The Dark Knight
(2008, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart)Ratings at a Glance
| 78% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 26% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A powerful, brilliant movie about brilliance -- iffy for 9 but worth sharing anyway
I loved this movie, and my 9-year-old son enjoyed it, but I think the dark violence -- and especially the evil nature of the Joker character -- was too intense for him. The movie sparked a really positive discussion with him about the nature of intelligence and its role in making people do good or bad things.
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
NOOOOOOOO KIDS!!!!!!!
This movie is dark, meancing, violent, and just down right innapropiate. When I saw this movie in theaters, I was sickend by how many parents brought their little children. This movie is not for kids, it could pass for R if it had even the smallest amount of more bad content. Althugh this movie is amazing, not only is it the best superhero/comic book, movie out there but it is one of the best movies in history. In addition to the iolence the movie is so dark and has so much menace in it!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
my all timw favorite a real clasic 11 and over
this is my all time favorite movie it going to be a classic foever heath ledger-the goker was might favorite there are alot of funny parts in this movie lots of action and drama worth buying 11 and over
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Whether you like comic books or not, this is a classic.
This is the master of all comic book stories. But the depth of the subtext in this movie is well above a pre-teen's head. Heck, most of the time, I was depressed myself. Obviously very violent. On the good note, there are some people in this movie who urge you to believe in the fact that people will choose good more often than not. A good message. Do not show this movie in its entirety to kids under 10. Its scary, the villian can't be understood, and there is some real sense of dread in here.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
JOKER
my son wants to be the joker
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Violence...but not to graphic.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Great Movie, But Definitely for Teens and Adults! (spoiler alert!)
This was an excellent movie, and definitely a must-see for people who are old enough. However, it is a very intense movie and even the good guys don't pull their punches. The Joker, of course, was terrifying, but the villian who manages to reduce me, as an adult, into a giant puddle of tears was Two-Face. Not only were the burns that gave him his distinctive visage horrific, but the way that he just walks up and blows people away - even people who didn't do anything to him - and eventually kidnaps a family and holds a gun to a little boy's head while the boy's father cries and begs helplessly for his son's life was horrible and nightmare inducing for me and my mother both. I went to two showings and was horrified to find myself sitting behind little kids both times. The kids were crying hysterically within the first thirty minutes. Also, no one else has mentioned this so maybe I'm a little nuts but I thought I'd bring it up. Me and all my female friends have a hard time watching one scene between Rachel and the Joker - it's very menacing and there's a hint of sexual predation that was very hard to shake. I get sick to my stomach every time I watch that scene.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Great Movie, But Definitely for Teens and Adults! (spoiler alert!)
This was an excellent movie, and definitely a must-see for people who are old enough. However, it is a very intense movie and even the good guys don't pull their punches. The Joker, of course, was terrifying, but the villian who manages to reduce me, as an adult, into a giant puddle of tears was Two-Face. Not only were the burns that gave him his distinctive visage horrific, but the way that he just walks up and blows people away - even people who didn't do anything to him - and eventually kidnaps a family and holds a gun to a little boy's head while the boy's father cries and begs helplessly for his son's life was horrible and nightmare inducing for me and my mother both. I went to two showings and was horrified to find myself sitting behind little kids both times. The kids were crying hysterically within the first thirty minutes. Also, no one else has mentioned this so maybe I'm a little nuts but I thought I'd bring it up. Me and all my female friends have a hard time watching one scene between Rachel and the Joker - it's very menacing and there's a hint of sexual predation that was very hard to shake. I get sick to my stomach every time I watch that scene.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Violence is dark and evil
The movie was extremely violent. In the first 15 minutes, about a dozen people are shot. The violence is also heinous - the Joker sticks a pencil into a table and smashes a man's head into it for his "magic trick" of a disappearing pencil.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
greatt.
I loveddd this movie!
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Quite Possibly the Best Film I've Ever Seen.
Every once in a while, certain movies come along that blow our minds. Then in even rarer situations, some movies come along that make us want to watch it again and again. Then something else happens, something completely new and utterly rare; one of a kind. A movie is released; but not just any movie; movies like this have a name: masterpiece. This is without a doubt one of the best films I've ever seen. It made me thank God for a mastepiece such as this. Christopher Nolan, thank you. To the cast, thank you. This film is fantastic; no, it's unbelievalby masterful; no, in fact, there are no words that could remotely describe or even make you fathom how possibly awe-inspiring this film is. You cannot even compare other movies to this film. It's unfair. Every film will lose. Parents: Although this film is undescribeably fantastically amazing, it is quiote violent. Heath Ledger's the Joker (although the best preformance I've seen in the last decade) is enormously scary, especially his tales of how he got his scars. Two-Face isn't much different; he has a possibly even scarier face, but less horrific stories to tell. There is a lot of action inclding a huge chase scene through undergorund tunnels. There are also some very emotional deaths of major characters we've come to love. Parents, also watch out for "magic trick," although it is a brilliant move, it will highly disturb kids under at least 11, but I still say 15+. Overall, if you haven't seen this film, do so. You won';t regret it. In fact, you'll probably thank me for recommending it (not to sound like a schmuck). I also heard that Christopher Nolan was making a third one; but I don't think it can be as good as this masterpiece of cinema. Not that I doubt Nolan's potential (especially not after this film), but I doubt that there can be better film making than this; and if there is, and if Nolan can make a better film than this... oh man! I can;t even begin to think of a film more well-made, more excellent than this! Now that, ladies and gentlemen, blows my mind!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
five star
first five star review i've seen
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Best Batman Movie EVER!!!
AMAZING!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Dark Knight great movie but P.S.H. got jipped
I went and saw this the night it came out in theaters. It's a great movie, christian bale is the greatest batman there is. Although heath ledger did a good job as joker, he didn't deserve best supporting actor. Phillip Seymore Hoffman deserved it for doubt. The only reason why he won best suppoting actor is because he died. Who cares if he died anyway? But all in all it's a great movie. But can be frightning for smaller children.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
It's okay... if your kids are at least a pre-teen and aren't queasy
The movie... is just Violent and Dark. Batman's voice sounds deadly, the joker laughs about thousands of people's deaths, and expect enough tons of explosives to prevent a meteor shower from destroying earth. That's not saying it's actually bad. In fact, it's a thrilling movie, and my boys loved it. I just think that it can get very violent.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for teens!
This movie is prtty violent but if you've seen "Terminator Salvation" you sould be OK. The highest it went up to in terms of cursing is a*s. Sex is not an issue at all. If you have seen "Terminator Salvation" go see "The Dark Knight" NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
OK for 13 year olds. Not that violent as they say. Burton's Batman is twice more violent.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Many scenes with graphic violence
Many Scenes will be scary for kids, such as the joker talking about how he got his scars and when everything is calm and then you see a hung body hit a window and the camera lingers on it. However, a prisoner who has clearly made some serious misdeeds gives up his own life to save many people and you will feel like cheering for him. Much graphic violence and shocking visuals. But a very good movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Many Scenes will be scary for kids, such as the joker talking about how he got his scars and when everything is calm and then you see a hung body hit a window and the camera lingers on it. However, a prisoner who has clearly made some serious misdeeds gives up his own life to save many people and you will feel like cheering for him. Much graphic violence and shocking visuals. But a very good movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Most violent superhero movie besides the punisher.
This is a great movie, that said it is an extremely dark and violent superhero movie about finding peoples inner villain. My rating: PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images, thematic elements, and some mild language.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Watch it first!
It was good, but very violent and intense. My boyfriend watched it first and was able to fast forward through the worst scenes (including a scene in which Batman has to kill dogs), so I was less traumatized than I might have been. Good film, see it if you want, but watch it before your kids under 13.
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
This is fine. Not very bad. I have scene it about 10 times and it's really not that bad.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Actually, good for 14+...but too scary for smaller kids
First off, I rated this iffy because I couldn't rate it On. It is extremely scary by scaring you with suspenseful drama from the joker, and crashing-through-window scares. And don't even bother reading user The Joker's comment, he is lying. He could not possibly be 13 and watched it when he was ten. I would not recommend it for kids younger than 15. I noticed some negative effects when I asked some of my friends who their favorite character in the movie, and they both said the joker. " He's awesome! " They explained to me that because the Joker is so devious, tactical and planning, he was awesome. I liked the movie, but just one little recommendation. Don't watch this at night.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Too much suspense for younger kids.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
SCARY
i watched at least five minutes.., TOO SCARY! turned it off and returned it the next day
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great for tweens
Are you guys mental? It is hardly violent and I watched it when I was ten!!
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
The best in superhero movies, but the extensive murders...
This movie is insanely good. The downfall of many of these superhero movies is the script is terrible, but the script in this one states many philosophical issues, such as the difference between taking justice into your own hands and letting the law deal with it, and the which is better, telling someone something that would break their heart and spirit, but being truthful, or telling a lie, but saving their spirit? This movie brings out the best in superhero movies, with plenty of action, explosions, and fistfights, but with an intense script. However, the Joker kills about 20 people throughout the movie, whom we don't seem to care about. This makes human life seem almost meaningless--except for people who matter, like Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and the mayor.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Best BATMAN MOVIE IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!
Best movie of 2008 for me this movie is so amazing!!! it was the best movie i have ever seen then i saw watchmen and know watchmen and know that is my favorite movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Fantastic dark sequel to Batman Begins, Heath Ledger really gets this movie going with his outstanding performance as the Joker. This movie was voted 9th on the IMDb Top 250 movies of all time.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
best 2008 film ever
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Awesome Movie !!
It's a great movie that is suspenseful and really cool . It's not very violent either . The worst things that happen are The Joker shoots people and they fall down quickly , no blood or anything . There's one or two strong curse words . Most of the things that happen that are graphic are off camera but you know it happened , they just don't show it .
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A young review
I might be 11, but this film is awesome!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
ok for kids if your mom or dad say if you can watch it
it's my favorite batman movie but it has adult content
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
AMAZING.
I am a huge geek, I love aything that has to do with my favorite comic books, video games, ect.. When i went to go see The Dark Knight i was BLOWN away. The acting is top of the line, story line was top of the line, everything was amazing. Although this is my all time favorite movie now, there are some things that may concern parents... and most of the concerns are with the Joker... #1: The Joker CAN be pretty creepy. I enjoyed him, i am his biggest fan, but for kids 13 or under, it MIGHT be just a little too much. #2: Most of the plot is foucused on the Joker's messed up logic. At the end of the movie you find out that he did all that stuff just to prove that even the greatest heros can fall and become the villan. #3: VIOLENCE. Not gore, not blood, just violence. There are explotions, guns, knifes, and whatever else you need or want in a action flick. But the violence i am talking about is the violence the joker generates... just think "Saw". Over all, if you not scared of creepy clowns GO SEE IT. It is a REALLY good flick and i suggest it to EVERYONE.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Kind of tiring, too long, joker's pretty freaky.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
A GREAT MOVIE
this was an amazing movie. although it had a lot of violence, it was it was very entertaining. this is movie for tweens, teens, and adults
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
16+
at the end of the movie batman is kind of selfish letting gotham city in the hands of the joker and a friend couldnt sleep for 8 weeks so everyone 8-15 would sometimes get scared and jump off their seats throughout the movie everyone 16+ will like it
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
16+
at the end of the movie batman is kind of selfish letting gotham city in the hands of the joker and a friend couldnt sleep for 8 weeks so everyone 8-15 would sometimes get scared and jump off their seats throughout the movie everyone 16+ will like it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Good But Vionet Movie
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Watch something else
Way too violent it was bad.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Great Movie!! Nothing can beat this! Awesome job by Heath Ledger even though he was creepy!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
great
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
I love this movie so much better then the first and I loved the first. Excellent acting. Excellent plot, but VERY dark and not the best for younger children, who may want to see it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
The Best Batman Movie Yet!!
Not only is "The Dark Knight" the best Batman movie ever, its maybe the best superhero movie ever! TDK subverses a genre known for men in tights. Best movie of 2008!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
violent
This movie has nonstop violence with every weapon you can imagine and the joker uses a knife because he likes the more slow deaths.The language is minimal including son of a b...h , d..n , h..l , and a.s.
