The Dark Knight

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The Dark Knight reunites Christian Bale with director Christopher Nolan and takes Batman across the world in his quest to fight a growing criminal threat known as The Joker .
  • Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine
  • Directed by: Christopher Nolan
  • Runtime: 2 hours 33 minutes
  • Release year: 2008
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: The Dark Knight reunites Christian Bale with director Christopher Nolan and takes Batman across the world in his quest to fight a growing criminal threat known as The Joker .
Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Supporting actors: Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours 33 minutes
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Release year: 2008
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace
ASIN: B001I189MQ
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 18, 2008
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace
  • Production Company: Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC Comics
  • Filming Locations: Times Square, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong | 2 International Finance Centre, Central, Hong Kong, China | Atwood Cafe - 1 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, USA | Battersea Power Station, Battersea, London, England, UK | Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK

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I absolutely love this movie and could watch it over and over again. O. Sisti  |  505 reviewers made a similar statement
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365 of 424 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film - Buy the Single Disc Version! December 9, 2008
By Jeremy
Format:DVD
What has been said about the Dark Knight cannot be elaborated on - so I won't. The film is muscling its way into my #1 favorite comic movie adaptation of all time.

The reason for my review is in hopes of saving you some money. This double disc Special Edition doesn't deliver the price you pay for it. There isn't even deleted scenes!!! I would save your very hard earned dollars and buy the single disc version and wait for the inevitable ULTIMATE re-release that will come later on down the road.

But nonetheless, a great film - you will not be dissapointed; I just wish the studio would have given a better Special Edition release than what we have here. So enjoy!
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623 of 742 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Dark Masterpiece Surpasses the Hype October 11, 2008
Format:DVD
Christopher Nolan has a vision. And whether you agree with it or not, he undeniably completes it in "The Dark Knight"--a vicious, engrossing, overwhelming, intelligent event- film that re-defines 'comic-book-flicks'. In Nolan's grim, dark-depiction of Gotham-City (the crime-ridden hell protected by legendary superhero Batman), the director strives to make everything real (something he began in the well-received "Batman Begins"). He makes it plausible, possible. And yet there's more to it: just as 'Begins' was a dissection of myth, the nature of symbols and heroes, 'Knight' is the escalation of that notion. It's a biblical- confrontation of 'good-and-evil', yet as 'good-and-evil' really exist: a conflict of ideals, something that can't be purely-defined but that is relative to a viewpoint. In Nolan's world, the line of villainy and heroism isn't crossed... it's non-existent. The bad-guys don't see themselves as bad-guys, and as such something so unnervingly-real comes across it might fly past some people's minds (no insult to anybody, it's just common that people don't look deep into 'popcorn-flicks'): the battle is a complete ambiguity.

The film runs at nearly 2.5-hours, yet never ceases to lose interest or momentum. It doesn't waste a scene or moment; every event is utilized and necessary. 'The Dark Knight' tells a story worth telling and it takes the proper amount of time to tell it. Action-sequences are frantic, old-school, eye-grabbing stunts (vastly superior to 'Begins') and in their chaotic intensity we see that they serve purpose to the story, yet more interesting are not played for pure entertainment-value: we are meant to watch, petrified, simply hoping that the outcome will go the hero's way.
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65 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A little batpod & case info December 2, 2008
By Damon
Format:Blu-ray
Ok, the movie is a 5 star, this is a little info on the case and bat pod if anyone is curious about it size. We have it at work and I have already seen it. It is actually VERY small, the case and the bat pod. The bat pod is maybe 4"-5" long, and the case is just a bit larger then the blu rays. I was expecting a bat pod the size of the one available at in the toys at most stores which is 10"-12" long.
AT $50+ dollars, I would get the Bluray 2 disc and the $20 12" bat pod, which s a much better bat pod and value in my opinion.
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96 of 119 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Batman channels Plato's Republic July 22, 2008
Format:Theatrical Release|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all, this is a GREAT film, not just a great Batman film.

Others have compared Christopher Nolan's two Batman films to the Tim Burton Batman films, so I won't repeat their observations. Let me simply say that everything about this movie, from the script to the casting to the CGI to the acting and ultimately the directing is superb.

Now to Plato. The meta-message of The Dark Knight is a meditation on the nature of good and evil, the veneer of civilization, the virtues of principle and the necessity and the danger of bending principle in emergencies, the differences between evil for gain or power and evil for mere destruction and chaos, and the tension between public duty and private loyalty. Finally there is the question of the place for facts and the place for "sacred" myth.

(Caution: this review refers to specific scenes and characters.)

The mafia in Gotham is evil for gain and power. They want money and they want influence. They also want order. When the manager of the bank objects to the robbery he complains that the usual rules and courtesies among criminals are being violated. The corrupt police officers are evil for gain as well. They too need general acceptance of rules and procedures.

The Joker is evil for evil's sake. He sows chaos and disorder and wants to expose the thin veneer of civilization. He seeks only to unmask what he sees as contradiction and hypocrisy in human nature and to demonstrate that so-called good citizens are really evil underneath.

Scarecrow, who was featured in Batman Begins and has a minor role in the drug bust scene in The Dark Knight, is a deranged psychiatrist whose evil comes from desire for power over others as he uncovers the weaknesses in the minds of others.
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48 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Info on the Bat Pod December 9, 2008
By turtlex
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is just some information regarding the Bat Pod. Please be aware, the Bat Pod and the display stand are 100% plastic. The Bat Pod is also not removable.

In my opinion, they are not worth the extra money.

Get the film, but don't splurge on this plastic toy.
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75 of 93 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY 2-DISC "SPECIAL" EDITION DVD - MAJOR RIPOFF December 28, 2008
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is nothing more to be said about this movie - probably the best superhero film ever made, with a mesmerizing performance by Heath Ledger as the embodiment of chaotic evil - this is a 5-star DVD if ever there was one. But there is a LOT to be said about this awful, feature-free, completely inadequate 2-disc set.

On Disc 1, the movie itself provides no alternative soundtracks, no director/cast/technician commentary, no "music only" version, no alternate versions, no deleted scenes, nothing. You may as well watch it on Amazon Unbox given the utter absence of extra features.

On Disc 2, things get much, much worse. There are exactly two mini-documentaries - one on the design and implementation of the new Bat-suit and the quasi-motorcycle Bat-pod, one on the evolution of the Joker's "theme sound" for the movie soundtrack. Both are interesting as far as they go, but in the immortal words of another Warner Brothers hero, "That's all, folks!" Everything else on the disc is worthless. I'll list here and you can decide for yourself:

- A gallery of movie posters, production stills, and trailers. The posters and stills are not even presented full-screen - pathetic.

- IMAX scenes - The major action set pieces for The Dark Knight were filmed in IMAX, which I had the opportunity to see for myself at an IMAX theater. The effect in the theater was interesting - when the action took off, the somewhat over-sized widescreen image suddenly exploded into full IMAX. But what exactly is the point of this feature on DVD?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars "Masterpiece?" .."The greatest movie I have ever seen?"... Must be...
Masterpiece?!! I've seen some reviews out there calling this movie one. Say what? What is happening with the world and it's understanding of what makes a great film or a classic? Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Natja Kristy
5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing Film! A true cinematic gem!
Everything about this film is genius. The visual effects, the story, the characters, and, of course, Heath Ledger's career role as The Joker. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by macdougallgreen6
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
What can I say. My son and I rented it and loved it. We love the Bat Man, and will probably watch it again.
Published 1 day ago by hippieszen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Great movie at a low Amazon price! I love it. This is the best of the Batman series. I just needed more words.
Published 1 day ago by yourmom
4.0 out of 5 stars It was DARK
Who knew the superhero would have so many obstacles & the villain would be so twisted and evil !! This is tense.
Published 2 days ago by barb dellesky
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Batman Movie
The Dark Knight is an epic in super hero movies.The story line is amazing, drawing some elements from Batman the Long Halloween and even some themes from the Killing Joke. Read more
Published 2 days ago by boutiquegirl5
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Of The
Batman series. I got the special edition which is not worth it. I suggest to only buy the film ...great great movie!
Published 3 days ago by Tommy Jovanovski
1.0 out of 5 stars Unreadable
When I received the DVD it looked fine, but once I put it into my DVD player, it claimed that it was unreadable. I would not recommend buying from this seller. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ashtynvk
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series
I think this movie is by far the best of the 3 Christopher Nolan Batman series. Heath Ledger's portrayal of the joker is so good, it's scary. LOVE IT.
Published 8 days ago by Erin Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Best comic book movie period.
I'm sure everyone has seen this movie, and seen the amazing performances by the cast. I just wish all other comic book movies would take this same path. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Josh Bosely
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