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The Dark Knight (2008)

2008 • 2h 32m • Action, Thriller • PG-13
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10/10 · May 3, 2019

This film easily ranks among the greatest movies ever made. Christopher Nolan created a Batman trilogy that felt believably modern. Christian Bale reprises his role as Batman and delivers a performance just as impressive as in *Batman Begins*. However, Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker truly captivated everyone; he gave what is considered an outstanding interpretation of a superhero villain, embodying a terrifying clown who wreaks havoc on Gotham City. A particularly memorable scene involves the Joker recounting how he obtained his scars to those he targeted. Another highlight occurs when he abducts a police officer and records himself frightening the man while also issuing a warning to Batman. The rest of the cast contributed effectively to the narrative. I was somewhat let down by Katie Holmes’ absence as Rachael Dawes, but Maggie Gyllenhaal stepped in and did an admirable job. A consistent strength of Christopher Nolan's films is their stunning cinematography, and this movie continues that tradition.

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