Fifteen years ago this week, Christopher Nolan released a little movie called The Dark Knight and delivered what I consider the best comic ...
straight man. Wahlberg, likewise, was overlooked for his quiet but effective performance because the Academy hates subtlety.
As Batman, he’s even more conflicted. The Dark Knight appears bored when we first see him during a sequence involving the Scarecrow early in the film. He seizes the chance to permanently deal with the criminals during the spectacular Hong Kong sequence, effortlessly carrying out the operation and capturing Lau. There’s no sense of thrill or joy in Batman’s actions. He’s simply trying to tie up loose ends so he can move on with his life.
I also love the classic interrogation scene where we actually see Batman snap for the first time after the Joker goes too far with his revelation that Rachel and Harvey are about to die. It takes everything in Batman’s power not to pummel his enemy’s face to a pulp. We witness the rage, pain, anguish, and frustration. Ledger deservedly receives high praise for his jaw-dropping performance here, but he’d not be nearly as effective if Bale didn’t hit all the right beats.
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