by Tyler Gloe

Created on: August 17, 2009

Featuring an unparalleled level of visceral menace, suspense, and morbidness, The Dark Knight has appalled hoards of viewers into complete shock and awe. Directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan, this superhero thriller was released in America on July 18th, 2008, starring Christian bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman. As the sequel to the 2005 film Batman Begins, The Dark Knight had a certain level of vigor to achieve. The movie exceeded every and all expectations as it became only the second film to earn more than $500 million at the North American box office. The film received numerous awards nominations and two Academy Awards EW56Bhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_%2 8film%29#cite_note-5WH6PDZ6EFP for Best Sound Editing and Best Supporting Actor for Ledger's stellar performance.

In Gotham city, an upcoming villain, The Joker, robs a bank with a group of accomplices, who he tricks into killing each other for greed. Batman contemplates what he should do to stop this mysterious villain. He wonders if he should trust the new district attorney, Harvey Dent, to aid in the case. Meanwhile, The Joker brews up a plan with mob members to "Kill the Batman." Not taken seriously, The Joker decides to do the dirty work himself. Batman works as hard as he can to bring down this criminal mastermind, but The Joker has some tricks up his sleeve. The Joker has had a rough past, and he has been scarred for life. To kill his victims, he slits their mouth in the shape of a smile, as he tells the story of his childhood issues. The Joker is always joking, even in the most grave situations. The only way that Batman and his friends will be able to take down this criminal is by sticking together, and making vicious sacrifices.

One of the most mysterious aspects to the movie is Heath Ledger, the actor who played The Joker, died on January 22nd, 2008 from a toxic combination of prescription drugs. Some people say that the movie was cursed while others say that it was just a coincidence. Nevertheless, this mystery has drawn many people to watch the movie, and makes the character even more menacing. Many viewers proclaim that The Joker is one of the most original and awe-inspiring characters in any movie. The developers did a masterful job of creating the character, with scruffy hair, creepy makeup, and realistic scars. Their is a wonderful blend of crisp sound effects, perfect visual effects, an all-star cast, and an amazingly captivating plot.

The Dark Knight is immensely popular for a reason. The developers showed that they can take a comic and turn it into a visual masterpiece. The plot is easy to follow, and very addicting. The characters are unique and in-depth. The sound effects are crisp, and the visuals are unparalleled. Whether it is the death of Heath Ledger, the storyline, the characters, or the package as a whole, The Dark Knight has been one of the largest hits in history. If you are looking for a complete masterpiece with an all-star cast, an interesting plot, and visual bliss, The Dark Knight is the movie for you.

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