SHOP DARK KNIGHT...
IMDb >
The Dark Knight (2008)
![[Add to My Movies]](http://i.media-imdb.com/images//tn15/button_addtomymovies.gif){kind=small}
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglinestrailers and videospostersphoto galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Dark Knight (2008)
photos
board
trailer
details
| Photos (see all 79 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 24 videos ) |
          |
   |
Overview
Tagline:
Why So Serious? morePlot:
Batman and James Gordon join forces with Gotham's new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, to take on a psychotic bank robber known as The Joker, whilst other forces plot against them, and Joker's crimes grow more and more deadly. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(246 articles)
Contest: Where Could The Dark Knight Go Next? (From FirstShowing.net. 20 July 2008, 7:55 AM, PDT)
Ledger's ex-lover 'goes into hiding' (From digitalspy. 20 July 2008, 3:19 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Film surpasses the hype moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)more
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Batman Begins 2 (USA) (working title)Batman: The Dark Knight (USA) (informal title)
Rory's First Kiss (USA) (fake working title)
The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
Untitled Batman Begins Sequel (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
152 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
New Zealand:M | UK:12A | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-13 | Australia:M | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Norway:15 | USA:PG-13 | Canada:14+ | Ireland:15AMOVIEmeter: 
100% since last week
why?
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Jerry Robinson, one of the original creators of the Joker back in 1940, was hired as a consultant on the film (the Joker is to be portrayed according to his first two appearances in the comics, which Robinson was involved in). His "Batman" co-creator Bob Kane had earlier been hired as a consultant for Batman (1989). moreQuotes:
The Joker: I'm a dog chasing cars. I don't have plans. I just do things. I'm not a schemer. moreFAQ
Who does Anthony Michael Hall play?What is the Joker's origin? What is his real name?
Does Robin appear in this film?
more
more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for The Dark Knight (2008) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Batman | Batman Begins | Batman Returns | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | Batman Forever |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Action section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
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.