Batman Begins vs The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Batman Begins). Batman Begins is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 32m. Batman Begins is the older of the two (2005 against 2008). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine.
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight| Batman Begins | The Dark Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 2h 32m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Mark Boone Junior, Cillian Murphy, Linus Roache, Michael Caine, Christian Bale | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall |
Synopsis
Batman Begins
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
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