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3.5/4
I’m Gonna Make This Pencil Disappear
Somap4 - wrote on 08/01/2010
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises the lead role. The film follows Bruce Wayne/Batman, District Attorney Harvey Dent, Assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes and Police Commissioner James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and their struggles and journey in combating the new rising threat of a criminal who goes by the name of the Joker.
Nolan's inspiration for the film was the Joker's comic book debut in 1940, and the 1996 series The Long Halloween, which retold Two-Face's origin. The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago, as well as in several other locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and …
Rating of
4/4
Darkest just before light
Jr Movie Lover - wrote on 07/22/2010
I was utterly shocked at how good the 1st movie since Batman and Robin actually was. The first attempt at Batman on the big screen was in my opinion utter fail. To follow up such a good movie with an even better one is almost unheard of in today's film society. Even the Two Towers from the Epic Lord of the Rings Trilogy was better then then its successor. Let me start off by saying the first brilliant move that game with this movie was the idea of basing it off a graphic novel and not a comic book series. It adds to the maturity of the movie and gives a much more realistic feel to the audience.
The acting was masterful for that of a superhero movie. Heath Ledger has one of the best performances as a villian in Film that I have ever seen. It is so bittersweet to watch him in his …
Rating of
3/4
Better than Expected
FourEyedPandora - wrote on 06/14/2010
The Dark Knight - another title adding to the long list of Batman movies in existence. Now, I'm not much for superhero movies, and I was never really a fan of Batman, so I thought watching The Dark Knight and enjoying it would be like a nun watching a porno and actually liking it. Then Heath Ledger died and, somehow, I just couldn't say no. So, despite the fact that I told everyone I knew that I would never see the film, I spent the money on a ticket to see the movie with my friends when it was still in theaters. Now, after seeing the film about six times, despite the length, I can easily say that The Dark Knight was, at the least, enjoyable.
The Dark Knight takes place in Gotham City, which really shouldn't be a shock to anyone that knows anything about Batman. Bruce Wayne, played by …
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The Dark Knight
randomuser7 - wrote on 05/20/2010
The typical superhero movie is associated with a thin plotted action film, paced with humor and not very complex. The Dark Knight is an incredible contradiction to the perception. Defined by a thrilling plot and riveting characters, the film is a stunning drama that contemplates human nature as complexly as any other.
The most obvious and discussed highlight of the film is Heath Ledger’s incredible performance as the Joker. Ledger takes a completely opposite direction from Jack Nicholson’s Joker, opting for a violent, sadistic sociopath that relishes in destruction and murder. What is so engrossing about the Joker as a villain is that he has no motives, no desires for money or power, he causes destruction simply because he wants to. As a character, the Joker’s only goal has been …
Rating of
4/4
The Dark Knight Review
Nick - wrote on 03/21/2010
The Dark Knight is the best Batman movie that has ever came out. I remember all the Batman movies that came out when I was a kid. Like the ones with Val Kilmer and George Clooney. Whoever the director was to those films needs shot. I remember telling myself this is not Batman. Finally Christopher Nolan came and did what I've been wanting from the start. The Batman series from him will go down in history. Batman is the greatest DC comic hero ever. This movie will go down as one of the greatest movies ever. But not because of Batman, because of Heath Ledger R.I.P. He played the Joker as best as anyone could and he will be the best Joker that there will ever be no one will top him, I say see the movie just because of him. Christian Bale did fantastic as expected. Everyone knew he would be …
Rating of
3/4
Almost dark enough
The M.O.W. - wrote on 08/30/2009
A madman has brought his wrath to "Gotham City" (Chicago, Illinois) which is finally cleaning out the criminal element. That man is known to authorities as "The Joker" (Heath Ledger). And there is only one man who can stop him -- a masked vigilante known as "The Batman" (Christian Bale).
However, another man is trying to do, legally, what the "Caped Crusader" has been doing. That man is the District Attorney "Harvey Dent" (Aaron Eckhart), who eventually becomes what "Bruce Wayne" (Bale) fights to become in his dark alter-ego.
The two men who are trying to get "The Clown Prince of Crime" each have the same partner -- "Lt. James Gordon" (Gary Oldman), who is one of the only uncorrupt cops on the force. But, "Batman" has two more partners in his battle against evil -- "Alfred" (Sir …
Rating of
2/4
Does Not Live Up To The Hype
Roseybaby - wrote on 06/23/2009
I know there are many who will disagree with me, but I was not overwhelmed by this movie. Heath Ledger was brilliant as Joker. The Joker was underused, however. I'm not particularly a fan of Christian Bale. I find his acting flat, as I found it in this movie. I believe he has the worst Batman voice ever. There were too many subplots going on at once and I found this detracted from the main plot at times. Sure, there were lots of chases and explosions, but not all of them were necessary. Bigger is not always better and I wish the movie makers out there would realize this. So many movies could be totally streamlined. It's like everything was in this movie, except the kitchen sink. I found the movie to be too long. It just didn't live up to the hype for me.
Rating of
4/4
Most amazing movie ever!
prettypirate - wrote on 05/24/2009
WOW WOW WOW!!!! This is the best movie I have ever seen!I don't really like super hero movies, because usually they are so clichè! Not this one though! It captures your attention from beginning to end. The plot is exciting and keeps you attentive, because it keeps surprising you. Needless to say the cast is amazing and the special effects are untouchable! The characters grow and change in the movie and that gives it the exciting and invincable air! I have to single out Heath Ledger and not because it was his last movie, but because he definitely got the most interesting character in the movie! The joker adds a mysterious and unknown element to the movie1 Pay special attention to his words and also batman's words! If ever there was a movie that you had to watch again it's this one! …
Rating of
4/4
Did your balls drop off?
mdtinney - wrote on 05/19/2009
One word describes this movie to a T... Wow!! The direction by Nolan was outstanding. The dark personna that Nolan has given Batman in both this movie and Batman Begins has redefined the Superhero's character. The performance of Christian Bale has really grown on me. During Batman Begins, I had a hard time believing that Bale could beat Michael Keaton's performance, but after seeing this movie, Bale is the best Batman hands down. But the essence of the movie was the performance of Heath Ledger. He was outstanding as the Joker. I have never seen a more edge of your seat villian ( except maybe for Hannibal Lecter) in any movie. The supporting cast was phenominal, except for the performance of Maggie Gyllenhaal.. She should not have replaced Katie Holmes as they have two different acting …
Rating of
4/4
The Dark Knight
The Movie Man - wrote on 05/13/2009
The Dark Knight is an Outstanding and amazingly clever film that gets everything perfectly right down to the smallest detail. The film is roughly two hours and forty minutes long, however, you wouldn't notice because the film is so action packed and exciting that the time goes by fast. Christopher Nolan is with out a doubt on of the best directors out there today, he was a wonderful way of telling a story and also knows how to give every actor on screen their equal amount of screen time, never wasting a single actor. What he does with this film will undoubtedly boost his career and rightfully so. The screenplay is brilliant for giving every actor good dialogue and just the right words to say. The performances are the superb with Christian Bale giving a tough, charming and very sincere …
