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The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
2008 ·152 min ·United Kingdom, United States of America ·PG-13 12+
9.4
IMDb 9.1 КП 8.5 RT 94% MC 85
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Christopher Nolan
🎭 Based on «Batman»
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Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Budget: $185M
US Gross: $534.99M
Worldwide: $1B
Christian Bale
Actor
Heath Ledger
Actor
Aaron Eckhart
Actor
🏆 MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009 — Best Villain
🏆 Georges Awards 2009 — Best Blockbuster
🏆 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Sound Editing
🏆 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Sound Editing
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Cinematography
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Visual Effects
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Director
🏆 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Visual Effects
🏆 BAFTA 2009 — Best Supporting Actor
🎬 MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009 — Best Picture
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Actor
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Actress
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Special DVD Edition
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Makeup and Hairstyling
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Production Design
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Makeup and Hairstyling
🏆 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Screenplay
🎬 MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009 — Best Actor
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Original Score
🏆 Golden Globe 2009 — Best Supporting Actor
🏆 Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009 — Best Supporting Actor
🏆 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Supporting Actor
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Sound
🏆 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Original Score
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Cinematography
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Sound
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Production Design
🎬 Academy Awards 2009 — Best Film Editing
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Costume Design
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Costume Design
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Film Editing
🎬 MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009 — Best Fight
🏆 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Supporting Actor
🎬 Saturn Awards 2009 — Best Makeup and Hairstyling
🏆 Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009 — Best Stunt Ensemble
🎬 BAFTA 2009 — Best Visual Effects

Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight is widely hailed as a groundbreaking masterpiece that transcends the traditional superhero genre to function as a gritty, philosophical crime thriller. While opinions on Christian Bale's performance are slightly mixed, the consensus celebrates the film's intense atmosphere, complex thematic depth, and Heath Ledger’s legendary portrayal of the Joker.

Acting Heath Ledger’s transformative performance as the Joker is universally regarded as a haunting, indispensable highlight of the film.
Direction Christopher Nolan successfully elevates the source material by grounding the narrative in a realistic, high-stakes crime drama rather than standard comic-book spectacle.
Screenplay The script is lauded for its dense, unpredictable plot and the inclusion of profound philosophical dialogues that explore themes of morality and chaos.
Score The score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard is praised for effectively amplifying the film's dark, tension-filled tone.
Acting Christian Bale's portrayal of Batman divides viewers, with some appreciating his understated, conflicted approach while others find his performance stiff or overshadowed by the supporting cast.
Runtime The long, multi-hour runtime is praised by most for maintaining consistent tension, though some viewers find the complex, convoluted plot requires multiple viewings to fully process.
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