The Dark Knight vs The Opponent

The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.1/10 for The Opponent). The Opponent is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 32m. The Opponent is the older of the two (2000 against 2008). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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The Dark KnightThe Opponent
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 5.1/10
Year20082000
Length2h 32m1h 30m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, ThrillerAction, Drama
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorChristopher NolanEugene Jarecki
Main castNestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael HallAunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Erika Eleniak, James Colby, Clark Middleton

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 Opponent

Patty Sullivan is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.

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