15 Things We Love For 15 Years

When I say “The Title,” I mean it two ways. First, the way the movie starts, just like Batman Begins, not with a title, but a kind of logo (seen above)—and then only gives us the title at the very end, once the film has earned it. Which is always such an exciting exclamation point to end the movie on.

The second is how “The Dark Knight” has a double meaning. Obviously, it refers to a common nickname for Batman, but in the movie it’s also moniker to describe his role in the film. By the end he’s antithesis of Harvey Dent, aka the White Knight. Both Batman and Harvey want to save Gotham City. Harvey tries but ultimately fails. However, to cover his mistakes, Batman takes on Harvey’s mistakes as his own, as a way to save the city at his expense. Harvey remains Gotham’s White Knight while Batman becomes, well, you know. It’s a beautiful use of an otherwise expected title.

So, both things in one.