The Dark Knight reviews and reactions. Caution, spoilers galore

[bluseminole]

Originally Posted by FriedEggs

I really don't think it was as much Maggie's portrayal as the character itself. I just felt Rachel's character to be a weak point in both films (BB & TDK).

True. However, I still think that Holmes made the best of that character. Gyllenhaal was simply irritatingly happy and optimistic during one of Gotham's darkest times.

I don't think she's all that good of an actor. I saw her interview with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, and her own personality is almost indistinguishable from her character's--not much acting at all.

[Waiterguy]

Originally Posted by neckedness

I'm not a Batman fan. The trailer doesn't look too exciting. I'll just wait for blu-ray or DVD.

If you aren't a fan, then why would you spend $20 on a blu ray to see it, rather than spending $6 for a matinee, or $10 for a regular show? Makes no sense to spend double the price if you aren't a fan.

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by 3Justin3

[Show spoiler] I absolutely loved how they killed Rachel off! I am sick of watching all of these movies and in every single one of them the hero kills the villain, and wins the girls heart and they live happily ever after. In The Dark Night, he not only doesn't win her heart (sends him the letter) ,but she gets blown up to death. Brilliant writing if you ask me. Also, brilliant how the Joker lives and isn't killed by Batman. The Dark Night ruled!

I am not sure if you have seen Batman Begins, but that is the formula for these films.

Originally Posted by Zyclone

scarecrow was thrown in to show that he was just a small time thug , i think it was to show how tame he was compared to the likes of the joker.

I think it was to show that the baddies are still out on the streets. To reinforce that Batman is not ever really ever done.

[DeeChizzle]

Saw it yesterday morning. Incredible movie. The only complaint I had was that the action towards the end of the movie was weak compared to the action in the middle of the movie...ie, the Joker and Batman standoff.

Heath Ledger is the star of this movie. I can't imagine this movie being as incredible as it is without his performance. I can guarantee the next sequel will not live up to the expectations that TDK has set.

[SS316SRV]

I loved Dark Knight. Loved it. There was one really bad cut though.

[Show spoiler]When Batman is on the Batpod chasing down the Joker, who is chasing down Dent's motorcade. He is speeding through a mall or store, he blows out a couple of windows and doors. Then, miraculously, Batman is on the streets. It was just an unsmooth editing cut.

I still loved the movie though, it gets a 99%.

[Pseudoblu]

Great movie.. I completely agree... but all this Oscar talk is just.... like who cares... I mean does anyone really watch the oscars and these self righteous hollywood elites... Heath was amazing in the movie but could really care less what the "Academy" thinks of his performance or about anything else.
Congrats to Nolan, Bale, Ledger, Oldman and Ekhardt on this masterpiece.

[so7o]

i saw it for the second time last night...first time seeing it on imax

the visuals on imax were amazing...having a chance to watch for the little things this time helped out big time....

and once again the movie blew me away..i cannot wait for the blu ray release

[tacoreed]

Originally Posted by Pseudoblu

Great movie.. I completely agree... but all this Oscar talk is just.... like who cares... I mean does anyone really watch the oscars and these self righteous hollywood elites... Heath was amazing in the movie but could really care less what the "Academy" thinks of his performance or about anything else.
Congrats to Nolan, Bale, Ledger, Oldman and Ekhardt on this masterpiece.

+1. Just look at the best film nominations for the last 8 years. 75% of the movies they nominate blow @ss. Hollywood just likes to pat themselves on the back.

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by tacoreed

+1. Just look at the best film nominations for the last 8 years. 75% of the movies they nominate blow @ss. Hollywood just likes to pat themselves on the back.

*COUGH* CRASH *COUGH*

[Bluoholic]

Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

It doesn't matter if the Joker knows who he is going to choose, it just matters that whoever he does choose, he'll save the wrong person, and everyone will be unhappy. He's causing chaos.

[Show spoiler]It does matter. Joker lied to batman on purpose, he wanted Rachel to die because he knew that batman cared for her. Joker killed Rachel to see how far he can push batman.

[Bluoholic]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

And I have to get this off my chest: it made me sad when The Joker

[Show spoiler]destroyed the Tumbler

. I knew it was going to happen because I read about it when they first started filming, but it still hit me hard.

I hope this was done on purpose so they can introduce a proper batmobil. The tumbler is good and all and after seeing it in action it deserves to be the bat's ride of the Begins and Knight's magnitude but in all honestly I miss the real batmobil in those movies. Hopefully it will be in the next movie

[tim77586]

Originally Posted by tacoreed

+1. Just look at the best film nominations for the last 8 years. 75% of the movies they nominate blow @ss. Hollywood just likes to pat themselves on the back.

Well I would like to believe that they will get it right eventually. I do think the untimely death of Ledger will play a factor in his potential nomination. Which is kind of a shame because that was an oscar worthy performance all by itself, and it should be recognized for it's greatness not because he passed away. R.I.P Mr. Ledger, that was one of the most memorable perofrmances I have ever seen in a movie.

[theprophecy247]

Originally Posted by gamma626

*COUGH* CRASH *COUGH*

lol rofl cough cough, i hope tdk get ssome sort of nomination, or atleast ledger does.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Damn it! I still haven't seen it. You people are getting me pumped up due to the reviews in this thread. I can't afford to go see it until my next paycheck.

[Dirk504]

Movie was simply amazing. Heath Ledger really did his thing on this one.

[GeneD5]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Damn it! I still haven't seen it. You people are getting me pumped up due to the reviews in this thread. I can't afford to go see it until my next paycheck.

Your credit card can handle the $10 charge my friend...go do yourself a favor

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Damn it! I still haven't seen it. You people are getting me pumped up due to the reviews in this thread. I can't afford to go see it until my next paycheck.

Originally Posted by GeneD5

Your credit card can handle the $10 charge my friend...go do yourself a favor

Exactly... a credit card always has at least a 21 day grave period, which means that you can pay that $10 off within 21 days without being charged interest. Just do it that way and you have nothing to worry about.

[fighthefutureofhd]

but the person may not have a credit card. not everyone does.

[3Justin3]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

I am not sure if you have seen Batman Begins, but that is the formula for these films.



I think it was to show that the baddies are still out on the streets. To reinforce that Batman is not ever really ever done.

Yeah, I own it. I wouldn't go as far as saying there is a formula considering TDK had

[Show spoiler] 2 villains

and Batman Begins didn't. Plus Rachel

[Show spoiler] doesn't die and at the end they walk off holding hands, even though they aren't together. In TDK she losses interest in him completely, want to marry Harvey then gets her a$$ blown away. I wouldn't say they are the same at all.

[Chris60119]

Originally Posted by bluseminole

True. However, I still think that Holmes made the best of that character. Gyllenhaal was simply irritatingly happy and optimistic during one of Gotham's darkest times.

I don't think she's all that good of an actor. I saw her interview with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, and her own personality is almost indistinguishable from her character's--not much acting at all.

I thought Rachel looked a lot like Princess Leia

Theres no way Heath is Oscar worthy. He did a good job, but shouldn't win the award for the best actor. I thought it was a great movie and will leave it at that.

Anyone think it's crazy they killed 2 face off so quick? I do. I like that Crane is still around to. I liked his Character. I hope to see more of him.