The Dark Knight (2008) (Spanish)

The Dark Knight Shines Again On DVD

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 9, 2008

Pros: Even without bonus features, the single disc edition is worth the money. The movie loses nothing in the transfer to DVD, even on the single-disc edition.

Cons: The bonus features on the double disc edition are not enough motivation to make a person want to buy it.

Christopher Nolan and company have done it again. When they first resurrected Batman in Batman Begins, he was touted as one of the saviors of both comic book based movies, and of Hollywood itself. Now, they have returned again to create a movie that ...more than lived up to the hype that led to sellouts nationwide when it opened in theaters. It would be no surprise if the movie tops sales numbers now that it is on DVD, despite a stumbling economy. Christian Bale solidified his place in movie history with this movie, starring alongside Aaron Eckhart and the late Heath Ledger. The movie was originally touted as an action movie. But thanks to the portrayal of the Joker by Ledger, it is far more than an action movie. It is a very deep, psychological crime drama. Ledger is absolutely disturbing as The Joker. He took Jack Nicholson's Joker, and turned it up by a factor of ten. His portrayal was so impressive that rumors of a posthumous Oscar have been thrown around. While the rumors are justified, that portrayal has also caused some problems for the movie. Parents have complained that thanks to Ledger's role, the movie is "too dark." Batman has always been a very dark, psychological, character in himself. To that extent, parents have no roomto complain. But Hollywood is just as much to blame, as it sold Dark Knight toys to little children, thus making those same kids want to see the movie. But, back to the movie itself. The Dark Knight is just as good on DVD as it was in theaters. However, those looking to buy this dvd should stop and compare the single and double disc editions. The double disc touts a digital copy of the movie that can be put onto an iPod, or other MP3 player. But the bonus features are not the greatest of motivations. What's more those who buy the single disc edition of The Dark Knight are given the option to buy and download the digital copy of the movie if so moved. Given, the double-disc edition gives viewers the digital copy for free. But not everyone cares about a digital copy. With that in mind, those on a budget would not be losing anything in buying the single disc edition of The Dark Knight. It is still just as impressive by itself as with any bonus features. Rumors are still running rampant about the fate of Batman after this second movie. That is because director Christopher Nolan has allegedly stayed very mum about whether he would return to helm a third installmen of the "big black bat" (name that reference). Regardless of that--and of which edition one buys--those who have not yet seen The Dark Knight would definitely enjoy this installment of the world's most famed caped crusader. Read more Less