Plot & Details
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.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Action,Crime and Mystery
- Run Time: 150min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 07/18/2008
- DVD Release Date: 12/09/2008
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): Christopher Nolan
- Starring: Christian Bale , Heath Ledger , Aaron Eckhart , Michael Caine , Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Themes: Double Life,Heroic Mission,Police Corruption,Disfigured Criminals
- Tone: Humorous,Bleak,Tense,Visceral,Ominous
- Keywords: Superhero,clown,crimefighter,disguise,mask [disguise],secret-identity
- Country of Origin: USA - Rerelease (01-23-2009)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Chris Corbould | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Nathan Crowley | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Paul Franklin | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Editing | Richard King | Won |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Heath Ledger | Won |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Lora Hirschberg | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Lee Smith | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Makeup | John Caglione, Jr. | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Tim Webber | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Nick Davis | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Wally Pfister | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Gary Rizzo | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Peter Lando | Nominated |
| 2008 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Ed Novick | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Music | James Newton Howard | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Visual Effects | Chris Corbould | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Richard King | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Makeup and Hair | Peter Robb-King | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Peter Lando | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Lora Hirschberg | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Visual Effects | Paul Franklin | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Visual Effects | Nick Davis | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Editing | Lee Smith | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Music | Hans Zimmer | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actor | Heath Ledger | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Ed Novick | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Cinematography | Wally Pfister | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Gary Rizzo | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Visual Effects | Tim Webber | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Costume Design | Lindy Hemming | Nominated |
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Nathan Crowley | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Heath Ledger | Won |
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