Fans of the 2008 film “The Dark Knight” have taken to social media to celebrate its 16th anniversary, with many considering it the greatest superhero movie of all time. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as Batman, went on to gross over $1 billion from a production budget of $185 million. The plot centers around Batman’s battle with the Joker, played by Heath Ledger, who won a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance.
On the 16th anniversary of the film’s release, many fans have been paying tribute to its impact on both the superhero genre and modern-day blockbuster filmmaking overall. One social media user noted that it was the first comic book film to ever receive major Academy Awards recognition, as well as the first to ever cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
The film has gone down in history as one of the greatest comic book films of all time, with many considering it one of the best sequels ever made and one of the best films of the 21st century. One user described it as “an immaculate cinematic experience and one of my favorite films of all time.”
Despite its enduring popularity, director Christopher Nolan recently revealed that he was hesitant to make “The Dark Knight”, as he “didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.” Despite his reluctance, the film remains one of the most highly regarded superhero films ever made and continues to captivate audiences around the world
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