Which 2008 movie starring Christian Bale has this quote: “I believe that whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you… a stranger.”?
The 2008 film starring Christian Bale and featuring the quote “I believe that whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you… a stranger,” is The Dark Knight. This film is the second part of the Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan and has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
Background information about the film
The Dark Knight is a sequel to the 2005 film Batman Begins. In the film, Christian Bale returns to the role of Bruce Wayne, or Batman. The central antagonist of the film is the Joker, played by Heath Ledger. Ledger’s performance has received special praise and he posthumously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role.
The plot of the film
In the movie, Gotham City is still in the grip of crime, and Batman is doing everything he can to clean up the city. The Joker, an anarchist criminal, appears in the city and begins to terrorize its inhabitants. Joker’s goal is to show that anyone can turn evil when the circumstances are tough enough. This puts Batman and his allies like Police Chief James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) in a difficult situation.
Meaning of quote
The quote “I believe that whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you… an alien” is from the Joker. This quote reflects the Joker’s nihilistic worldview and his belief that trauma and suffering do not make people stronger, but instead turn them into something abnormal or “alien”. This is the opposite of the traditional saying “What doesn’t kill makes stronger.”
Impact and reception of the film
The Dark Knight was both a commercial and critical success. It broke several box office records and was widely praised especially for its screenplay, direction and acting. Heath Ledger’s role as the Joker became iconic, and his performance is considered one of the greatest movie villains of all time.
