The film's snub for a Best Picture nomination caused such a public outcry that the Academy expanded the category from five to ten nominees the following year.
According to reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb , the movie’s mature tone and philosophical depth set a "gold standard" that many modern films still attempt to replicate. The Dark Knight (2008) - IMDb Batman: El Caballero de la Noche
The Joker acts as an "agent of chaos," testing the limits of Batman’s morality and the resilience of Gotham's legal system. The film's snub for a Best Picture nomination
It examines how Batman's presence inadvertently invites more extreme forms of villainy, a central conflict between him and the Joker. Critical Impact and Legacy Batman: El Caballero de la Noche
