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The Dark Knight

Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman

Batman and Gordon find alliance with a newly appointed DA Harvey Dent to stop a vicious killer with a warped sense of humor known only as The Joker, a threat to both the good, and the evil of Gotham C...( read more  read more... )ity.

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  • magnum32004
    November 1, 2008
    magnum32004
    Not just better than "Batman Begins", it's really better than all the Bat-films combined. It's more than just a good superhero movie, this is a really enthralling crime thriller.
  • 76Majikat
    October 31, 2009
    76Majikat
    In my usual style with such big scale blockbusters, I waited until all the hype calmed down before viewing this film.



    I am so pleased to say that Heath Ledger truly did give a great performance in this and the film and character weren?t just hyed because of the tragi...( read more)c circumstances. A fantastic opening scene, this film is packed with content from the storyline, the huge all star cast, to the impressive effects and it was no doubt a huge job of a film to bring together and one that was worthy of all it?s praise. Along with Batman Begins, both films have taken the Batman series to a much more realistic level (if that is at all possible?).



    A personal high moment for me was the changing of (the ever so annoying) Katie Homes with the much more talented Maggie Gyllenhaal, with likeness noted.



    Jack Nicholson put his mark on the original Batman movie some 20+ years ago and made a great Joker, Heath Ledger stepped up the role to recent times with a different but fantastic portrayal of the character.



    Brilliant make up and the best Batman film to date.
  • lewiskendell
    September 18, 2009
    lewiskendell
    Very good, but a bit too long. The Joker was clearly the star of the movie. Any scene with him in it was better than any without him. Great plot, great acting, and it was nice to see an end to the eternally poorly cast Rachel Dawes character. The Dark Knight stands along with Spi...( read more)der-man 2 and X-Men 2 as one of my favorite superhero movies.
  • SirPant
    September 14, 2009
    SirPant
    A fantastic sequel that is better than the first! Believe the hype! Bale, Ledger, Caine, Gyllenhaal & Freeman are fantastic but for me Oldman & Eckhart steal the show! The Joker was a much anticipated villain and fantastically executed by Ledger but the Harvey Dent story line is ...( read more)the one that really got my heart beat going. The evolution of the Batman story goes from strength to strength. Nolan knows what he's doing, thank God, his political statements (The patriot act) are handled well too, raising debate without bias. This is the best Superhero/Comic adaptation since 1978's Superman! Fantastic! I can't wait until the next instalment but I'm puzzled about how the Joker character is going to continue without Ledger.
  • ironclad1609
    September 5, 2009
    ironclad1609
    So, what to say about one of the hypes of 2007? That the first 30-45 minutes underwhelmed me a little, where there was a lot of politics and crime talk but not really all that much Batman, which made it almost feel like a superhero stumbling into a Michael Mann thriller? That I k...( read more)inda missed Gotham City having a unique and at least semi-comic-esque look, like in the old films and still parts of Batman Begins, because it just looked like Chicago (which it was as an intentional choice by the creators, but not what I want in a Batman film)?
    No, let's not talk about that. Before you're starting to think I didn't love this movie let's get to the acting, directing and especially and the second half of the film. Holy crap.
    How Nolan managed to turn the excitement screw closer and closer with every minute of the movie with the character triangle of Batman, Dent and the Joker was just amazing. The action, the timing, the dialoges, the plot, the surprises: perfect. The whole showdown with the two boats and all twists and turns that included was just genius.
    All that was not only thanks to a great script but actors at the pike of their abilities. People like Bale, Freeman and Caine always deliver great performances, but the winners of this movie were others for me.
    a) Aaron Eckhart who was a perfect Harvey Dent, for a while even felt like an equally important co-star to Batman / Wayne.
    b) Gary Oldman whose part as Gordon was so much more satisfying and interesting than still in the first movie, carried by his wonderful performance.
    and then c) there was the late Heath Ledger, who somehow wasn't there. I didn't think of him for a second during the movie, because I was watching the Joker, this insane, funny, creepy madman who was pulling all those strings. He will be remembered and talked about for this role for a very long time and deserved the Oscar for it, end of discussion.
    In short, the second half blew me away so much that it more than made up for a few bumps in the first that are hardly visible anymore the second time you watch this film.
    Easily the best Batman movie so far and one of the best superhero films ever.
  • willguffey
    November 11, 2009
    willguffey
    By far the best comic book movie ever made. Why you ask? This is the only comic book sequel that can stand on it's on two feet without it's predassesors existance. I never was a fan of Heath Ledger until what I saw him do with The Joker (My favorite comic book character of all...( read more) time). Which is obviously very sad due to his death, knowing that if he lived he would have done even more great things including reprise the role of The Joker in the next in the sure to be continuing franchise. I want to make it perfectly clear that I think Heath Ledger's performance was the best in the entire movie. However, I MUST give due to the other stellar performances by the fantasticially talented and legendary cast. Gary Oldman gives his A game as Gordon and I must say actually seems like a superhero himself in many scenes. Morgan Freeman and Micheal Caine give heartfelt performances that make you interested in their side of the story. Christian Bale...... OK one of the only two flaws I saw with the movie is that with all the great talent surrounding this movie, Christian Bale couledn't compete with the legends he was working with. Thus making Batman seem more like background than anything else. I will say he did a great job not as good as everybody else in the movie. Last but not least: Aaron Eckhart. The man behind Two Face. The best take on the character I've seen.
  • odonoghuematthew
    November 11, 2009
    odonoghuematthew
    Best Film 2008 - Best Sound Editing - 2008 - Best Supporting Actor 2008 - Best Original Score 2008
  • robertociarallo
    November 11, 2009
    robertociarallo
    Not was I expected, very well done but on the darker side of things.
  • cmkempf
    November 11, 2009
    cmkempf
    The superhero movie that forced us to look at it as more than a superhero movie, "The Dark Knight" stands in a class by itself.

    The story, the action and the cinematography is all there. Christopher Nolan has given us arguably his best movie to date and possibly one that ranks a...( read more)s one of the all-time great movies.

    Then there's the acting. Heath Ledger's re-imagining of the Joker not only surpasses Jack Nicholson's by leaps and bounds, it ranks as probably the most convincing and frightening performance since Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector.

    There will be the skeptics who complain about Christian Bale's Batman voice and the length of the film, but, honestly, imagine yourself a citizen of Gotham, where the most recognizable person in the entire city is Bruce Wayne. Don't you think he'd have to conceal his voice pretty damn well if he were secretly masquerading as a masked hero? And as far as the length goes, the film could not have ended until the citizens of Gotham unknowingly spoke out against the anarchistic Joker.

    Put your minds at ease and savor this movie as one hell of a ride. Christopher Nolan continues to amaze.
  • ElCochran90
    November 11, 2009
    ElCochran90
    "Wanna know how I got these scars? My father was... a drinker. And a fiend. And one night he goes off crazier than usual. Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself. He doesn't like that. Not-one-bit. So - me watching - he takes the knife to her, laughing while he does it!...( read more) Turns to me, and he says, "why so serious, son?" Comes at me with the knife... "Why so serious?" He sticks the blade in my mouth... "Let's put a smile on that face!" And...--- Why so serious?"

    The Dark Knight (2008)


    Director: Christopher Nolan
    Country: United States of America
    Genre: Action / Crime / Thriller
    Length: 152 minutes

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    Ladies and gentlemen, The Dark Knight is not an ordinary film, but an extraordinary film, and I'm proud of saying that. The Dark Knight surpasses any possible human expectation and is almost unparalleled in almost every single aspect within films of its genre. I'm about to say why.

    Christopher Nolan still applies his already identifiable darker direction for the Batman franchise first seen in Batman Begins (2005), which although it was somewhat a small disappointment and was stupidly called the best film of the year (XD LOL), set a darker tone for Batman as for the plot and characterization goes. This is what still makes The Dark Knight work and makes his films better than any Schumacher-directed Batman crap. "WTF, IS EDGAR COCHRAN ON CRACK? IS HE SAYING THAT THE DARK KNIGHT IS AN EXTRAORDINARY FILM, AND THAT NOLAN DIRECTED A BETTER FILM THAN BURTON DID IN 1989?" Yes, I am, and I never expected me saying that. And I'm not on crack. Christopher Nolan made a better film this year than Burton did in 1989 with his unique, great and original Batman classic.

    The script is totally great, beautiful and well-structured. Both Christopher and Jonathan did a splendid job that was perfectly accurate for every single characterization, especially for The Joker, and highly appropriate for the perfect pace and length of the film. Heath Ledger (RIP) built a unique Joker, and an outstandingly crazy, humorous, funny, fun, sadistic, crazy and sarcastic character, which is contrary to my past expectations. Heath Ledger should be extremely proud of the last character he brought to life during his career, which I think it was the greatest. Although there will never be a better Joker than Jack Nicholson, since he was the greatest in bringing that character to the big screen, Heath Ledger adds another style to the character and I was totally shocked in a good way.

    The action sequences are totally breathtaking and amazingly choreographed and edited. I'm one of those guys that say that tons of mindless action sequences most normally tend to deteriorate almost every aspect of the film such as direction, plot, script, character development, among others. The dose of action in The Dark Knight is just fine! I personally prefer the action sequences to have an absence of music so I can analyze aspects such as special effects, editing, cinematography, sound effects and sound editing without any distraction or annoyance. The Dark Knight allowed me all of that, and they are sweet! The action is perfectly done. The Dark Knight has also several menacing moments throughout that made me feel extreme tension and suspense all the time. This film made me feel the adrenaline running through my veins several times.

    The cast is superb. Christian Bale is still cool, although he keeps making that exaggerated and somewhat annoying accent when he is acting like Batman. Who the hell can hate Michael Caine? He's as great as always. Maggie Gyllenhaal was a better choice than Katie Holmes for Rachel Dawes, since I like her more and is a better actress. Aaron Eckhart was a terrific choice for Harvey Dent (Two-Face). Gary Oldman was OK once again. Morgan Freeman is as good as always, and more hilarious this time. Heath Ledger was the best of them all.

    The only facts that I didn't like are that the Two-face character is wasted very quickly (possibly), and that the appearance of The Scarecrow was rather unnecessary. Batman's voice is still annoying, and I hope that it is changed soon in the next Batman film.

    The Dark Knight received 8 Oscar nominations, making it the superhero film with the biggest amount of Academy Awards in movie history as far as I am concerned, whereas Superman (1978) only received 3. The nominations were Best Achievement in Sound Editing, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Achievement in Art Direction, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Editing, Best Achievement in Makeup, Best Achievement in Sound and for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Although it only won the first two, I really think this film also deserved the last two, and also deserved nominations for Best Achievement in Directing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, and should have won those as well. However, I'm pretty happy with the different and mature criteria that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally had choosing Slumdog Millionaire and should have starting to have decades ago.

    All in all, The Dark Knight is not only the second best film Christopher Nolan has made so far, but the best Batman film I have ever seen and the best superhero movie I've ever laid my eyes on. The quality of the film is unbelievable, and talking about its greatness will never make enough justice for it. I was totally blown away, and so will you. A dark masterpiece.

    90/100
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