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The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray] | ![The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JzRd8vBwL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Christopher Nolan
Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £26.99
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Rating:  64 reviews
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed), Portuguese (Dubbed), German (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 152 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
EAN: 7321900176576
ASIN: B001CEE1WG
Release Date: December 8, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman, Eric Roberts
Amazon.co.uk Review
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 paralysed 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/co-writer 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
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 Audio and Subtittles December 9, 2008
King-B (Germany)
86 out of 95 found this review helpful
Audio: Dolby True HD: English5.1, Dolby Digital: Brazilian Portugese 5.1, Castilian Spanish 5.1, French 5.1 , German 5.1, Italian 5.1,
.Subtittles English, Brazilian Portuguese , Castalian Spanish , Complex CHinese, Danish, Dutch,French, German, Italian ,Korean , Norwegian , Portuguese Spanish and Swedish
The Dark Knight 2 Disc BLU-RAY review September 29, 2008
Mr. W. Tiernan (Ireland)
23 out of 45 found this review helpful
We have all read the Cinema Reviews. Great!!!!!!! This is Blu-ray Edition.
Would'nt it be nice to See the actual Blu-ray 2 disc special with all its extras before reviewing it.
The Blu-ray review is meant to be how the edition compares negatively or positively towards Cinema Version or DVD Version.
Please wait to view the Blu-ray 2 Disc Special and then write a review.
 The Joker Rules December 7, 2008
Coastal J (Hampshire, UK)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
The BD picture and audio transfer of this film is superb. The feature is presented in varying widescreen and 16:9 formats to make full use of the IMAX sequences (the latter mostly comprising the opening bank heist sequence), but while this may sound disconcerting you barely notice it happening due to the clever editing of the film - it certainly did not spoil my enjoyment of the movie. The pin-sharp picture transfer and HD audio are superb and not just in the numerous cleverly filmed action sequences. A lot has been said about the late Heath Ledger's performance in the film and rightly so - make no mistake about it, he pretty much carries the movie throughout on the acting front and when the film falters in pace somewhat during the latter stages its no small measure down to the fact that he's absent from the screen during that period. It is an extremely powerful, brilliant performance and one worthy of his memory.
The extras on this 2 disc special edition (some in HD, others in standard definition) are , it has to be said, not terrific but include a sequence of focus-point explanations of certain sequences by the director and crew on the main feature including explanations of the IMAX portions of the film and technical planning and stunts etc, whilst the second disc includes features on gadgets, psychology, trailers, TV spots, poster artwork and 6 spoof Gotham Cable News features. Aside from the TV spots, conspicuous by their absence are cast interviews - let's face it, the one we would have really liked to have been present on this BD was sadly not to be.
There is no region `B' coding marked on the discs or case sleeve so this release is probably region free. Languages include English, Portugese, Spanish, French, German and Italian. All in all a recommended BD purchase - a five star film with untidy three star features and extras that don't really do the business for a two disc BD release.
Blu Ray editions of the Dark Knight October 2, 2008
P. GODFREY
17 out of 31 found this review helpful
I appreciate the comments of the person who said not to write reviews without first having seen the actual blu ray transfer of the movie but I feel I must offer some interesting information for all of you prospective pre-orderers.
It has recently been confirmed that the Blu ray Edition of the Dark Knight will include extras such as: a Gotham Uncovered documentary, featurettes (Batman Tech: The Incredible Gadgets and Tools, Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight), 6 episodes of Gotham Cable's Premier News Program, galleries (The Joker Cards, Concept Art, Poster Art, Production Stills), trailers and TV spots.
HOWEVER: In addition to the standard 2 disc edition there will also be a limited release which includes a scale model of the Bat pod from the film (Batmans motorbike). This edition will include a stand for the bike which also doubles as the housing for the blu ray discs.
So if you are interested in this, just wait until amazon gets details and lists the limited edition for pre-order.
variable aspect ratio just works! December 14, 2008
Mr. D. F. Poisson (UK)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
The film's great, blah blah, nothing new.
This is really to comment on the Blu-Ray variable aspect ratio that is featured on this BD. As a film purist, I was VERY sceptical about the idea of moving from letterbox to full-screen aspect ratios during such a brilliant film. I was so worried that it would look cheap and gimmicky that I rented the BD before buying to make up my mind. At the worst, I would get the DVD and get the whole thing in letterbox format, I thought.
Looking back, I am glad I checked, because it really could have been awful, but honestly? I'm not sure how I could imagine that such a landmark film would be the object of cheap gimmicks...
The switching from letterbox to full screen is so subtly integrated that my wife didn't even notice it(and she's just as film savvy as I am - I knew about the VAR so I was looking out for the switches)
Here's the verdict: I found that it actually added to the film.
The opening bank heist and the lorry vs bike scene (don't pretend you don't know the one...) both get the full screen treatment. Obviously, they are two amazing set pieces that really benefit from the involving appeal of the full-screen experience. They are also two scenes that must have been intentionally shot with no important info on the sides, so you really do lose nothing you would have wanted to keep and you gain immersion and pixel-perfect definition. This is not Channel 5 cutting of the sides of your favourite movies just to get rid of the black stripes. When the black stripes go, it's because it really is best that way. And then when they come back, it's integrated into dark scenes so that you don't even realise it.
Other full-screen moments include wide-angle pans over the city giving you a completely immersive experience. The switch to full-screen on these scenes give you the impression of flying over Gotham at night. Incredible.
I will now never accept to see the film in any other format. This truly seems to be the director's vision. And if it isn't, then it should be. Who would have thought that The Dark Knight could be improved on? I feel humbled.
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