Batman and America

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2008)

After seeing the film for the third time this evening, I've came to a solid conclusion. Most of the movies that we consider the best of all time contain a good amount of inner symbology. The Dark Knight not only has the simple symbol of the bat, but a plot that, to me, can easily be taken in as symbolizing the current America/Middle East situation. Joker of course being the terrorist, holding his own twisted beliefs on planning and chaos. Batman, meanwhile, representing the American government along with Harvey Dent. Most Americans don't agree with America's status in its war against terror and especially the PATRIOT ACT. Hmm....perhaps Batman using every cell phone within Gotham as a too to spot the Joker symbolizes the PATRIOT ACT and its infringement on our privacy???
Most people didn't believe Batman was doing the right thing, however, he could indeed make the choice no other man could make as Alfred put it. This could easily symbolize our American Government and their great power and struggle to deal with the average Americans' feelings and beliefs. Batman indeed felt that he was doing the thing that would do the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. However, it's clear in The Dark Knight that Batman is doing the right thing. But me being the liberal I am, I can't say I believe in what our government is doing....I would be interested to hear what the Nolan bros would have to say about this symbolism theory.