Journal #5199

Posted 16 years ago2008-07-18 11:41:42 UTC
Luke LukeLuke
The Dark Knight officaly opens today, July 18th.

I was lucky enough to have seen the midnight show last night, and I must say, it was totally worth it.

The first huge thing that stands out in the new Batman movie series directed by Christopher Nolan is the great acting. This second movie of his is no exception.

The acting was absolutely fantastic, and it's a real shame Heath Ledger had to die, because he's my new favorite actor.

If he doesn't win some for of a award, I'll be kinda disappointed, because he's simply brilliant. Playing the Joker was a role made for him. He went all out on the part, and I must say, it shows. From he maniac of a laugh, to his anger he gets when he's called crazy, it's all just pure genius.

Heath Ledger also made The Joker my new favorite villain.

Christian Bale brings back the greatness, too. You've seen how great he is in Batman Begins, and he's great in the Dark Knight. I can't really say much more than that, because if you've seen the first film, you'd know what I'm talking about.

Besides those two, also making a triumphant showing is Aaron Eckhart, who plays Harvey Dent, and later Two-Face. At first he plays a citie's District Attorney, and later into a crazed vigilante. He plays both parts very well, and his great acting makes the transformation that much better.

The second thing that stands out in Nolan's rendition is the story. This movie has one of the best, if not THE best story in a movie I've seen all year. There's no holes to be seen, just flat out great story telling. I really hope the Nolan brothers continue what they've started and don't change a thing. It's simply too perfect.

This also fixes what a lot of the old stories had. In the old Batman movies, there was something like 3 or 4 villains per movie you had to keep track of (correct me if I'm exagerating, there was a lot, though). This sort of seems that way, but in the end, there was only 2: The Joker and Two-Face.

I would tell a bit of a story, but I'm always one to post spoilers and not mean to, and that would just suck on your part.

One thing I noticed this time around is the setting. In Batman Begins, sure, Gotham looked a little bit like New York. It had some more "epic-ness" to it, however. This time I really didn't see a difference between New York and Gotham. Not sure how significant that is, just something I noticed.

I probably have a lot more to say, but I can't think of anything, so I'll let my numbers speak for me.

Story - 10/10
Acting - 10/10

It seems like there's something else I'd put there... whatever.

Highly recommended. Go spend your 9 or 10 dollars, or if you're really up for it, spend your 20 dollars on IMAX, it's totally worth every penny.

19 Comments

Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 12:10:06 UTC Comment #39811
Already been out a day here. ;)

Still haven't seen it though. :<
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 12:25:07 UTC Comment #39814
Then gtfo and go see it.

One thing I left out about the Joker is simply how funny his part his. At one point he dresses up like a female nurse / doctor, and then walks around like a girl would. It's simply a hilarious part and Heath kills it (in a good sense of "kill").
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 12:29:55 UTC Comment #39821
I'll be seeing it next week cause it does looks excellent! Thanks for the review Mr Cheese.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 12:55:27 UTC Comment #39819
Might be carpooling out to an Imax tomorrow night.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 13:46:10 UTC Comment #39826
I had a Dark Knight pizza from dominos last night if that counts? =P
Now it is my sole intent to go see that movie.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 13:46:23 UTC Comment #39809
Rimrook, what time are you picking me up?
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 16:14:22 UTC Comment #39822
If luke says it's good, it has to be.
brb imma go see the dark night kthxbai
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 17:26:00 UTC Comment #39815
If you're going to see it, be prepared for the best magic trick ever.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 19:27:42 UTC Comment #39820
Mariowned: You better be ready to go at 15 minutes past never.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-18 20:23:15 UTC Comment #39825
I don't plan to watch IT :D
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-19 02:03:42 UTC Comment #39823
Great movie, And Heath Ledger has been a favorite actor of mine since "A Knights Tale" Came out oh so many years ago.
Top 3 All time favorite movies. Highly recommended

And that magic trick.
ROFLMAO
Jesus i was laughing for like 10 minutes
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-19 19:48:24 UTC Comment #39810
I just got back from seeing it.
Fantastic movie. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already.
Excellent, excellent, excellent.

SPOILER
My only gripe was how short-lived Two Face was. Two Face is one of my favorite villians :(
END SPOILER
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-19 20:22:03 UTC Comment #39816
Yah, I think he coulda been in another movie. That'd be cool.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 08:08:41 UTC Comment #39812
This movie is incredible. Loved it, despite a few minor problems.

MORE SPOILERS
Eckhart originally signed up for two films, and Two-Faces death was not perfectly certain, mull that over for a while. ;)
END SPOILERS
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 13:09:36 UTC Comment #39817
Yah, I'm kinda sure he probably just got up. He didn't exactly look dead.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 15:57:50 UTC Comment #39824
I'm going to read those spoilers whether they're tagged or not, so please just don't do it. :/
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 17:33:36 UTC Comment #39808
I'm going to watch this movie for sure. I've always liked the noir style in Batman, even if some of the movies are pure garbage. This one looks pretty promising. :)
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 20:25:55 UTC Comment #39813
"I'm going to read those spoilers whether they're tagged or not, so please just don't do it. :/"

No.
Commented 16 years ago2008-07-20 20:36:30 UTC Comment #39818
SPOILER
Penguinboy is still a tit.
END SPOILER

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