When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and
chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms
with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight
injustice.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay) | 3 more credits »
Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart | See full cast & crew »
Storyline
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, 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. Batman's struggle against the Joker
becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he
believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle
develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes.
User Reviews
Heath Ledger's Dark and Brilliant Swan Song
I couldn't believe "The
Dark knight" could live up to the hype. That's perhaps the biggest
surprise. The secret, I believe, is a stunning, mature, intelligent
script. That makes it the best superhero movie ever made. As if that
wasn't enough, Heath Ledger. He, the newest of the tragic modern icons
present us with a preview of something we'll never see. A fearless,
extraordinary actor capable to fill up with humanity even the most
grotesque of villains. His performance is a master class. Fortunately,
Christian Bale's Batman is almost a supporting character. Bale is good
but there is something around his mouth that stops him from being great.
"The Dark Knight" is visually stunning, powerful and moving. What else
could anyone want.
