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The movie's director went way overboard for dark and sinister. A superhero movie should be at least a little bit fun. This was more like a police procedural with more sadism and violence that usual. People are talking about Heath Ledger as Oscar bait, but the role was so striking that I think any competent actor would have had similar acclaim. Any movie loses me a little bit when a gun is held to a child's head. I felt I learned something about Batman in the first film that was fresh and intriguing. I don't think I learned anything new here. It was still an OK movie, especially if you're in the mood for a bleak, nihilistic thriller. Obviously there is an audience for this.
7/10
8.20.2008 -
rob,wills@ - age: 36-49
Best movie I've seen in a number of years. Finally we get to see the dark sided batman and joker from the eighties and not the ideotic pun throughing joker and kind harted batman we see in the media but the attitudes of the characters that have been in the comics for the past three decades.
10/10
8.20.2008 -
powerofdraga@ - age: 18-25
Definitely a great flick! I had a good time watching although it did drag on a little too long. However the character development of the joker was great. It showed us that thin line that exists between genius and insanity. Ledger probably would have gotten the Oscar had he not died either way, his performance is sooo enthralling.
8/10
8.20.2008 -
ws_gin@ - age: 18-25
I don't know where to start with this movie. I thought the point of all the new batman movies were to give background on the characters. Well nothing is explained about the joker except one line he says about his father. I just... didn't get it, the storyline sucked and didn't make sense. Aside from that, great action as always! Definitely a must see, but don't be too disappointed when it doesn't meet your expectations.
7/10
8.20.2008 -
deathangelx@ - age: 18-25
Ledger was the best joker ever! You must see this performance, story was awesome.
10/10
8.20.2008 -
shanker302@ - age: 26-35
I gave this a six out of ten for a few reasons... first, being why would they do that cheezeball voice for batman (STUPID, no need), second being, cheezy horrible lines at certain parts in the movie when you think everything's moving along great then they hit you with a cheezeball line. The JOKER was unreal in this movie... he (along with Caine and Freeman), got it to six for me, but if not for them, it would have been a four!!!
6/10
8.20.2008 -
cbuble@ - age: 26-35
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I wanted to love this but it was only about half as good as the Batman Begins. Where do I start? Maggie G was the least attractive woman on screen. 7 or 8 hysterical Joker scenes followed by him killing someone were quite enough but they went on and on and on. Why was a certain cop killed putting his wife thru agony only so he could drive a van in disguise? Does Gotham have only one helicopter? Why not line a transfer route with the army instead of leaving it totally empty unprotected and open to attack? Were any of the fight scenes half as good as any of the Bourne fight scenes? The batcycle sucked. Did two face remind anyone else of the Martians from Mars Attacks? Batman's harsh voice when in mask is ridiculous. Design and direction all pedestrian. Very disappointing.
3/10
8.19.2008 -
dgfcuk@ - age: 36-49
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Amazinggg!!! Loved it! Soo worth sitting in the chair for a really long time! Excellent!!! Actor -Heath Ledger was amazing! R. I. P!!!
10/10
8.19.2008 -
cute_cowgurl_22@ - age: 13-17
The title should be The Joker instead of the Dark Knight... he just made the movie. Heath was INSANE!!! Back there I didn't see him or the character of the Joker... I saw THE Joker as if he was alive. And same for 2 Face!!
10/10
8.19.2008 -
emilie-star66@ - age: 13-17
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I have scanned the other reviews and can not believe there is so many 10s. This movie is not bad but it is not great either. Morgan Freeman is wasted in this film. He has a few lines but no chance to act. Michael C. as Alfred has a few moments of meaningful dialogue with Bruce, but nothing like the more touching and humorous moments found in Batman Begins. Gary Oldman, delivers some lines that are truly painful to hear, the one moment of highest drama for his character late in the film is not well done. He is saying all the things that should be said by a Father but I did not feel his tension. His final lines at the end of the film serve the purpose of summing up one of the many themes of the film, and helps to clarify the conclusions the director wants us to observe about the relationship Gotham has with Batman, but if you have to plainly say it at the end of a film directly to the audience then you have not done a good job of letting the viewer discover these ideas for themselves through the course of the film. Way to many converging and diverging story lines. This can make a movie complex and rich if structured well, sadly this movie is disjointed and shallow. This movie chases a dozen different themes and story arcs, but does fully explore any one of them. Once one story line begins to be fleshed out it spins off to another. Momentum is lost. In 10min bites this movie is well above average, as a whole it is average at best.
5/10
8.19.2008 -
toadmail@ - age: 36-49
This movie was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! Top 3 this year for sure!
10/10
8.19.2008 -
cutie1_0@ - age: 13-17
This movie was absolutely amazing! Heath Ledger did an awesome job as the joker before he passed away:( r. i. p. Heath! The batman could have been better in a few scenes, although he really does suit batman:) worth seeing for sure!
9/10
8.19.2008 -
kelsey411@ - age: 13-17
Wow! Maybe even a 9.5! This is an amazing movie!!!
9/10
8.19.2008 -
roachmasta@ - age: 26-35
Beautiful movie. I actually kissed the floor after this one. I think i've watched it about 20 times. I know what your thinking " what a waste of money this girl is a looser" I might be a looser with a huge mustache, but this movie gets better everytime. (I've spent about 195.34$ and I'm ready to spend 1000000$ more (that's right, I'm jewish)
10/10
8.19.2008 -
guilaezerzer@ - age: 13-17
Awesome! Last movie Heath Ledger played in before he died too:(
10/10
8.19.2008 -
xx,nikki,xx4@ - age: 13-17
Too long, too dark, too depressing and WAY TOO SADISTICALLY VIOLENT. I enjoyed the previous batman movie and Ironman much more.
4/10
8.19.2008 -
dmmk38@ - age: 50+
Oh wow Heath Ledger is amazing in this movie you will love this movie. It is a great movie with twist and even though Ledger died they did a great way to cover it up Beautiful!
10/10
8.18.2008 -
rainbowjellypop@ - age: 13-17
Amazing performance of the Joker... hope he win a oscar.
9/10
8.18.2008 -
ac53083@ - age: 36-49
Best superhero movie ever! Thought Heath Ledger was the phenomenal! He deserves the awards, that's for sure!
10/10
8.18.2008 -
banyaga2@ - age: 26-35
BAD movie, I don't get why people think this movie is so great. Way too much violence.
1/10
8.18.2008 -
marchaline@ - age: 26-35
Absolutely amazing. A great end to Heath Ledger. The storyline was great and the integration of Two-Face was also awesome. As great as the movie is, I wouldn't show this film to anyone younger than thirteen because of the many killing sprees the joker enjoys.
10/10
8.18.2008 -
alph4s@
The best thing about this movie was Heath Ledger performance as the JOKER. (R. I. P):( my 2nd favorite.
10/10
8.18.2008 -
kiring@ - age: 1-12
Should be called the Joker Movie. It's a Batman movie, but the Joker really steals the show. One of the best films I've seen in years.
10/10
8.18.2008 -
davcb202@ - age: 36-49
This is the best movie I ever saw in my whole life!!!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
sugarplum_fairy94@ - age: 1-12
Not bad, could have been much better. Heath Ledger was great in it though.
6/10
8.17.2008 -
mblayney@ - age: 36-49
Best movie I've ever seen. It catches your attention, creates anticipation, builds suspense and kicks freakin ass!!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
mandhee,04@ - age: 13-17
Not too sure what to rate this movie. I guess the question is what are you looking for... it is dark. It picks away at the subtle corners of humanity where light and dark collide in a massive blurrr... I did not like any of the ways to rate this movie that were suggested. I would have preferred to make my own, or at least combine some. Excellent film in its narrative thread like display. Plot leaves more questions than answers. Some far bigger to answer than others. It will be interesting to see what happens next... !!!
9/10
8.17.2008 -
sgseagram@ - age: 36-49
True masterpiece. Best comic adaptation and best movie ever made. Must watch!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
yk_savage@ - age: 13-17
That movie is going to get a oscar:) its great! Unbelievable acting, good, good.
10/10
8.17.2008 -
i_run_it96@ - age: 13-17
Amazing movie Heath Ledger fit right in with the joker and there was a good combination of violence and action.
10/10
8.17.2008 -
united_fan-371@ - age: 13-17
Yes! A must see. Wouldn't wanna miss it. Very well put together, cant wait for the next one.
10/10
8.17.2008 -
matty_thaub@ - age: 18-25
Amazing!!! I don't even know what else to say. I was dragged to the movie and it turns out it was the best movie I've ever seen!!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
xogreekgoddezzxo@ - age: 13-17
Greatest movie I have ever seen, it is action packed and an all round masterpiece!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
jemalhenderson@ - age: 1-12
Omg! Amazing movie! Best movie ever. I hate these kinds of movies but this was amazing! I want to go see it again!
10/10
8.17.2008 -
silly950@ - age: 1-12
This was not the movie I was expecting. It's definitely not one of those feel good superhero movies. The film was very dark and at times almost disturbing. The acting was very well done but I didn't really like the story line. Wait till it comes on DVD and rent it if you must see it. It's not worth the movie pass.
6/10
8.17.2008 -
dr_aaron_apj@ - age: 18-25
This was a GREAT movie. It was more involved than Batman Begins, with good character development, and a more intriguing plot. Bale's performance was very believable, giving the Batman a very human personality, not portraying him as the altruistic hero who is above it all. Ledger's performance is very good, creating a dark and complex villain out of the Joker. The ending of the movie was great, and I left the theater extremely satisfied by all aspects of this film.
10/10
8.17.2008 -
katells@ - age: 13-17
Excellent! Heath Ledger acted the best in it and Christian Bale was also really good. The story was excellent and the action was awesome! I think this movie is the best batman movie.
10/10
8.17.2008 -
hassan,ilahi@ - age: 1-12
One question when did they start using Patty and Selma from the Simpsons for Batmans voice? I enjoyed Burtons and the 90's animated series Jokers and Batmen better then this realist view of a comic book. It's pretty good, but it just goes on and on. It's stuck in a constant state of climax.
5/10
8.17.2008 -
goiceclimbersgo@ - age: 26-35
That was the greatest movie I've ever seen and I've seen it 3 times in the first two weeks it came out, I give it a 5 star rating:)
10/10
8.17.2008 -
celeste_barbeau@ - age: 13-17
This movie is overrated. The Dark Night contains all the prerequisite action sequences worthy of a summer blockbuster. However, the movie full of nihilism and sadistic violence is a depressing mess. Its story line feels jumbled and awkward, challenging the audience to stay with the movie until the unsatisfying end.
5/10
8.17.2008 -
syuzark@ - age: 26-35
Dark knight was so exilerating, every moment had you on the top of your seat, I just wanted to scream I love this movie, while it was still playing, Heath Ledger made the movie, he was amazing I was so scared everytime I say him, because you never knew what kind of crazy scene he would create.
10/10
8.16.2008 -
lukey_bum44@ - age: 13-17
I loved this movie and could go see it over and over again. Heath Ledger's performance made the movie even better.
10/10
8.16.2008 -
smartypants_10@ - age: 13-17
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I thought this is one of the best movies I have ever saw... Heath Ledger did an awesome job with the joker. I feel bad becasue I think he was supposed to do another movie, I think thats why the joker didn't die. :(
10/10
8.16.2008 -
b_a_i_l_e_y444@ - age: 13-17
Do not go see the dark night tooo long very violent and not for young kids, I see why it is rated 14 a but it should be rated R. Coarse language and very predictable.
1/10
8.16.2008 -
little,girl,t@ - age: 1-12
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