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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Warner Home Video
Salesrank: 1001
Released: December 9, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2008 Run time: 151 minutes Rating: Pg13
Description of The Dark Knight (Full-Screen Single-Disc Edition):
The Dark Knight arrives with tremendous hype (best superhero movie ever? posthumous Oscar for Heath Ledger?), and incredibly, it lives up to all of it. But calling it the best superhero movie ever seems like faint praise, since part of what makes the movie great--in addition to pitch-perfect casting, outstanding writing, and a compelling vision--is that it bypasses the normal fantasy element of the superhero genre and makes it all terrifyingly real. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) is Gotham City's new district attorney, charged with cleaning up the crime rings that have paralyzed the city. He enters an uneasy alliance with the young police lieutenant, Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman), and Batman (Christian Bale), the caped vigilante who seems to trust only Gordon--and whom only Gordon seems to trust. They make progress until a psychotic and deadly new player enters the game: the Joker (Heath Ledger), who offers the crime bosses a solution--kill the Batman. Further complicating matters is that Dent is now dating Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal, after Katie Holmes turned down the chance to reprise her role), the longtime love of Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne.
In his last completed role before his tragic death, Ledger is fantastic as the Joker, a volcanic, truly frightening force of evil. And he sets the tone of the movie: the world is a dark, dangerous place where there are no easy choices. Eckhart and Oldman also shine, but as good as Bale is, his character turns out rather bland in comparison (not uncommon for heroes facing more colorful villains). Director-cowriter Christopher Nolan (Memento) follows his critically acclaimed Batman Begins with an even better sequel that sets itself apart from notable superhero movies like Spider-Man 2 and Iron Man because of its sheer emotional impact and striking sense of realism--there are no suspension-of-disbelief superpowers here. At 152 minutes, it's a shade too long, and it's much too intense for kids. But for most movie fans--and not just superhero fans--The Dark Knight is a film for the ages. --David Horiuchi
On the DVD
Unlike the Blu-ray disc, The Dark Knight on DVD is completely in 2.40:1 aspect ratio. You can, however, watch the six IMAX scenes separately. Also on disc 2 are "Gotham Uncovered: The Creation of a Scene," which is behind-the-scenes footage about the Bat suit, the Bat pod, and the music; eight-minute segments of Gotham Central, a faux-news program that gives some background to events in the movie; plus a variety of trailers, poster art, and more. Last, there's a digital copy of the film compatible with iTunes and Windows Media (download code expires 12/9/09). --David Horiuchi
The Dark Knight (Full-Screen Single-Disc Edition) Reviews:
heros 
2009-12-13 - it is the greatest comic adaptation of all time everyone and anyone should watch this amazing picture if your a fan of the batman or not its just outstandind every aspect of this film well leave you amazed a must watch film for any age anyone: a movie like this only comes every few decades.
Nice
2009-12-12 - Testing with PS3, 40" Samsung LCD, and 2 speakers stereo.
Good pictures, good sounds.
Recommend for Blu Ray testing, and collections.
Great movie, enjoyed the extras
2009-12-11 - Enjoyed this movie in IMAX and love it on my 55 in tv as well. Enjoyed some of the extras on the second disc. If you liked the movie would highly recommend this
Dark Knight GREAT PIECE
2009-12-11 - The movie "Dark Knight" is about a community that is being damaged by the mob and fellow gang members who terrorize the city with actions that scare all the citizens. The movie takes place in Gothem City. The movie is a great and well entertaining and mind blowing to those who would enjoy watching it. Including a tragic couple mixed up in a situation destroying their relationship. A city who fights and try's to become piece full as it once was awaiting for you to go watch and enjoy it on your own.
BY: JULIO ZARAGOZA
Best Batman Film Sequel Ever!!!!
2009-12-11 - This is a movie I have been waiting for a long time. It is absolutely gorgeous in HD/Blu-ray. The picture quality is amazing along with the sound, and if u have a home theater system it is even better. This film has a great story, great actors, and great action. This truly is a must buy for any one who has a Blu-ray collection. 5/5 Stars.
