Batman: El Caballero De La Noche · Secure

According to reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb , the movie’s mature tone and philosophical depth set a "gold standard" that many modern films still attempt to replicate. The Dark Knight (2008) - IMDb

Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker received universal acclaim and a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor , marking the first time a major acting Oscar was awarded to a superhero film. Batman: El Caballero de la Noche

It examines how Batman's presence inadvertently invites more extreme forms of villainy, a central conflict between him and the Joker. Critical Impact and Legacy According to reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb

Set about a year after Batman Begins , the story follows Batman (Christian Bale), Lieutenant James Gordon (Gary Oldman), and the idealistic District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) as they form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their progress is shattered by the arrival of the Joker (Heath Ledger), a psychopathic anarchist who cares nothing for money or power, seeking only to plunge the city into chaos and prove that anyone can be corrupted. Critical Impact and Legacy Set about a year

The film's snub for a Best Picture nomination caused such a public outcry that the Academy expanded the category from five to ten nominees the following year.