Dent becomes the quintessential anti-hero but is he really an antagonist to Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne, or the true hero of The Dark Knight? On the film’s 10th anniversary, let’s break down why the film is less about Batman and more a story that centers around Harvey Dent that actually makes him the hero. The actor delved deeply into the creation of the character going so far as to study split personalities and the psychology behind the character in order to bring him to life. One of the unspoken strengths of the film however is Aaron Eckhart’s performance as Harvey Dent. The audience fell in love with Heath Ledger’s depiction of the Joker and despite the actor’s untimely passing, his performance awarded the film the first Oscar in a major category for a superhero film: best actor in a supporting role. The film’s depiction of two of the biggest villains in Batman’s rogues gallery is considered iconic. The Dark Knight holds a special place in the heart of superhero cinema.
