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The second film in Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy released in 2008.
< read all 51 reviewsWith stunning visuals and bold new techniques, Christopher Nolan truly captured the caped crusader.
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Apr 24, 2009
- by Hojonny
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We've all been there. Sitting in the theater regretting spending $9 on a movie based on a childhood superhero. Thankfully, The Dark Knight is not one of those superhero movies.
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Christopher Nolan, the man behind movies like Memento and Batman Begins, took Batman and Gotham city to a place that most superhero movies dare to go. Reality. Nolan made The Dark Knight gritty, realistic, and... well dark. This wasn't just a popcorn movie, this wasn't just a superhero movie, this was a great standalone feature. The visuals are stunning, helped in part by the implementation of IMAX cameras. The movies opening bank heist, as well as many other action sequence, were filmed on super high resolution IMAX cameras (one of which was destroyed during shooting). IMAX had never been used for action sequences before, but Nolan's bold move paid off, offering the audience some of the crispest pictures seen on the silver screen (or Blu-ray disc). Taking Batman and his fictional city of Gotham and placing them in a universe that feels so real to the viewer was exactly what this franchise needed. No more Jim Carrey Riddlers, no more Tommy Lee Two Faces, this movie felt like it could actually happen, while staying true to the comic books. Heath Ledgers astounding portrayal of the Joker is a performance that will go down in history as his finest. Christian Bale doesn't fail to keep Batman as intense as ever, and Aaron Eckhart played Harvey Dent like he was meant to be played (although his portrayal of Two Face left something to be desired).
With stunning cinematics, an A-List cast, and the world's finest equipment, The Dark Knight is an astounding movie that would be great even if Batman didn't start out as a comic book. Christopher Nolan's fingerprint can be seen all over the film, and we can only hope he comes back to do a third. If you haven't seen The Dark Knight, you are missing out on an amazing theatrical experience.
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**** out of **** In "Batman Begins", Christopher Nolan brought an entirely new vision - a much darker vision - of Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) to the screen. We witnessed his origins and his even further beginnings as a crime fighter for the scum-infested city of Gotham. The same motive has driven the Batman to keep on fighting for the city all the way into this next chapter of the Caped Crusader's legacy. "The Dark Knight" begins with a heist involving the psychopath donning … more
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This is one of the best comic book movies ever made. I like the 1989 Batman film better and I always will, but I can't really compare the two because this is great in its own way and will go down as its own creation, and defnitely as a great one. This is a comic book movie for everyone, and marketing to children had little to nothing to do with anything. This is a movie strictly for adults, and even people who don't like comic book movies can find something they … more
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I love it when a filmmaker takes a well-known character and gives him a reinventing makeover. Director Martin Campbell found success twice giving James Bond the badly-needed breath of new life, first in Goldeneye and again in 2005's outstanding Casino Royale. It was also in 2005 that Christopher Nolan, best known for his cult indie film Memento, accomplished this same feat with Batman. Batman needed it. I admit I've always been fascinated with the Caped Crusader. But the movies tore him from his … more
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Where do i begin to talk about The Dark Knight, I'll start at Batman Begins. When I first saw the trailer for this movie I said "great another sequel thats gonna be terrible cause they all are" The Dark Knight is more than just a sequel to Batman Begins its one of the greatest movies Ive watched in years. This movie is bigger and better in every possible way than every other batman flick combined. When the critics say "you will be Wowed" dont take it lightly cause you will be. The Dark knights plot … more
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This movie was by far the best batman movie that has been made yet. The acting was really good on all points but Heath Ledger totally took center stage as the joker. Everything from his facial expressions to his voice and the way he moved was absolutely perfect! I was also surprisingly impressed with the costumes. The joker costume was perfect, it really looked more like the costume from the comic books than previous jokers did. And the batsuit was actually kind of sexy looking, it lacked the hard … more
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The Dark Knight is a 2008 American superhero film co-written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is a sequel to Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises the lead role. Batman's primary conflicts in the film include his fight against his arch-nemesis the Joker and his strained friendship with district attorney Harvey Dent. For his conception of the film, Nolan was inspired by the Joker's first two appearances in the comics and Batman: The Long Halloween. The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago, as well as in several other locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The director used an IMAX camera to film six major action sequences, including the Joker's first appearance in the film. The Batsuit was redesigned, with a cowl allowing Bale to move his head.
The film was released on July 18, 2008 in North America, and on July 21, 2008 in the United Kingdom. During its opening weekend, the movie brought in over $155 million, breaking nearly every box office record.
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The film was released on July 18, 2008 in North America, and on July 21, 2008 in the United Kingdom. During its opening weekend, the movie brought in over $155 million, breaking nearly every box office record.
Cast:
Christian Bale,
Heath Ledger,
Aaron Eckhart,
Gary Oldman,
Cillian Murphy,
Anthony Michael Hall,
Eric Roberts,
Michael Caine,
Michael Jai White,
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Genre:
Action,
Crime,
Drama
Release Date:
July 18, 2008
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
DVD Release Date:
December 9, 2008
Runtime:
152 minutes
Studio:
Syncopy Films,
Legendary Pictures,
Warner Bros. Pictures,
DC Studios
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I've watched the movie now about four times (I have the Blu-ray), and there is a lot to see in this movie, so much so that you benefit from the second and third viewing. For one, it's got a complex layer to it, and it can be summed up in something as simple as Harvey Dent's famous coin. It has heads on both sides. But after the explosion, the coin is charred on one side, and in his twisted game of chance, that's the side that's the bummer for his reluctant player. The explosion was the event that ruined his own life, which now marks the side of the coin ends the life of others.
I can't see Nolan doing this again. There were rumors for a while that he had a couple of A-list actors for the next installment, but I believe those were proven to be just interesting, buzz-generating rumors. Nolan is one smart dude, and I believe he'll become bored with this whole franchise. If you haven't see The Prestige -- another very complex film -- I highly recommend it. Nolan knows how to juggle structural complexity with deftness. Look at Momento, too, while you're at it. I have a feeling that he'll be bored with this Batman franchise, but I hope he's professional enough that if he does permit himself to be contracted for another one, he gives it his complete undivided attention, then brings in another stellar contribution.