Remarkably, it delivered beyond expectations as one of the best Batman movies.
After the success of Batman Begins – not to mention the epic Joker card teaser at its end – The Dark Knight quickly became one of the most hyped movies of the decade. Helped by its amazing viral marketing campaign and, sadly, the death of Heath Ledger, the sequel quickly took on legendary status as the summer’s most anticipated movie. Remarkably, it delivered beyond expectations as one of the best Batman movies.