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The Dark Knight (DVD) 
The Dark Knight (DVD)

 
The Dark Knight (DVD)

Title: The Dark Knight
EAN: 7321902176581
Rating: UK:12
Product ID: EPID66618165
Description: Batman squares off against a new, completely psychotic foe: the Joker. However, the Dark Knight finds himself fighting a battle on two fronts when he learns that a prominent political figure named Harvey Dent is concealing a dastardly al...
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  Action-packed and exciting. Unforgetable.
Review created: 25/07/08
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

This movie maybe about Batman, but it is entitled "The Dark Knight" for a few reasons. Firstly to move away from the comedy stylings of the original TV series and the campness that has long been associated with the story of Batman, especially with the villans and sidekick Robin which could never really be taken seriously time ago. But this new release sees a much more sinister and 'darker' side to both Batman as a hero/vigilante and also to the villans. Batman is much stronger and less-forgiving with his enemies and the Joker, which is simply outstanding performed by the late Heath Ledger, is also much more frightening and evil than the previous efforts.
The general story of "The Dark Knight" is based around the theft and transfer of money from several banks to a mob based in Gottham city. Batman as usual plays his part in attempting to stop them and the Joker then addresses the mob with his devine plan to eliminate the Dark Knight. The new governer of Gotham has been successful in catching many of the city's criminals and putting them behind bars and as a result has won the admiration of the people. Batman sees him as the real hero of Gotham and contemplates giving up his role. Later however following the decisions of the police to save him rather than his girlfriend, the governer is twisted by the Joker into supporting him. Batman is still needed to save Gotham city.

As expected "The Dark Knight" is superb. A great storyline, superb cinematics and a booming soundtrack to send shivers down your spine. It is quite dark though and some scenes are fairly violent, I think the 12A rating is a little on the generous side, it should have been at least a 15. There are many great performances in the movie from the likes of Morgan Freeman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine; but Heath Ledger is simply brilliant as the Joker. His performance is certainly worthy of an Oscar nomination and the movie itself with fistfuls of action, superb drama and excitment and an excellent array of gadgets and story-twists is one of the best movies released this year.


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  The Dark Knight (DVD)
Review created: 24/12/08
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

For a superhero Batman doesn’t have much fun. The gadgets, the underground cave, the superb car that transforms itself into an armoured tank and a turbo motorcycle - all of this counts for nothing because he is such a misery, torn between good and bad, his day incarnation as the suave playboy Bruce Wayne set against his caped-crusader alter ego.

Wayne/Batman doesn’t know who or what he’s supposed to be, what his responsibilities are and where he should take his frustrated love for the gorgeous Rachel Dawes
The title of this new Batman is revealing: he can swoop over the city all he likes, but he gets no pleasure from meting out justice, or playing the big guy. This is one gloomy superhero whose navel gazing is accentuated by his glottal, laryngitis-like growl.

The genius of The Dark Knight is that Christopher Nolan, the film’s director, producer and co-writer (with brother Jonathan) has not only produced a stunning, amazing comic book movie, but also one with an intellectual heart and a tough, unresolved message at its end. Nolan, who directed the last Bat-movie (Batman Begins in 2005), has a masterful grip on his hero.

The Dark Knight is 152 minutes long, but is transfixing and all-enveloping, rather than arduous. Buses crash, hospitals are blown up, car chases are conducted at a shocking velocity, the epic design of the film is a character in its own right - but there, right at the heart, lies the question of what Batman is for, and whether his presence brings more danger than it does safety. Whose responsibility is it to preside over justice? This is never laboured or pontificated over, as in some Batman films. It is there, rightly and naturally, behind everything he does, behind every fight, every confrontation, every life-or-death decision.

The talking point thus far has been Heath Ledger as The Joker. Will the performance accord him a posthumous Oscar? Is it odd to watch the actor? No, because he delivers a career-defining performance. With his face a peeling façade of clown paint and his mouth a blurred slash, The Joker is the embodiment of anarchy and antiorder. He is the hero’s mirror image: the world thinks they are freaks. They need each other.

Ledger is so terrifying and unpredictable that his very presence on screen makes you horribly nervous – the atrocities he visits on his victims are bloody and vile-minded, and when he arrives at a party at the Wayne penthouse you feel sick as he observes the guests. He preys on our fear and sense of violation; what can Batman do to save us from that?

Ghoulish observation of Ledger shouldn’t obscure the brilliance of the other performances, notably Aaron Eckhart as the avenging prosecutor Harvey Dent. Dent, and his terrible fate, is the moral core of the film. Like Batman, he journeys plausibly from the light side to the dark.

Christian Bale as Batman is at his most emotional when wearing a mask: he loves the kit, but you sense he might want to be a smirking playboy after all and leave baddie-catching to the likes of Dent.

The Dark Knight will stun and surprise, delight and terrify, and it won’t be the special effects, gizmos and bat-heroics that will keep you pinned to your seat, but the moral force of the script and an ending that takes our hero, unbelievably and brilliantly, to even darker realms.


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  What a brilliant Film, worth buying on DVD
Review created: 10/08/08
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I went to the pictures to watch this film with my Boyfriend and at first i wasn't so sure of it, as i'm more a girl for chick flicks, but i went along because he wanted to see it.
Wasn't looking forward to it at all because i thought it'd be boring... and guess what.....
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I WAS SOOOOOOO WRONG!
The Dark Knight is sooooo Goooooood it is DEFINATELY WORTH BUYING, especially if it's bought off ebay, cos u can get it cheaper, so you'll be even more happy haha.
But honstly, it's absolutely great and the Joker, Heath Ledger played the best part, what an absolute character he played.
The film, overall is funny as well as being one of those films that keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting to know more...

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With just one year having passed after taking out Ra's Al Ghul's plan to have Gotham eliminated and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Jonathan Crane AKA the Scarecrow, and after the city was nearly plundered with his toxins, Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter-ego the Batman, continue the seemingly endless effort to bring order to Gotham, with the help of Lt. James Gordon and newly appointed District Attorney Harvey Dent. But a new threat has now emerged into the streets. The Dark Knight faces a rising psychopathic criminal called The Joker, whose eerie grin, laughter, and inhuman morality makes him as dangerous than what he has yet to unleash. It becomes an agenda to Batman to stop the mysterious Joker at all costs, knowing that both of them are in an opposite line. One has no method at all and seeks to see the world plunge into the fire he has yet to light. One represents the symbol of hope and uses his own shadow to bring the peace and order he has yet to accomplish doing.


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  Very Good Film and one of the best films of 2008
Review created: 24/05/09
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The film isnt excellent and the actors/actresses are brilliant, especially heith ledgers protrayal of the infamous joker. The sequal of the excellent film "batman begins" definetly lifes up to the expectations set previously. Although i did find that the film was rather long but this doesnt mean that the film diminiches in quality, infact the film is exciting from start to finish. A recomended film for all.


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  Batman - The Dark Knight
Review created: 10/01/09
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The title of this new Batman is revealing: he can swoop over the city all he likes, but he gets no pleasure from meting out justice, or playing the big guy. This is one gloomy superhero whose navel gazing is accentuated by his glottal, laryngitis-like growl.

The genius of The Dark Knight is that Christopher Nolan, the film’s director, producer and co-writer (with brother Jonathan) has not only produced a stunning, amazing comic book movie, but also one with an intellectual heart and a tough, unresolved message at its end. Nolan, who directed the last Bat-movie (Batman Begins in 2005), has a masterful grip on his hero.

The Dark Knight is 152 minutes long, but is transfixing and all-enveloping, rather than arduous. Buses crash, hospitals are blown up, car chases are conducted at a shocking velocity, the epic design of the film is a character in its own right - but there, right at the heart, lies the question of what Batman is for, and whether his presence brings more danger than it does safety. Whose responsibility is it to preside over justice? This is never laboured or pontificated over, as in some Batman films. It is there, rightly and naturally, behind everything he does, behind every fight, every confrontation, every life-or-death decision.

The talking point thus far has been Heath Ledger as The Joker. Will the performance accord him a posthumous Oscar? Is it odd to watch the actor? No, because he delivers a career-defining performance. With his face a peeling façade of clown paint and his mouth a blurred slash, The Joker is the embodiment of anarchy and antiorder. He is the hero’s mirror image: the world thinks they are freaks. They need each other.

Ledger is so terrifying and unpredictable that his very presence on screen makes you horribly nervous – the atrocities he visits on his victims are bloody and vile-minded, and when he arrives at a party at the Wayne penthouse you feel sick as he observes the guests. He preys on our fear and sense of violation; what can Batman do to save us from that?

Ghoulish observation of Ledger shouldn’t obscure the brilliance of the other performances, notably Aaron Eckhart as the avenging prosecutor Harvey Dent. Dent, and his terrible fate, is the moral core of the film. Like Batman, he journeys plausibly from the light side to the dark.

Christian Bale as Batman is at his most emotional when wearing a mask: he loves the kit, but you sense he might want to be a smirking playboy after all and leave baddie-catching to the likes of Dent.

The Dark Knight will stun and surprise, delight and terrify, and it won’t be the special effects, gizmos and bat-heroics that will keep you pinned to your seat, but the moral force of the script and an ending that takes our hero, unbelievably and brilliantly, to even darker realms.


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  Incredible
Review created: 21/05/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very possibly one of the best films I have ever seen. The pure adrenaline this film gives you throughout is unbelievable. Heath Ledger gives one of the best performances I have ever seen, as the psychopathic Joker. The story line, the direction, the acting and the action combines for an unforgettable film that I could watch again and again. Drawing away from the old films was a good move by Nolan, and he produced a darker film with more believable characters. I find it hard to understand why anyone would not enjoy this movie, a good plot, amazing acting and action scenes to match any other. This movie adds to my very small by gradually increasing blu ray collection. For the record, it looks incredible in blu ray too, to the skeptics who believe there is no difference between blu ray and dvd you need to see this movie or get your eyes checked...


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  The Dark Knight (2008 ) ( Christopher Nolan)
Review created: 07/03/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Batman raises the stakes in his bourgeois war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city 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 Joke


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  The Dark Knight
Review created: 01/03/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

An excellent film for most of the family. I was blown away by the performance of Heath Ledger - I know everyone was saying his performance was good but you sort of think in the back of your mind that its because he died that people were going on about it - but he really does deserve his Oscar for this one!

Modern classic.


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  Should have been called the joker!
Review created: 09/02/09
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The film was brilliant,but it has to be said if it wasn't for the late Heath Ledger's outstanding performance as the joker the film wouldn't have been as good. Christian Bale was quite bland as Batman and the female lead wasn't up to much. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine played good parts as the loyal butler and colleague of Batman. The storyline was ok and the character two face brought a new slant to the old character. The saving grace was Heath who played a much better and more appropriate joker than oscar winning Jack Nicholson.


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  One of the best of 2008
Review created: 06/02/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The Dark Knight is a brilliant tale of the classic good v evil. The sets the costumes the acting are all top notch. The darker nature of the movie would make it unsuitable for the very young. Apart from that it is a great flick.


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  Dark Knight
Review created: 02/02/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved it- the movie is gripping from beginning to end. Gary Oldman always impresses, but for me Heath Ledger steals the show. He became the Joker, he is utterly convincing and for me, made the film.


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  "Lets Put A Smile On That Face!!"
Review created: 30/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent Batman film, thee best out of all the Batman films, and to top ut all, Heath Ledger was GREAT playing the Joker...

THIS IS A 'MUST HAVE' FOR ALL BATMAN FANS..


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  oscarfodder
Review created: 30/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This has to be the best superhero film to date.

Forget all the hype surrounding the untimely demise of Heath Ledger, because it isnt hype, i have seen this guy in a few films and in this he surpasses himself.

Add to this solid performances from Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and all the rest of the actors and a solid script this has to be a must see whether you are a fan of the Batman franchise or not.

The only other point is the running time at a little over 2hours but trust me i have sat through shorter films that seemed longer than this one


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  The Dark Knight (DVD)
Review created: 29/01/09
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Wanted a new "the dark knight" dvd as stated by seller but was disappointed when i received a copy in a plastic sleeve................. not amused.


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  Batman: The Dark Knight (2 Discs) DVD ;0)
Review created: 27/01/09
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Special Features

Gotham Uncovered - How Christopher Nolan and his team developed the new Bat-suit and Bat-pod and composer Hans Zimmer musically characterized The Joker's reign of chaos.
The Dark Knight IMAX® Scenes - View these 6 action-packed sequences - shot on the largest format possible - in their original IMAX framing, just as they were intended
Gotham Tonight - 6 episodes of Gotham Cable's premier news program
The Galleries: Poster art and production stills

Review

Following on from Batman Begins, director Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale reunite for The Dark Knight.

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and newly appointed District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city 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.

Simply Amazing - Not being a Batman fan myself, I was dredding watching this film with my otherhalf, but I have to say I was really surprised, not only did I love the film but Heath Ledger made the Joker his own, Fantastic film right from the start, all the way through to the very end. The only problem is with Heath Ledger tragically taken from us and the Joker character still alive will they give in to the temptation of giving us a new actor playing the Joker in a future sequel? I hope not as this was one of the finest pieces of acting in recent memory. Rip Heath. x


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  Very Impressed
Review created: 17/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Everything, its a must watch. I loved it and will watch it again and again. Heath Ledger is wonderful and fully deserves all of the accolades that he has received.


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  Heath Ledger at his Finest
Review created: 16/01/09
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This film was jam packed from start to finish, Joker played by Heath ledger it was one of his best performaces a shame it was his last picture before he died. This film is all acion and it is suitable for anyone may not be any good for young children as parts are quite dark. JOker has a strong storyline in this and shows how two face was made from a broken heart from the death of his true love. This film will keep you at the end of seat the whole way through. EXCELLENT FILM


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  Probably the best film of the year
Review created: 12/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Everything about this film is great definitely on parr with batman begins. Action and special effects are particularly great, with most of the acting perfect.


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  the dark knight dvd
Review created: 10/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

superb action all the way heath ledgers performance was superb pure brilliance he had the joker as you would imagine him stepping out of the comic......excellent well worth the money buy it now.


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  The Dark Knight (DVD)
Review created: 09/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I am not a big batman lover but my husband is and I watched this film with him. It is the best batman film I have watched with him. Heath Ledger is brilliant as the joker. It kept us very entertained for a few hours. Would highly recommend it.


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  The Dark Knight
Review created: 08/01/09
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Heath Ledger's performance was legendary, even if Batman doesn't appeal you worth a look just for the acting!


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  The best batman movie ever great action and chases
Review created: 08/01/09
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This has to be the best batman ever great acting also superb gagets. The joker is dark and evil this is an adult movie at last spiderman is a wimp


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  wicked
Review created: 04/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I bought this DVD for my son & I watched it with him. Its all they said it would be. Its brilliant, I would recommend it to ALL, don't knock it till you have seen it.


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  dark knight
Review created: 02/01/09
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

i brought this film to go with my collection of superheros
i find this film brillant in every way its well better then the oringanl
by far


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  The Dark Knight its good!
Review created: 24/12/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Its got big bangs in it and things go boom!
Then there is some talking and then more things go boom!
A few jokes!
Its ACE!


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