Netflix fans will love to hear that one of the most adored movies has dropped on the streaming platform. And not only that, but its two sequels also dropped alongside it. The film was released in 2008 and was directed by Christopher Nolan.
The stacked ensemble cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.
The film’s plot reads: “With the help of allies, Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman is able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.”
The Dark Knight has amassed an incredible score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics’ consensus states: “Dark, complex, and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.”
One critic said: “With a memorable performance from Heath Ledger, masterful direction from Nolan, and bold storytelling, this film stands out as one of the best comic book adaptations in film history.”
Another added: “It doesn’t matter how many superhero movies its crosstown rival makes; it’ll never match the brilliance that Nolan delivered the same year Marvel began its infinite project. Firing on all cylinders … this is the most complete film Nolan has ever made.”
“A masterpiece within or outside the superhero & comic book genre, it explores. Heath Ledger delivers one of the most iconic performances in film history,” added a third.
A viewer wrote: “Before I watched this film, I was never a big fan of Batman, or superheroes in general, but this film changed all that. Heath Ledger’s Academy Award-winning performance was incredible, but so was everyone else’s in this film.”
“Still remains the greatest superhero film of all time,” added another.
In a Reddit thread titled “Who else thinks The Dark Knight is the greatest movie ever made? Not just the greatest Batman movie, but of any movie”, one user said: “It’s my favourite movie of all time.”
The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, and The Dark Knight Rises are all available to stream now on Netflix.