Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins (2005), Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new District Attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City, until a mysterious ...
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins (2005), Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new District Attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City, until a mysterious ...
The film's core conflict between chaos and order is broad, but its championed solution—the maintenance of societal stability through the self-sacrifice and morally ambiguous actions of an exceptional individual—leans right by emphasizing pragmatic individual heroism and the preservation of order over systemic reform or collective action.
The movie includes some visible diversity in its supporting cast, notably with a prominent Black character, but its primary heroic and villainous roles are traditionally cast. The narrative does not critique traditional identities, instead focusing on universal themes of good versus evil and morality.
The Dark Knight does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on crime, justice, and moral philosophy within Gotham City, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any significant female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are primarily in civilian or supporting roles without direct combat involvement.
The Dark Knight features established Batman characters and original characters, all of whom maintain their canonical or initially established gender throughout the film. No character who was historically or canonically one gender is portrayed as a different gender.
The Dark Knight features established characters like Batman, Joker, and Gordon, all portrayed by actors matching their canonically white race. Lucius Fox, a Black character in the comics, is also portrayed by a Black actor. Original characters created for the film do not constitute race swaps. No instances of a character's race being changed from their established canon were found.
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