The Dark Knight (2008)

Two Geeks and a GIT Classic Movie Reviews

The second film in this pairing pays tribute to another young actor, one who did amazing things and undoubtedly would have gone on to have an incredible career, had he not died of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills and anti-anxiety meds. Directed by Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight" was a sequel to "Batman Begins" in 2005, also directed by Nolan. Taking place nine months after the events of the first film, "Dark Knight" follow Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale, reprising the title role) as he continues to try to bring order to Gotham City. After dealing with impersonators and an old nemesis, a new menace appears in Gotham's underworld, a clown who identifies himself only as The Joker (Heath Ledger). As Batman continues to take on the mob and the banks that are laundering their money, the Joker pitches his assistance to the criminals and proposes killing the Batman. Bruce is also dealing with the heartache of having his love, Rachael Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal), falling for another man, Gotham's new D.A., Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). As the Joker consolidates his power, and forces Batman to choose between Dent and Rachael, the ultimate showdown between the epitome of order and the embodiment of chaos is set, with a shocking ending in store! Also starring Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Sir Michael Caine as Alfred, and Morgan Freeman as Lucious Fox! Plus, the gents reveal which two police comedies they're including in their next pairing!