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After The Dark Knight Was Announced As The ‘Best’ Batman Movie, Fans Did Not Hold Back Their Thoughts

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You’re familiar with the saying about opinions, right? Everyone has one, and you should be mindful that your acts of selfless vigilantism might unwittingly foster the greatest danger this city has ever known. However, this is just a common theme associated with Batman. At 85 years old, DC’s most renowned non-superhero continues to generate significant interest, fueled by Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman Part II, James Gunn’s as-yet-uncast Caped Crusader, and the enduring influence of The Dark Knight in comic book cinema, especially among a significant portion of Hollywood voters.

One of the more well-known film surveys that has sparked debate over the past 25 years is “The New York Times” poll, which gathered opinions from approximately 500 filmmakers, actors, and avid movie enthusiasts to determine the top 10 films released after Y2K. Notable contributors included John Turturro, Mikey Madison, Guillormo Del Toro, and Sofia Coppola. In the end, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” was crowned as the highest-ranking comic book movie.

As a film enthusiast, I must admit that The Dark Knight didn’t manage to break into the Top 10 movies of all time, with Bong Joon-Ho’s masterpiece Parasite holding the throne. However, in 2008’s box office rankings, it found a comfortable spot at number 28, nestled between Arrival (#29) by Denis Villeneuve and Spike Jonze’s Adaptation (#27). Yet, when the news broke that it had been voted the best comic book movie of the past 25 years, the response from fans was a mix of admiration and disbelief. Here are some thoughtful opinions voiced by film lovers who questioned The Dark Knight’s supremacy in this category.

  • Better than Infinity War or Winter Soldier. Nah! – @LightYagami101
  • No it’s not, people only say this because Nolan directed it – @driftyfilm
  • They obviously didn’t watch Blade 2 – @Flaycreak
  • Really goes to show the perception of comic book films if Hollywood thinks the best one is the one that is the least comicbook-y – @HenshinHarrison]
  • Spider-Man 2 – @BlessedwitRJ
  • Infinity war for me It felt comic book, it brought so many things together and the ending was truly impactful – @Wrestle_G
  • Endgame would also be a good shout for this tbh – @slotslv

It’s no shock that the MCU garnered numerous accolades, making it hard for anyone to suggest that The Dark Knight surpasses any of the Russo Brothers’ Avengers sequels or other Marvel films.

However, it is worth noting that many fans praised Christian Bale and Heath Ledger’s crime drama as a standout example within comic book movie genres.

  • Best comic book movie period and it’s not close – @BazForexFutures
  • I’d agree with that. Pretty flawless film. – @Drownomatic5000
  • That’s because The Dark Knight is a proper film where the protagonist happens to be Batman. – @tomolesnevich
  • I think the only one marvel made that comes close is Civil War. But still nowhere near enough to touch the Dark Knight. – @BritisherPaz49
  • As someone who prefers The Batman there’s nothing wrong with thinking The Dark Knight is the golden standard for the genre imo. – @LanternUpdates

Surely, there are instances within a community where it can be challenging to distinguish between honest opinions, perhaps held by individuals who may be misinformed, and intentionally malicious comments aimed at provoking ‘The Dark Knight’ enthusiasts. Let me share some examples that might fit this description:

1. “The Joker is just a clown with too much makeup. I don’t get why people find him so fascinating.”
2. “Batman is overrated. He should have stayed in the shadows instead of trying to be a hero.”
3. “I watched The Dark Knight and it was such a waste of time. It’s just a bunch of action with no real substance.”
4. “The Joker wasn’t even funny, he was just annoying. I don’t see what people find so appealing about him.”
5. “Batman is a vigilante, not a hero. He’s breaking the law every time he fights crime.”

  • Joker (2019) is the top one. The Dark Knight (2008) is second. – @playpal001
  • Have they not seen Thor Love & Thunder? – @wrestlefeatures
  • Well they’re wrong The Dark Knight Rises definitely clears – @ROTK_
  • I beg to differ those falling babies in The Flash looked realistic af – @PhantomsodaJr

They’ve gotta be trolls, right?

Actor Aaron Eckhart, who played Two-Face, acknowledges Heath Ledger and the film’s director as key factors contributing to the enduring popularity and admiration of “The Dark Knight” not just among Batman enthusiasts, but movie lovers in general. Furthermore, new merchandise tied to “Dark Knight” continues to be produced and sold, and people regularly stream the movie through HBO Max. This suggests that it will likely maintain its position as a highly-regarded comic book film for future generations.

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2025-07-01 21:11

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