03/25/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

A Strong Film, But Pacing Issues Mar It

The Dark Knight is certainly the best Batman film and a step above most films in the super hero genre. It creates a believable and dark environment, grounds its action within specific rules, and features some fantastic dramatic performances. Its downfall, though, is a similar downfall that befell the first film - it's just too long. Heath Ledger creates a fearsome and chaotic performance of iconic movie villainy, and while Batman is pursuing the Joker, the film is exciting and interesting. The problem is - once the Joker is caught, the film still has to spend nearly an hour wrapping up its Two Face narrative - extending the three act structure, and resulting in dragging out all the built up dramatic tension. Because Two Face's origin is rushed and he's in the same film as Ledger's im...

Rating of
2.5/4 

09/03/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

And... here... we... go!

With superhero movies, there’s a certain boundary that all are contained in. There have been big strides recently in pushing the boundaries of these films, but they still have that “comic-book” feel to them that distinctly keeps them in their own world. With The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan has blasted open those boundaries with a bazooka, and allows this movie to stand all on its own. This movie may have Batman in it, but you could easily swap these characters out with “real” people and it would have the same effect. The Dark Knight is a truly ground-breaking film, and has set the bar extremely high for all future comic book films.

At the end of Batman Begins we are aware that The Joker is now making a name for himself in Gotham, and that story is continued in this film. He has comp...

Rating of
4/4 

03/31/2012 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

"The Dark Knight" by Yojimbo

Being a bit of a latecomer when it comes to The Dark Knight, this film was always going to be about the hype. It's a tall order to live up to the expectation generated by the most anticipated film of the year directed by one of my favourite directors containing a performance lauded over by all and sundry. Basically, it had a HELL of a lot to live up to. Astonishingly, it did not disappoint. I loved Batman Begins, particularly its examination of the psychology of Bruce Wayne/Batman and the sequel can be seen as the continuation of a single story in a similar way to the first two Godfather films. This time it's The Joker's show all the way and Ledger tiptoes the line between playfulness and psychosis perfectly. His character is obviously designed to strike a cord with western audiences as a...

Rating of
4/4 

09/04/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

EPIC!!

Thank you Chris Nolan for making a movie that respects the actors involved and for respecting the fans watching it. This movie wasn't a comic book movie, I believe it was a great crime drama. I felt sad after watching it this morning because I saw Heath give one of the most compelling performances of my life time and it sadly was his last, but for us movie fans we get to witness and watch his final curtain and that I thank Chris Nolan for. What a top level movie both in scale and depth, for one instance I sat in that crowded movie theater and smiled knowing that I was watching something special, something that will beg me to go back again and again to take in all the fine performances that his movie has to offer. I loved the interaction and friendship that Gordon has with Batman. Thank yo...

Rating of
4/4 

07/29/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

The Dark Knight review

In most cases people feel that if a superhero flick comes out, it automatically makes it a bad movie. Sometimes there is an exception to this untenable discernment. From the beginning to end, the cinematography (beautiful overhead building camera shots from the beginning), script, plot, method of conveying the story, action and acting have been unblemished. You felt the realism of the story and the impact of the antagonists. Clearly the abilities of Heath Ledger as the Joker have been visually astonishing. His sinister laugh, detailed gestures and timely humor injected has been nothing short of amazing. Christian Bale played it well as Millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne and masked vigilante Batman. The only minor blemish I noticed on the film was some of his grumbling lines. Aaron Ec...

Rating of
4/4 

08/01/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

I’m Gonna Make This Pencil Disappear

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 H...

Rating of
3.5/4 

07/22/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Darkest just before light

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 elemen...

Rating of
4/4 

06/14/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Better than Expected

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 ...

Rating of
3/4 

05/20/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

The Dark Knight

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 to chal...

03/21/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

The Dark Knight Review

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 gr...

Rating of
4/4