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The Dark Knight (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition) Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine $3.99 Features:
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Editorial Review:
Batman has had success in facing criminals in Gotham City, but when a vicious criminal calling himself the Joker comes on the scene Batman must walk a
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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
Too Narrow: 
The picture aspect of 2.40:1 is too narrow for acceptable viewing on a standard television,particularly if your eyesight is less than average.
Incredible movie, poor shipping: 
While this movie itself is fantastic and an overall enthralling watch, I was very disappointed with amazon for their delivery of this specific item. I ordered it from them (new) and when the package arrived the dvd box was cracked and broken. This is no way for a brand new item to arrive. I sincerely hope that this never happens again because I have ordered many books and movies from Amazon and have had no previous problems.
A good action film: 
Let me start off by saying that I was not impressed by the dullness of Batman Begins. The Dark Knight, despite it's deperate attempt to have meaning, come off as far too self-important. The only thing has seemed to improve between the two films is the action and the characterizations still remain limp.
The opening action sequence reflects this workman-like character of the Joker. What is a fine opening for a Micheal Mann action thriller, and bearing very simular photography, just reflects the films...more info
Now THERE'S a Batman!: 
This movie is incredible. I proclaim myself a fanboy. I mean, gosh darn it, Christopher Nolan took his filmmaking excellence to a whole 'nother level with this one. Filmed on location in Chicago, it features a huge truck wreck, a bank robbery, an enormous explosion, and a loco hombre with a pastey face and a lot of crazy ideas rattling in his head. He leaps giddily from one demonic impulse to the next, eager to get the rest of Gotham on his murderous, anarchist wagon.
Take a look at the Blu-Ray...more info
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