완성도가 높은 작품이다
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ardipahlawan88Jun 19, 2018
the first outstanding superhero movie tells us about a hero not just to be hero, sacrifice a trust to save all people, how to be keep in people heart in place, makes sense how to use a opportunity/advantages from brick to brick, from minimumthe first outstanding superhero movie tells us about a hero not just to be hero, sacrifice a trust to save all people, how to be keep in people heart in place, makes sense how to use a opportunity/advantages from brick to brick, from minimum to maximum crime saga, and make antagonist wins with logically process screenplay

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ThatoneguywholoSep 1, 2019
Favourite movie ever. One of the few movies that I would like to watch like for the first time. Really amazing movie. if you never saw this movie, it's time for you to see it right now.
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Dostoyevsky3May 9, 2020
These are the many reasons why TDK is one of the worst if not the worst movie ever made. Rachel Dawes is pointless and has no reason to be in this story. She gets no development, no unique personality, no goal in life, and no consistentThese are the many reasons why TDK is one of the worst if not the worst movie ever made. Rachel Dawes is pointless and has no reason to be in this story. She gets no development, no unique personality, no goal in life, and no consistent motivation. She is just another damsel in distress who must either be saved or dies. She is just another one of Nolan's weak and shallow female characters. It is unfortunate because she is the only main female character in this wretched movie. Nolan only uses her to make the other characters suffer in the end. Dawes also has a poor love triangle conflict that serves no good purpose to the plot. I DON'T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT THIS STUPID CONFLICT. SHE HAS NO GOOD CHEMISTRY WITH ANYONE. WE ARE GIVEN NO REASON TO CARE ABOUT WHO SHE CHOOSES. SHE'S A MORON WHO TELLS BRUCE NOT TO TURN HIMSELF IN OR THEY WON'T BE TOGETHER, BUT WHEN HARVEY TURNS HIMSELF IN, SHE SUDDENLY CHANGES HER MIND AND WRITES A LETTER TELLING BRUCE SHE WANTS HARVEY. WHAT THE FUDGE! ITS LIKE SHE JUST PRETENDED TO LIKE BRUCE TO CRAP ON HIM IN THE END. ALL THE POSSIBILITIES OF CONSISTENT CHARACTER GROWTH FOR BATMAN ARE THROWN OUT OF THE WINDOW. MAKE A STORY OF HOW HE SEES HE DOESN'T ALWAYS NEED TO BE THE HERO AND SHOW THE PEOPLE OF GOTHAM THAT THEY CAN PROTECT THIS CITY. NOPE! A STORY OF HOW HE CHOOSES TO LEAVE HIS OWN NEEDS ASIDE TO HELP OTHERS INSTEAD. NOPE! BATMAN WAS ALREADY WILLING TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR GOTHAM. A STORY ABOUT HOLDING ONTO HOPE AND DOING WHAT IS RIGHT EVEN WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVED DIED BECAUSE OF IT. NOPE! THE POTENTIAL OF THE LETTER THAT RACHEL SENT IS ALSO THROWN OUT OF THE WINDOW BECAUSE ALFRED ROASTED IT! BATMAN GETS NO MORALLY RIGHT OR CONSISTENT DEVELOPMENT IN THIS WHOLE MESSY MUCK! HARVEY IS JUST ANOTHER MUDDY MORON. HE BELIVES IN JUSTICE AND THEN WANTS TO KILL A CHILD WHO DID NOTHING TO HIM. HARVEY ALSO LISTENS TO EVERYTHING THE JOKER TELLS HIM AFTER THE JOKER LITERALLY BURNED HIM AND KILLED HIS GIRLFRIEND. HE DECIDES TO BLAME IT ON THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY TRIED TO SAVE HIM AND RACHEL DAWES. THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN HELPING HIM TO TAKE DOWN THE JOKER THIS WHOLE TIME. HE IMMEDIATELY CHANGES HIS GOAL AND DOESN'T KILL THE JOKER. BULLCRAP! WASTED FORESHADOWING AND POTENTIAL. WOULD'VE BEEN MORE CONSISTENT AND LESS CROWDED IF HARVEY KILLED JOKER AND BECAME THE ACTUAL VILLAIN. BUT EVEN THAT WOULDN'T HAVE SAVED THE MOVIE. MAKE HARVEY A SCHIZOPHRENIC GENIUS WITH RACHEL AS HIS CLEVER CARETAKER. NOPE! BATMAN DOESN'T EVEN HAVE DETECTIVE SKILLS. HE JUST SUDDENLY CRAFTS A RANDOM MACHINE THAT HELPS HIMS TRACK JOKER THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. AN INVENTION WITH NO BUILD UP OR REALISM. AFTER RACHEL'S DEATH, NOLAN DECIDES TO REPEAT THE ENTIRE PLOT ALL OVER AGAIN. JOKER CAUSES CHAOS AND GETS HIS PLANS FOILED JUST TO TELL BATMAN THAT SOMEONE IS IN DANGER. BUT HIS PLAN IS EVEN DUMBER. HIS PLANS DON'T EVEN MAKE SENSE AND AREN'T EVEN WELL EXPLAINED AT ALL. FIRST HE WANTS BATMAN TO REVEAL HIMSELF, THEN HE DOESN'T CARE. HOW COULD HE HAVE KNOWN THE POLICE WOULD BE IDIOTIC ENOUGH TO RELEASE HIM. IF THEY HADN'T STUPIDLY PUT ONE PERSON TO GUARD THE DOOR OF THE MOST DANGEROUS CRIMINAL AND INSTEAD LEFT JOKER ALONE IN THERE, THEN HIS PLAN WOULD'VE BEEN RUINED. IF HARVEY DIED INSTEAD, THEN THAT WOULD BE THE END. EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE FILM IS WORTHLESS. THE WHOLE MOVIE IS WORTHLESS. JOKER DECIDES TO GIVE TWO SHIPS TWO BOMBS, BUT THE PEOPLE HAVE NO REASON TO BELIEVE HE HAS A BOMB OF HIS OWN AND HAVE NO REASON TO BELIEVE HE WOULDN'T JUST TRIGGER IT AFTER THEY BLOW UP ONE OR THE ANOTHER. EVEN IF THEY WERE MORONS, THE CRIMINALS HAVE REASONS FOR BEING CRIMINALS. BATMAN RESCUES JOKER EVEN THOUGH HE LET HIS MENTOR DIE IN THE PREVIOUS FILM. THE MENTOR WHO HELPED HIM TRAIN TO BE THE WAY HE IS. IT IS GOOD THAT RA'S AL GHUL DIED, BUT THE JOKER IS MORE SCREWED UP AND KILLED RACHEL AND A BUNCH OF OTHERS, BUT BATMAN HATES JUSTICE AND MORALITY. BATMAN SAVING JOKER IS UNLOVING TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE THE JOKER KILLED. HE ALREADY HAD A CHANCE TO KILL HIM OR SEVERELY INJURE HIM, BUT RACHEL DIED AND HARVEY GOT HURT BECAUSE HE DIDN'T TAKE THAT CHANCE. THIS IS JUST MORE POTENTIAL CHARACTER GROWTH THROWN OUT THE WINDOW. BATMAN ENDS UP BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR HARVEY'S DEATH ANYWAY. NOT EVEN THAT LED TO CHARACTER GROWTH. CONFLICT WITH JOKER IS LEFT COMPLETELY UNRESOLVED. HE WILL OBVIOUSLY ESCAPE IF HE IS JUST LEFT HANGING THERE. WE SPENT 153 MINUTES OF RUNTIME ACCOMPLISHING NOTHING. JOKER IS FILTHY AND USES NONE OF THE UNIQUE WEAPONS, JOKES, OR PLANS THAT MADE HIM JOKER IN THE FIRST PLACE. MESSAGE OF THE FILM IS LIE TO OTHERS TO MAKE THEM FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHAT THEY BELIEVE. BATMAN HAS NO REASON FOR MAKING THIS DREADFUL MESSAGE BECAUSE ITS ILLOGICAL FOR PRISONERS TO BE RELEASED BY HARVEY'S RUINED REPUTATION. ITS JUST A DUMB DECISION MEANT TO SET UP A SEQUEL. NOLAN FORGOT TO WRITE A PLOT THAT MADE SENSE. THE FILM IS TOO DARK. SCENERY IS EMPTY AND LIFELESS. ACTION IS FORGETTABLE. A FILM THIS AWFUL DOESN'T DESERVE TO BE THIS LONG. DONE!… Expand
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HugeonplutoAug 8, 2021
Easily the most overrated movie ever made. What makes this movie so goddamn special? It's just a generic crime drama with Batman thrown in. Not even a very good one at that. It goes on too long, has way too many pointless subplots, a TON ofEasily the most overrated movie ever made. What makes this movie so goddamn special? It's just a generic crime drama with Batman thrown in. Not even a very good one at that. It goes on too long, has way too many pointless subplots, a TON of plot holes, and really pretentious dialog.… Expand
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LeonardoAgui555Sep 6, 2021
Without a doubt the best superhero movie of the genre and with the best interpretation of one of the villains in history.
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mailpollFeb 17, 2022
THE BEST MOVIE EVER! I just have to say that this movies are awesome, and so is Christopher Nolan. He's never failed us and he has made five movies and I bet all of them are possible contenders for best movie ever
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PaulPeterJul 30, 2008
Not for little pussies wanting to see a self righteous boyscout as their superhero.
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toml.Dec 8, 2008
What a fantastic film. Great special effects, a super performance by Heath Ledger. How these bloody American newspapers keep scoring this film at anything below 100% is beyond me.
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JeffS.Oct 4, 2008
This is a film that is one of a kind. I watched it multiple times and the structure of it should be taught in schools. I bought the script so I could learn how a movie was properly done. This is one of the best crime movies ever made and it This is a film that is one of a kind. I watched it multiple times and the structure of it should be taught in schools. I bought the script so I could learn how a movie was properly done. This is one of the best crime movies ever made and it happens to have Batman in it. The best part is it all seems like it could happen. Everything in this movie is done well, and for the naysayers...It just proves that some people shouldn't be aloud to vote.… Expand
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KentT.Jul 20, 2008
It's very difficult to explain how great "The Dark Knight" really is. I'm still in shock right now! "The Dark Knight" is probably the best summer movie so far, and may be the greatest movie this year! Let's talk about the It's very difficult to explain how great "The Dark Knight" really is. I'm still in shock right now! "The Dark Knight" is probably the best summer movie so far, and may be the greatest movie this year! Let's talk about the Joker first. We see him right when the movie starts, and even then, I fell in love with the character. The Joker is so maniacal, so cunning, and so bad ass that it's hard to not like him. He played the part so well that I almost forgot Heath was the one underneath the character. Heath Ledger obviously took the part seriously, and he gave us a living, breathing Joker. His performance is unforgettable. Early reviews praised Heath, and believed he may win an Oscar. I wanted to see for myself - and I totally agree. I hope he does win because he really deserves it. Throughout the whole movie, we get to see all of the Joker's crimes and schemes. I've got to admit that I was blown away by everything the Joker did. All of his plans were crazy, but at the same time smart, and many of them had twists. His final attempt was probably the best, and also the most psychological. The Joker pretty much made the film into a psychological thriller. You'll be surprised at how cunning the Joker is and also how much he thinks everything through. Even though he's effing crazy, you'll fall in love with the Joker. I was surprised at how funny the movie was. There were a few smart jokes from time to time, but the one that took the cake was, of course, the Joker. All the things he says, all the things he does, deserves a laugh. (I also agree that most of his quotes should be on t-shirts). So, Christian Bale reprises his role as Batman, and he definitely pulled it off again. Bale is great as Batman and Bruce Wayne, and he shows us how human Batman can be. His character is just as important as every other main character. Eckhart is simply wonderful as Harvey Dent, Gotham's "White Knight." Gyllenhaal is also a great replacement for Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes. I certainly think that Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman received bigger roles this time than the last, however it kind of felt like Michael Caine got a smaller part. But even though it did feel like that, Michael Caine still made a big impression. You all have probably already heard about the film's second villain, Two-Face. Two-Face is Harvey Dent's (Aaron Eckhart) other persona. He become Two-Face after a tragic accident (I'm not going to reveal the details), and becomes disfigured. Soon after, he goes on a rampage to take out the guilty and corrupt. Two-Face's trademark coin appears in the film, too. He uses this coin to decide the fate of his victims. Heads means the person will live, while the other side (a scratched up face) means the person will die). Two-Face portrays a very important moral that we discover in the film: "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." That quote has a bit of irony in it, since it was also said by Harvey Dent in the film. Harvey Dent's character in this film probably took some inspiration from the graphic novel, "The Killing Joke." In the graphic novel, a character tries to prove that even the most upstanding citizen is capable of going mad after having "one bad day." The action in this film is amazing. The film doesn't just have explosions and violence for no reason. There's always a reason for them. Also, the stunts that were performed in this film was crazy good. In the trailer, there was a part where a truck flipped upside down and then crashed. You'll never guess what caused that to happen. Batman does some crazy tricks with his batpod, which pretty much just wowed and entertained the audience. Now let's compare this film to "Iron Man." Many have said how this film changed superhero films forever, just like how "Iron Man" did. But in my opinion, "Iron Man" never made a big impression to me. It was good, but it wasn't amazing. "Iron Man" just felt like another superhero movie, but "The Dark Knight" felt like an actual "film." So, did "The Dark Knight" live up to all the hype? I'd have to say it was even better than that. The trailers (despite how awesome they were) only showed us a fraction of how good "The Dark Knight" is; the film is so much more. The film has meaning - morals that we can use in life, and believable characters. Even with it's two and a half hour running time, never was the film boring. I had to sit near the front of the theater, and I was still entertained! It was entertaining and full of excitement from beginning to end. However, I kind of have mixed feelings about the ending. I didn't understand the ending at first, but after finding out I realized that it was a meaningful ending, but I don't know if I liked it or not. But still, that shouldn't keep you from seeing a fantastic film like this. Believe me, after you see the movie, you're going to want to see it again right away.… Expand
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GregM.Jul 22, 2008
Simply amazing.
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ToddB.Jul 20, 2008
Although long, this movie keeps your interest. Heath Ledger's Joker is the best villain I have seen in a move in the past 3-5 years, at least. From his mannerisms to his dialougue, he was certainly sinister, yet, I couldn't get Although long, this movie keeps your interest. Heath Ledger's Joker is the best villain I have seen in a move in the past 3-5 years, at least. From his mannerisms to his dialougue, he was certainly sinister, yet, I couldn't get enough of him in this movie.… 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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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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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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SteveE.Oct 30, 2008
This movie had about one hour too much plot. They should have cut down on the plot and explored more of a simpler version. It looks like they really tried to make this a quality movie, but, as they say, "less is more". The settings were This movie had about one hour too much plot. They should have cut down on the plot and explored more of a simpler version. It looks like they really tried to make this a quality movie, but, as they say, "less is more". The settings were outstanding, as was Heath Ledger.… Expand
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IlkayB.Oct 5, 2008
It's one of the best films ever made. Outstanding performances, outstanding plot and the flawless traps -almost- of Joker that make us uncomfortable on our seats.. I gave this movie a mega 10.
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LeviH.Oct 6, 2008
When people said Heath Ledger ought to win an Oscar, most of the regular movie-going community passed it off as a rolethat would be, like Jonny Depp's Jack Sparrow, nominated but not awarded. That was before we, the public, were When people said Heath Ledger ought to win an Oscar, most of the regular movie-going community passed it off as a rolethat would be, like Jonny Depp's Jack Sparrow, nominated but not awarded. That was before we, the public, were subjected to a crap infested year of cinematic self-flagellation. I would be amazed if the academy could even find another performance worth nominating this year. Hell, even Bale's performance, in comparison to the general talent, could probably beat out most of the crowd... That said, the movie itself was a must see, and it's flaws were compensated by the superb directing and performance of Ledger.… Expand
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JackB.Oct 6, 2008
Very slow to start, yet you are rewarded with perhaps one of the most convincing villains in many modern films. The joker is fantastic, and i would recommend this just to see him.
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JeanneL.Jul 1, 2008
This is the best action movie i have ever seen. my jaw was on the floor the entire movie, from the visuals, to the script, to the acting, every component was truly mind blowing.
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CristinZ.Jul 16, 2008
Just saw it last night, amazing film, gritty crime drama....so realistic, Heath was amazing, as was Eckhart, Bale and Oldman. I can't wait to see it again on Friday!
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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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PerryC.Jul 18, 2008
Hands down, the best superhero movie ever created. The Dark Knight brings to life the real dark and twisted side of the Batman comics. It's about time theres a movie that comes out this dark. Everything in this movie is great; the Hands down, the best superhero movie ever created. The Dark Knight brings to life the real dark and twisted side of the Batman comics. It's about time theres a movie that comes out this dark. Everything in this movie is great; the drama, comedy, suspense, and of course action. Any professional critic who could rate this movie less than at least a 95 has no sense of what a great movie is made of, and should all be fired.… Expand
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DaveA.Jul 18, 2008
Best movie of the year to date. Possible Best Picture nomination. Heath Ledger is incredible and what you have heard in reviews does not even come close to giving him justice in what he does for the role as the Joker. He makes Jack's Best movie of the year to date. Possible Best Picture nomination. Heath Ledger is incredible and what you have heard in reviews does not even come close to giving him justice in what he does for the role as the Joker. He makes Jack's Joker look like a bad high school acting job. The movie is very violent and I am surprised it was PG-13. It is action packed from the beginning to end. I saw it in the IMAX theater and all of the action scenes were done in IMAX. It adds a whole new experience to actually getting out of the house to se this movie. It is one that you don't just go to the movies for you go to see it in IMAX! The entire cast put on a great acting job with a well written script and plot lines. I think it could be the best Super Hero movie of all time is a pretty easy statement to say. The 2.5 hours that the movie plays goes by so fast I wanted to see more but man it wears you out. Go, you will enjoy it.… Expand
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AaronF.Jul 18, 2008
It couldn't have been better. That's all there is to it as far as I'm concerned. From the astounding directing to the superb acting, it never misses a beat, and all the while it keeps you guessing. One of the best things about It couldn't have been better. That's all there is to it as far as I'm concerned. From the astounding directing to the superb acting, it never misses a beat, and all the while it keeps you guessing. One of the best things about this is even I couldn't guess what would happen next, and I'm good at analyzing things like this. It does everything well and does it without feeling cliche or redone. And Heath may have actually been up to the challenge of topping Nicholson, especially in being so good while staying true to the comic's origins and feel for the Joker.… Expand
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ChenW.Jul 18, 2008
Undoubtedly, the best comic book movie and the best superhero movie of all time!
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JohnU.Jul 18, 2008
When The Joker wore the nurse's uniform---holy-smoke.....nearly fell out of my seat!
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SamF.Jul 19, 2008
This movie is a beautiful darkness. It's impossible to say the movie is bad, its brilliant in it's genre. If you don't like it refrain from criticism of the movie, because it will be the darkness of the genre that turns you This movie is a beautiful darkness. It's impossible to say the movie is bad, its brilliant in it's genre. If you don't like it refrain from criticism of the movie, because it will be the darkness of the genre that turns you off. How ever if your open the beautiful darkness then see it. And if you say hate this movie, why so serious?… Expand
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MichaelLJul 19, 2008
Best BATMAN made? Easy YES, the best! However, forget about that this movie has comic behind it. The movie itself has so many deep characters... so well thought it, and action scenes comes across as real. Quite a few twist and turns. The Best BATMAN made? Easy YES, the best! However, forget about that this movie has comic behind it. The movie itself has so many deep characters... so well thought it, and action scenes comes across as real. Quite a few twist and turns. The jokers character is VERY hard to come out in a movie. Jack did, had fun. But Heath Ledge WAS the joker, ever ycomic I ever read, their characters all transformed in Heath. This movie REALLY pays homage to the comics, If you're been reading comics for years, youll know why I mea.… Expand
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CesarF.Jul 19, 2008
Dark and exciting
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LelandK.Jul 21, 2008
Christopher Nolan takes a superhero genre and turns into a crime thriller. Ledger's performance combines Alex in A Clockwork Orange with Capt. Jack Sparrow; a semi-comedic joker who thrives on violence. The cast was great and i would Christopher Nolan takes a superhero genre and turns into a crime thriller. Ledger's performance combines Alex in A Clockwork Orange with Capt. Jack Sparrow; a semi-comedic joker who thrives on violence. The cast was great and i would like to see the feature again.… Expand
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MartinB.Jul 20, 2008
The first Batman movie to make Batman feel real. The joker could be in New York or LA just as easily as in Gotham City. Ledger's performance is fantastic, and goes beyond the villain that fellow Dark Knight actor Gary Oldman portrays in The first Batman movie to make Batman feel real. The joker could be in New York or LA just as easily as in Gotham City. Ledger's performance is fantastic, and goes beyond the villain that fellow Dark Knight actor Gary Oldman portrays in The Professional.… Expand
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RogerF.Jul 20, 2008
There is already so much praise for this movie that it kind of seems pointless to add my two-cents. But I loved it so much that I'm going to go ahead and post my first comment and rating ever since I discovered Metacritic several years There is already so much praise for this movie that it kind of seems pointless to add my two-cents. But I loved it so much that I'm going to go ahead and post my first comment and rating ever since I discovered Metacritic several years ago. I don't understand how it got an 82. I would have thought at least a 90 based solely on Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker. See this movie. Don't wait for the DVD. Go right now to the nearest theater and see The Dark Knight.… 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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A.NonymousJul 21, 2008
While the movie is good, action-packed, fast-paced fun, it is incomparable to Burton's Gothic masterpieces. Also, I feel that the only reason the late Heath Ledger is so highly praised for his performance is because of his tragic death While the movie is good, action-packed, fast-paced fun, it is incomparable to Burton's Gothic masterpieces. Also, I feel that the only reason the late Heath Ledger is so highly praised for his performance is because of his tragic death and not his performance, which is generic when compared to the surreal genius of Jack Nicholson's Joker.… Expand
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TimothyJul 20, 2008
The Dark Knight is easily the best superhero/comic adaptation movie ever made in Hollywood history. It offers in depth protrayal of the antihero personage of Batman and nihilistic madness of the Joker (Heath totally owns the role)- perhaps The Dark Knight is easily the best superhero/comic adaptation movie ever made in Hollywood history. It offers in depth protrayal of the antihero personage of Batman and nihilistic madness of the Joker (Heath totally owns the role)- perhaps even transcended that of the original comics. The deliberate sparsity of special effects lends a unique realism and grittiness. The only flaw I feel (minor) is that the role of Rachel Dawes still doesn't fit in very comfortably in the movie but Maggie is still a tremendous improvement over Katie Holmes. An unforgettable classic.… Expand
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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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XiongJul 22, 2008
Excellent action and effects -- of course -- and then some. The plot actually has something new to say about heroes in general, which is a surprise. The film adds depth to the Batman character without destroying the canonical legend. The Excellent action and effects -- of course -- and then some. The plot actually has something new to say about heroes in general, which is a surprise. The film adds depth to the Batman character without destroying the canonical legend. The final twist takes it right out of the common run of summer blockbusters. The only shortcoming, perhaps unavoidable, is the comic book texture all around. Ledger deserves all the credit he's gotten, although none of the other major players allows him to steal the whole show.… Expand
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KimL.Jul 20, 2008
I was suprized by this Movie! Did not expect it to live upto the hype. It kept my attention the entire time. Ledgers lip licking Joker was creepy, evil, and entertaining. You could easily forget he's not real. The critics that gave this I was suprized by this Movie! Did not expect it to live upto the hype. It kept my attention the entire time. Ledgers lip licking Joker was creepy, evil, and entertaining. You could easily forget he's not real. The critics that gave this movie low scores should have the Jokers pencil trick performed on them.… Expand
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BrianJul 23, 2008
Should be called the Joker Movie. He totally makes me forget the whole gay cowboy part.
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GrantW.Jul 23, 2008
Although there were some minor things that annoyed me about the movie (Batman's voice) I found it to be one of the best movie going experiences of my life. Not sense the Departed has a movie been this intense and still held together Although there were some minor things that annoyed me about the movie (Batman's voice) I found it to be one of the best movie going experiences of my life. Not sense the Departed has a movie been this intense and still held together from beginning to end.… Expand
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JackWatkinsJul 23, 2008
Great movie. Excellent performances and action.
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EricV.Jul 24, 2008
This movie was one of the most amazing pictures I've seen all year. It was unparalled in the acting ability portrayed in the film.
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SteveL.Jul 20, 2008
Lots of eye candy but a bit underwhellming and a lot over extended. Heath Ledger's performance was the best part of this flick.
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TravisJ.Jul 20, 2008
There isn't anything i could change about this movie. perfect 10.
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ErnieD.Jul 20, 2008
This film lived up to it's hype, it may have been the best comic book movie I'd ever seen, no make that the best movie! Truly stunning effects, and the acting was outstanding. Anybody rating this movie low either has it in for This film lived up to it's hype, it may have been the best comic book movie I'd ever seen, no make that the best movie! Truly stunning effects, and the acting was outstanding. Anybody rating this movie low either has it in for someone involved with it or doesn't know the history of the comic book. A true must see!… Expand
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MarkMckIernanJul 20, 2008
Brilliant, dark, good versus evil. Heath gets the Oscar.
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JohnT.Jul 20, 2008
Oh my God, how did Critics give this an 82?? I've finally lost complete respect for them. This movie, was absolutely-amazing. If not for Batman's rumbly voice I would venture far enough to say it's perfect. Keith Ledger Oh my God, how did Critics give this an 82?? I've finally lost complete respect for them. This movie, was absolutely-amazing. If not for Batman's rumbly voice I would venture far enough to say it's perfect. Keith Ledger absolutely dominates his role as the Joker. The fight scenes where absolutely amazing. There was one plot twist after another. I'm giving this movie a 10 despite the rumbly voice, it was simply far too good and it deserves nothing less. A++, see this movie NOW!… Expand
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FelipeP.Jul 20, 2008
Heath Ledger stole the movie, best Batman Movie ever.
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RoryP.Jul 27, 2008
The makers have taken the limp 'comic book realism' of the Batman Begins format and have improved on it. They have done this by shooting on location instead of soundstage, by replacing Katie Holmes with a far more savvy Maggie G, The makers have taken the limp 'comic book realism' of the Batman Begins format and have improved on it. They have done this by shooting on location instead of soundstage, by replacing Katie Holmes with a far more savvy Maggie G, and by creating something genuinely intriguing in the Joker character. Heath Ledger's great performance is bolstered by certain flourishes in the script that display a dark tone beneath the bland 'good Vs eeeVIL' platitudes, one which is quietly playful, and definitly entertaining. While often diverting, I never thought much of the comic book fantasy genre, especially in efforts like Batman Begins (I don't care what people think, a critically admired director and a crop of character actors cannot turn the regular comic staples of leaden dialogue and a man dressed up in a lumbering superhero costume into something approaching realistic drama, no matter how jazzed up they make it.) It is fitting then, to eat my own words, because a chord has been struck in the portrayal of the Joker, that, while never done in a comic book movie before, could only be done in the hyper reality of such a genre. In the hands of Mr. Ledger the image of the character is fantastical and freakish, existing beyond ideals of good and evil, beyond mainstream concepts of humanity and the 'other', beyond...well, ok, he just doesn't give a sh@t. Its the magic element which makes the movie enjoyable, and distracts from the films' points of banality, which are few, but noticable. Batman himself, is boring, you couldn't care less about him. Personally, every time I see him talking/growling in his suit, i want to laugh, which doesn't bode well for the franchise me thinks. His Bat suit is also clearly too cumbersome to wear, especially in the fight scenes with group of gangsters/hoodlums. It takes him forever to punch out one guy. Despite all that, the best comic book film i've seen. Well worth going to the cinema to see.… Expand
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RashadS.Jul 20, 2008
This is not only the best super hero movie ever, but probably the best movie ever. Yes, right up there with godfather! I will also use this movie to gauge movie critics. Anyone giving this less than a ten will come under severe question from This is not only the best super hero movie ever, but probably the best movie ever. Yes, right up there with godfather! I will also use this movie to gauge movie critics. Anyone giving this less than a ten will come under severe question from me and I just cant trust there reviews no longer. P.S. Heath lived up to the hype!… Expand
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AnonymousMCJul 28, 2008
This is easily the best movie of the year in my opinion and possibly the best movie i have ever seen. Ignore the negative critics, they gave it bad reviews because they saw 100's and said "Oh no this could get better reviews than theThis is easily the best movie of the year in my opinion and possibly the best movie i have ever seen. Ignore the negative critics, they gave it bad reviews because they saw 100's and said "Oh no this could get better reviews than the Godfather so i better make sure it doesn't". With excuses like its not fun or it's too dark, you can tell they can't back up their evidence. Is the movie dark? sure but give me a break its a comic book based on a man who had his parents killed and is out for revenge in a way. It's not as dark as people may believe, it's got a lot of humor thanks to the finest performance i have ever seen. You can take all the hype and all you heard about Heath Ledger and how good he did but when you walk out you will still be in aw and it will still impress you. From the way he walks to the way he twitches, it is a beautiful sight even if it's not supposed to be. He is so good that you may actually find yourself rooting for him, but luckily Christian Bale is no slouch and like always he performes brilliantly. These two actors single handedely made the movie from a great category to a classic category. The only flaw which isn't too bad is the length but the more the better. Also, there are so many probems that come up in the movie and so many storylines that like some critics said it is hard to obtain all of it in one viewing. Like a great music CD, it's a movie that you could watch 10 times and on the 10th time say "Oh wow i never noticed that before". This movie is an instant classic in my opinion and not to upset anyone but i find this much more entertaining than the Godfather movies. Maybe its just me but i would rather watch this 5 times instead of watch the Godfather, even if the Godfather is a good movie.… Expand
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EdwinJul 20, 2008
Watched it twice..can't get enough of it...the best movie so far that I've watched this year...and in fact its a superhero movie makes it even better!
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SarahB.Jul 28, 2008
Brilliant! Best movie I've seen in a long time!
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DanielR.Jul 20, 2008
My new favorite movie. This movie was it. All of the actors were glossed over because of Heath Ledger's amazing turn as the best freakin villain ever (in my humble opinion). He brought a kind of anti-star power: stripped of his face, My new favorite movie. This movie was it. All of the actors were glossed over because of Heath Ledger's amazing turn as the best freakin villain ever (in my humble opinion). He brought a kind of anti-star power: stripped of his face, he's freer than he has ever been before to savor each moment onscreen as a character with a lust for life, death, and most of all, chaos. This film has been called a crime epic, and it is, but it is something much more; like No Country for Old Men, it is a philosophical struggle to find morality in this crazy world. Christopher Nolan makes the ballsiest film of the summer; one that's not afraid to be long, not afraid to be smart, not afraid to be deep. Also, they flipped over an 18-wheeler in the middle of Chicago. Ballsy. And it's gonna pay off. Hell, it already did.… Expand
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DaliaN.Jul 31, 2008
amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing movie ... simple the best batman movie EVER ... Heath Ledger was PHENOMENAL. there has to be an amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing movie ... simple the best batman movie EVER ... Heath Ledger was PHENOMENAL. there has to be an honorary oscar or something for him… Expand
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johnwJul 30, 2008
Far and away the best film based on a comic book ever made.
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poansapopJul 30, 2008
Amazing! deserves a 10 on heath ledgers performance alone!... add that to the awesome story,depth and just brilliance and you have the best film of all time.
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C.K.Aug 1, 2008
Amazing.
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KyleF.Aug 1, 2008
It was great! Heath Ledger stole the show!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rossb.Sep 1, 2008
Epic - this may not be what some expect from a 'comic book superhero movie', but it's the best movie I've seen for a long time. This is an ensemble piece, where the joker may outshine the rest with his mesmeric craziness, Epic - this may not be what some expect from a 'comic book superhero movie', but it's the best movie I've seen for a long time. This is an ensemble piece, where the joker may outshine the rest with his mesmeric craziness, but not by much - there's fantastic performances everywhere, from bale, caine, and particularly eckhart and oldman. It's a crime thriller following 3 men's attempts to save gotham city, beautifully shot, fantastic score by zimmer, and any flaws it has are so minor compared to what Nolan has achieved here, that it has to have 10 out of 10.… Expand
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KarenD.Sep 22, 2008
This movie seriously rocked hard core and I believe that the Joker is an AMAZING character!!
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