Review: The Dark Knight ATTN! SPOILERS

So I attended the 1201 screening of The Dark Knight last night. WOW! That film is great. Go out and see it right now. Heath is amazing as the Joker. Bale puts on a good performance as the brooding bat. And whats his name makes a great Harvey Dent/Two-Face.



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So I was really happy to see that they killed off Rachel, I was so tired of her character that I was happy when Batman saved Harvey and not her. I was sad to see Harvey die at the end but I think he might have peeked as a villian in this movie. Joker actually lived...but of course he won't be in the sequel for real world deaths. The Joker's magic trick was the best magic trick I have ever seen! And I think just for a laugh I am going to do the Nurse Joker costume for one night at Dragon con.

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I absolutely loved this movie.Considering that I didn't like the Rachel Dawes Character or Maggie Gyllenhaal I was a little satisified when she was killed. Heath Ledger was simply amazing! The intensity of his acting was incredible. I'm not even sure what to say since this movie simply left me speechless


and a midnight showing is always more fun when you go in costume

I was waiting on this thread to appear! I cant wait! Read great reviews! I wont be able to see it until Monday, 20 year Santa Barbara High class reunion all weekend long.....

Yeah saw it at midnight as well. Good movie. I hope that two-face comes back. We don't know for absolute certainty that he is dead. It could be like the comics and Bruce Wayne could personally pay for Harvey's rehabilitation.

Originally Posted by Commander Voltaire

I was waiting on this thread to appear! I cant wait! Read great reviews! I wont be able to see it until Monday, 20 year Santa Barbara High class reunion all weekend long.....

Just had my 20 year HS reunion 2 years ago but I couldn't attend...have fun James! Would love to see this movie soon!

Saw it at midnight too. Great great movie. Loved the magic trick too. There were a few other parts that I laughed out loud about, can't think of any off hand. I'll basically echo everything everyone else has said; glad Rachael died, Two-Face died too quickly, but is he really dead? There was a memorial, but that doesn't mean anything. speaking of glad things are dead, I was glad to see the tumbler get destroyed, oh there's another part I laughed at, the guy trying to Blackmail Wayne enterprises; Morgan Freeman's speech there was great. "Good Luck"! LOL

Summer movies ranked so far, I'd put Dark Knight in a neck and neck tie with IRON MAN, followed by The Hulk, then Wall-E, Hellboy II, Indiana Jones (bonus points for nestalgia or it would have been closer to the end) Get Smart, Kung Fu Panda, Jouney to the Center of the Earth, and The Happening is dead last by far. I still want to see Hancock and other stuff not out yet.

They had a trailer for the next Terminator movie too, that looks pretty good, though I think they should have stuck with the same actor from T3.

I really like the tumbler, and who knows, they may rebuild it.I read somewhere that the next installment will possibly feature the riddler.should be a blast.
Bale has said that he would love to do more of these, and with the cash they make on this, I am sure they will.

yea 12:01 showings!
the movie was amazing! it is amazing how well Joker was portrayed, heath ledger played the part so well! and what was really good about it, was that Joker could disgust you, frighten you, make you laugh, make you feel sympathetic, and make you think hard all at the same time! when he blew up the hospital and had to keep hitting the button, the entire crowd was in stitches laughing! and there was a lot of applause for his magic trick!
'how about a magic trick? i will make this pencil disappear"....BAM!..."Ta Da!"

Spoilers!!!!


If there is one movie u see this year, see the dark knight


There are rumors of Ledger receiving an oscar for best actor for his performance, and he definitely would deserve to win. This is not only the best movie I've seen this year, but the best superhero film I've ever seen. It's grounded in absolute realism, and goes where others have been afraid. Kevin Smith called it "the godfather 2 of superhero flicks", and I would have to agree.

Everyone keeps talking about Dent being dead, but I believe he survived the fall. The whole joker telling his origin made me cringe at first.... until he told a completely different one to someone else. That illusion, and outright confusion is what makes the character so great. I'm really glad they didn't go "origin" on the joker.

Once again, if you havent seen this film, run out and see it ASAP.

Just got back and it was AWESOME!!!! Go see it right now!

I got to see it last night and I loved it!
Darren

WOW....I cant even believe how good this movie was!!!

Best Picture??

Best Actor??

truly incredible!!

Gosh guys....now I wish I was in the theaters right now!....:P

Would you see it again? - In theaters?
In Imax?

I wanna go see it in Imax...wondering how much that'll run me..

I saw it at the 12:15 showing. I didn't get home till 4:30 am and then woke up at 9 am to go see it with some other friends. I'm going to go see it a third time except at the IMAX

Corby, is it worth it?

I've heard nothing but good..need that one last opinion! Then instead of going to normal theaters..I'll just go straight to Imax with the girlfriend.

- Fitz

I have every intention of seeing it at least one more time in IMAX. They actually shot the movie in IMAX (one of the first if I am correct). I just think it will look even better in IMAX. The movie has such a large scale and scope I can't think how IMAX wouldn't be amazing.

On a side note I am totally planning on doing a Nurse Joker costume with the little detonator just running around pushing the button looking disapointed.

Originally Posted by Predatormv

On a side note I am totally planning on doing a Nurse Joker costume with the little detonator just running around pushing the button looking disapointed.

Dude, yes. 8) You have to get videos of that.

As for multiple viewings, I just got back from my second time watching it, and it's just as amazing as the first. I'll probably see it one more time this weekend. And I haven't even started on the IMAX version yet.

I.
Love.
This.
Movie.
XOXOXO.

Wow amazing movie! I cant wait to see it again. Heath Ledger's acting was phenomenal I hope they dont try to replace him in the next one...I had heard that he was supposed to be in the following one.

Forcebewitya.

just got back. best movie ive seen in a LONG time. Heath's Joker Is not only better it blows Jacks out of the water. Deffinetly going to see this again tomorrow. GO SEE THIS!!!!

....wow...have to say this movie might go down as one of the greatest of all time....it's that good...

non stop action, fear, suspense, and no plot holes....AMAZING movie.

Originally Posted by Forcebewitya

Wow amazing movie! I cant wait to see it again. Heath Ledger's acting was phenomenal I hope they dont try to replace him in the next one...I had heard that he was supposed to be in the following one.

Forcebewitya.

I dont mean to be rude but they kind of dont have a choice in the matter...he will be replaced if they use the Joker again.

Corby, is it worth it?

Most Definitely it is

I love when you go to a movie and it gives you everything it was hyped up to give you ..and then a little more!! Snickers aint got nothing on The Dark Knight!! NOW THAT SATISFIES!!! but being the critic that I am....... I am a big believer if you cant bring back an original cast member..DON'T CAST SOMEONE ELSE!! DON'T DO IT...EVER... you can make references to the character, flash-backs ETC. Not one person I know liked Rachel.
and the 2nd nitpick..really small... if your going to put a Lamborghini in it, put the best one..its not like Bruce Wayne is broke... if your not sure which one im talking about, check it out...the Reventon' its only 1.3 million. I kept it big so you could use it as a screen saver!!
MY movie rating- "The Dark Knight" A

Originally Posted by LOPERO

I dont mean to be rude but they kind of dont have a choice in the matter...he will be replaced if they use the Joker again.

Even before the whole death, I assumed that they would only put the joker in the 3rd for maybe a 30 second cameo in Arkham. While another joker flick would be awesome.... Bale said he's done after three films, so there's lots to explore.

I am sure they didn't put the 1.5 million dollar car in it since the smash it into peices. Remember when the truck hit it? Plus he just has the car for appearances, he could care less about that car.

I hope they don't do anything with the Joker in the next movie. Not that I didn't love him, I did, but with out Heath it would be terrible. If you want to have a scene in Arkham or something perhaps just a walk by his cell with his name on the door or something and a laugh as you pass. But that would be cheese ball.

Originally Posted by pizzaman24

Everyone keeps talking about Dent being dead, but I believe he survived the fall.

Me too. Otherwise, had he really been dead, Batman would have killed him.

Also, there was a shot of the coin falling, and it landed face (good) side up.




Regarding a cameo by the Joker in the 3rd (assuming there is a third), I heard that there is actually quite a bit of footage of Heath Ledger as the Joker that went unused in this film.

Originally Posted by bobamatt

Regarding a cameo by the Joker in the 3rd (assuming there is a third), I heard that there is actually quite a bit of footage of Heath Ledger as the Joker that went unused in this film.

Good Call!

Originally Posted by Predatormv

I am sure they didn't put the 1.5 million dollar car in it since the smash it into peices. Remember when the truck hit it? Plus he just has the car for appearances, he could care less about that car.

I know a guy that saw that exact scene filmed in Chicago and a kit car was used for the crash.

I also had a question that arose in my mind the second time I saw the movie. Is the part where Bruce is talking to Fox about his new armor a reference to Catwoman when Fox says "should do fine against cats"???

Maybe Im over thinking it.

Fantastic movie and Heath Ledger gives in my opinion one of the greatest performances on screen by any actor alive or dead!!

I think his reference about cats was that it wouldn't hold up against another dog bite. I always thought his suit was stronger than that anyways. Heck they have suits that can stop a shark from tearing your arm off.

I also had a question that arose in my mind the second time I saw the movie. Is the part where Bruce is talking to Fox about his new armor a reference to Catwoman when Fox says "should do fine against cats"???

I was actually thinking the same thing when I saw it I don't think Fox was hinting at the existence of Catwoman in the Nolan Batman Universe but I think it was more of a little joke for the fans. Personally I wouldn't mind Nolan bringing Catwoman into the third film. Batman needs a bad girl

I don't think anyone is going to hit the Joker better than Heath Ledger did.

I remember in preproduction I got a call from a buddy and he told me Heath was getting the role, at first I was like...hmmm I don't know if I can see him as the joker, as he's never been a real bad guy in any of his films.

Then I saw some production shots of the costume and it was dead on for me.

Once I saw a few clips I was psyched to see him.

Then he died. and I thought someone was pulling a prank or something.

I hope they don't do anything with the Joker again except flashbacks or modded superimposition scenes from all the scrapped footage from Dark Knight. I guess there was a lot of footage that had to be cut from this 2.5 hr blockbuster.

ahh, Aaron Eckhart was amazing too, the Two Face makeup was nuts. It's too bad the role didn't last longer.

So whose next?

Riddler? Penguin? Mr. Freeze? Poison Ivy? Clayface? (kidding)

I think Catwoman might be in the next one. That is the way the comics have been going lately so it's possible.

Saw it and liked it alot. My fav is still Returns, cant beat a good Tim Burton Batman.

I have to say that the Joker was awesome, if they have any plans to bring him back, it is going to be tough to find someone to top Ledgers performance, speaking as an old comic book collector, he did an excellent job of portraying Jokers psychotic "I don't need a reason to kill you" attitude, as far as Harvey Dent/Two Face death... Nolan said with the very first movie with the batmobile "If it can't work in real life it's not on this car." I think it carried over to Two Face he couldn't make it as a "real world villain" so that was the reason for his quick death.

Originally Posted by LOPERO

I dont mean to be rude but they kind of dont have a choice in the matter...he will be replaced if they use the Joker again.

well obviously. What I meant to say is that they shouldnt have him in it.

Forcebewitya.

I think that the only reason why Bruce Wayne drives a Lamborghini Murcielago in Batman Begins and in The Dark Knight its because Murcielago is Spanish for Bat...

Great Movie!!!

Hey just saw it and though it was amazing!!! Nothing new there. I did have some points and questions... Yes I liked the death of the tumbler and of Rachel. This leads room for a possible batmobile maybe?? My biggest complaint was Two Face / Harvy. He was too short (though might not have died, they made it clear no one can know what happened to him so killing him off might be a good way to hide what happened to him) and his face bugged me. I honestly prefered Tommy Lee Johns as two-face. It looked so fake and for the first time corny. Also I've heard that Heath was signed on for two movies and there is already some footage of the next batmen with heath as joker...of course all just rumor. Well, I also believe catwoman is a great possibility... why mention "cat". Either way can not wait till the next moive. It's a GREAT movie summer!!!!!

Got to see the film on Sunday, twice...... we all loved it!

So, about a year ago, there was this an oppertunity to do some extra work for a movie they were filming here in Chicago. I went to the casting call and some time later, I got called back. I wound up in downtown Chicago. So, I get to be a mourner for a memorial scene... and the person giving the speech.. Gary Oldman. I sat behind him to his right, next to a huge picture of Harvy Dent. There were a bunch of other people with me on that stage. Come Friday 12:01 I'm with a buddy watching the movie, it comes to the last 10 min of the movie, and here is comish Gordon at Harvy Dent's memorial giving a speech... and over his right shoulder is ME! I'm sitting there in a grey trench coat behind Gary Oldman in a Batman movie!

So if you guys go to see the movie again, look for me

harvey has to come back. batman fell too, and he got up ,and then what someone said about how the comic goes ...well thats your answer. love the joker. what heath did with the voice and lafgther ; it just complimented joker's pshyco humor. about joker, yea ived seen footage of when his in the asylum ...with those white jackets.and last but not least . love that batbike.

I went and saw it today in IMAX (3rd time seeing the movie, 1st in imax) and it was just as amazing as the first time i saw the movie! The IMAX experiance is great most of the wide shots and big action sequences were filmed in IMAX. I was a little worried that you would notice when it switches from 35mm to 70mm but you really didn't, I did because I was looking for it but a couple of times I just noticed that it was larger then normal after it had been that way for a minute or two. If you have the chance go see it in IMAX.

BTW I saw it on the large flat screen IMAX not the dome style.

Originally Posted by Predatormv

BTW I saw it on the large flat screen IMAX not the dome style.

I think the Dome style is called OmniMax, I think it takes several projecters and has a bunch of speakers behind the screen. we have one in cincinnati as well as an IMAX which is the really big 2 story screen with 70mm film.

I believe the dome screens used to be called Omnimax but a while back the company decided to change them to the same name to confuse everyone so now they are both called IMAX.

I know the screen here in Orlando is 6 stories if I heard correct.

That is confusing. There needs to be some distinction...

I still haven't seen the movie yet!!!! But I took this picture of myself last night, and thought I'd share it. I thought it came out to be preety cool.

I saw this last week with my son and it was great. Ledger's performance was outstanding. I read somewhere that Johhny Depp is being looked at for a possible role as the riddler in a future movie. That would probably work well if they keep that character 'dark' like they did the joker in this movie.

Originally Posted by Steelblitz

I saw this last week with my son and it was great. Ledger's performance was outstanding. I read somewhere that Johhny Depp is being looked at for a possible role as the riddler in a future movie. That would probably work well if they keep that character 'dark' like they did the joker in this movie.

I've been hearing that as well, and I think he would be great as the riddler.

Star Wars @the #2 slot ($460 million) is in very serious trouble... The Dark Knight should pass the $400 million mark sometime Monday!!

I havne't seen the movie yet either! I still don't plan to...

LOL Jodo, NICE pic, man! I actually thought it was a movie poster at first because I looked at the pic before I read what you wrote! Nice!

Originally Posted by GCNgamer128

I havne't seen the movie yet either! I still don't plan to...

but why ever not

Originally Posted by GCNgamer128

I havne't seen the movie yet either! I still don't plan to...

pff a hold out... just go see it. i know someone refusing to see because "indie films are better". trust me... take a night off the high horse and enjoy urself.

Saw it last night... INCREDIBLE!!! This movie blew me away!!!

G-Fett

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Does anyone have any pictures of the joker in the nurse dress? any help would be mucho appreciated!

Everyone keeps talking about Dent being dead

Don't worry, the EU will bring him back. ERR! Wrong movie series! Doh!

I finaly got to see it, and it deffintly, hands down didn't dissapoint. I don't think there anything I can say that already hasn't been voiced though. Its deffintly the best movie I've seen in many years. I can't wait to bring my own "cards" (get it?) to the table as the Joker. He was so creepy and funny at the same time it made me feel odd that I was laughing.

Well I managed to drag the missus to see this last night and it was a great film... very dark and an absolute great performance by Heath!

1. I hope 2 face comes back as his body was never seen after the fall.
2. Totally loved the disappearing pencil trick! TA-DAH...
3. The only thing that had spoiled it was that I watched that spoof Joker and BM interrogation on you-tube... sat thro the last 1/4 of the film listening to the BM and thinking of that spoof... ggrrr *mumble* Ah.. but fists!

[quote=Mojo-Fett;358908]Well I managed to drag the missus to see this last night and it was a great film... very dark and an absolute great performance by Heath!

1. I hope 2 face comes back as his body was never seen after the fall.

sure ya did, remember they turned his face to the unscarred side.

Originally Posted by mandosoldier;

sure ya did, remember they turned his face to the un scarred side.

Sorry what I meant is that we really don't know what they did with him or if he was truly dead?

Heard they have enough footage of him leftover to do a cameo, somehow.

Originally Posted by WhyHelloBeautiful

Heard they have enough footage of him leftover to do a cameo, somehow.

Actually I believe there were only two scenes in the script that didnt get filmed. One was Joker leaving Bruce's party and I dont remeber what the other is but I dont think Joker was in it

Originally Posted by Mojo-Fett

Sorry what I meant is that we really don't know what they did with him or if he was truly dead?

He is for sure dead, interviews say so, apparently he would ask Nolan "Am I dead?" and of course, the answer was "Yes"

My quoting is no the most accurate, but yeah, he is.

and I am assuming you guys were speaking of two-face.