The Dark Knight is a higher rating?

Dr. Strangelove doesn't really hold up today because if you weren't born before than 1975 you won't get most of the satire. The Dark Knight is a much more appealing to more people

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It's a great film, no doubt. Christopher Nolan delivers a level of darkness not evident in any other superhero film ever. The plot is great and the characters are memorable. I like this better because it's so unique and it still holds up (for me) today.

It got a higher rating because it's more accessible to everyone. Everyone can watch the Dark Knight and see it for what it is - the best superhero film to date. But not everyone understands the political satire in Strangelove. It may not hold up today for the youth of the world. The same goes for the Shawshank Redemption. Excellent film, but so many are better.

It's a great film, no doubt. Christopher Nolan delivers a level of darkness not evident in any other superhero film ever. The plot is great and the characters are memorable. I like this better because it's so unique and it still holds up (for me) today.

It got a higher rating because it's more accessible to everyone. Everyone can watch the Dark Knight and see it for what it is - the best superhero film to date. But not everyone understands the political satire in Strangelove. It may not hold up today for the youth of the world. The same goes for the Shawshank Redemption. Excellent film, but so many are better.

It really does say it all about modern society's view of film.

Nothing dumb about it the ratings are based on what people voted, not sure what you don't get about that.

You're a troll.

If you regard one film more highly than another, that's fine as everyone has their own opinion. Don't seek validation by the masses for your preference. On the case of comparing the two on an intellectual basis, I think the DK is deeper than you give it credit.

The Dark Knight speaks to the post 9/11 turbulence in society. Is fear a blinding motivator that justifies the subversion of ethics to prevent evil? What should we give up to prevent and fight "terror"? Can disorder and chaos create a society of people willing to turn on themselves in order to try and preserve themselves? Look up "The Dark Knight Allegory" in google and read some insightful reviews into the matter. It is an action movie, but people seem to miss the fact that there is depth to it.

The ironic thing about this discussion is that both movies deal with similar subject matter in different ways. Dr. Strangelove explores human paranoia and the threat of humanity's destruction at its own hands. To what lengths should society go to in the effort to protect itself by means of escalated weapons that make the situation potentially worse? What spark would it take to bring the whole earth to its knees?

Which movie is better? They're both movies I have greatly enjoyed, and I think both deserve a place in the top 100. Rather than look at the movies on their own merits, you'd rather judge them on "fanboyism" and "popularity". You can read 10 reviews on a movie and get 10 different interpretations, perspectives, and insights. Which is right? none. You may agree or disagree with parts and pieces of any of them. It's subjective, as is the opinion I present.