The Dark Knight reviews and reactions. Caution, spoilers galore

[J_UNTITLED]

Click here and here to read all about the New York-based premiere that was held Monday night for "The Dark Knight."

"It's very good. Not Citizen Kane-meets-Star Wars-meets-The Godfather very good, but still very good. There are political themes, questions of techno-ethnics, a subtle exploration of nihilism, complex civic politics and a crowning moral dilemma right out of the Twilight Zone -- in short, things you don't see in a typical summer tentpole (though do find in a typical Chris Nolan movie). Bale and Ledger are both strong, even if the latter is given a lot more to do, taking full advantage in a performance that's equal parts Nicholson's Joker and Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter. (Despite the creepiness of his role, it's somehow less haunting to see Ledger in a posthumous performance while he's in full makeup than it would have been to see him without it.)

If Nolan could have eased his foot off the accelerator on the high-decibel action scenes -- some script surprises just don't get a chance to breathe because of this relentlesness -- he nonetheless compensates for it with graceful directorial flourishes and surprisingly seamless transitions between the movie's various styles and themes."


-- Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, Risky Biz Blog

[MistyMorn]

Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Click here and here to read all about the New York-based premiere that was held Monday night for "The Dark Knight."

Enjoyed the read at both those links. Thanks! The last line in the first link made me chuckle....

The Dark Knight should devastate the country's work productivity when it opens on Friday, July 18. Businesses may as well close down and make it a national holiday.

[Blu Titan]

The consensus from www.rottentomatoes.com : Dark, complex and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.

[Eddie who?]

This is not your dad's Dark Knight. This film is hardcore, all out, balls to the wall DARK.

I just previewed this film and I am seriously having trouble coming up the right words to describe how I feel. TDK starts out on the slower side. There is a lot of story and dialogue inside the first half that must be digested in order to process the gut wrenching second half. My mind has yet to calculate what this film will mean for any subsequent Batman films save for the absolute certainty that from now on, all of the films will be just as compelling and gritty.

I had been thinking lately of the third Batman film and if Aaron Eckhart would be able to at the very least match the (hype?) perfomance of the late Ledger's Joker. As of now there is no doubt in my mind that he can pull it off. We all know Two Face will be the next big antagonist. But how deep and serious will Nolan take this new character?

[Show spoiler]I assure you that when you see him, (And you DO see him)

you will be convinced that the Batman franchise is in no danger of waning any time soon. The action scenes are solid as are the acting abilities of virtually everyone of the major characters.

[Show spoiler]The Mayor wears eye makeup for reasons that

still elude me. Maggie Gyllenhall is OUTSTANDING. The biggest surprise by far as I'm not her biggest fan, but she is far more natural and believable than KH ever was.

The tipping point of the film is the scene in

[Show spoiler]which the Joker is caught and interrogated by Batman

. From then on it is a no holds barred Miller-esque graphic novel with a pulse. The only thing that I did not see coming was

[Show spoiler]the death of a major character. The need for the new suit is explained very well although I personally hate the way it looks. And the Bat Pod is inventive, although a little too coincidental

.

There is much less comedy in this film ( I only remember laughing once) but the WOW effect is very much in place. Ledger's perfomance really starts to shine

[Show spoiler]in the last quarter of the movie. He will, without a doubt, be terribly missed. The psychotic nature of the Joker is captured without flaw in his performance although I preferred the Killing Joke origin to the film's less than dramatic Joker birth.

The film is rich in detail and will serve as the standard for all comic book adaptions made in the following years.

That's my time, guys. And remember: S Laughter is the best medicine!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!

[kessler004]

i want to see this movie sooooooooo bad. every review i have read either from a person or from a website has given it an awesome review. i cant wait to see it

[Beefbowl]

I don't think Nolan is going to direct the 3rd movie. Hopefully his replace is just as good. I also thought that the Riddler was suppose to be in the 3rd one.

[CAB]

Now I reget not getting the tickets to the midnight showing. * sigh *

[SlmShdy1]

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I don't think Nolan is going to direct the 3rd movie. Hopefully his replace is just as good. I also thought that the Riddler was suppose to be in the 3rd one.

No, there's no plans for a third yet. It's all just fan speculation.

We asked him whether they had anything ready if Warner Bros. came to them Monday asking for a third movie in the series. "Honestly, we had nothing on paper. We didn't even have an idea when 'Batman Begins' came out for 'The Dark Knight' and we don't have an idea now," he admitted to us. "We're not even thinking about it. When this one comes out and is out there around the world, which we're expecting to be in the next month or so, then maybe after everyone takes a vacation, we'll start to think about if there's a reason to do another one."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/fe...ws.php?id=7478

[poopshoot]

I work at a movie theater and we are waiting for the courier to arrive with the prints! It's so frustrating!! Most of these couriers suck so much....they are terrible...we didn't get Hellboy til 11pm the day it opened!

This is when i wish i worked at a theater with imax....they probably have seen it already.

[Canada]

I though if Christopher Nolan doesn't direcect the next sequal they should call it quits. I may be wrong they might be able to do it with out Chistopher Nolan but they can't do it without Christian Bale.

I hope Christopher Nolan directs them all but if he doesn't they should go for a person that Morgan Freeman has worked with once before

[Show spoiler] David Fincher

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[That Purple Stuff]

Originally Posted by Canada

I though if Christopher Nolan doesn't direcect the next sequal they should call it quits. I may be wrong they might be able to do it with out Chistopher Nolan but they can't do it without Christian Bale.

I hope Christopher Nolan directs them all but if he doesn't they should go for a person that Morgan Freeman has worked with once before [/spoiler] David Fincher.[/spoiler]

[Lepidopterous]

Originally Posted by Eddie who?

This is not your dad's Dark Knight. This film is hardcore, all out, balls to the wall DARK.

I just previewed this film and I am seriously having trouble coming up the right words to describe how I feel. TDK starts out on the slower side. There is a lot of story and dialogue inside the first half that must be digested in order to process the gut wrenching second half. My mind has yet to calculate what this film will mean for any subsequent Batman films save for the absolute certainty that from now on, all of the films will be just as compelling and gritty.

I had been thinking lately of the third Batman film and if Aaron Eckhart would be able to at the very least match the (hype?) perfomance of the late Ledger's Joker. As of now there is no doubt in my mind that he can pull it off. We all know Two Face will be the next big antagonist. But how deep and serious will Nolan take this new character?

[Show spoiler]I assure you that when you see him, (And you DO see him)

you will be convinced that the Batman franchise is in no danger of waning any time soon. The action scenes are solid as are the acting abilities of virtually everyone of the major characters.

[Show spoiler]The Mayor wears eye makeup for reasons that

still elude me. Maggie Gyllenhall is OUTSTANDING. The biggest surprise by far as I'm not her biggest fan, but she is far more natural and believable than KH ever was.

The tipping point of the film is the scene in

[Show spoiler]which the Joker is caught and interrogated by Batman

. From then on it is a no holds barred Miller-esque graphic novel with a pulse. The only thing that I did not see coming was

[Show spoiler]the death of a major character.

[Show spoiler] The need for the new suit is explained very well although I personally hate the way it looks. And the Bat Pod is inventive, although a little too coincidental

.

There is much less comedy in this film ( I only remember laughing once) but the WOW effect is very much in place. Ledger's perfomance really starts to shine

[Show spoiler]in the last quarter of the movie. He will, without a doubt, be terribly missed. The psychotic nature of the Joker is captured without flaw in his performance although I preferred the Killing Joke origin to the film's less than dramatic Joker birth.

The film is rich in detail and will serve as the standard for all comic book adaptions made in the following years.

That's my time, guys. And remember: S Laughter is the best medicine!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!

Actually, I thought the movie was pretty funny at parts. Like when the joker is the nurse, the audience really does find themselves laughing at a joker, twisted and demented as he is.

[Show spoiler]And as for the deaths of major characters, I was surprised as well. Not only that they killed Rachel off, but I was expecting a second appearance by Two-face in the next film (even though that is still possible).

I think Aaron Eckhardt did a phenomenal job as well.

[SlmShdy1]

I found myself laughing quite a bit actually. Michael Caine had his jokes like in Batman Begins and The Joker was hilarious. I think the funniest part is when he did the disappearing act with the pencil.

Originally Posted by jasonbird

I just hope Nolan decides he WANTS to make a 3rd one. And it can't be a money thing. That would be bad.

He would love to make a third one, but he wants a vacation first.


We asked him whether they had anything ready if Warner Bros. came to them Monday asking for a third movie in the series. "Honestly, we had nothing on paper. We didn't even have an idea when 'Batman Begins' came out for 'The Dark Knight' and we don't have an idea now," he admitted to us. "We're not even thinking about it. When this one comes out and is out there around the world, which we're expecting to be in the next month or so, then maybe after everyone takes a vacation, we'll start to think about if there's a reason to do another one."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/fe...ws.php?id=7478

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

He would love to make a third one, but he wants a vacation first.


We asked him whether they had anything ready if Warner Bros. came to them Monday asking for a third movie in the series. "Honestly, we had nothing on paper. We didn't even have an idea when 'Batman Begins' came out for 'The Dark Knight' and we don't have an idea now," he admitted to us. "We're not even thinking about it. When this one comes out and is out there around the world, which we're expecting to be in the next month or so, then maybe after everyone takes a vacation, we'll start to think about if there's a reason to do another one."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/fe...ws.php?id=7478

I agree he's going to think about it, but I don't see him saying he'd love to. I think I posted that article back when it came out. It had me worried that they'd throw a bunch of money at him to help him make up his mind. That's the last thing I want to see happen. Mind you, he deserves all he can get, but I want the passion he had for the second one to be there. I want it to get even better and I know if anyone can do it, Nolan can.

[SlmShdy1]

Well, I can't remember if it was an article I read or a TV special I saw, but the executive producer said that they'd like to do a third. He then went on to say how hard it would be to top The Dark Knight. That's what they're worried about.

[fighthefutureofhd]

the dark knight and undies? what an utterly odd combination.

[jeo393]

LMAO, u know u have superhero undies too! I'm refering 2 being in your most comfortable states enjoying good movies with your lady layin next 2 ya!

[Steve-O]

Loved the movie, all the cast were well balanced. Eckhart was amazing in the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face and Heath was totally engrossed in his character, which is something of a rarity these days with actors.

Two fists way up for this film.... can't wait for the Blu-Ray!

[Big Daddy]

According to the critics:
"Dark Knight is the type of comic book, action adventure that Oscar voters generally do not favor and there are many movies to see later this year, the experts said."
Click HERE for the whole article.

[That Purple Stuff]

told you all, but you didnt want to listen