Aaron Eckhart
Harvey Dent
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Lucius Fox
Ron Dean
Ramírez
PG-13
Movie
152 minutes
July 16th, 2008
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PRODUCERS:
Benjamin Melniker Charles Roven Emma Thomas Kevin De La Noy Michael Uslan
STUDIO:
Warner Bros. Pictures
DISTRIBUTOR:
Warner Bros. Pictures
RATING:
PG-13
RUNTIME:
152 minutes
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Synopsis
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the second installment in the Batman trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman. Released in 2008, the film follows Batman’s alliance with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent as they combat the organized crime that threatens Gotham, facing the menacing Joker.
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The Dark Knight is a cinematic masterpiece, and Heath Ledger (RIP) gives one of the most amazing performances ever seen in a comic book movie. I also appreciate the exploration of moral relativism and serious issues.
2024-08-27 04:44:39 -
People say it's the greatest comic book movie ever, I say it's the best movie of all time. The acting especially of Heath Ledger, its a masterpiece. A movie we didn't deserve, but a movie we needed.
2025-02-06 08:44:19 -
If you're a fan of Nolan's trilogy, you probably consider this the best one. In my mind, it's definitely a better movie than the fantastic origin story/gritty reboot that was "Batman Begins". It certainly blessed us with Heath Ledger's phenomenal performance that has not been matched in any live-action medium; in fact, the menace he brings makes you forget you're watching a PG-13 movie. The performances across the board are also great, although I personally wish they kept Katie Holmes. Joker's constant philosophical and moral clashes with Batman are arguably the most compelling aspect here, especially in the climax with the ferry conundrum. The action sequences are thrilling and highly entertaining. Really, what can I say about this that has not already been said, and why not the perfect 5-star score? Honestly, while Aaron Eckhart is wonderful as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, he is undeniably a secondary villain who is saved for the second half, especially the ending. As a result, he feels a bit tacked-on in the finale. And while I understand what Nolan was going for with Batman taking the fall for Dent's crimes in the end, everyone universally agrees that it would have been better just to blame it on the Joker. This is still one of my favorite movies of all time, and it is amazing how well it still holds up today.
2024-09-21 15:48:54 -
The best twist on the Joker.
2024-10-31 11:11:59 -
Not only is The Dark Knight easily the best of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, it’s cinematic perfection that ranks as one of its director’s defining works to date, and one of the finest movies in the superhero genre as a whole.
2025-04-25 12:55:29 -
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. They made this masterpiece with the director Christopher Nolan. Enough said
2025-11-01 16:52:38 -
At the center of it all is Heath Ledger’s legendary Joker, a performance so haunting and unpredictable that it reshaped the character for an entire generation. Ledger’s Joker isn’t just a villain; he’s an embodiment of chaos, forcing Gotham — and Batman — to confront uncomfortable moral truths. His presence turns every scene into a pressure cooker, elevating the stakes far beyond traditional superhero fare.
2025-12-04 06:36:21 -
What can be said about The Dark Knight that hasn't already been said. While not my favorite of the trilogy, the energy here is unmatched. Nolan is fully in control and Ledger is of course giving one of the best performances. EVER. Fantastic stuff, but Aaron Eckhart is painfully underrated as Harvey Dent.
2024-08-22 23:34:36 -
Classic.
2025-02-14 18:03:33 -
The Legend Continues !
9.5/10
2024-09-14 12:50:35 -
This is definitely my favorite Batman movie of Christopher Nolan's incredible trilogy. Christian Bale was amazing as always and Heath Ledger's performance was absolutely mind blowing! The whole deeper meaning behind what society would do under extreme pressure was so well executed including Aaron Eckhart's Harvey Dent character turning from a true (two) face of Justice to pure evil was some fantastic character development! The action scenes were amazing as well! I absolutely love this movie!!!
2025-05-13 03:26:23 -
The Dark Knight is the standard for comic book movies even in 2026. The Joker is still the template that all Jokers are measured by. The themes are as relevant now as when the movie premiered. This movie is a stop and watch whenever it is on.
This is in the top 3 of Nolan's best work.
The cast is pitch perfect.
2026-03-25 20:26:34 -
10/10
Nolan's masterpiece
2025-03-19 22:49:09 -
the best batman movie I ever watched better then the 2 Batman movie ever made (rip) Heath Ledger the best joker actor ever
2026-04-13 13:36:43 -
While not entirely to my taste, The Dark Knight is a strong superhero movie, balancing grounded action with the core of the comic-book figures. The feature has an incredibly strong cast that perfectly bring each character to life, from Bruce's push and pull between the Bat and the Man, Ledger's Joker's chaos, and Eckhart's perfectly tragic Two Face. The setpieces are strong and distinct, and manages to hold up to this day.
2024-08-28 19:39:46
