Title: The Dark Knight

Studio/Distributor: Warner Bros.

Synopsis: With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and the committed new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham City for good. The triumvirate initially proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces The Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

Cast: Christian Bale (Batman Begins), Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain), Aaron Eckhart (No Reservation), Michael Caine (Batman Begins), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko), Gary Oldman (The Fifth Element), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption)

Director: Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins)

What’s the buzz?:

  • Best Picture
  • Best Director - Christopher Nolan
  • Best Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Editing
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Best Sound Editing
  • Best Sound Mixing
  • Best Ensemble

Where can you catch the film?: Is still playing in some North American theatres, but it’s Blu-ray and DVD releases on Tuesday, December 9th. The blockbuster hit will be re-releasing in January in IMAX theatres.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm.
by Jean Brunet Categories: Current News.

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