10 Best Movies of All Time

3. The Dark Knight

IMDB Rating: 9.0

The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero, Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and the second installment in The Dark Knight Trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Batman will go to save the city from chaos. The Dark Knight transcends the boundaries of the conventional superhero genre with its gritty realism and visionary visuals crafted by Christopher Nolan, leading the film to firmly establish itself as a masterpiece in the realm of neo-noir crime thrillers. Heath Ledger’s mesmerizing portrayal of The Joker, which earned him a posthumous Academy Award, adds an unforgettable and haunting dimension to the movie. Setting a groundbreaking precedent, The Dark Knight became the first comic-book film to receive prestigious accolades from the industry.