Ranking and rating the dark knight trilogy films gen. Although each movie had its own villains, theres one that appeared in all three dark knight movies. Its a series of films, all with their own genre and tone batman begins is a thriller, its successors are a police caper and a disaster spectacle set in one universe. The dark knight trilogy is considered by many the best dc movies. But the dark knight trilogy proved that such a massive and endless extension of a beloved property isnt always necessary to rake in the big bucks and earn respect at. Batman begins explores the origins of the batman legend and the dark knight s emergence as a force for good. Christopher nolans dark knight trilogy to rerelease in. The dark knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, coproduced, and cowritten by christopher nolan. As a lover of batman and the dark knight trilogy, i was always hoping for a sequel to the dark knight rises. Loved dark knight before, and now reexperienced the epic movie and the complete trilogy for the first time my wife is even a batman fan now and that is saying a lot. Synopsis christopher nolans awardwinning the dark knight trilogy includes batman begins, the dark knight and the dark knight rises. In 2008 a second film was released staring christian bale, heath ledger, aaron eckhart, michael caine, and in 2012 the series was completed with the dark knight rises.
It has also been celebrated as one of the great trilogies in cinema history including, other noteworthy trilogies like the. Over the course of his three films, nolan paid tribute to. Completely eschewing the campier images of the worlds greatest detective previously splashed in theaters by tim burton and joel schumacher, christopher nolan reintroduced the character to movie audiences in 2005. Dark knight trilogy by christopher nolan anne hathaway. This page is for tropes related to characters appearing in director christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy, specifically those appearing in the dark knight due to being a character sheet, spoilers are below this page grew so large that it had to be split. Batmans grounded portrayal was universally acclaimed. Fans of christopher nolans batman movie trilogy will be happy to hear that all three films batman begins, the dark knight, and the dark knight rises will be seeing a rerelease in. The dark knight is considered one of the best films of its decade and one of the best superhero films ever made. Filmmaker christopher nolan recently reflected on his dark knight trilogy, explaining how each film was a different genre that was defined by its villain, from. In honor of suicide squads release and the most recent batman movie, batman v superman. Warner bros has keyed up a rerelease of christopher nolans dark knight trilogy in hong kong and taiwan, ahead of the midjuly launch of. Aaron eckhart in the dark knight 2008 heath ledger in the dark knight 2008. The dark knight trilogy is getting rereleased in hong kong and taiwan as. Dark knight trilogy set to rerelease in hong kong for a.
Movies got numerous awards and i think that tdk trilogy shaped a comic book movies in some way and we have to thank them for that. Batbike batwheels batblade batpod of course, the version of the batmobile that is featured in the dark knight trilogy is called the tumbler, but if it hits the fan and everything gets a little too close to the vest for batman, he can bust right out of it on a cool motorcycle. Only a true batman fan can remember the dark knight trilogy. These three 4k films have set a new benchmark for the movie experience. The dark knight trilogy as our generations godfather the fact that national politics has run up against batman is further proof that christopher nolan, as outsider, has drilled into the fevered. One of the greatest things about christopher nolans dark knight trilogy is that its clear that the director is a real batman fan. Christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy offered a darker, more realistic version of batman, gotham city, and all the criminals living in it, among those dr. This page is for tropes related to characters appearing in director christopher nolan s the dark knight trilogy, specifically those appearing in the dark knight. Although its lengthy retelling of the bats origin story impacts the movies rewatchability, batman begins closely follows the monomyth popularized. May, 2018 filmmaker christopher nolan recently reflected on his dark knight trilogy, explaining how each film was a different genre that was defined by its villain, from liam neeson to heath ledger to tom. To that end, the dark knight trilogy has already been booked in hong kong and taiwan. Jul 20, 2012 the dark knight trilogy as our generations godfather the fact that national politics has run up against batman is further proof that christopher nolan, as outsider, has drilled into the fevered. Batman begins explores the origins of the batman legend and the dark knights emergence as a force for good.
Batbike batwheels batblade batpod of course, the version of the batmobile that is featured in the dark knight trilogy is called the tumbler, but if it hits the fan and everything gets a little too close to the vest for batman, he. You can read about the characters on the pages listed below. The dark knight series is a set of three christopher nolan batman movies. Ill be keeping my distance from theaters for a while. Based on the dc comics character batman, the film is the second installment of nolans the dark knight trilogy and a sequel to 2005s batman begins, starring christian bale and supported by michael caine, heath ledger, gary oldman, aaron eckhart, maggie gyllenhaal, and morgan freeman. Harvey dent, the dark knight sacrificed everything for what he and commissioner gordon both hoped was the greater good. This is what a sequel to the dark knight rises could look like. Referred to as the dark knight trilogy, the critical acclaim and commercial success of nolans films have been credited with restoring widespread popularity to the superhero, with the second installment considered one of the best superhero movies of all time. The dark knight is the jewel of the trilogy, with the definitive performance of the late heath ledger as joker. The dark knight trilogy is a masterpiece by christopher nolan, probably one of the best directors of the 21stcentury starring brilliant actors like christian bale, heath ledger, tom hardy, michael caine, anne hathaway just to name a few. The trilogy is considered by many to be one of the best of all time.
From the heros origins to centuries of injustice, the dark knight trilogy possesses a gritty yet fascinating world. It includes batman begins 2005, the dark knight 2008, and the dark knight rises 2012. In the dark knight, batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague gotham. Its a series of films, all with their own genre and tone batman begins is a thriller, its successors are a. Each of the films has one central theme that is explored. The story is epic, the actors play superb and everything is just right. Jul 26, 2012 one of the greatest things about christopher nolans dark knight trilogy is that its clear that the director is a real batman fan.
Meanwhile, though christopher nolans dark knight trilogy stands as some of the most grounded and high quality superhero films ever made, batman has since moved on. Nolans trilogy began in 2005 with batman begins, introducing christian bale as the new caped crusader and liam neeson as ras al ghul, and serving as a. The dark knight trilogy will help lure audiences back to. Extended universe using the dark and gritty style of the dark knight trilogy. Aug 06, 2019 the dark knight trilogy comes to an end a number of things change in the months following the siege of gotham. The dark knight trilogy simple english wikipedia, the. The first film batman begins 2005 will be screened on june 4, followed by 2008 movie the dark knight on june 11 and the dark knight rises 2012 on june 18. History talk 0 the official designation for the batman film series starring christian bale. Bruce wayne, also known by his vigilante persona batman, is a fictional character who is the main protagonist in christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy of. Hitta deals fran 7 butiker och las omdomen pa prisjakt. The dark knight trilogy as our generations godfather. Since the dark knight is a study of corruption in the american city and the dark knight rises is a dickensian epic about social upheaval, batman begins is the only chapter of this trilogy that really gives batman a heros journey. The followup to batman begins, the dark knight reunites director christopher nolan and star christian bale, who reprises the role of batmanbruce wayne in his.
Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. The dark knight trilogy being rereleased in theaters overseas. Why the dark knight trilogy is the worst thing to happen. The trilogy will be screened in select hong kong cinemas, including imax, ahead of the still slated release of nolans upcoming tenet on july 17. Batman arkham asylum for xbox 360, playstation3 and pc. The dark knight rises is a fitting conclusion to the saga, with a great turn as bane by tom hardy and anne hathaway as catwoman. The trilogy consists of batman begins 2005, the dark knight 2008 and the dark knight rises 2012, directed by christopher nolan. Ahead of the july release date of the british filmmakers latest film tenet, the studio is. It has been eight years since batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. It was a divisive film, but i for one love it and believe its an epic conclusion to.
The dark knight 1010 best movie in the trilogy with a great villain and great plot and an amazing performance by the late heath ledger. The film begins with bruce falling down into a cave, an. Dawn of justice, we wanted to cover batman at his finest in christopher nolans dark knight trilogy. The final entry in the trilogy, the dark knight rises, arrived in 2012, and had bane tom hardy as the villain, along with talia al ghul marion cotillard, and introduced a new catwoman anne hathaway. Christian bale, michael caine, gary oldman, morgan freeman, and cillian murphy appeared in. The best easter eggs from the dark knight trilogy cinemablend. Christopher nolans awardwinning the dark knight trilogy includes batman begins, the dark knight and the dark knight rises. Jun 09, 2017 but the dark knight trilogy proved that such a massive and endless extension of a beloved property isnt always necessary to rake in the big bucks and earn respect at the same time. Batman finished his character arc, robin blake was very good, gordon didnt dissapoint and anne hathaway as catwoman stole the show. In the first film of the trilogy, batman begins, the central theme is fear.
The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Mainly spurred on by post2008 film students, the trilogy has been ranked alongside such threepart cinematic tales as the godfather, the lord of the rings, and the original star wars trilogy. The dark knight trilogy simple english wikipedia, the free. May 18, 2020 fans of christopher nolans batman movie trilogy will be happy to hear that all three films batman begins, the dark knight, and the dark knight rises will be seeing a rerelease in. Mar 04, 2020 the dark knight trilogy is a force of nature. The publics trust in batman is restored, enough so that a statue of the caped. The entire dark knight trilogy story finally explained looper. The the dark knight trilogy trilogy kicked off in 2005 with the first movie in the series batman begins. For quite a long run, it was seen as the gold standard for superhero films. Bruce wayne the dark knight trilogy according to christopher nolan, christian bale who portrayed batman from 20052012 had exactly the balance of darkness and light that we were looking for. Of all the most anticipated movies ever claiming that title, its hard to imagine one that has caused so much speculation and breathless expectation as christopher nolans final chapter to his magnificently brooding batman trilogy, the dark knight rises. Christopher nolans groundbreaking dark knight trilogy is featured in this special edition release. September 21, 2019 this city just showed you that its full of people ready to believe in good.
View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest. Nolans dark, gritty portrayal of bruce waynes transition into batman and his struggles as gothams superhero set the precedent for modern superhero films. The dark knight trilogy is a britishamerican superhero film trilogy based on the dc comics character batman. Christopher nolan says dark knight trilogy was defined by. However, the dark knight movie felt like an ultimate finale, a satisfying. The dark knight rises, the final film in the trilogy, was released on july 20, 2012. The dark knight trilogy batman begins the dark knight. Aug 04, 2016 in honor of suicide squads release and the most recent batman movie, batman v superman. May 18, 2020 to that end, the dark knight trilogy has already been booked in hong kong and taiwan.
The publics trust in batman is restored, enough so. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Dark knight trilogy franchise box office history the numbers. The entire dark knight trilogy story finally explained.
In what is likely being planned as both a special release to get people into theaters. This subreddit is a place for fans of christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy. A year after the barebones set of the trilogy was released on dvd and bluray, warner home video put out an ultimate collectors edition, featuring all three movies on bluray, the special features discs from the dark knight and the dark knight rises, and a bonus disc containing a 77minute. Christian bale, michael caine, gary oldman, morgan freeman, and cillian murphy appeared in all three movies. The dark knight trilogy as our generations godfather film. The dark knight trilogy comes to an end a number of things change in the months following the siege of gotham. Christopher nolans dark knight trilogy to rerelease in hong. To be fair, the film isnt all that nuance in doing this. Why does batman not continue after the dark knight rises. With christian bale, heath ledger, aaron eckhart, michael caine. Warner bros to rerelease christopher nolans iconic the.
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