[218] In 2019, the film was ranked 15th on Time Out's list of the "100 best movies of all time" list,[219] and was included in The Guardian's list of "The 100 best films of the 21st century". Both the civilians and the prisoners refuse to kill each other, while Batman apprehends the Joker after a brief fight. Several sequences, including one car chase, were shot on the lower level of Wacker Drive. Batman finds Lau in Hong Kong and brings him back to Gotham to testify, allowing Dent to apprehend the entire mob. In addition, Ledger's win marked the first win in any of the major Oscar categories (producing, directing, acting, or writing) for a superhero-based film. Growing. The Dark Knight. [100], Filming took place in Hong Kong from November 6 to 11, 2007, at various locations in Central, including Hong Kong's tallest building at the time, the International Finance Centre, for the scene where Batman captures Lau. The clues combined to reveal a new photograph of the Joker and an audio clip of him from the film saying "And tonight, you're gonna break your one rule." [221] Empire then named it the 3rd-best film of the 21st century.[222]. [89] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times commented on the absurdity of the technique, "Is there a Bat-fan in the world that doesn't know Rory's First Kiss is actually The Dark Knight, which has been filming in Chicago for weeks? Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is a haunted film that leaps beyond its origins and becomes an engrossing tragedy. [178], In 2010, The Dark Knight was included in American Cinematographer's "Best-Shot Film of 1998–2008" list, ranking in the top 10. [68] A theatrical teaser was also released with non-IMAX showings of I Am Legend, and also on the official website. [234] The DVD versions feature the entire film framed in a uniform 2.40:1 aspect ratio. [140] Online, ticketing services sold enormous numbers of tickets for approximately 3,000 midnight showtimes as well as unusually early showtimes for the film's opening day. Dent goes on a killing spree, as the vigilante Two-Face, deciding the fates of people he holds responsible for Rachel's death by flipping his lucky coin—one side having been scorched in the explosion. [24] Christopher had Jonathan watch Fritz Lang's 1933 crime film The Testament of Dr. Mabuse prior to writing the Joker,[63][64] with the Joker resembling Mabuse's characteristics. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the second installment of Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale and supported by Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman. Rachel and Dent are escorted away by detectives on Maroni's payroll; Gordon later learns that they never arrived home. It includes Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced, and co-written by Christopher Nolan. [186][187] In 2009, Paste magazine named it one of "The 50 Best Movies of the Decade (2000–2009)", ranking it at No.11. [135] An unlicensed copy was released on the web about 38 hours after the film's release. [97] The film is dedicated to both Ledger and Wickliffe. It was additionally nominated for six others, these being Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Best Film Editing. [101][102][103] Filming also took place on the Central to Mid-Levels covered escalator. [170] In contrast to Avatar and Titanic—both which grossed more than The Dark Knight in North America and had slow but steady earnings—The Dark Knight broke records in its opening weekend and slowed down significantly after its first few weekends. The Dark Knight Rises. The number of theaters also included 94 IMAX theaters, with the film estimated to be played on 9,200 screens in the United States and Canada. [67] Nolan decided to avoid divulging an in-depth origin story for the Joker, and instead portray his rise to power so as to not diminish the threat he poses, explaining to MTV News, "the Joker we meet in The Dark Knight is fully formed ... To me, the Joker is an absolute. [69] Nolan acknowledged the title was not only a reference to Batman, but also the fallen "white knight" Harvey Dent. Eckhart wore markers on his face and a prosthetic skullcap, which acted as a lighting reference. Before he flips his coin for the boy, Batman, who was wearing body armor, tackles Two-Face off the building to his death. [142], The Dark Knight earned $534.9 million in North America and $469.7 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $1 billion. Many recognizable locations were used in the film, like the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, 330 North Wabash, the James R. Thompson Center, Trump International Hotel and Tower (which was still incomplete at the time of the film's release[94]), LaSalle Street, The Berghoff, Randolph Street Station, and Hotel 71. Worldwide, it became the fourth-highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film of 2008, and the fourth film in history to gross more than $1 billion. [178][179] On aggregating review website Rotten Tomatoes, The Dark Knight has an approval rating of 94%, based on 341 reviews, with an average score of 8.6/10. [194] Levy and Peter Travers conclude that the film is "haunting and visionary,"[189][194] while Levy goes on to say that The Dark Knight is "nothing short of brilliant. More on Genius. [118] The gauntlets have retractable razors which can be fired. Use the HTML below. [72] The Joker, on the other hand, is seen as the representation of anarchy and chaos. [159][160] Additionally, the film set an IMAX opening-weekend record, with $6.3 million[149] (a record first surpassed by Star Trek). The Oscar was awarded to the late Ledger. It was nominated for Best Film at the Critics Choice Awards and was named one of the top ten films of 2008 by the American Film Institute. [242], According to David S. Goyer, the primary theme of The Dark Knight is escalation. [158] It sold an estimated 22.37 million tickets during its first weekend with 2008's average admission of $7.08, meaning the film sold more tickets than Spider-Man 3, which sold 21.96 million with the average price of $6.88 in 2007. [16][27] Nolan noted, "We gave a Francis Bacon spin to [his face]. The bike has 508-millimeter (20-inch) front and rear tires, and is made to appear as if it is armed with grappling hooks, cannons, and machine guns. "[248] Benjamin Kerstein, writing in Azure, says that both Klavan and Landesman "have a point", because "The Dark Knight is a perfect mirror of the society which is watching it: a society so divided on the issues of terror and how to fight it that, for the first time in decades, an American mainstream no longer exists. More than 17,000 people around the world participated in the final vote. Dark Knight is a job in The War of the Lions version. [195] The vocalization of Christian Bale's Batman (which was partly altered during post-production) was the subject of particular criticism by some commentators, with David Edelstein from NPR describing Bale delivering his performance with "a voice that's deeper and hammier than ever." Batman persuades Gordon to hold him responsible for the killing spree and preserve Dent's heroic image. Those who sent photos were mailed a copy of a fictional newspaper called The Gotham Times, whose electronic version led to the discovery of numerous other websites. Mob bosses Sal Maroni, Gambol, and the Chechen hold a videoconference with their corrupt accountant, Lau, who has hidden their funds for safekeeping and fled to Hong Kong. THE DARK KNIGHT by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan Story by Christopher Nolan & David S. 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[236], The DVD and Blu-ray Disc editions were released in Australia on December 10, 2008. Colin McFarlane reprises his role as Gillian B. Loeb, the Police Commissioner of Gotham. Ledger also said that he felt he was barely wearing any make-up. [54] United States Senator Patrick Leahy—a fan of Batman comics who was previously an extra in the 1997 film Batman & Robin and also was a guest voice actor on Batman: The Animated Series—appears as a guest at Bruce Wayne's party. 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Both buildings explode, killing Rachel and disfiguring half of Dent's face. Was this review helpful to you? Stuntman Jean-Pierre Goy doubled for Christian Bale during the riding sequences in The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan's dark reboot of the Batman films that grounded the character in gritty realism began with Batman Begins in 2005. [165] Finally, it achieved the largest second-weekend gross (a record first surpassed by Avatar). He bursts in just as he did in the comics. [216], In 2017, Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker ranked 2nd on The Hollywood Reporter's list of greatest superhero movie performances of all time, behind Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine. [6] The Dark Knight appeared on 287 critics' top-ten lists, more than any other film of 2008 with the exception of WALL-E, and more critics (77) named The Dark Knight the best film released that year. Batman finds the Joker by exploiting the sonar capabilities of all phones in the city, with the reluctant help of Lucius Fox. Gordon destroys the Bat-signal, Fox watches as the sonar device self-destructs, and Alfred Pennyworth burns a letter from Rachel saying she planned to marry Dent. [123][124], The Dark Knight's opening sequence (showing a bank raid by the Joker), and closing montage of other scenes from the film, was screened with selected IMAX screenings of I Am Legend, which was released on December 14, 2007. "[200] Roger Ebert included it on the list of his 20 favorite films of 2008. [110], Nolan designed Dent's scarred appearance in the film as one of the least disturbing, explaining, "When we looked at less extreme versions of it, they were too real and more horrifying. [101] Environmentalists also criticized the filmmakers' request to tenants of the waterfront skyscrapers to keep their lights on all night to enhance the cinematography, describing it as a waste of energy. Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins (2005), Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new District Attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City, until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as "The Joker" appears in Gotham, creating a new wave of chaos. [199] Heath Ledger's interpretation of the Joker was also ranked No.3 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. [105] Their nine-minute suite for the Joker, "Why So Serious? [85][86] Instead of using the Chicago Board of Trade Building as the location for the headquarters of Wayne Enterprises, as Batman Begins did,[87] The Dark Knight shows Wayne Enterprises as being headquartered in the Richard J. Daley Center. Releases were in the form of a one-disc edition on DVD; a two-disc edition on DVD; a two-disc edition including a Batmask on DVD and BD; a two-disc Bat-pod statuette Limited BD Edition; a two-disc BD edition; and a four-disc Batman Begins/The Dark Knight pack on DVD and BD. "[198], In 2008, The Dark Knight was ranked the 15th-greatest film in history on Empire's list of the "500 Greatest Movies of All Time," based upon the weighted votes of 10,000 readers, 150 film directors, and 50 key film critics. [7] With over $1 billion in revenue worldwide, it became the fourth-highest-grossing film at the time, and highest-grossing film of 2008; it also set the record for highest-grossing domestic opening with $158 million, a record it held for three years. Monique Gabriela Curnen and Ron Dean portray Anna Ramirez and Michael Wuertz respectively, corrupt detectives in Gordon's unit. About “The Dark Knight: Final Scene” The film's supporting cast includes Nydia Rodriguez Terracina as Judge Janet Surrillo, and Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. as a prison inmate on one of the bomb-rigged ferries. "[111] Framestore created 120 computer-generated shots of Dent's visage. ISIS is the Joker. After Joker kills Gambol and takes over his gang, the mob ultimately decides to accept the offer. After announcing Gotham will be subject to his rule come nightfall, the Joker rigs two evacuating ferries with explosives, one containing civilians and the other containing prisoners. [13] The Batpod is steered by shoulder instead of hand, and the rider's arms are protected by sleeve-like shields. Anthony Michael Hall appears as Mike Engel, a Gotham Cable News reporter, and Keith Szarabajka portrays Gerard Stephens, a detective in Gordon's unit. An organized crime dynasty's aging patriarch transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. "[246] Klavan's article has received criticism on the Internet and in mainstream media outlets, such as in The New Republic's "The Plank". [203] On the television special Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time which was broadcast in March,[204][205] The Dark Knight was ranked 2nd in the category Best Action Film by the viewers' votes. At its heart, however, is a long and tedious discussion about how individuals and society must never abandon the rule of law in struggling against the forces of lawlessness. [70] While indicating The Dark Knight would continue the themes of Batman Begins, including justice vs. revenge and Bruce Wayne's issues with his father,[71] Nolan emphasized the sequel would also portray Wayne more as a detective, an aspect of his character not fully developed in Batman Begins. [138] Leading up to The Dark Knight's commercial release, the film had drawn "overwhelmingly positive early reviews and buzz on Heath Ledger's turn as the Joker". It made $199.7 million on its worldwide opening weekend, which ranks 34th on the all-time chart. [117] The cowl is equipped to show white lenses over the eyes when the character turns on his sonar detection, which gives Batman the white-eyed look from the comics and animation. The Dark Knight was nominated for eight Academy Awards for the 81st Ceremony,[223] breaking the previous record of seven held by Dick Tracy[224] for the most nominations received by a film based on a comic book, comic strip, or graphic novel. "[24] Nolan suggested Batman: The Killing Joke influenced a section of the Joker's dialogue in the film, in which he says that anyone can become like him given the right circumstances. The Joker was mentioned in Greg Cox's Novelization of the The Dark Knight Rises. Directed by Christopher Nolan. It creates characters we come to care about. Bruce decides to reveal his identity. [10] The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in the trilogy, was released on July 20, 2012. The rider lies belly down on the tank, which can move up and down to dodge any incoming gunfire that Batman may encounter. ", "Ten Years Later, "The Dark Knight" and Its Vision of Guilt Still Resonate", "Empire's 500 Greatest Movies of All Time", "Empire's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time", "American Cinematographer Poll Names Amélie Best-Shot Film of 1998–2008", "The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years: Here's our full list! It has abilities that focus on delivering damage to opponents using the darkness to drain their HP or MP, and also can attack sacrificing their own HP to deal more damage.It costs 6,900 JP to master. And then the Joker comes in and lights the whole city on fire. [130] On February 29, 2008, I Believe in Harvey Dent was updated to enable fans to send their e-mail addresses and phone numbers. [217] Film critic Barry Norman included The Dark Knight in his ranking of the greatest 100 films of all time. Another The ARG ended with the release of The Dark Knight on July 18, 2020. ", "Why So Seriously Good? It was difficult simulating fire on Eckhart because it is inherently unrealistic for only half of something to burn. The "Dark Knight" nickname was first applied to Batman in Batman #1 (1940), in a story written by Bill Finger. "[24], According to Nolan, an important theme of the sequel is "escalation", extending the ending of Batman Begins, noting "things having to get worse before they get better". With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. [77] Additionally, it was also the first Batman film to use 70 mm film stock. That’s because of the performances, because of the direction, because of the writing, and because of the superlative technical quality of the entire production. [148], The Dark Knight opened on Friday, July 18, 2008. The meeting is interrupted by the Joker, who warns them that Batman is unhindered by the law, and offers to kill him in exchange for half of their money. [88][95] The Marina City towers also appear in the background throughout the movie. Title: A dark shape emerges- The BAT SYMBOL. "[68] Nolan reiterated to IGN, "We never wanted to do an origin story for the Joker in this film", because "the arc of the story is much more Harvey Dent's; the Joker is presented as an absolute. "[190] Entertainment Weekly put it on its end-of-the-decade, "best-of" list, saying, "Every great hero needs a great villain. THE DARK KNIGHT by Elizabeth Elliott is an exciting Medieval historical romance. [167] Notably, it topped the box office during the second-biggest weekend of all time in North America (aggregated total of $253,586,871)[168] and it was the only 2008 film that remained on top of the box office charts for four consecutive weekends. Adjusted for ticket-price inflation though, it ranks 28th. [92][93] They returned to shoot from June 9, 2007, to early September. Aaron Eckhart recalled, "Chris looked at me and he said, 'Heath is doing something special.' ", "Dark Knight Director Shuns Digital Effects for the Real Thing", "Exclusive Interview: Gary Oldman for "The Dark Knight, "In 'Dark Knight,' The Often-Incompetent Jim Gordon Actually Knows What He's Doing", "Gary Oldman Discusses His Role as Jim Gordon in 'The Dark Knight, "Aaron Eckhart: Not Just Another Pretty Face in 'The Dark Knight, "(Dark Knight Exclusive): Aaron Eckhart Q&A", "Video Interview: Schreiber & Stiles on The Omen! In addition to classic Joker stories like The Killing … "[191] BBC critic Mark Kermode, in a positive review, said that Ledger is "very, very good" but that Oldman's turn is "the best performance in the film, by a mile"; Kermode felt Oldman was deserving of an Oscar nomination. In fighting monsters, we must be careful not to become monsters—that sort of thing. [117] Though the new costume is eight pounds heavier, Bale found it more comfortable and not as hot to wear. [62], After much research, Nolan's brother and co-writer, Jonathan Nolan, suggested the Joker's first two appearances, published in the first issue of Batman (1940), as the crucial influences. With the Dent Act, the insanity plea was thrown out for the most part, with felons who were predominantly imprisoned, rather than institutionalized. The Dark Knight is a frustrating film. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up Written by More Buying Choices $10.19 (31 used & new offers) Multi-Format $15.93 $ 15. It played at the AMC IMAX theaters in Universal CityWalk, Lincoln Square, Manhattan, and Metreon, as well as the Ontario Place Cinesphere. Therefore, most inmates were moved to Blackgate Prison. [88], Pinewood Studios, near London, was the primary studio space used for the production.
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