Tear Em 'Up
I just got back from seeing The Dark Knight. Let me tell you this movie does not disappoint! There are four sub-plots working throughout this film so even if you are not an action fan there is something for you.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is a serious upgrade from Katie Holmes in the Rachel character. She brings more emotions to the part than Holmes ever could. I have too admit when I first heard Michael Caine was going to portray Alfred in Batman Begins I had some reservations. For us fans of the comic we understand just how important Alfred is to Bruce Wayne. Not just a servant but also a medic, social worker, best friend and conscience. Caine delivers in the films most under rated roll in my opinion.
Believe all the hype you have heard about Heath Ledger's Joker! He brings the anger and lunacy to the part only the comic readers would recognize. His sociopathic behavior is perfect. As is his total disdain for all things. He (The Joker) obviously only truly values chaos, and Ledger's gritty performance captures that perfectly.
I do need to warn anyone who plans to see this film It is two hours and thirty minutes long. Make sure you use the washroom before it starts, and do not get the large drink. I found it funny but, at the two hour mark a character on the screen makes reference to using the bathroom and I heard four people around me groan. This film is that riveting, you will not want to get out of your seat.
I give The Dark Knight 4 3/4 out of five stars. It is not your typical summer block buster. Action packed yes, but with a substantial plot and excellent acting make The Dark Night the best super hero film of this, and any, summer to date. Until next time the balcony is closed.........
Maggie Gyllenhaal is a serious upgrade from Katie Holmes in the Rachel character. She brings more emotions to the part than Holmes ever could. I have too admit when I first heard Michael Caine was going to portray Alfred in Batman Begins I had some reservations. For us fans of the comic we understand just how important Alfred is to Bruce Wayne. Not just a servant but also a medic, social worker, best friend and conscience. Caine delivers in the films most under rated roll in my opinion.
Believe all the hype you have heard about Heath Ledger's Joker! He brings the anger and lunacy to the part only the comic readers would recognize. His sociopathic behavior is perfect. As is his total disdain for all things. He (The Joker) obviously only truly values chaos, and Ledger's gritty performance captures that perfectly.
I do need to warn anyone who plans to see this film It is two hours and thirty minutes long. Make sure you use the washroom before it starts, and do not get the large drink. I found it funny but, at the two hour mark a character on the screen makes reference to using the bathroom and I heard four people around me groan. This film is that riveting, you will not want to get out of your seat.
I give The Dark Knight 4 3/4 out of five stars. It is not your typical summer block buster. Action packed yes, but with a substantial plot and excellent acting make The Dark Night the best super hero film of this, and any, summer to date. Until next time the balcony is closed.........
Posted Fri 18 Jul 08 @ 8:25 pm
Must agree. I went and saw it @ 12 AM this morning, didn't leave until 3:15 am. It's one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Posted Fri 18 Jul 08 @ 10:10 pm
jimmy b
TearEmUp wrote :
Believe all the hype you have heard about Heath Ledger's Joker! He brings the anger and lunacy to the part only the comic readers would recognize. His sociopathic behavior is perfect. As is his total disdain for all things. He (The Joker) obviously only truly values chaos, and Ledger's gritty performance captures that perfectly.
Believe all the hype you have heard about Heath Ledger's Joker! He brings the anger and lunacy to the part only the comic readers would recognize. His sociopathic behavior is perfect. As is his total disdain for all things. He (The Joker) obviously only truly values chaos, and Ledger's gritty performance captures that perfectly.
I've read somewhere that he might receive a Oscar for his performance as the Joker, I hope he does, it's shame he's not around to accept it, he would be only the third died actor I believe to receive one.
The film is not actually out over here till next Friday (25th July). I'll be going next weekend to see it for sure.
Posted Sat 19 Jul 08 @ 2:24 am
Bren F
One of the reasons I'll be seeing it is because I'm quite a fan of Christian Bale.
Posted Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 5:13 am
lennyndegwa
TearEmUp wrote :
I give The Dark Knight 4 3/4 out of five stars. .
O.k EbertEmUp...It was good but almost perfect is too generous...let's say 4/5 and we are in agreement. Twas kind of sad to think that Heath is gone, but for a swan song, this was good....the sucking saliva thing from the scars was genius! Oh and I'm getting a 2face mask for this halloween, crazy shit!!!!
I give The Dark Knight 4 3/4 out of five stars. .
Posted Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 6:26 am
DJ Marcel_1
On Saturday afternoon I went to the Multi-plex to watch Dark Knight, but it was sold out.
So I saw Hellboy2 instead. Enjoyable movie.
So I saw Hellboy2 instead. Enjoyable movie.
Posted Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 8:39 am