The Dark Knight
- 2008
- US
- 2h 32min
- 12A
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman
- Website: thedarkknight.warnerbros.com
Nolan's revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to Batman Begins, a supremely well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie cinema cool and smarts. Psychotic, chaos-loving clown The Joker (Ledger) is introduced as the dark knight's ultimate nemesis and a thrilling battle slowly terrorises the populace of Gotham.
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Performance times
Caversham Court Gardens, Reading (0.0 miles)
Sat 18 Aug
£10.45–£47.25
The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen, Birmingham (0.0 miles)
Reviews & features
The Dark Knight
31 Jul 2008
SUPERHERO/THRILLER (12A) 152min British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to Batman Begins, a well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie…
Beyond a Joke - Dark Knight
17 Jul 2008
As the latest Batman adaptation arrives on the silver screen, Alan Bissett explores the colourful history and enduring appeal of the caped crusader’s arch nemesis, the Joker
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