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The Dark Knight
Review by Todd Hertz | posted 7/18/2008

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What specific decision/act does the ending narration imply makes Batman into the dark knight? And what significance/comparison could that specifically hold for believers?

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PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace. The Dark Knight could be treated as an R-rated film for the sheer bleakness of the film. While not much blood is actually shown (other than a scene of a man stitching his own wound), there is a lot of torture and violence where you may not see the gore, but it leads you to connect the dots in your head. A man jams a pencil in an enemy's eye socket. The Joker terrorizes several people by placing knives in their faces. There are scenes of animal violence. Many people are put in grisly situations and are forced to make unthinkable decisions. There is also a bit of bad language in the film, including several instances of using God's name in vain.

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ZackM

Posted: June 01, 2009 8:59 PM

yeah,I thought it was a great movie.Although did anyone else notice that after making this movie Heath Ledger overdosed on sleeping pills because he couldnt sleep after making this film? I mean,the guy got so involved with his part that he wouldn't respnd to anything but Joker when he was on the set. The fact that he couldn't sleep after making this film makes me think there's more than just a guy overdosing here.With how twisted the character he played was,I think the man got some Demons while he was playing the part.You can't get that involved with that twisted of a character and come out unscathed.He's already done the whole brokeback mountain thing.The man had issues. I wouldn't recomend seeing this movie with your younger children.

giuliana

Posted: May 05, 2009 8:26 AM

Truly wonderful ... so many things to ponder over and so much depth ... lots of meaning and lots of deep, dark truths and life challenges ... marvellous insight ... very real and extreme depictions of evil and good ...amazing movie! one idea still lingers ... doing good is a matter of consistency and selflessness, always giving and never receiving ...just like Christ .... The lesson that Batman learns is life-shattering and it completely changes him into a true hero ...Greatest hero movie ever ... no doubt about it!

TonyH

Posted: May 04, 2009 8:31 AM


These last 2 Batman movies are truly rich. However, one odd thing stands out in the DK. He takes the blame for things that werent true at the end. While it looks noble, he is covering up a lie. Did Jesus do this ever????

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