Rating: PG13
Genre:
Crime
Theatrical Release: 07/18/2008(USA)
Release Date: 12/09/2008
Flags: Violence
Distributor/Studio: Warner Home Video
Christopher Nolan steps back into the director's chair for this sequel to
Batman Begins, which finds the titular superhero coming face to face with his greatest nemesis -- the dreaded
Joker.
Christian Bale returns to the role of
Batman,
Maggie Gyllenhaal takes over the role of
Rachel Dawes (played by
Katie Holmes in
Batman Begins), and
Brokeback Mountain star
Heath Ledger dons the ghoulishly gleeful
Joker makeup previously worn by
Jack Nicholson and
Cesar Romero. Just as it begins to appear as if
Batman,
Lt. James Gordon (
Gary Oldman), and
District Attorney Harvey Dent (
Aaron Eckhart) are making headway in their tireless battle against the criminal element, a maniacal, wisecracking fiend plunges the streets of Gotham City into complete chaos.
~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide