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‘The Dark Knight’ Rocks

This Christopher Nolan experience still thrills.

Sarah Callen
Movies & Us

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Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credit: Warner Bros.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight | Credit: Warner Bros.

The Dark Knight transports us into Gotham City, where a new villain is terrorizing the town. Will the heroes in the city be able to stop him? Or will chaos reign?

This movie is awesome! Though I’ve watched it numerous times, it’s still absolutely thrilling. There’s so much to this film that there’s something new to discover upon each rewatch. Plus, the action rocks!

The opening of The Dark Knight is one of my favorite parts of the film. That’s how you introduce a character! As Joker (Heath Ledger) and the rest of his crew are robbing this bank, we learn so much about who he is and how he operates without him having to say much at all. Joker is ruthless and strategic, which is a pretty fantastic combination for any villain. Immediately, we know that he is going to be a great match for our hero, Bruce Wayne, aka Batman (Christian Bale).

I was particularly impressed by how well The Dark Knight is paced. Everything happens on time in this film. There are the requisite chases, explosions, and fights, but they’re all interesting and unique. No action set piece looks quite like any of the others in this film. What’s even more important is each action-filled moment has stakes. Each one has a purpose and helps move the plot forward.

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