Did anybody NOT like The Dark Knight? - Blu-ray Forum

franklinpross · 01-02-2009, 05:58 PM

Don't get me wrong . . .the film is typical BATMAN . . .Heath Ledger

will get the AWARDS. . . .but did It leave you a little let down from

all the hype . . . . . or is just me. ? The small screen to IMAX -

what's the point?

please don't jump all over me with this . . . just tell me the truth . . .

shadow72 · 01-02-2009, 05:59 PM

Nope, did not feel let down. It was my favorite movie of 2008.

jkcheng122 · 01-02-2009, 06:01 PM

favorite movie of 2008, easily.

moonstruck · 01-02-2009, 06:01 PM

I held out and didn't see it until 2 weeks ago. I figured if anything justified a blind buy it would be this movie. I think my expectations were too high. It was okay...not terrific.

STARSCREAM · 01-02-2009, 06:01 PM

Nope, it blew me away. In fact, it was even better than the hype for me. Ledgers Joker was oustanding.

Cyberdyne · 01-02-2009, 06:01 PM

I like it but I don't think it's 'the master piece' other's do

Larsco · 01-02-2009, 06:04 PM

I wasn't all that impressed either. It wont' say it was bad, but I have no desire to see it again. I thought "Batman Begins" was a much better film.

SpaceMind · 01-02-2009, 06:04 PM

I liked it a lot as well. However, I don't think it's the greatest movie in the world. Was a day 1 buy for me but just not a "masterpiece" as people make it out to be.

jono_0101 · 01-02-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by franklinpross

Don't get me wrong . . .the film is typical BATMAN . . .Heath Ledger

will get the AWARDS. . . .but did It leave you a little let down from

all the hype . . . . . or is just me. ? The small screen to IMAX -

what's the point?

please don't jump all over me with this . . . just tell me the truth . . .

oh youve gone and done it now, prepare to feel the wrath of the fanboys!

but really, i am kind on the same page with you, i thought it was a good movie; well written, directed, and acted, but from the multiple cinematic orgasms everybody seemed to be having on the internet and such, it just didnt quite live up to the expectation, which i attribute much to the passing of heath ledger. i am not saying it was bad, just didnt live up to the hype, thats all...

jcarugati · 01-02-2009, 06:05 PM

The first time I saw it at the theaters, I thought it was in my top 3 favorite films of all time. Of course, this was just hype and excitement after seeing it for the first time.

Upon repeated viewings, it's easy to pick out a lot of flaws in the story and for that reason, I see "The Dark Knight" as a very good film, but not the masterpiece some or claiming it to be.

I really enjoyed the movie, but to me, the main appeal is Ledger. He's just incredible. I try to picture the movie without him and when I do, I realize it wouldn't have been a good movie without him.

By the way, "Batman Begins" is superior in my opinion (and in my top 5) and I can watch that over and over again, but I can't do the same for "Dark Knight." Too many little things in "Knight" just drop the score for me...

popcornninja · 01-02-2009, 06:07 PM

It was one of the most hyped movies and even more so due to the death of Ledger.

With that said I still loved every minute of it. Near perfect acting, directing, editing, etc. It deserves to be Best Picture of 2008.

big-bleu · 01-02-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by franklinpross

Don't get me wrong . . .the film is typical BATMAN . . .Heath Ledger

will get the AWARDS. . . .but did It leave you a little let down from

all the hype . . . . . or is just me. ? The small screen to IMAX -

what's the point?

please don't jump all over me with this . . . just tell me the truth . . .

what were you watching ?
i give it 2 thumbs up especially the beginning where it went from the DC blue fire to the movie

its the joker that makes the movie and makes it great everytime persons watching it i suggest people would lighten up

jkcheng122 · 01-02-2009, 06:09 PM

are the nominations for Oscars out yet?

franklinpross · 01-02-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Larsco

I wasn't all that impressed either. It wont' say it was bad, but I have no desire to see it again. I thought "Batman Begins" was a much better film.

Mazel Tov! for being honest . . . .

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-02-2009, 06:10 PM

I laughed at some of The Jokers sarcastic jokes but its not a movie I can watch repeatedly. In fact, The IMAX scenes were outstanding and didn't show any grain according to my tv (32" Sharp Aquos 1080p).

franklinpross · 01-02-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jkcheng122

are the nominations for Oscars out yet?

JANUARY 20th - - -

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 01-02-2009, 06:13 PM

I liked it too. I think if it wasnt for the joker it wouldnt have been as good. Ledger made the movie for me!

dvd_mazter · 01-02-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Nope, it blew me away. In fact, it was even better than the hype for me. Ledgers Joker was oustanding.

It actually passed my expectations too. Everything about it was near perfection and while I do see slight problems upon repeated viewings, it still is my favourite movie of 08 and in my top 3 of all time. Ledger will brilliant, Nolan's direction was amazing especially in the chase sequence. Plus, some scenes were just so outstanding, the intergration between Batman and Joker was haunting and of course, MAGIC TRICK

big-bleu · 01-02-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkcheng122

are the nominations for Oscars out yet?

here is the oscars website
http://www.oscars.org/

P@t_Mtl · 01-02-2009, 06:16 PM

I do agree, some of it is a little over-hyped. I enjoyed TDK but not in the same category as so many have. I saw it once in theaters, did not get it on the first day when release on BD and watched it once so far. It will be a multi watch for me (more then 5 times a year) that is why I bought it but I still think Batman Begins was a better movie. But Heath Ledger was very good as the Joker. As comic book movies went I prefered Iron Man in 2008 before TDK.

01-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
franklinpross Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:not from here Blu-ray reviews: 3	Did anybody NOT like The Dark Knight? Don't get me wrong . . .the film is typical BATMAN . . .Heath Ledger will get the AWARDS. . . .but did It leave you a little let down from all the hype . . . . . or is just me. ? The small screen to IMAX - what's the point? please don't jump all over me with this . . . just tell me the truth . . .

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shadow72 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1085 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:37 iTunes collection:3	Nope, did not feel let down. It was my favorite movie of 2008.

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moonstruck Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:201 Trading Score:1	I held out and didn't see it until 2 weeks ago. I figured if anything justified a blind buy it would be this movie. I think my expectations were too high. It was okay...not terrific.

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STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Nope, it blew me away. In fact, it was even better than the hype for me. Ledgers Joker was oustanding.

01-02-2009, 06:01 PM	#6
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	I like it but I don't think it's 'the master piece' other's do

01-02-2009, 06:04 PM	#7
Larsco Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota, USA Blu-ray collection:52	I wasn't all that impressed either. It wont' say it was bad, but I have no desire to see it again. I thought "Batman Begins" was a much better film.

01-02-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
SpaceMind Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Key Largo, FL 4K collection:513 Blu-ray collection:1234 DVD collection:112 Digital collection:1128 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:6	I liked it a lot as well. However, I don't think it's the greatest movie in the world. Was a day 1 buy for me but just not a "masterpiece" as people make it out to be.

01-02-2009, 06:05 PM	#10
jcarugati Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:501	The first time I saw it at the theaters, I thought it was in my top 3 favorite films of all time. Of course, this was just hype and excitement after seeing it for the first time. Upon repeated viewings, it's easy to pick out a lot of flaws in the story and for that reason, I see "The Dark Knight" as a very good film, but not the masterpiece some or claiming it to be. I really enjoyed the movie, but to me, the main appeal is Ledger. He's just incredible. I try to picture the movie without him and when I do, I realize it wouldn't have been a good movie without him. By the way, "Batman Begins" is superior in my opinion (and in my top 5) and I can watch that over and over again, but I can't do the same for "Dark Knight." Too many little things in "Knight" just drop the score for me...

01-02-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
popcornninja Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise Home Theater Gallery:52 Blu-ray collection:507 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:272	It was one of the most hyped movies and even more so due to the death of Ledger. With that said I still loved every minute of it. Near perfect acting, directing, editing, etc. It deserves to be Best Picture of 2008.

01-02-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
jkcheng122 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:35 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:296 Trading Score:1	are the nominations for Oscars out yet?

01-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#15
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I laughed at some of The Jokers sarcastic jokes but its not a movie I can watch repeatedly. In fact, The IMAX scenes were outstanding and didn't show any grain according to my tv (32" Sharp Aquos 1080p).

01-02-2009, 06:13 PM	#17
HOME THEATRE ADDICT! Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ohio	I liked it too. I think if it wasnt for the joker it wouldnt have been as good. Ledger made the movie for me!

01-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#20
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I do agree, some of it is a little over-hyped. I enjoyed TDK but not in the same category as so many have. I saw it once in theaters, did not get it on the first day when release on BD and watched it once so far. It will be a multi watch for me (more then 5 times a year) that is why I bought it but I still think Batman Begins was a better movie. But Heath Ledger was very good as the Joker. As comic book movies went I prefered Iron Man in 2008 before TDK.

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