The Dark Knight

[ElricJC]

When I say true to form, I refer to the comics (specifically of the last 20 years), which were definitely not campy or cheesy - that's what I thought when I was young, until I started reading my dad's Batman comics.  There was one, about oh, 15 years old now where the Joker lured Batman to a Carnival, and Joker's "fun time" was anything but fun for anyone but him, and definitely not "funny," unless you're Baron Samedi, in which case it's some serious lulz.

[exckilla]

Very good film, numb bum afterwards though, the only critical point I have against this film is the fact that two face wasn't in it for very long, I felt they could have left that for another movie prehaps

[Mullon]

Saw it, loved it. And while I lik Jack Nicholson more overall, Heath Ledger was the better Joker. But nobody tops Mark Hamill.

Here's something I've been wondering: did the movie commit an act of WiR?

[HA1L ILPALLAZZO]

saw it and loved it. best batman movie since the 80s

[ElricJC]

I have one major - no, two major - gripes about the movie.

1:  The treatment of Harvey Dent/Two-Face - did a disservice to the character the way it all played out - he should have been in a different movie, or this one should have set-up Two Face to take center stage in the next.  Bad move.

2:  I can't stand listening to Batman speak because they make him sound like Dirty Harry with a throat infection - it just sounds so stupid, it makes it harder to watch.  Half the time I was like "Oh god, please stop talking Wayne, let's see some more Joker."  They either need a voice modulator, or just let the man talk like a normal human being.

Otherwise, one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.  And the Joker rocks beyond all belief, best rendition of him ever, and as I have said before, the most faithful to the comics yet.

[Lord Il]

Who else was rooting for the Joker?

I always root for the home team.

[Lord Il]

2:  I can't stand listening to Batman speak because they make him sound like Dirty Harry with a throat infection - it just sounds so stupid, it makes it harder to watch.  Half the time I was like "Oh god, please stop talking Wayne, let's see some more Joker."  They either need a voice modulator, or just let the man talk like a normal human being.

You know, I couldn't agree more. At one point in particular, I couldn't help to laugh at how forced Christian Bale made his voice.


This ytmnd illustrates that very well...

LMAO!!

[ElricJC]

LOL, and I forgot how bad he sounded in that one part - cheesiest dialogue, and most forced throaty voice ever. 

LET CHRISTIAN BALE JUST FUCKING TALK LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!  I mean really, will anyone stop and say "ya know Batman, you sound just like that Bruce Wayne douche bag... heck, even the jawline... yeah, there's a resemblance."  I mean, people never figure out super identities that easily in comics or these movies.  God's sake...

[exckilla]

Any ideas when it will be due on dvd

[Lord Il]

^I'll bet it'll be out just before the Holidays.

[exckilla]

I have a feeling it's going to be around christmas, since warner brothers decided to hold back the next harry potter film until summer 2009, or so the rumour is for it's release

[Soske]

December 12th according to my friend who works at Blockbuster.

[exckilla]

That may explain harry being held back

[Lord Il]

December 12th according to my friend who works at Blockbuster.

I'm sure "it's all.. part of the plan."  :icon_wink:
Seriously, a smart move for Warner Bros. to release it early December. It'll sell like hot cakes. Might be one of the biggest selling DVDs ever. God, it could even cause riots if supply is too low.

Never did get a copy of Batman Begins (yet) but guaranteed, I'll be getting The Dark Knight quickly.

I would imagine they'll release a nice special edition which may have some sort of tribute to Ledger.

[exckilla]

^ batman begins is worth buying