The Dark Knight
PG-13 · 2008 ‧ Action/Crime ‧ 2h 32m
With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker (Heath Ledger)...
Release date: July 18, 2008 (USA)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures, and FilmFlex
Based on: Characters appearing in comic books published; by DC Comics
Box office: $1.006 billion
Budget: $185 million
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Why is Dark Knight so popular?
Why is 'The Dark Knight' so highly rated? The main elements of “The Dark Knight” that make the film so good are character development and storytelling. Three characters in particular make the film the masterpiece it is: Batman/Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent and the Joker (Heath Ledger).
Did Heath Ledger finish The Dark Knight?
Notably, 'The Dark Knight' was the last film the actor finished shooting prior to his death. The movie was released six months later. His other movies included '10 Things I Hate About You', 'I'm Not There', and 'Brokeback Mountain'.
What makes the Dark Knight trilogy so good?
Not many superhero projects age well, with so many visual effects and dated jokes. The Dark Knight Trilogy is timeless, a testament to its quality. The three films stand out from others in the genre because of their complete story and groundbreaking approach to the DC characters.
Why is it called Dark Knight and not Batman?
Naming the first film Batman Begins makes sense as it is the most recognizable name and Bruce's journey was just beginning. The second film they named The Dark Knight works as it highlights how Batman is viewed by others and ties into the themes of the film.
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of ...