4,591 Internet Movie Database users have already rated The Dark Knight, which currently sits at a 9.7 out of 10 (or a 9.0 out of 10 from regular IMDb voters). That puts Nolan’s sequel at the #4 movie of all time slot on IMDb’s top 250. It will be interesting to see how this rating holds are a bigger sampling of users register their votes.
This is the second movie this year to open extremely high on IMDb. The other being WALL-E, which earned a 9.3 average user rating (5,300 votes), earning itself the #9 position on the coveted list. Three weeks and 33,000 votes later, WALL-E is holding steady at a 8.8 rating, good for a #22 placement on IMDb’s charts.
The Dark Knight is also highly reviewed, earning a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 154 reviews. This puts the film as the second best wide release of 2008, under only WALL-E (with a 97% rating). Again, it will be interesting to see how this holds up as more reviews come in. However, I only expect 50-60 more reviews.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
This thing could do 500 mil. domestically when its all said and done.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
why are all the NY critics hating on this film?
July 18th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Jank -
Probably cause it was filmed in Chicago and not NYC.
July 18th, 2008 at 12:32 am
because its fun to go against the grain and test your wits.
July 18th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Just got back from the midnight showing. The movie was absolutely fantastic, I love it. It’s one of my favorite movies. Leaving in 2 hours to go to my next showing for it. :D
July 18th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Just got out of the 12.01 screening in sioux falls sd, all i can say i wow it was freakin amazing.
dlp cinema is where its at, the theater was showing it on two screens, both were sold out.
July 18th, 2008 at 12:49 am
@ peter
in about 3 hours, i think i’ll be joining you in dethroning spider-man 2 from the top slot as my all time favorite comic book film.
i’m curious though, why so many people are saying it’s one of the ‘greatest comic book films’, but won’t say it’s one of our ‘greatest films’… i guess time could change that? either way, over the past year or so, i think TDK has become more than just 2 1/2 hours in a theater, and that’s an accomplishment on its own.
July 18th, 2008 at 12:58 am
If this movie makes $500 million domestically, I will bite into my own forearm.
July 18th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Just got home and I have to say it lived up too or beyond the hype for me.
Joker’s magic trick when he meets with the criminals was great. Heath’s Joker is amazing, it made you lean forward in your seat to see what he did next.
Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent/Two-Face was really good as well.
A good mixture of action, drama, suspense and a little comedy. The truck stunt was probably one of the many highlights that stood out.
July 18th, 2008 at 1:28 am
I too, just got back from the midnight showing (after washing off the joker make-up). Easily one of my favorite movies of all time. This film was simply astounding. Performances from all the actors were great, especially Ledger - One of the most original takes on an established character. The trailers didn’t even show half of the brilliance that his performance was. My expectations were greatly exceeded on all levels.
July 18th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Went to the 12:05 showing in Hanover, MD.. was packed, sold out. Got there at 12:04 and had to sit front row.. but even that couldnt ruin this movie. Right off the bat probably top 5 movie all-time Ive seen. Its nearly 3 hrs long, but it goes so fast because its just that good. I agree with the guy who said he loved the Jokers “magic trick” .. all I can say is “and its gooone” lol..classic. This may come off as rude or ignorant and I dont mean that in any way, but after seeing Ledgers performance it makes it just a little more sadder he died. He truely was a GREAT actor..and he proved it and cemented his legacy with this movie..absoluetly fantastic.. highly recommend, although not for children.
July 18th, 2008 at 2:17 am
I think there are so many that voted without seeing the movie.
July 18th, 2008 at 6:42 am
I just got back from the 3:30AM PST showing of the movie here in San Francisco on IMAX!
I’ve never seen a movie opening in IMAX so packed with people and i’ve never seen people dress up for a movie since harry potter and star wars.
The movie was epic, well written, full of great twists and was was to watch. I wish it was longer. Yep, it’s 6:45 AM. goodnight.
July 18th, 2008 at 9:46 am
god.
I
CANNOT
WAIT
TO
SEE
THIS
MOVIE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 18th, 2008 at 10:33 am
this movie cannot be possibly better than star wars or shindler’s list…….. or can it????
July 18th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
oh, and wasn’t Citizen Kane supposed to be the greatest movie ever????
July 18th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
You have to hand it to the fanboys for getting online and voting before seeing a movie (and then again after seeing it at midnight). Big ups on the dedication.
(But seriously… come on.)
July 18th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
3. 9.1 The Dark Knight (2008) 7,041!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 18th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
3.- 9.1, The Dark Knight (2008) with 7,041 votes!!!!
July 19th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
The Dark Knight just became #3 on IMDB’s Top 250
July 20th, 2008 at 1:23 am
dark knight just became #1 on IMDB’s Top 250. go check it out