The Dark Knight (2008)
Action, Crime, Thriller
85Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 85 represents universal critical acclaim for a film that cost $185M to produce and has grossed over $1B worldwide—a rare convergence of artistic and commercial success that justifies the investment entirely.
Director track record: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight (85) sits well above Christopher Nolan's own 78.2-point average across his other 10 scored films—a significant outlier in his output, though it trails Dunkirk (94) as his best-reviewed work to date.
Lead track record: Christian Bale
The Dark Knight (85) sits well above Christian Bale's own 58.6-point average across his other 23 scored films—a towering performance in his filmography, though it trails Little Women (87) as his best-reviewed work to date.
Box office
Budget $185M · Box office $1,004.6M