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DeeChizzle · 07-19-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Rickey

I just got back from seeing The Dark Knight and did not like how it ended. Batman killed ????? but not the ?????. They should have killed the ????? instead of ?????? but it was still one of the best movies I've seen this summer.

Somebody point this gentleman to the sticky concerning spoiler warnings.

saprano · 07-19-2008, 05:57 AM

Ummm you do know there something called SPIOLERS right?

bluerodent · 07-19-2008, 05:57 AM

Thanks for spoiling the movie Billy...jerk

billypoe · 07-19-2008, 06:07 AM

"Why is he running, Dad?"

"Because now we have to chase him."

billypoe · 07-19-2008, 06:13 AM

Another one of my favorite lines:

"He's not the hero we deserve; he's the hero we need."

I just watched The Fly with Jeff Goldblum last weekend and I swear that Ledger got some of his mannerisms from watching that movie. The way he flicks his tongue in and out and is always squirming reminded me of the Fly. Funny that the review in TIME magazine compared the two movies to each other, also.

Gremal · 07-19-2008, 06:27 AM

Just got back from TDK. Wow, what a ride. Nolan did a good job with it. Took the themes of BB one further and seemed to further deepen Batman's identity while exploring morality on other levels with Joker (very disturbing, intense performance, Ledger's swan song) and Two-Face. The action sequences were top notch. The only part that left me cold was the new Katie Holmes DA assistant didn't work for me at all. Bad casting choice, bad acting. I also was hoping to see Wayne Manor restored, but there's always next time.

One thing I loved were the "politics" of the film. The themes of surveillance being necessary to catch the bad guy, i.e., sacrificing civil liberties under threat of death from terrorism, of the willingness of batman to be hated by society for the good and safety of society--these are important themes told here very skillfully in a way the press has been unable to grasp for the past 8 yrs. It's a funny commentary on our society when a superhero film grasps onto fundamental truths about leadership and fighting evil in a way journalists have collectively failed to do.

theprophecy247 · 07-19-2008, 06:36 AM

couldnt have said it any better

giantfan001 · 07-19-2008, 07:03 AM

This is the best superhero movie ever made.

soccom2005 · 07-19-2008, 07:09 AM

wow, one of the bestest movies ive seen and the story line... bravo!

Gremal · 07-19-2008, 07:10 AM

...one more observation. The character development that was such a big part of BB is almost nonexistent here, with the exception of Two-Face. All the other characters come pre-assembled, which freed Nolan to generate more dense action and plot twists. I missed a lot and need to see it again to catch everything. One thing I did catch is the two-headed coin that was the main symbol in the film--that came right out of The Prestige, another Bale/Nolan tour de force. Remember, Borden gives the coin to Sara's nephew.

BirdManJr · 07-19-2008, 07:30 AM

i was reading the dark knight made 18.5 million just from the midnight screening alone...which is a record

the record was 16.9 set by star wars episode 3 just for the midnight screening alone

allstar780 · 07-19-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

...one more observation. The character development that was such a big part of BB is almost nonexistent here, with the exception of Two-Face. All the other characters come pre-assembled, which freed Nolan to generate more dense action and plot twists. I missed a lot and need to see it again to catch everything. One thing I did catch is the two-headed coin that was the main symbol in the film--that came right out of The Prestige, another Bale/Nolan tour de force. Remember, Borden gives the coin to Sara's nephew.

the coin was always his thing though

but ummm.... I cant really put this movie or my feelings about it into words... let it suffice to say that I hope everyone who is even remotely a fan of anyone or anything involved sees this movie

SlmShdy1 · 07-19-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

The only part that left me cold was the new Katie Holmes DA assistant didn't work for me at all. Bad casting choice, bad acting. I also was hoping to see Wayne Manor restored, but there's always next time.

I actually liked her a lot. She fit the role very well. I didn't miss Katie Holmes one bit. And as for Wayne Manor, this movie takes place only 8 to 9 months after Batman Begins. The executive producers of the film said in an interview that it wasn't realistic for Wayne Manor to be re-built in such a short amount of time. That's why Bruce bought the penthouse.

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Originally Posted by Gremal

One thing I did catch is the two-headed coin that was the main symbol in the film--that came right out of The Prestige, another Bale/Nolan tour de force. Remember, Borden gives the coin to Sara's nephew.

But the coin has been Two-Face's trademark since... forever. It was a given it would be in the movie.

Codywan24 · 07-19-2008, 08:30 AM

This movie was AMAZING!!! I can't wait for a third one! Ledger was phenomenal as The Joker. Bale is the perfect Batman (again). Everyone was good in this film and the story, script and direction were completely top notch. Dark, scary and gritty to say the least, and definitely the first time I've felt genuine suspense in a Batman movie. Joel Schumacher should never see this movie or he may never be compelled to go in public again. This is how it is done people! Don't miss it!

jean6825 · 07-19-2008, 08:44 AM

Just Saw The Movie Tonight ... The Movie IS Amazing !! Abit long at times .. maybe just me because i woke up at 6am and saw the movie at 11pm .. but nonetheless .. crazy action .. crazy acting .. Perfect 10 for me !!

GreenScar · 07-19-2008, 09:29 AM

So is the little guy that found out his secret going to be Robin?

Just kidding. And I predicted $65 million on Friday. Nikki Fink says the estimate has been adjusted to $64/$65million. It's gonna be more than $160 million in 3 days (Spider-man 3 did $59.8 on Friday)

Monkey_Boy · 07-19-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pouyan

When was this? I don't remember it

It happened in Batman: The Killing Joke - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_The_Killing_Joke

It's only the greatest Joker story EVER! READ IT!

Billy Rickey · 07-19-2008, 10:32 AM

Who is going to be the next villan in the third Batman movie? I hope Nolan does a better job in the next one and have Batman kill them like he did in the other movies. I mean how many bad guy can Batman lockup with out killing a few first and what ever happen to scarcrow he never got caught in the first one and Scarcrow is not a really good bad guy to make another movie out of.

GreenScar · 07-19-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Rickey

Who is going to be the next villan in the third Batman movie? I hope Nolan does a better job in the next one and have Batman kill them like he did in the other movies. I mean how many bad guy can Batman lockup with out killing a few first and what ever happen to scarcrow he never got caught in the first one and come Scarcrow is not a really good bad guy to make another movie out of.

It's my understanding that Batman's one rule is not to kill.

Billy Rickey · 07-19-2008, 10:55 AM

Yeah but Batman has to break that rule some time. What so Batman is going to lock everybody up that really isn't that fun to watch in every movie.

07-19-2008, 05:57 AM	#283
bluerodent Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:NC Trading Score:7	Thanks-not Thanks for spoiling the movie Billy...jerk

07-19-2008, 06:27 AM	#286
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Just got back from TDK. Wow, what a ride. Nolan did a good job with it. Took the themes of BB one further and seemed to further deepen Batman's identity while exploring morality on other levels with Joker (very disturbing, intense performance, Ledger's swan song) and Two-Face. The action sequences were top notch. The only part that left me cold was the new Katie Holmes DA assistant didn't work for me at all. Bad casting choice, bad acting. I also was hoping to see Wayne Manor restored, but there's always next time. One thing I loved were the "politics" of the film. The themes of surveillance being necessary to catch the bad guy, i.e., sacrificing civil liberties under threat of death from terrorism, of the willingness of batman to be hated by society for the good and safety of society--these are important themes told here very skillfully in a way the press has been unable to grasp for the past 8 yrs. It's a funny commentary on our society when a superhero film grasps onto fundamental truths about leadership and fighting evil in a way journalists have collectively failed to do. Last edited by Gremal; 07-19-2008 at 06:31 AM.

07-19-2008, 07:03 AM	#288
giantfan001 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Great This is the best superhero movie ever made.

07-19-2008, 10:32 AM	#298
Billy Rickey Banned Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews:1	Who is going to be the next villan in the third Batman movie? I hope Nolan does a better job in the next one and have Batman kill them like he did in the other movies. I mean how many bad guy can Batman lockup with out killing a few first and what ever happen to scarcrow he never got caught in the first one and Scarcrow is not a really good bad guy to make another movie out of. Last edited by Billy Rickey; 07-19-2008 at 10:35 AM.

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07-19-2008, 05:57 AM	#282
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Ummm you do know there something called SPIOLERS right?

07-19-2008, 06:07 AM	#284
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:622 Trading Score:1	"Why is he running, Dad?" "Because now we have to chase him."

07-19-2008, 06:13 AM	#285
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:622 Trading Score:1	Another one of my favorite lines: "He's not the hero we deserve; he's the hero we need." I just watched The Fly with Jeff Goldblum last weekend and I swear that Ledger got some of his mannerisms from watching that movie. The way he flicks his tongue in and out and is always squirming reminded me of the Fly. Funny that the review in TIME magazine compared the two movies to each other, also.

07-19-2008, 06:36 AM	#287
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	couldnt have said it any better

07-19-2008, 07:09 AM	#289
soccom2005 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008	wow, one of the bestest movies ive seen and the story line... bravo!

07-19-2008, 07:10 AM	#290
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	...one more observation. The character development that was such a big part of BB is almost nonexistent here, with the exception of Two-Face. All the other characters come pre-assembled, which freed Nolan to generate more dense action and plot twists. I missed a lot and need to see it again to catch everything. One thing I did catch is the two-headed coin that was the main symbol in the film--that came right out of The Prestige, another Bale/Nolan tour de force. Remember, Borden gives the coin to Sara's nephew.

07-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#291
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	i was reading the dark knight made 18.5 million just from the midnight screening alone...which is a record the record was 16.9 set by star wars episode 3 just for the midnight screening alone

07-19-2008, 08:30 AM	#294
Codywan24 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Albuquerque, NM 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:1 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:560	This movie was AMAZING!!! I can't wait for a third one! Ledger was phenomenal as The Joker. Bale is the perfect Batman (again). Everyone was good in this film and the story, script and direction were completely top notch. Dark, scary and gritty to say the least, and definitely the first time I've felt genuine suspense in a Batman movie. Joel Schumacher should never see this movie or he may never be compelled to go in public again. This is how it is done people! Don't miss it!

07-19-2008, 08:44 AM	#295
jean6825 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Montreal , Canada Blu-ray collection:897 DVD collection:333 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Just Saw The Movie Tonight ... The Movie IS Amazing !! Abit long at times .. maybe just me because i woke up at 6am and saw the movie at 11pm .. but nonetheless .. crazy action .. crazy acting .. Perfect 10 for me !!

07-19-2008, 09:29 AM	#296
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	So is the little guy that found out his secret going to be Robin? Just kidding. And I predicted $65 million on Friday. Nikki Fink says the estimate has been adjusted to $64/$65million. It's gonna be more than $160 million in 3 days (Spider-man 3 did $59.8 on Friday)

07-19-2008, 10:55 AM	#300
Billy Rickey Banned Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah but Batman has to break that rule some time. What so Batman is going to lock everybody up that really isn't that fun to watch in every movie.

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