The Dark Knight Movie Summary The Dark Knight movie portrays its self as a fantasy however, the movie relates back to everyday society very well in indirect fashions. In the movie, The Dark Knight, there was a statement made by Harvey Dent that states “You either die a hero, or die long enough to see your self become the villain.” With this being said, this statement can relate to the presidency in some sort of fashion. For example, in my opinion, the president can leave office on good term, just like the hero, or he can over stay his welcome so to speak and become the villain. However, the quote does not directly tie into a straight example of the presidency, there is an indirect relation to the quote. The next question about this essay …show more content…
Weather it is how he is only needed when called upon or an emergency. Batman could be considered a terrorist in today’s society. However, there is a far cry from helping keep a group of citizens safe and putting their lives at risk on purpose. However, I do not believe that batman in this movie is considered by society definition today, a terrorist. Next, there is a quote from the moving stating, “Gotham needs a hero with a face” Although, batman does have a face it is just hid behind a mask. This quote relates to a specific individual in which the people see face to face they can consider as their hero. In this movie, I believe that Harvey Dent is considered the “hero with a face” after the situation in the movie where he took down the whole mob in Gotham. Money in the government does not always dictate power in this movie. However, Bruce Wayne is very wealthy but that does not affect his power with the city of Gotham. With this being said, if you have a lot of money you are entitled to power within a government because of how far one’s money can reach. Next, the question about batman is who or what group does batman represent today. I believe batman would represent the navy seals. For example, they are called up for missions around the world that police forces cannot handle. They are there in a moment’s notice when the government is failing, and the
Throughout “The Dark Knight” by Christopher Nolan crime and deviance is seen throughout the film. Crime and deviance in The Dark Knight has two faces as society accepts crime for those whose are helping them and at the same time punishes those who are punished. Society in Gotham accepts crime when the Batman commits it to help for the betterment of society; however, crime is not accepted when it is committed by mob bosses, gangs, criminal cops, and most importantly through the joker. The forms of deviancy/crime which are seen throughout the film is the Labeling Approach, Human Rights Approach, and Human Diversity Approach.
My opinion, an auteur is a director who leaves a personal message or impact on the films they’re working on. Not only visually, but also utilizing their techniques and motifs which are always used in films. The director I have chosen to write about is none other than Christopher Nolan. I chose to write about him not just because he did one of my favorite superhero movies of all time (The Dark Knight Trilogy), but he is one of my favorite directors of all time. After reading Andrew Sarris article, I will stick with the meaning of what I have said before, but there are three circles I must know: the outer, middle and inner (technique, style, and meaning). Nolan in my opinion, fits within the whole auteur thing because of the way his films are. Hence, why I called him the Modern Master.
Smoke billows out from a Manhattan skyscraper, damaged by a fiery explosion. This could easily be a scene from 9/11, however we see Batman looking grimly on as a poster advertises the film will be released soon. Clearly this film plays on the fears of terrorism. As depicted in The Dark Knight, the Joker plays the terrorist, while Gotham’s leadership struggles to contain him. The film departs from the superhero ideals of pure good versus pure evil, showing a murky world where moral decisions have to be made in order to stop evil. Because of this, The Dark Knight seems to be an allegory for the War on Terrorism. This paper will look at how the Joker represents terrorism, while Batman represents George Bush and his administration’s War on
In a movie where good and evil are divided by a very thin line, the Dark Knight rises up to fight against injustice and corruption in Gotham City. An action sequel to the original Batman Begins, this installment is a lot darker filled with more explosion, twists, and suspense. For the first time, a comic has been integrated into the issues of the real world. With the help of District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Gordon, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining mob members and clean the streets of Gotham for good. Their success is only short-lived when they encounter the Joker, a mysterious mastermind who is out to prove that nobility cannot hold in a world of anarchy.
The artistic representation of the Batman myth is an important cultural artifact of our time because it represents modern society's thirst for heroic ideals in popular entertainment. Since his creation, readers and viewers have admired Batman's unique ability to battle villainy, transcend the law and administer justice. As cultivators of the noir genre in film as well as in literature, Americans have always identified with this enigmatic hero, who exists on the margins of society and yet represents one of the largest corporations in the world. The evolution of Batman in particular and the superhero genre in general (from comic book to television to film and back again) has seen in the latest adaptation from Christopher Nolan's Batman revamp a veritable tilting point for the character once known as the World's Greatest Detective. This paper will analyze why Batman is an important cultural artifact of our day, how he came into being, what he means for society, and how he will be treated in the future.
Miller’s portrayal perceives Batman as the last hope in eradicating the looming criminal “mutant” enterprise, a task in which those in power remain inadequate to rectify. Witnessing this weakness, Batman determines that it is his obligation to defend Gotham or face complete defeat. This conjecture of diverging beliefs of Batman is evident when one townsperson regards him as a “ruthless, monstrous vigilante, striking at the foundations of democracy” while, on the other hand, a different onlooker remarks that “He’s [Batman] the only one taking back what's ours (Miller 64).” Miller brilliantly differentiates Batman’s unlawful enforcement of justice by contradicting it with the authorized execution of justice by Superman.
The main conflicts in the world of The Dark Knight Returns revolve around escalating crime in Gotham city and forces of the authority attempting to control it. The authority should be a moral force and represent justice. The figures that represent the authority should be selfless and work only to promote the integrity of law and order. Authority proves to be contradictory in Miller’s novel as the authoritative figures express qualities of vigilantism and overall moral ambiguity.
The title of the film is First Knight, which released on July 7, 1995, & directed by Jerry Zucker. Some of the leading roles were: Sean Connery as King Arthur who plays the head of the kingdom of Camelot, Richard Gere as Lancelot who comes off as a protectant of Guinevere, Julia Ormond as Guinevere who is the wife of King Arthur and significant other of Lancelot, & Ben Cross as Malagant who portrays a knight who wants the throne. The film itself was pretty good, there were a few parts that i didn’t understand. To me, it was nothing like the book.
The Joker has become a modern myth that exposes our innermost brittleness as a society, which, in some profound way, has come as a form of philosophical and political catharsis allowing us to reconsider the systems we hold dear. The Joker is a symbol of a new form of thinking. His methods, though subversive and excessive, are not irrational but rather well considered - he has a better understanding of the sane man than what we give him credit for. However, though his philosophy is profound, we cannot live in a world with no rules – we would live in a modern day ‘Lord of the Flies’. Thus, it becomes important that we find an antithesis of such a philosophy to stabilize society; Batman was certainly a suitable candidate. Batman is the masked vigilante who wishes to remove fear by restoring justice and confidence in the systems in Gotham. His philosophy is very reliant on the established systems and has great trust in them, though he operates outside of those systems. The psychological similarities of Batman and the Joker are apparent and suggest that both characters are ignoble; each has come from some trauma. However, the complementary differences in their respective philosophies are more dissonant – one believes in the power of society and
Batman: The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan is non-stop action thriller that continually did the unexpected. The film is based off of the original Batman comic book but additionally changes the perception of the everyday world as good to naturally bad. Throughout the movie, Batman stands for honesty and goodness while the Joker is a symbolism of chaos and evil. Both sides are forced to make quick-witted decisions in order to stop the opposing vigilante from doing his desired work. The citizens of Gotham are put in the heart of this circumstance and feel obligated to go against their values to stop the chaos. Numerous people habitually pursue their dreams and values but often become blinded from their
There are two main characters that the storyline revolves around, Batman and the Joker. Batman serves as the guardian of Gotham City. The Joker, however, stands as the villain who strives to create a world of chaos. Hobbes’ theory on state of nature says that society is the sole reason that humans act civilized. Hobbes’ believes in the “state of war,”, which is a way of life that is proven to be brutal and short. The Joker’s main goal is to prove that people have the natural capability to do evil. While he attempts to prove this throughout his many twisted plans, he is driven to eliminate the one thing that keeps Gotham City from turning hopeless and chaotic, Batman. Without its protector, Gotham City would soon turn to a “state of war.” Hobbes’ also says, “Fear makes natural man want to escape the
Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film ‘The Dark Knight”,tells the thrilling tale of the chaos caused throughout Gotham by the city’s villain, The Joker, and Batman’s many attempts to restore peace and order in the city. The film not only explores the two main character’s conflict but also incorporates the idea of showing morality when making decisions and the power held by the city’s villain, ideas that can be somewhat experienced in day-to-day life. Nolan’s effective use of film techniques such as camerawork, dialogue, sound, and editing develops these ideas to aid the viewer in understanding the message shown in The Ferry Scene. In this scene, The Joker makes his last attempt to make people suffer before he is caught, showing the aftermath of
Batman's a whole other story. The filmmakers have worked out the mask problems from the previous film; Bale fills the suit with grace and danger. His voice is disguised as well - it's now a bass-heavy synthesized whisper. The character seems more than ever an extension of his high-tech toys (like the neat-o Bat-scooter that pops out of the Batmobile at one point, ecstatically rearing up like the Lone Ranger's Silver). He represents a citizen's darkest urges, though, and it eats at him. He's Dirty Harry crossed with Hamlet.
The Dark Knight (2008), directed by Christopher Nolan, demonstrates the idea of good versus evil. Batman is known as the protagonist, and Joker is known as the ultimate villain. The representation of crime in the film is seen from the actions of both characters. The film essentially depicts the act of deviance meaning, “behaviour that violates social norms, including laws”. In normality the government would have the greatest amount of power, but in the Gotham city, power is complex. There is minimal structure of law and order in Gotham city due to powerful people like Batman and the Joker. Citizens of Gotham city can no longer fight for themselves in a world filled with supernatural powers. Therefore, the only hope that citizens have rest in the hands of Batman. Although Batman attempts to save Gotham city from Joker’s criminal intentions. Batman, however, also plays a role in deviant activity while attempting to catch the Joker. Realistically, Batman violates the moral code due to destructive behaviour, and putting the lives of citizens at harm. He does not care for social norms, nor whether his acts are of legality. He is devoted to combat organized crime with Harvey Dent, a district attorney in Gotham city. Batman is in fact, the definition of crime, he understands but does not abide to individual rights and social contracts which make up the rule of law. In addition, the man behind Batman, Bruce Wayne also portrays a form of deviance by disguising himself as Batman.
British actor Michael Caine was quoted in the edition of Entertainment Weekly as saying “Superman is the way America sees itself, but Batman is the way the world sees America.” Although these two characters are classic comic book heroes they have also become the face of America and how it has evolved over the many years. After analyzing the two articles “Superman’s real identity: America’s everyman” by Gloria Goodale and “Batman’s War on Terror” by Benjamin Kerstein, Michael Caine is declaring that America’s role in the world is subjected to different viewpoints of its people and their values.