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The Dark Knight Research Paper

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When looking at some of my favorite films, only few stand out as being my favorite mainly because of their exceptional quality. The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan is an example of a film that has almost everything; from it’s engaging and gripping plot to the performances by Heath Ledger and Christian Bale, it’s bound to make a moviegoer happy. Being made 10 years ago, it set the precedent for an amazing superhero film and in general a well-made movie. Prior to its release, Nolan was already well known for making films of a high quality, so the second Batman film in the trilogy did not disappoint. When considering the elements that make it great, the one that stands out the most is Heath’s portrayal as the Joker which he won an Academy Award

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