The Dark Knight reviews and reactions. Caution, spoilers galore - Page 13 - Blu-ray Forum

DigitalfreakNYC · 07-18-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

It's still new, that's why. It will probably go down in a couple of weeks. Iron Man was more than 8.2 at first: -

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/

Well....that, at least, deserved it.

Astalder · 07-18-2008, 11:16 PM

Far and away the best movie I've seen in a long time (I won't say ever until it's had time to age). I agree that the psychological tension in this movie is insane. If there's a problem it's that you're always waiting for the next Joker appearance, and next to him everything pales a little in comparison. I think Bale's performance in Begins was better, but TDK is far and away a better movie. I cannot express how fracked up the Joker is as a bad guy. Anytime you've watched a bad guy and told yourself, "if this dude was truly smart and really evil he would do this", it happens in TDK. The only thing that threw me a little bit is after the origin story of Begins, this movie is a lot less about Batman and a lot more about Joker and Dent. It caught me off guard a little, but after sleeping on it and thinking about it today I can't wait to see it again tomorrow.

And yeah, you could hate comic book movies, but if you have any love for crime, mob, or psychological thrillers this move is for you. Like I said above, this is more about the psychology of Joker and Dent than it is about Batman.

pyleboy · 07-18-2008, 11:48 PM

i just got back from seeing the dark knight and i must say that it's hands down the best superhero movie ever made.i'm a huge fan of the first superman and after seeing this movie it doesn't even come close. it's a shame heath ledger died cause no one can fill that role. oscar all the way.

Blu-Goliath · 07-18-2008, 11:54 PM

I will be watching this movie tomorrow morning.

Blu Blazer · 07-19-2008, 12:21 AM

I saw it yesterday and while I think its great I also think it’s over hyped. I need to see it again before really judging it though. As of right now I like BB better but with more viewings I am sure I will like TDK more. I just dont ever see this movie being in my top 10.

Ukujiku · 07-19-2008, 12:34 AM

Just saw the film today and I must say I am thoroughly impressed.

Septimus Prime · 07-19-2008, 12:38 AM

9.6 is way too low for TDK.

PS3-Playb3yond · 07-19-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ukujiku

Just saw the film today and I must say I am thoroughly impressed.

Why does everyone like to rub it in? Some of us still haven't seen it yet.

PS3-Playb3yond · 07-19-2008, 12:40 AM

Rottentomatoes - Currently at 94%

ShelbyGT500 · 07-19-2008, 12:48 AM

I saw this film on Tuesday in imax then again this morning at a reg theater before work. It is just so intense and amazing!!

I cant wait to see it again in imax on Monday!

Just sucks I cant get back to the theaters this weekend to further boost the total due to work.

PS3-Playb3yond · 07-19-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ShelbyGT500

I saw this film on Tuesday in imax then again this morning at a reg theater before work. It is just so intense and amazing!!

I cant wait to see it again in imax on Monday!

Just sucks I cant get back to the theaters this weekend to further boost the total due to work.

You are so lucky! I can't believe you're going to watch it for the 3rd time.

ShelbyGT500 · 07-19-2008, 12:58 AM

This film is a 10 all the way! This was way better than BB, and BB is one of my all time fav's. The whole plot and flow of the movie is so intense, you just cant wait to see what happens in the next scene! I felt this movie lived up to the hype and blew expectations out the roof!!

ZackL · 07-19-2008, 01:07 AM

10/10. Heath Ledgers performance was absolutely amazing, too.

Minimejer05 · 07-19-2008, 01:12 AM

Saw it at the Imax last night. Sold out..freaking news was there...and a couple got married. Then saw it again today..and might see it yet again tonight.

10/10 for sure.

Great movie.

theprophecy247 · 07-19-2008, 01:14 AM

yo def seeing this again cant stop thinking bout ledger performance

sowecrazy · 07-19-2008, 01:46 AM

Amazing Is An Understatement, This Movie Tottaly Rocked

i was shocked on how much two-face was part of the story, the third one will be interesting

i will be seeing this again

Big Daddy · 07-19-2008, 02:22 AM

I haven't seen the movie, but this review by Patrick Ryan Lewis on Yahoo Movies confused me.

Story: F
Acting: C-
Direction: D-
Visuals: A
Overall: F

"Man, how I wanted to see this so bad. I really don't head to the theater too much (thank you Netflix!), but trekked out to midnight showing and sat in the packed, sold out theater. An hour in, I was ready to fall aspleep, and not because I was tired.

The story is just totally and completely non-existent. I am talking none, zero.

The acting is average at best. Everyone praising Heath Ledger is simply not wanting to speak bad about someone who passed away. How Maggie Gyllenhaal continues to get work is beyond me. Aaron Eckhart is completely wasted, and Christian Bale (who I loved as in Batman Begins) takes a huge step down.

Most disappointing to me wa the direction. Christopher Nolan, who directed one of my favorite films of the last 10 years (The Prestige), can't decide if he wants to make an action film or a drama, and ends up just making a film with no clear direction at all.

Yes, the visuals are stunning in the movie, and the action scenes are first rate. And I guess that it is why it i getting such great reviews, because we live in an MTV society which wants everything in your face and pounded over your head instead having to be made to pay attention to things like character development and plot.

My advice to you all: skip this one and wait for the dvd."

tru2blu707 · 07-19-2008, 02:28 AM

just saw this one. i dont know what it is about nolans directing. he seems to think that a musical score needs to be in every scene....but its kinda distracting sometimes and doesnt fit well with what emotion he wants presented on the screen. i didnt really like the first batman he did and this second one was just a tad better in my book....honestly im a huge batman fan(i have a ton of his comics) i guess i was just expecting too much. i liked tim burtons batman better...just my opinion....(puts flame suit on

)

tommyboy81 · 07-19-2008, 02:28 AM

And have you seen Patrick Lewis's other reviews. A and B on movies that don't deserve it. Failure to Launch got an A+

PS3-Playb3yond · 07-19-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I haven't seen the movie, but this review by Patrick Ryan Lewis on Yahoo Movies confused me.

Story: F
Acting: C-
Direction: D-
Visuals: A
Overall: F

"Man, how I wanted to see this so bad. I really don't head to the theater too much (thank you Netflix!), but trekked out to midnight showing and sat in the packed, sold out theater. An hour in, I was ready to fall aspleep, and not because I was tired.

The story is just totally and completely non-existent. I am talking none, zero.

The acting is average at best. Everyone praising Heath Ledger is simply not wanting to speak bad about someone who passed away. How Maggie Gyllenhaal continues to get work is beyond me. Aaron Eckhart is completely wasted, and Christian Bale (who I loved as in Batman Begins) takes a huge step down.

Most disappointing to me wa the direction. Christopher Nolan, who directed one of my favorite films of the last 10 years (The Prestige), can't decide if he wants to make an action film or a drama, and ends up just making a film with no clear direction at all.

Yes, the visuals are stunning in the movie, and the action scenes are first rate. And I guess that it is why it i getting such great reviews, because we live in an MTV society which wants everything in your face and pounded over your head instead having to be made to pay attention to things like character development and plot.

My advice to you all: skip this one and wait for the dvd."

I wouldn't listen to this person's review lol.

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

And have you seen Patrick Lewis's other reviews. A and B on movies that don't deserve it. Failure to Launch got an A+

07-18-2008, 11:16 PM	#242
Astalder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:165 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:11	Far and away the best movie I've seen in a long time (I won't say ever until it's had time to age). I agree that the psychological tension in this movie is insane. If there's a problem it's that you're always waiting for the next Joker appearance, and next to him everything pales a little in comparison. I think Bale's performance in Begins was better, but TDK is far and away a better movie. I cannot express how fracked up the Joker is as a bad guy. Anytime you've watched a bad guy and told yourself, "if this dude was truly smart and really evil he would do this", it happens in TDK. The only thing that threw me a little bit is after the origin story of Begins, this movie is a lot less about Batman and a lot more about Joker and Dent. It caught me off guard a little, but after sleeping on it and thinking about it today I can't wait to see it again tomorrow. And yeah, you could hate comic book movies, but if you have any love for crime, mob, or psychological thrillers this move is for you. Like I said above, this is more about the psychology of Joker and Dent than it is about Batman. Astalder's BD Reviews Astalder's WTT Thread (or check My Collection) Most Wanted: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel

07-18-2008, 11:48 PM	#243
pyleboy Member Member since:Aug 2007	just saw the dark knight i just got back from seeing the dark knight and i must say that it's hands down the best superhero movie ever made.i'm a huge fan of the first superman and after seeing this movie it doesn't even come close. it's a shame heath ledger died cause no one can fill that role. oscar all the way.

07-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#245
Blu Blazer Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wisconsin	I saw it yesterday and while I think its great I also think it’s over hyped. I need to see it again before really judging it though. As of right now I like BB better but with more viewings I am sure I will like TDK more. I just dont ever see this movie being in my top 10. "Once, while having sex in a tractor-trailer, part of Chuck Norris' ***** escaped and got into the engine. We now know this truck as Optimus Prime."

07-19-2008, 12:34 AM	#246
Ukujiku Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Safety Harbor, FL Blu-ray collection:88 PS3 collection:17	Just saw the film today and I must say I am thoroughly impressed. When rain has hung the leaves with tears I want you near To kill my fears To help me to leave all my blues behind. For standing in your heart Is where I wanna be And I long to be, Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind.-Donovan

07-19-2008, 12:40 AM	#249
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Rottentomatoes - Currently at 94% Playstation 3 Games FS & FT

07-18-2008, 11:54 PM	#244
Blu-Goliath Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	I will be watching this movie tomorrow morning.

07-19-2008, 12:38 AM	#247
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:154 PS3 collection:58 Trading Score:2	9.6 is way too low for TDK.

07-19-2008, 12:48 AM	#250
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	I saw this film on Tuesday in imax then again this morning at a reg theater before work. It is just so intense and amazing!! I cant wait to see it again in imax on Monday! Just sucks I cant get back to the theaters this weekend to further boost the total due to work. TV: Sony - 42" KDF-E42A10 Receiver: Onkyo - TX-SR705 Speakers: Onkyo - SKS-HT540 7.1 Speakers Blu-ray Player: PS3 Slim - 160 GB Remote: Harmony - 670 PSN: Tomack ------------------------------------------------------ Alan Garner "Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon."

07-19-2008, 12:58 AM	#252
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	This film is a 10 all the way! This was way better than BB, and BB is one of my all time fav's. The whole plot and flow of the movie is so intense, you just cant wait to see what happens in the next scene! I felt this movie lived up to the hype and blew expectations out the roof!! TV: Sony - 42" KDF-E42A10 Receiver: Onkyo - TX-SR705 Speakers: Onkyo - SKS-HT540 7.1 Speakers Blu-ray Player: PS3 Slim - 160 GB Remote: Harmony - 670 PSN: Tomack ------------------------------------------------------ Alan Garner "Tigers love pepper... they hate cinnamon."

07-19-2008, 01:07 AM	#253
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	10/10. Heath Ledgers performance was absolutely amazing, too. I want you to understand that this man at the wheel is my attorney. He's not just some dingbat I found on the strip, man. He's a foreigner. I think he's probably Samoan. But that doesn't matter, though, does it? Are you prejudiced?

07-19-2008, 01:12 AM	#254
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1195 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:28 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Saw it at the Imax last night. Sold out..freaking news was there...and a couple got married. Then saw it again today..and might see it yet again tonight. 10/10 for sure. Great movie.

07-19-2008, 01:14 AM	#255
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	yo def seeing this again cant stop thinking bout ledger performance Panasonic 42' Viera TH-42PZ700U (room) Mitsubishi WD-65733 (Family Room) 40 GB PS3 50 BD's Slider: Goose who's butt did you kiss to get in here anyway? Goose: Well, the list is long, but distinguished. Slider: Yeah, well so is my Johnson.

07-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#256
sowecrazy Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:illinois Blu-ray collection:312	Amazing Is An Understatement, This Movie Tottaly Rocked i was shocked on how much two-face was part of the story, the third one will be interesting i will be seeing this again Last edited by sowecrazy; 07-19-2008 at 01:49 AM.

07-19-2008, 02:22 AM	#257
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	I haven't seen the movie, but this review by Patrick Ryan Lewis on Yahoo Movies confused me. Story: F Acting: C- Direction: D- Visuals: A Overall: F "Man, how I wanted to see this so bad. I really don't head to the theater too much (thank you Netflix!), but trekked out to midnight showing and sat in the packed, sold out theater. An hour in, I was ready to fall aspleep, and not because I was tired. The story is just totally and completely non-existent. I am talking none, zero. The acting is average at best. Everyone praising Heath Ledger is simply not wanting to speak bad about someone who passed away. How Maggie Gyllenhaal continues to get work is beyond me. Aaron Eckhart is completely wasted, and Christian Bale (who I loved as in Batman Begins) takes a huge step down. Most disappointing to me wa the direction. Christopher Nolan, who directed one of my favorite films of the last 10 years (The Prestige), can't decide if he wants to make an action film or a drama, and ends up just making a film with no clear direction at all. Yes, the visuals are stunning in the movie, and the action scenes are first rate. And I guess that it is why it i getting such great reviews, because we live in an MTV society which wants everything in your face and pounded over your head instead having to be made to pay attention to things like character development and plot. My advice to you all: skip this one and wait for the dvd." HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

07-19-2008, 02:28 AM	#258
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	just saw this one. i dont know what it is about nolans directing. he seems to think that a musical score needs to be in every scene....but its kinda distracting sometimes and doesnt fit well with what emotion he wants presented on the screen. i didnt really like the first batman he did and this second one was just a tad better in my book....honestly im a huge batman fan(i have a ton of his comics) i guess i was just expecting too much. i liked tim burtons batman better...just my opinion....(puts flame suit on ) sony PS3 sony 1080p kdl-40v2500 31 BD titles and A LOT more to come! http://www.youtube.com/user/tommieboi707

07-19-2008, 02:28 AM	#259
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	And have you seen Patrick Lewis's other reviews. A and B on movies that don't deserve it. Failure to Launch got an A+ WHERE WERE YOU, 06/08/2012

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