It’s been 15 years since the release of Christopher Nolan’s superhero-crime epic The Dark Knight, which forever changed the idea of the modern blockbuster.
The picture was released on July 18, 2008 and grossed a billion dollars worldwide, and also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the late Heath Ledger’s iconic performance of the Joker.
The Dark Knight forced studios to take a fresh look at intellectual property, giving rise to a darker and more down-to-earth approach to the plots of comics and beloved franchises. Whether it was a truck overturn or an interrogation scene involving Batman and the Joker, this film changed everything, becoming one of Warner Bros’ most famous and revered films, and on Tuesday, many fans congratulated him on his 15th birthday.
