General
Bruce Wayne
Who is Gotham's White Knight?
Harvey Dent
The director uses this to create tension and highlight the Joker’s unpredictable nature through rapid cuts during his initial appearance.
Editing/cuts
Who says this: "You can't lead this city, you're just a man who can take it."
The joker
The rise of organized crime in The Dark Knight mirrors real-world struggles in major cities, including this notorious criminal organization that dominates much of Gotham’s underground world in the film.
Mob
What does the joker refer to himself as?
An agent of chaos
How does Two-Face decide the fate of his victims?
A coin
This technique is used to emphasize the scale of the Batmobile’s chase scene, showing Gotham's vastness.
Wide shot
Who says this: "It's not about who you are underneath, but what you do that defines you."
Rachel Dawes
The Joker's terrorizing of Gotham in The Dark Knight is a reflection of the fear that followed this major terrorist attack in 2001.
September 11, 9/11
What is the name of the Batmobile?
The tumbler
Before becoming Two-Face, Harvey Dent was briefly a member of this law enforcement team in Gotham City.
Gotham District Attorney's office
Nolan uses this visual effect in the final battle between Batman and the Joker, often blurring the line between good and evil.
Lighting contrast
Who says this: "The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming."
Harvey Dent
Batman’s use of extreme surveillance and his willingness to bend the law to catch criminals mirrors the controversial actions taken by the U.S. government under which presdient?
George Bush
Who does The Joker disguise himself as so he can shoot the mayor?
Police guard
List three individuals who act as a support and ground Bruce in his decisions.
Nolan uses this filmmaking tool to emphasize the psychological tension between Batman and the Joker, particularly during the interrogation scene, where the frame tightens on Batman’s face.
Close up shots
Who says this: "You have nothing, nothing to threaten me with. Nothing to do with all your strength."
The joker
The Joker’s methods, which include using hostages and threats of violence, echo real-life interrogation techniques that were used by the U.S. during the War on Terror, particularly this practice, which involves physical and psychological pressure to extract information
Torture
List 5 symbols in TDK.
Social experiments, Joker card, makeup, hidden identities, two face, The batman, The white knight, burning money, the joker, the dark knight
This member of the Gotham City Police Department is later revealed to be a mole working for the Joker, providing critical information about the police’s operations.
Detective Wuertz
The opening bank robbery scene, where the Joker and his crew methodically execute their plan, features this unusual editing technique that creates tension and uncertainty about who is in control.
Cross-cutting between multiple location
Finish this quote...
"Introduce a little anarchy upset the...."
established order
Batman’s use of extreme surveillance to catch criminals in The Dark Knight is similar to a controversial U.S. program that allowed the government to listen to phone calls without a warrant after 9/11. What is this practice called?
Wiretapping