Seven [Blu-ray] [Standard]

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Christopher Nolan steps back into the director's chair for this sequel to Batman Begins, which finds the titular superhero coming face to face with his greatest nemesis - the dreaded Joker. Christian Bale returns to the role of Batman, Maggie Gyllenhaal takes over the role of Rachel Dawes (played by Katie Holmes in Batman Begins), and Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger dons the ghoulishly gleeful Joker makeup previously worn by Jack Nicholson and Cesar Romero. Just as it begins to appear as if Batman, Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) are making headway in their tireless battle against the criminal element, a maniacal, wisecracking fiend plunges the streets of Gotham City into complete chaos.

Uproarious comedy showcases Jack Black as Dewey Finn, an egomaniacal heavy metal guitarist who gets booted out of his band, then has to seek employment in order to make ends meet. Dewey poses as a substitute teacher at a snooty prep school where, after teaching the kids a few things about real rock music, he helps them form a high caliber band. With Joan Cusack, Mike White, and Sarah Silverman; directed by Richard Linklater ("Dazed and Confused"). 109 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.