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Dark Knight' Premiere Pics
NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actors Liev Schreiber and Morgan Freeman attend the after party for the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at the Mandarin Oriental ballroom on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actors Danny DeVito and Michael Caine attend the after party for the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at the Mandarin Oriental ballroom on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Director Christopher Nolan, Executive producer Thomas Tull and actor Christian Bale attend the after party for the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at the Mandarin Oriental ballroom on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actor Danny DeVito attends the after party for the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at the Mandarin Oriental ballroom on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actor Chin Han attends the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Dancer Karina Smirnoff attends the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Composers James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer arrive at the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Dancer Karina Smirnoff attends the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actress Blake Lively attends the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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NEW YORK - JULY 14: Actress Blake Lively attends the world premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square - IMAX on July 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Belstaff)
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25 Biggest Summer Openings
25. 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' - $73,071,188
Release Date: 07/26/02
Total Box Office: $213,117,789
The groovy 'Powers' sequel marks Mike Myers' only appearance on this list as a human -- well, three humans, if you count Fat Bastard and Goldmember.
NEW LINE
24. 'The Simpsons Movie' - $74,036,787
Release Date: 07/27/07
Total Box Office: $186,135,014
Look out, Spider-Man ... here comes Spider-Pig. Homer can finally afford to quit his job at Burns' nuclear plant after this long-awaited movie raked in some serious D'OH!
FOX
23. 'Pearl Harbor' - $75,177,654
Release Date: 05/25/01
Total Box Office: $198,542,554
America was never the same after Michael Bay's take on the fateful attack. Audiences left theaters wondering why Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Cuba Gooding Jr. took those roles.
DISNEY
22. 'War of the Worlds' - $77,061,953
Release Date: 06/29/05
Total Box Office: $234,280,354
Infamous couch-jumping escapades aside, the combo of Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg and freaky humanity-hating aliens was just too much to pass up.
PARAMOUNT
21. 'The Da Vinci Code' - $77,073,388
Release Date: 05/19/06
Total Box Office: $217,536,138
International best-seller plus Tom Hanks plus Ron Howard plus religious controversy equals guaranteed box office gold. (Negative points for Tom Hanks' hair.)
SONY
20. 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' - $77,108,414
Release Date: 07/11/07
Total Box Office: $292,004,738
There is an exception to every rule. This latest 'Potter' film -- perhaps the most somber of the lot -- didn't surpass its series predecessors; but being in the top 25 openings of all time is nothing to scoff at.
WARNER BROS.
19. 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones' - $80,027,814
Release Date: 05/16/02
Total Box Office: $310,676,740
Hayden Christensen's debut as Anakin Skywalker opened even bigger than 'Episode I,' perhaps because he was no longer yelling, "Wheeee!"
FOX
18. 'X2: X-Men United' - $85,558,731
Release Date: 05/02/03
Total Box Office: $214,949,694
Before he made 'Superman Returns,' director Bryan Singer was all about the team of super-powered mutants. Audiences apparently thought he should stay that way.
FOX
17. 'Bruce Almighty' - $85,734,045
Release Date: 05/23/03
Total Box Office: $242,704,995
His biggest summer opening ever wasn't enough to keep Jim Carrey on board for a sequel.
UNIVERSAL
16. 'The Day After Tomorrow' - $85,807,341
Release Date: 05/28/04
Total Box Office: $186,740,799
Nothing like a little total world destruction at the hands of Mother Nature to pack us into theaters. Or maybe it was just too warm outside for some reason ...
FOX
Recent Comments
AlexDeLdg420 10:53:24 PM Jul 22 2008
Much different than Jack's Joker, and far more DEemonic as opposed to Comic...
GetFReal 09:58:30 PM Jul 22 2008
This was truly a great movie!!! I'm glad they remade Batman, especially after that abomination movie called batman and Robin, in which they screwed up the story and batgirl, bane and poison ivy were truly horrible. The only hero in that movie I liked was Robin. THE DARK KNIGHT IS AWESOME. THE MOVIE MAY BE A LITTLE LONG BUT IT IS WORTH IT.
LooKiTsGrAvY 04:51:43 AM Jul 22 2008
I thought the movie was great!!! I will definitely make the trip to Dallas to see this again @ the IMAX theatre instead.Heath Ledger's performance dominated the movie. I liked the original version of the Joker, but this films Joker was definitely the challenge that Batman needed to make this movie what it is. Great!
RussV1263 04:50:06 AM Jul 22 2008
So many different comments, I have respect for the people who post their comments and express themself, isnt' that the reason for this section? I saw the movie and I think is OK, but Ledger performance I liked it!.Saviourofdeath thinks he is a movie critic and in his mind he probably think is better than the rest of the world.- People...if you liked the movie or not, you're welcome to share what you think.
DCross477 02:43:18 AM Jul 22 2008
that movie was awsome. heath ledger blew jack nicholson out the water as the joker and im not taking nothing away from jack.
Stressedoutmom15 09:52:06 PM Jul 21 2008
I saw the movie today. it was good but did not live up to all the hype.
Sarch5 09:07:32 PM Jul 21 2008
I liked the movie but only saw it because of Heath but I liked to think I would have seen it even if he had the chance to promote it( considering I have seen almost all of Heath movies JUST because he was in them) although Gary olman was pretty good too. I agree with Luvmykidso and Bowziie. GREAT JOB CAST and CREW of THE DARK KNIGHT
Outland196 08:34:35 PM Jul 21 2008
Batman movies have ALWAYS broken box office records, even when they sucked! So I don't think Heaths death was a determining factor in the high sales. I do think it helps that this movie was actually fantastic, the best sequel Ive ever seen and to think this is the 6th Batman movie. I have to agree with some of our other posts, anyone with senseless hater comments is just looking for attention, this movie will withstand the test of time, change the bar on comic book films, (just like batman 1 did in 89) and continue to shine along with Heaths performance far beyond the reach of the lame comments posted here.
FexFuzz 08:30:52 PM Jul 21 2008
hey...D36081039...the movie was GREAT....Heath was GREAT....but hey....the money you spent on seeing the movie ?....you should have spent on typing and spelling lessons.....ever hear of spell check ?.....
D36081039 08:21:02 PM Jul 21 2008
Jedsil This is the FIRST real Batman movie. To se it is to love it. At the end of the movie the people clapped loud and lond. How often these days do you see that? It was great from start to finish. And, Yes, Heath stold the show from a great cast. The best money I have spent at the movie in years. SEEIT!!!!!!!!
BELMARBEDS 07:58:58 PM Jul 21 2008
`I am sorry but I am sure his performance in this movie was as gifted as all the movies he has performed in. A very unique individual. Gifted actor. It is a shame he is not here to partake in the opening. He would have loved it.I am sure it is worth watching. Looking forward to seeing it myself.
Neandrdoll 07:56:37 PM Jul 21 2008
nothing will surpass his performance in "BrokeBack Mountain"...........THAT, was phenominal
Jedsil 07:50:56 PM Jul 21 2008
No disrespect to Heath Ledger, but the last thing in the world I want to see is another batman movie. Enough already.
Spudbays 07:48:52 PM Jul 21 2008
Boy, nothing like death to sell a movie. It's kind of sad if you think about it. Sure, the Batman movie would have been popular had heath ledger lived, but his death makes everyone want to see his "last film". I wished he hadn't died. It was such a waste of talent.
Bowziie 07:40:02 PM Jul 21 2008
We love you Heath! and I know you already know your movie is a hit! you're smiling down now. God bless you , up there!
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