Oh my freaking gadget that was so good! Go! Right now! Steal a car and go right now!
So last night I went to the midnight screening of The Dark Knight. I rarely do this. But the reviews were so good and I've been waiting so long that I couldn't bear the thought of this movie showing and me not seeing it yet. However, I couldn't get anyone to go with me (people tell me that they work Friday morning) so I went alone. I hope Jon appreciates that.
So everyone knows the plot. I won't rehash. And no spoilers here. So let me just say that Heath Ledger steals the show. This is HIS movie. He is amazing. Absolutely amazing! There's lots of little details like constantly sucking on the inside of his cheeks, or reinventing the story of how he got his scars to his absolute giddy delight he experiences at anyones pain including his own. Brilliant. He should at least get an oscar nomination. Fine jobs by Eckart, Bale and the supporting cast as well. I just re-read that. It really does feel as though everything else in the film plays a supporting role to Ledger's Joker. Again, amazing.
Plot is well written. All about crossing lines and trying to fight crime in a corrupt world. The way the Joker sets up Harvey Dent in the last portion of the film was a wonderful surprise.
Quick notes:
There is a major character that dies and I'm pleased that I guessed it right.
There is a major character that does NOT die. That surprised me.
I am still bothered by the Batman voice that Bale does. What can you do?
The movie did not end at all how I expected it to as far as setting up a third film. But I am pleased because I didn't like the prospect of what I thought the third film would be. Wish I could be specific. See the movie and we'll talk!
The movie is very dark but there is plenty of humor in it to keep things from turning into a bleak abyss of a film. Still no kiddies. Not as intense as I thought, most of the really gruesome stuff occurs off camera and the first really gory act of violence by the Joker happens so fast that you don't really see it. But it got a huge reaction from my audience. I think maybe my oldest could handle it. I'll have to take Val first see what she says. By the way, Dad if you read this, you should know that you are going to hate this film.
My one tiny complaint. It is a long film and at one point I sort of felt how long it was. Could be just because it was very late and I was very tired. But it IS 2 1/2 hours.
Will I see it again tonight at a more sane hour? Probably. By which I mean yes.
2 comments:
yes. i am appreciative. good job. i agree with you on christian bale's growly voice. it is a bit much. i think people are afraid to tell him so.
i was surprised that the actor that played gotham city in batman begins did not reprise its role in this movie. instead, they got chicago to play gotham city. it was a very noticeable difference in my opinion.
tired.
I liked it. It was good and stuff.
I think Bale's voice was tolerable. I seem to remember Keaton growling a bit too.
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