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The Dark Knight
- Genre: Action
- Film running length: 152 min
- UK release date: 24/7/2008
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Warner Bros Distributors Ltd
Who´s in it?
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine
What´s the plot?
The wait is over - Batman is back!
Christian Bale is back as the legendary crime fighter Batman, who is taking on Gotham’s evil new mastermind, The Joker (Heath Ledger).
‘The Dark Knight’ follows on from ‘Batman Begins’ seeing Bruce Wayne’s alter ego taking to the streets and one by one putting the bad guys behind bars while making Gotham a safer place. But there’s a new criminal in town with every intention of ruining Batman’s crusade and bringing the city under his own control. The Joker’s psychotic insanity spreads fear across the city, rallying an army of followers to join his campaign and kill Batman in the process.
‘The Dark Knight’ also co-stars Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman as key figures supporting Bruce Wayne in his crusade against crime. Gary Oldman returns as Commissioner Gordon and Aaron Eckhart leads as the new District Attorney, Harvey Dent.
Book online today and you'll get an exclusive mobile tone featuring the voice of The Joker! (Not available in the Republic of Ireland) We'll tell you how in your booking confirmation page. Remember to pick up a combo when you arrive at your local ODEON - you'll get a scratchcard with the chance to win a top prize of 'The Bruce Wayne Experience', and every scratchcard wins a prize! For more details and terms and conditions, check out our Great Offers page.
If you like ‘Batman Begins’, you’ll love ‘The Dark Knight’.
‘The Dark Knight’ – Showing at your local cinema.
Christian Bale is back as the legendary crime fighter Batman, who is taking on Gotham’s evil new mastermind, The Joker (Heath Ledger).
‘The Dark Knight’ follows on from ‘Batman Begins’ seeing Bruce Wayne’s alter ego taking to the streets and one by one putting the bad guys behind bars while making Gotham a safer place. But there’s a new criminal in town with every intention of ruining Batman’s crusade and bringing the city under his own control. The Joker’s psychotic insanity spreads fear across the city, rallying an army of followers to join his campaign and kill Batman in the process.
‘The Dark Knight’ also co-stars Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman as key figures supporting Bruce Wayne in his crusade against crime. Gary Oldman returns as Commissioner Gordon and Aaron Eckhart leads as the new District Attorney, Harvey Dent.
Book online today and you'll get an exclusive mobile tone featuring the voice of The Joker! (Not available in the Republic of Ireland) We'll tell you how in your booking confirmation page. Remember to pick up a combo when you arrive at your local ODEON - you'll get a scratchcard with the chance to win a top prize of 'The Bruce Wayne Experience', and every scratchcard wins a prize! For more details and terms and conditions, check out our Great Offers page.
If you like ‘Batman Begins’, you’ll love ‘The Dark Knight’.
‘The Dark Knight’ – Showing at your local cinema.
BBFC Consumer Advice Contains moderate violence and sustained threat.
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 144 reviews):
Wicked film!
Reviewer: Little girl
Date: 11/10/2008
Truly wicked the jokers so bad!!! he's so funny!!
the actions great, very long but very entertaining the jokers amazing! the cast amazing! the movie amazing!
Best movie of '08
Most successful too.!
the actions great, very long but very entertaining the jokers amazing! the cast amazing! the movie amazing!
Best movie of '08
Most successful too.!
master piece
Reviewer: 20 year old women
Date: 11/10/2008
just a masterpiece enough said!
I'm no fan of batman and hadnt seen batman begins.
If you love action/ edge of your seat etc stuff then this is the movie for you!
Best movie of 2008 maybe best superhero movie ever???
I'm no fan of batman and hadnt seen batman begins.
If you love action/ edge of your seat etc stuff then this is the movie for you!
Best movie of 2008 maybe best superhero movie ever???
WOW
Reviewer: Reviewer for the movies
Date: 10/10/2008
Just wow really!
Had some boring parts and not ideal for children but so great!
very good the jokers a laugh and yet so scary at the same time!
action scenes are great! characters are interested. heath ledger was amazing, and i'm not just saying that because of his death
Had some boring parts and not ideal for children but so great!
very good the jokers a laugh and yet so scary at the same time!
action scenes are great! characters are interested. heath ledger was amazing, and i'm not just saying that because of his death
Average guest rating breakdown:
Total ratings: 777
Average rating: 4.6
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