The Dark Knight (2008)
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Critic Consensus: Dark, complex and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.
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Cast
as Batman/Bruce Wayne
as The Joker
as Harvey Dent
as Rachel Dawes
as Lt. James Gordon
as Lucius Fox
as Alfred
as Ramirez
as Wuertz
as Mayor
as Maroni
as Scarecrow
as Engel
as Chechen
as Lau
as Loeb
as Reese
as Barbara Gordon
as James Gordon
as Rossi
as Dopey
as Grumpy
as Gambol
as Chuckles
as Bank Manager
as Natascha
as LSI VP
as Crime Boss
as Junkie
as Judge Surrillo
as Junkie
as Assistant DA
as Judge Freel
as Acting Commissioner
as Murphy
as Drug Dealer
as Brian
as Man No. 1
as Pol
as Man No. 2
as Evans
as Bounty Hunter
as Thug at Party
as Prison Ferry Pilot
as Male Guest
as Female Guest
as Maroni's Mistress
as Gambol's Bodyguards
as Gamble Bodyguard
as Joker's Thug
as Reporter
as Heckler
as Cop Heckler
as Officer at Intersection
as Convy Leader
as Fat Thug
as Cop with Fat Thug
as Medic
as Cop at 250 52nd St.
as Nurse
as Berg
as Cop at Hospital
as Bartender
as Civilian
as First Mate
as Guard Commander
as Businessman
as Mother
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Passenger
as SWAT Sniper
as SWAT Leader
as Prisoner on Ferry
as Tattoeed Prisoner
as Reporter #3
as Honor Guard Man
as Uniform Cop
as Fox's Secretary
as Passenger Ferry Pilot
as Guardsman
as Warden
as Prisoner
as Prisoner
as Prisoner
as Prisoner
as Prisoner
as Hong Kong Detective
as Honor Guard Leader
as Gordon's Daughter
as Armored Car SWAT
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Critic Reviews for The Dark Knight
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The Dark Knight is probably the smartest and most stylish action movie since the "The Matrix." It thinks and philosophizes. The subject it thinks and philosophizes about, perhaps not surprisingly, considering the times, is the Iraq war.
An exceptionally smart, brooding picture with some terrific performances.
The Dark Knight is a film that's fantastic on the action front, seeds its acrobatics in its own reality, and always feels relevant even when its ideas are drowned out by clatter.
Christopher Nolan is much, much smarter than your average filmmaker.
The symbiosis of good and evil is the film's philosophical core, and images of duality and cloaked identity are strewn through it like shards from a fun house mirror.
I'm betraying my childhood to concede this, but Nolan has finally topped Tim Burton's two twisted spectaculars.
Audience Reviews for The Dark Knight
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While lots of people felt it as one of the greatest movies ever, I found it just like any other "one-time watch" movie. EDIT: Apparently, I don't re-rate a movie every now and again. But I gotta take this exceptional step for an exceptional flick. Previous rating was 3/5 with the comment typed above this paragraph. However, now I'd like to change it to follows: On my first viewing, I didn't like it much, but the feelings turned in its favor after watching it thereafter. In fact, when I first watched it, I found it just a bit better than any mediocre movie. Maybe my mood influenced my ability to enjoy it. Happens with me less often than not. However, now I watch it every once in a while (although the viewing habit has changed from every other day to every once in a while, the impression remains) for chilling entertainment. So now the rating rises to 4.5/5. Excellent dialogues, incredible acting, and, of course, an outstanding execution deserve that in the least. Haven't had a change of heart for the final part as yet.
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Let's open this review with the fact that Batman is THE BEST superhero ever, with no other even coming close to his levels. So when a sequel is made for an unforgettable movie like "Batman Begins" expectations are EXTREMELY high. I think that if you could describe this movie in a few words it would be "152 minutes of pure awesomeness." Christopher Nolan probably created the best ever comic book adaptation of a movie. The movie itself has been adapted in a much more realistic fashion than the comic book series. First of all this movie is PERFECT for people who like punches, drama, shooting and explosions. The movie has a complicated plot that keeps your eyes glued to the screen. It's anything BUT corny, since a few important characters die, and the ending isn't happy, but it's flawless. Christian Bale has proved himself one again as an amazing actor. Michael Cane (portrays Alfred Pennyworth) makes you fall in love with Batman's loyal butler. Now anyone that has seen the movie and is reading this review is probably wondering why I haven't mentioned the main reason why this movie is flawless. And yes, there is ONE main reason: Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger portrayed Batman's arch nemesis in this movie: the Joker. Now anyone who has a clue in comic books knows that the Joker is INCREDIBLE. Heath Ledger's acting in this movie has turned the Joker into a LEGEND. I have never seen such perfect and realistic acting than the portrayal of the Joker in this movie. The Joker is portrayed in a much more mature fashion than the comic books, and that's why it was so good. It's simply impossible to describe him: he's bold, insane, smart, twisted and he's so awesome in this film that at some points you love him even more than Batman. If I haven't mentioned it by now, this is without a doubt the best movie I have seen.Those who come with high expectations after seeing "Batman Begins" will not be disappointed. I advise that no one under the age of 11 watches this movie as Two-Face's appearance is rather frightening and the film contains intense action. 4 1/2 Stars 11-15-13
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The Dark Knight Quotes
| The Joker: | Enter quote here...Madness, as you know, is like gravity, all it takes is a little push. |
| The Joker: | Madness, as you know, is like gravity, all it takes is a little push. |
| The Joker: | Ya wanna know how I got these scars? My father; was a drinker; and a fiend. And one night, he goes off craazier than usual. Mommy grabs 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. He turns to me and say, "Why so Serious?". He comes at me with the knife. "Why so serious?". Sticks the blade in my mouth. "Let's put a smile on that face!". Aaaaaand. (Turns to hostage behind victim) "Why so serious?" (cuts victim's mouth) |
| The Joker: | Ya 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 grabs 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. He turns to me and say, why so serious? He comes at me with the knife. Why so serious? Sticks the blade in my mouth. Let's put a smile on that face! Aaaaaand. Why so serious? |
| Harvey Dent: | It's not about what I want. It's about what's fair! |
| The Joker: | We made it. |
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