Setup vs The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 4.9/10 for Setup). Setup is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 32m. The Dark Knight is the older of the two (2008 against 2011). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Setup posterSetup2011 VS The Dark Knight posterThe Dark Knight2008
SetupThe Dark Knight
Audience score★ 4.9/10★ 8.5/10
Year20112008
Length1h 25m2h 32m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United Kingdom
DirectorMike GuntherChristopher Nolan
Main castJames Remar, Will Yun Lee, Jay Karnes, Ryan Phillippe, Shaun ToubNestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall

Synopsis

Setup

A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.

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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