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The Dark Knight (2008) 9.0
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9.0/10 from 1,348,695 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 4,185 user | 627 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice. Director:Christopher Nolan |
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Christian Bale | ... | ||
| Heath Ledger | ... | ||
| Aaron Eckhart | ... | ||
| Michael Caine | ... | ||
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Gary Oldman | ... | ||
| Morgan Freeman | ... | ||
| Monique Gabriela Curnen | ... | ||
| Ron Dean | ... | ||
| Cillian Murphy | ... | ||
| Chin Han | ... | ||
| Nestor Carbonell | ... | ||
| Eric Roberts | ... | ||
| Ritchie Coster | ... | ||
| Anthony Michael Hall | ... | ||
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Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. Written by Peteagassi
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dc comics | based on comic book | organized crime | costumed hero | hand to hand combat |Taglines:
I Believe In Harvey Dent. See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
18 July 2008 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
Le chevalier noir See more »Box Office
Budget:
$185,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£11,191,824 (UK) (25 July 2008)Gross:
$533,316,061 (USA) (27 February 2009)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Grumpy: [with Chuckles, picks up Bozo on the street] Three of a kind, let's do this!
Chuckles: Huh, that's it? Three guys?
Grumpy: Plus two guys on the roof. Every guy gets a share. Five shares is plenty.
Chuckles: *Six* shares. Don't forget the guy who planned the job.
Grumpy: He thinks he can sit it out and still take a slice? I know why they call him "The Joker".
Happy: [up on the roof, breaking open the alarm box with Dopey] So why do they call him "the Joker"?
Dopey: I hear he wears makeup.
Happy: Makeup?
Happy: Yeah, to scare people. You know, war ...
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While the film is dedicated to Heath Ledger, it also bears a dedication to Conway Wickliffe, a stuntman who was killed when the car he was driving crashed. See more »Goofs
During the SWAT chase scene, the Joker fires several rockets at the SWAT caravan. The final rocket is intercepted by the tumbler after it jumps over a car. After the tumbler gets hit, it starts to flip. As it flips, it is clear that one wheel falls off. In the following shot, as the vehicle comes to rest, all four wheels are in tact. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Grumpy: [with Chuckles, picks up Bozo on the street] Three of a kind, let's do this!
Chuckles: Huh, that's it? Three guys?
Grumpy: Plus two guys on the roof. Every guy gets a share. Five shares is plenty.
Chuckles: *Six* shares. Don't forget the guy who planned the job.
Grumpy: He thinks he can sit it out and still take a slice? I know why they call him "The Joker".
Happy: [up on the roof, breaking open the alarm box with Dopey] So why do they call him "the Joker"?
Dopey: I hear he wears makeup.
Happy: Makeup?
Happy: Yeah, to scare people. You know, war ...
[...]
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We've been subjected to enormous amounts of hype and marketing for the Dark Knight. We've seen Joker scavenger hunts and one of the largest viral campaigns in advertising history and it culminates with the actual release of the movie.
Everything that's been said is pretty much spot on. This is the first time I can remember where a summer blockbuster film far surpasses the hype.
For as much action as there is in this movie, it's the acting that makes it a great piece of work. Between all the punches, explosions and stunt-work is some great dialog work. All the actors have their moments.
Bale's Batman is the definitive Batman because we see everything in this character finally on film. Martial arts skills, cunning, great tactical thinking, forensic application, technological genius to advance or improve Luscious Fox's inventions/technological breakthroughs, intimidating personality, and even a little swashbuckling.
As for Heath, yes he gets credit for his performance as the Joker. But you have to also recognize Jonathan and Chris Nolan for the writing and treatment of the character. It's not just the fact that Ledger makes the Joker so menacing, but the Nolans have given the character this great manifesto that drives its actions. The Joker's stance on chaos, order, anarchy, the morality of the average modern human being make the character so interesting psychologically. The Nolans drafted a complex character and only a perfect performance could've pulled something like this off. That's how difficult of a role this was, and that's why Ledger's performance is so great.
This isn't an action movie. It's a film that explores literary themes of the hero and villain, as well as order and anarchy. Yes, listen to the dialog because it's all in there.