Rent The Dark Knight (2008)

A decent sequel. - The Dark Knight review by CP Customer

This is pretty much a standard sequel to Batman Begins and Christian Bale's husky voice often comes across as a bit annoying, but the film is saved by an outstanding performance from Heath Ledger as the Joker. There was a lot of hype surrounding Ledger's performance and for once the hype is worth believing, with Ledger turning the Joker from a comic book villain into something far more dark and sinister. Clocking in at over two and a half hours running time the film was probably a bit too long, that said it does hold your attention throughout and it's worth renting just for Ledger's performance alone.

Long Dark Night - The Dark Knight review by CP Customer

I have to confess that I'm not particularly a fan of comic strip but my wife is and this film had excellent reviews so I hired it. In summary this film could not be criticised for lack of action, (it is non stop), or the acting; Heath Ledger is indeed brilliant as the evil (very scary) Joker and Christian Bale and Michael Cain play their roles well, but the film has a very flimsy plot and is far too long! Also 12 Certificate? I'm not easily shocked but this film is extremely violent and I won't be encouraging my 13 year old to watch it.

Overrated - The Dark Knight review by CP Customer

I was not particularly impressed with The Dark Knight but that's not surprsing after something gets rave reviews it usually turns out to be the opposite. Disappointing.

Don't bother - The Dark Knight review by Wkarmo

Films made in the US are guaranteed to be dreadful, and this Batman (sans Robin) film is no exception. Much violence, many fast cars and traffic accidents, a huge number of silly people, inaudible dialogue and no humour (not even the Joker had jokes). A complete waste of time (and money). I wish I had read the other reviews earlier - I wouldn't have bothered!

Batman and Two-Face as a powerful modern crime epic - The Dark Knight review by Christopher Chiu-Tabet

The Dark Knight is an emotionally exhausting film that shocked and moved audiences by asking them how they would respond to unrelenting, irrational evil, its very title a byword for how relevant and insightful a superhero film could be; it has cast a long shadow on every comic book movie since. For me, The Dark Knight tells me to “endure.” It’s a message that’s arguably more potent now in the midst of the Trump era, as opposed to when the film came out at the tail end of the Bush administration. When the film came out, it felt like people had stopped worrying about terrorism. Now, it feels like more and more people are willing to give up virtues of tolerance, respect, and generosity for some feeling of security. It reminds me that there’ll always be heroes out there, under-appreciated, sometimes despised, but nevertheless always ready to do the right thing, never giving into anger and despair.

Full essay here: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/longform/the-dark-knight-at-10/

Ledger - The Dark Knight review by JD

I write the 8th review to date. All 5 scores (from 1 - 5) have been given. I am surprised anyone would give this less than 3 stars. It is quite long and the plot is not that original or dynamic but come on this is batman. Heath Ledger's flat was allegedly a shrine to the joker when he committed suicide. I can imagine that he devoted himself entirely to the role, it is utterly mesmerising. The tortured evil is utterly convincing. Caine and Bale are belittled by his brilliance. His death is a devastating loss.

A stunning, staggering & earth-shattering film with a monumental Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight review by TB

Whilst for me, Heath Ledger’s best performance will always be Brokeback Mountain, for most it is the Joker in The Dark Knight. This film, coming after the incredible Batman Begins, takes everything that that film started and ran with it, expanding and masterfully filling it with incredible characters & brilliant story. 

After defeating The League of Shadows, Batman is fighting the criminals who are plaguing Gotham. The mob bosses are then paid a visit by someone who claims they can help: The Joker. He promises to kill the Batman but also insists that half of all the mob money comes to him. This then becomes the catalyst for chaos and terror to be unleashed. 

This film is perfect. Whilst it is a little long in parts and the third act is almost stretching credibility, it still remains a monumental achievement and one of the best comic book films of all time. The stunts, acting and cinematography masterful. A reminder of how good film can be.