The Dark Knight review thread - Page 10

bonocomet · 07-21-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHoneyAlways

That's how he always looks

That's what I was going to say too. He looks like that in everything.

Lila64 · 07-21-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

Don't get me started, woman.

I peed three times before the movie started (once when we got in line, again right after we were let in, and again before the previews). I even planned ahead of time and didn't have much to drink with my dinner.

Believe me, I do plan for these things. I can't help it. Don't judge me!

Can you take me to IMAX with you? Has anyone seen the movie in both a regular theater and IMAX yes? Comparison? {I know you are going tomorrow}

lazarus · 07-21-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

Don't get me started, woman.

I peed three times before the movie started (once when we got in line, again right after we were let in, and again before the previews). I even planned ahead of time and didn't have much to drink with my dinner.

Believe me, I do plan for these things. I can't help it. Don't judge me!

Maybe you should plan better, since you're getting older:

Lila64 · 07-21-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm glad I was a bit more subtle.

mikal · 07-21-2008, 06:06 PM

i saw some posts earlier in this thread that said that the last half hour was awful. i would have to strongly disagree:

- the ferry boat scene was incredibly intense
- the truck flipping over rocked
- two-face's character

just to name a few reasons.....

i was absolutely floored by this movie. just amazing. i know everyone raves over Ledger's amazing performance, but don't forget Christian Bale. i thought he was excellent.

Lila64 · 07-21-2008, 07:32 PM

More Bale?

bonocomet · 07-21-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lila64

Has anyone seen the movie in both a regular theater and IMAX yes? Comparison?

I have seen it in both now and IMAX is ALWAYS better in my opinion.

I also enjoyed the movie so much more the second time, probably both because of the IMAX experience and following along better the 2nd time. I have to say tho that I noticed a HUGE difference in the audio at the IMAX... it was awesome.

Lancemc · 07-21-2008, 08:50 PM

IMAX > Everything else. Make no compromises.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-21-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lila64

Oh, and a few mentioned Batman's voice - the growling. Not much of a fan of that myself.

agreed. i guess he was trying to disguise his voice? i could understand everything he was saying, it was just odd.

Utoo · 07-21-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancemc

IMAX > Everything else. Make no compromises.

WTF, dude? Why is it that none of the IMAX's by us are showing it? Hoffman Center & Potomac Mills are showing Kung Fu Panda and Space Station 3D, and the Smithsonian is still showing U2:3D. Damn U2!

Daddysgonnapay · 07-21-2008, 09:42 PM

I just saw it tonight...and now am feeling a bit sad over the finality of Heath's passing...it is like it has just hit me

as others have said here before me...he absolutely owned ever scene he was in and left me wanting more when he was not on screen....my favorite line.. "You complete me" I laughed out loud...actually I laughed quite a bit at the Joker...
I really enjoyed the movie...but my first comment to my friends upon leaving was..why did Batman have to talk like that? and I would have to say that is my only complaint...
I will definately be seeing it again....

LMP · 07-21-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHoneyAlways

That's how he always looks:

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Originally Posted by bonocomet

That's what I was going to say too. He looks like that in everything.

Oh, okay. It just threw me off to see him wearing that.

Utoo · 07-21-2008, 09:49 PM

To speak to the Batman voice thing--

I think it's mainly to fit with the idea that this is supposed to be a more "real world" concept of Batman. If I were to suddenly parade around as Batman, I'd disguise my voice as much as possible---especially if I were a well-known socialite that frequently mingles with the D.A., police commissioner, and others in both angles of my life. Plus, I suppose it makes him a bit more intimidating.

I think we just got used to the "un-realistic" Joel Schumacher versions with George Clooney speaking like he's trying to pick up a 21-year-old model over a glass of red wine, whether he's in the batsuit or not.

corianderstem · 07-21-2008, 09:51 PM

Thank you for those pictures of Mr. Bale. My evening is now complete.

I just got back from seeing it at the Imax. Those cityscapes looked AMAZING on the screen, but my one complaint is that the sound was so overwhelming (in a really good way, mostly), the crescendoing music at the very end made Gordon's lines almost impossible to make out.

The theater was packed, but it wasn't as fun an audience. Although the sound system was so loud, it may have drowned out a lot of gasps, laughter or sprinkles of applause. I wouldn't be surprised if more than half the theater had seen it already.

I'm glad I went. I may go again, hopefully next week when a little more time has passed - I had a coworker email me to see if I wanted to go with him, since he hadn't seen it yet. He seemed to think that me saying I'd already seen it meant I wouldn't go again. Silly man.

phillyfan26 · 07-21-2008, 09:52 PM

I had no issues with the Batman voice.

Second viewing tonight: just as good. Fuck yes.

corianderstem · 07-21-2008, 09:54 PM

Oh, and I also got to see The Watchmen trailer.

Bear in mind that I have no knowledge of this thing at all, other than it was a very popular graphic novel, but color me underwhelmed. The silver glowing dude looked pretty cool, but mostly a big

from me.

major_panic · 07-21-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Utoo

I fully expected Batman to go after Rachel. [/B]

He did. I was under the impression that the Joker had switched the addresses so that he'd save Dent whilst trying to save Rachel. (I only picked up on that the second time I watched it - Batman yells "Rachel" at Gordon, then somehow ends up at Dent's warehouse)

Daddysgonnapay · 07-21-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Utoo

To speak to the Batman voice thing--

I think we just got used to the "un-realistic" Joel Schumacher versions with George Clooney speaking like he's trying to pick up a 21-year-old model over a glass of red wine, whether he's in the batsuit or not.

haha George Clooney's batman is the only one I have not seen....

I agree with him trying to disguise his voice....he just was over playing it I guess....

BVS · 07-21-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Utoo

To speak to the Batman voice thing--

I think it's mainly to fit with the idea that this is supposed to be a more "real world" concept of Batman. If I were to suddenly parade around as Batman, I'd disguise my voice as much as possible---especially if I were a well-known socialite that frequently mingles with the D.A., police commissioner, and others in both angles of my life. Plus, I suppose it makes him a bit more intimidating.

I think we just got used to the "un-realistic" Joel Schumacher versions with George Clooney speaking like he's trying to pick up a 21-year-old model over a glass of red wine, whether he's in the batsuit or not.

Exactly, plus, didn't any of you see the first one? He was doing the growling thing back then.

corianderstem · 07-21-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by major_panic

He did. I was under the impression that the Joker had switched the addresses so that he'd save Dent whilst trying to save Rachel. (I only picked up on that the second time I watched it - Batman yells "Rachel" at Gordon, then somehow ends up at Dent's warehouse)

Yep. The Joker gave him the wrong address on purpose, knowing he'd go for Rachel.

07-21-2008, 09:49 PM	#193
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 06:13 PM	To speak to the Batman voice thing-- I think it's mainly to fit with the idea that this is supposed to be a more "real world" concept of Batman. If I were to suddenly parade around as Batman, I'd disguise my voice as much as possible---especially if I were a well-known socialite that frequently mingles with the D.A., police commissioner, and others in both angles of my life. Plus, I suppose it makes him a bit more intimidating. I think we just got used to the "un-realistic" Joel Schumacher versions with George Clooney speaking like he's trying to pick up a 21-year-old model over a glass of red wine, whether he's in the batsuit or not. __________________

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07-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#184
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 03:13 PM	I'm glad I was a bit more subtle.

07-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#185
mikal Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Black Lodge Posts: 28,525 Local Time: 05:13 PM	i saw some posts earlier in this thread that said that the last half hour was awful. i would have to strongly disagree: - the ferry boat scene was incredibly intense - the truck flipping over rocked - two-face's character just to name a few reasons..... i was absolutely floored by this movie. just amazing. i know everyone raves over Ledger's amazing performance, but don't forget Christian Bale. i thought he was excellent.

07-21-2008, 07:32 PM	#186
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 03:13 PM	More Bale?

07-21-2008, 08:50 PM	#188
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,691 Local Time: 06:13 PM	IMAX > Everything else. Make no compromises.

07-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#191
Daddysgonnapay New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,702 Local Time: 06:13 PM	I just saw it tonight...and now am feeling a bit sad over the finality of Heath's passing...it is like it has just hit me as others have said here before me...he absolutely owned ever scene he was in and left me wanting more when he was not on screen....my favorite line.. "You complete me" I laughed out loud...actually I laughed quite a bit at the Joker... I really enjoyed the movie...but my first comment to my friends upon leaving was..why did Batman have to talk like that? and I would have to say that is my only complaint... I will definately be seeing it again....

07-21-2008, 09:51 PM	#194
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 03:13 PM	Thank you for those pictures of Mr. Bale. My evening is now complete. I just got back from seeing it at the Imax. Those cityscapes looked AMAZING on the screen, but my one complaint is that the sound was so overwhelming (in a really good way, mostly), the crescendoing music at the very end made Gordon's lines almost impossible to make out. The theater was packed, but it wasn't as fun an audience. Although the sound system was so loud, it may have drowned out a lot of gasps, laughter or sprinkles of applause. I wouldn't be surprised if more than half the theater had seen it already. I'm glad I went. I may go again, hopefully next week when a little more time has passed - I had a coworker email me to see if I wanted to go with him, since he hadn't seen it yet. He seemed to think that me saying I'd already seen it meant I wouldn't go again. Silly man.

07-21-2008, 09:52 PM	#195
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,343 Local Time: 05:13 PM	I had no issues with the Batman voice. Second viewing tonight: just as good. Fuck yes.

07-21-2008, 09:54 PM	#196
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 03:13 PM	Oh, and I also got to see The Watchmen trailer. Bear in mind that I have no knowledge of this thing at all, other than it was a very popular graphic novel, but color me underwhelmed. The silver glowing dude looked pretty cool, but mostly a big from me.