This city deserves a better class of criminal | The Dark Knight [4k, HDR]

The Dark Knight (2008)
Scene: This city deserves a better class of criminal

Storyline: When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), David S. Goyer (story)
Cast: Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne \ Batman), Heath Ledger (Joker), Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent \ Two-Face), Michael Caine (Alfred), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Rachel), Gary Oldman (Gordon), Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox), Monique Gabriela Curnen (Ramirez), Cillian Murphy (Scarecrow), Chin Han (Lau), Eric Roberts (Maroni)

Production Companies
Warner Bros. (presentation)
Legendary Entertainment (in association with)
Syncopy
DC Comics

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[raccoonofmotivation]

Joker: "I enjoy gasoline, its cheap"
Everyone right now: "and I thought my jokes were bad."

[ihaveamentalseizurev]

"Money is the reason i'm still alive"
*said by the man before getting burned on a mountain of money*

[derekblackwell]

Omg, when joker said “this town deserves a better class of criminal, and I’m going to give it to them.”

He was talking about Dent, not himself because the joker does not consider himself anything.

[jeremytewari]

It’s kinda sad because the Russian was basically the only guy who was ever nice to the Joker. He was willing to hear him out, never attempts to betray him, and seems genuinely excited to hear what the Joker wants to use his money for. He’s never thought of the Joker as a freak and seems much more upset about being betrayed.

[SagaciousSilence]

The funny thing is the Joker actually was more successful at getting rid of organized crime than Batman.

[kimitalwaajid]

"He cant be be bought, bullied or bargained with. Some men just want to watch the world burn" Wise words from Alfred

[FreeKentHovind]

Everything the Joker's said has become a quote!

[joshg.]

Everyone is mesmerized by Ledger’s acting and remembering afterwards that Lau was still sitting on top of the money pile he just lit on fire.

[dontdoit]

This movie was a masterpiece. Every character is phenomenal, but Heath was the light that illuminates all.

[joscar]

"This town deserves a better class of criminal"

*Little did I knew he was talking about Dent*

[jrzeus]

That slide down the mountain of money is one of the most Joker things Ledger did. Absolutely brilliant! RIP Heath!

[domb.]

The fact that joker can convince hired goons to burn a mountain of cash shows how much charisma he has and how intimidating he can be.

[hawksfan]

“This town deserves a better class of criminal.” Some of the best acting of all time!

[brendanburgess]

Joker in the pre-meeting briefing.
"Okay guys when I say 'Gasoline' start pouring gasoline on all the money. Its going to be really badass.
Thugs: Sure thing boss.

[amateruss]

Plot twist: Joker is actually trying to save Gotham from inflation.

[doctorsquatch]

I love how Heath delivers 3 iconic lines within 5 minutes:

“This town deserves a better class of criminal.”

“And then we’ll see how loyal a hungry dog really is.”

“It’s not about money, it’s about sending a message.”

[samkresil]

The way Havey screamed "SAY IT!" gave me chills and still kind of does.

[kennikia]

It is nothing less than a national tragedy that Heath Ledger didn't get to reprise his role as Joker. Seriously legendary performance.

[darklightyagami]

Joker did what batman can't ever do

He killed every single Criminal in Gotham city

[YungM.D.]

2:23 this little moment is so overlooked but reveals the contempt Joker has for others, but especially his “less than worthy” criminal partners. Throwing money in Lau’s face. He almost seems to hate the idea of someone caring about money. Lau lived for money, and now he’ll die for it (and on top of it).

And it just shows the true nasty, cruel streak of the character to be unnecessarily vicious