The Dark Knight vs The Mechanic
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for The Mechanic). The Mechanic is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 32m. The Dark Knight is the older of the two (2008 against 2011). Both are action, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Dark Knight
The Mechanic| The Dark Knight | The Mechanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 32m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Simon West |
| Main cast | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall | Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Mini Anden |
Synopsis
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.
The Mechanic
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly…
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