The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero films ever made. Featuring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger's iconic performance as the Joker, it explores themes of chaos, order, and moral complexity.
Category
Movie
Release Year
2008
Origin
USA
Tags
superherocrimethrillerpsychologicalDC ComicsBatmanJokermasterpiece
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
The Dark Knight
Aliases
Not specified
Type
movie
Release Year
2008
Status
Released, part of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
movie
Genre
superhero, crime, thriller, psychological, DC Comics, Batman, Joker, masterpiece
Content Information
Synopsis
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero films ever made. Featuring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger's iconic performance as the Joker, it explores themes of chaos, order, and moral complexity.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
superhero, crime, thriller, psychological, DC Comics, Batman, Joker, masterpiece
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Film
Adaptations
Video games, Comics tie-ins, Novelizations, Art books
Merchandise
Action figures, Collectibles, Clothing, Posters, Soundtrack
Cross Media
Mobile games, Theme park attractions, VR experiences
Commercial Information
Box Office
$1.005 billion worldwide
Critical Reception
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, universal critical acclaim
Audience Reception
Considered one of the greatest films ever made
Awards
2 Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe nominations
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in merchandise sales
Cultural Legacy
Redefined superhero cinema and influenced the genre
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Hundreds of millions worldwide
Demographics
All ages, film enthusiasts, superhero fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, IMDb, YouTube, Twitter, Film forums
Fan Creations
Fan theories, Analysis videos, Tributes, Cosplay, Art
Conventions
Comic-Con, Film festivals, Batman conventions
Fandom Characteristics
Analytical, Passionate, Respectful, Theory-crafting, Artistic
Historical Development
Creation Background
Christopher Nolan wanted to ground Batman in reality while exploring moral complexity
Major Milestones
2005: Batman Begins establishes the trilogy, 2006-2007: Production of The Dark Knight, 2008: Heath Ledger's death before release, 2008: Film becomes cultural phenomenon, 2009: Heath Ledger wins posthumous Oscar
Cultural Impact
Elevated superhero films to serious cinema, influenced filmmaking
Legacy
Considered the gold standard for superhero films
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