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The second film in Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy released in 2008.
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What makes a great comic book story? Cool gadgets, great fight scenes, a snazzy disguise, unassuming sidekicks, an unfathomable villian, an incorruptible hero and everyone else caught in between.
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What makes a great movie? Great, realistic dialogue. Unpredictable drama. The occasional comedy that is not contrived, and not felt like it was purposely written into the script for laughs. A doomed romance. An ensemble cast of multiple protagonists and antagonists. And a haunting soundtrack.
Given these two descriptions, one can safely say that "The Dark Knight" is probably the greatest comic book movie of all time, and one of the greatest movies of all time. Unlike "Batman Begins", there is no exotic locales. No supernatural powers or allusions to myth like in the Superman, X-Men, Spiderman or other comic book genres transplanted to the big and small screens. No, what Christopher Nolan created here is a perfect mix of Hill Street Blues, Law & Order, Heat, and the Godfather trilogy into a 2.5 hour movie set in a major metropolis that feels and looks like Chicago in the summertime.
Of all the movies dealing with crime, the police, psychopaths, and heroes; none so perfectly blends intimate human emotions with the subtle and overt features of office politics, city politics, and mass propaganda. The scenes between DA Harvey Dent and James Gordon epitomize bureaucratic turf protection like few other films. The contest between Batman and the Joker represents the ultimate chess match; except played out over an entire city. And the on-screen wiles of James Gordon, Lucius Fox, and numerous other characters reveal that superheroes did not get to where they are thru sheer personal talent; but instead rely on well-honed teams of dedicated individuals. Probably the most insightful feature of this film is the subtle but unceasing display of ownership. Almost every single major location of this film is owned by some individual or institution; often to the ignorance and surprise of the general public. Whether it is the opening scene in the mob-owned bank, to the dinner scene in the restaurant owned by Bruce Wayne, this unseen ownership of place and time by unseen actors in higher (or lower) positions is the ultimate feature of modern society; one that makes organized crime feasible and profitable. And it is this feature that is the icing on the cake that is this great movie. So overall, this is Hollywood perfection and a must watch film.
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review by Stephanie_Smith19.
November 29, 2010
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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review by Mike_Bracken.
September 12, 2008
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June 19, 2010
despite the darkness of the dark knight, i like the remakes...
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June 07, 2010
Not my typical type of movie, but I LOVED IT. Heath Ledger made this movie what it was.
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June 04, 2010
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April 24, 2009
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About this movie
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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