The Dark Knight review thread - Page 6

lazarus · 07-19-2008, 06:42 PM

Richard Alpert as the mayor was a big WTF?! moment for me. Sad they didn't give him more to do.

What's cool is that if he turns up in the third film, I'm sure he will be a much bigger name by then as next season he will probably have a pretty hardcore role on LOST.

david · 07-19-2008, 07:04 PM

awesome and brilliant. heath's performance was really good.

did anyone stay during the credits to see the "in memory of...." ?

i did along with other people and when it appeared everyone clapped. it was touching.

corianderstem · 07-19-2008, 07:11 PM

I stayed as well. There was applause a few times during the movie, applause right at the end, applause when Heath's name came up as one of the stars before the full credits, applause at the "in memory of..." bit, and applause at the end of the credits.

There were only a small handful people left at the very, very end, and I called out "Show it again!" There was no applause in response, but some laughs.

Zoots · 07-19-2008, 07:25 PM

Heath stole the show! What a great movie!

skjuls · 07-19-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

Oh, I also dug the cameo by William (?) Fichtner in the opening bank robbery scene. I like him.

as did I!!!! William Fichtner is Bad Ass!!

AtomicBono · 07-20-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LemonMacPhisto

I loved the "Shining"-esque build of music during the more intense scenes. It also reminded me of some of Jonny Greenwood's score of There Will Be Blood.

I thought the same thing! that was absolutely brilliant.

I'm seeing it again Monday, and then again next weekend

major_panic · 07-20-2008, 01:32 AM

To everyone,

Yes, the film is just as fucking brilliant and amazing the second time around. Watched it again in a smaller cinema filled with people who hadn't watched it yet, and it got exactly the same reaction as when I saw it in the huge cinema the day it came out.

Funnily, the second time around, the film doesn't seem as long. It's still as shocking though - you don't really get used to the sheer violence and twisted nature of the Joker and then Dent. The scene where the random dressed in a Batsuit gets hung and hits the mayor's window scared the shit out of me AGAIN.

The only thing that disappointed me was the Batpod, and that's a minor quibble. It was totally believable up to the point where it mounted the wall and flipped around.

Nine and a half out of ten, at the very least. No doubt about it at all.

u2popmofo · 07-20-2008, 03:22 AM

One of my friends wanted to go see it, so I also watched it for the second time tonight. To some extent, I really wish I would have waited a few days or a week to see it again, but it was still very good. It was interesting to see what the crowd did and didn't react to in comparison to the first time I saw it. I was surprised that the second time around, people seemed shocked when they realized Harvey Dent had turned into Two-Face (as if it was a supposed to be a surprise). I guess you can't expect everyone to be a complete Batman nerd.

yertle-the-turtle · 07-20-2008, 05:54 AM

There's a scene where Christian Bale starts walking down a corridor in his suit and loading a gun that reminds me awfully of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. I haven't seen that movie but I remember a photograph of it. Maybe it's just me...

Oh yeah, loved it. I'm a Batman geek and really didn't disappoint. Seen it twice already.

No spoken words · 07-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Can't stop thinking about this film, but, really do want to wait a few days before seeing it again.....

neutral · 07-20-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yertle-the-turtle

There's a scene where Christian Bale starts walking down a corridor in his suit and loading a gun that reminds me awfully of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. I haven't seen that movie but I remember a photograph of it. Maybe it's just me...

Not just you, I thought that a couple of times as well.

My boss took up to see this movie Saturday.

I hadn't seen a Batman movie since Batman '89 and just watched Batman Begins for the first time on Friday night when someone suggested I watch it before seeing The Dark Knight. Now I want to see Dark Knight again soon, I can't stop thinking about the movie, really wanting to see some of the Joker scenes again. Plus we didn't stay for the credits.

My favorite funny Joker line: When the guy asked him if he'd really thought he could bust in and steal the mob's money and get away with it... "Yeeeees"....

WildHoneyAlways · 07-20-2008, 10:30 AM

I can't wait to see it again. MyFox Chicago still has the videos from last summer of some of the bigger stunts. (destruction of Gotham General, flipping the Semi)

MyFox Chicago | Chicago Building Blown up for Batman Movie

u2er · 07-20-2008, 11:44 AM

amazing movie

heath stole the show of course.. there's not much i can say that hasn't already been said somewhere in this thread.
i gotta see it again soon

impy13 · 07-20-2008, 12:36 PM

Its 155 million take this weekend is a new record.

GirlsAloudFan · 07-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Can anyone think of another movie that sucked but featured a truly captivating and unforgettable performance?

So strange.

I almost feel that Heath's swan song was wasted against a backdrop of predictability and cop-out twists and action scenes.

A sloppy and hollow summer superhero movie bumped into mediocrity by a spellbinding character portrayal.

Lancemc · 07-20-2008, 02:26 PM

What all the reports I've heard, it sounds like Nolan still can't direct an action scene to save his life. Truly disappointing.

(Oh wait, nevermind, I forgot that he directs them poorly on purpose, because Batman is all shadowy and confusing... my bad)

No spoken words · 07-20-2008, 02:36 PM

You know, I'm sure that a bunch of fawning over a film can become annoying (and, yup, I'm fawning over this film), but, jesus Lance, maybe see the fucking movie before you start your whining about it?

Lancemc · 07-20-2008, 02:45 PM

What, because I'm disappointed to hear that Nolan hasn't fixed my biggest problem with the first film? Or because I think it's retarded that the film is #1 on IMDB? That's all I've "whined" about regarded this film so far.

I'm really glad to hear that all the performances are stellar, and that it's a tense thrilling movie, but we all expected that much, so why would I bother talking about that now? So it's fine for everyone to talk about this and that about this movie for the months leading up to release, but the second it hits release I can't talk about impressions or its reception until I've seen it myself?

No spoken words · 07-20-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancemc

What, because I'm disappointed to hear that Nolan hasn't fixed my biggest problem with the first film? Or because I think it's retarded that the film is #1 on IMDB? That's all I've "whined" about regarded this film so far.

I'm really glad to hear that all the performances are stellar, and that it's a tense thrilling movie, but we all expected that much, so why would I bother talking about that now? So it's fine for everyone to talk about this and that about this movie for the months leading up to release, but the second it hits release I can't talk about impressions or its reception until I've seen it myself?

We all agree that the IMDB situation is insane. I was not referring to that at all.

Lance, I suppose you can comment on whatever you like, it just seems like you ought to see it before you feel actual disappointment. I don't know how on Earth anyone can have "impressions" of anything without actually experiencing that thing. You can pass along what you heard all you like, of course, and that's perfectly legit, but these are not your impressions.

Lancemc · 07-20-2008, 02:56 PM

When did I ever post my own "impressions" anywhere on this board yet? I think you misinterpret. I can certainly be disappointed by other people's own impressions who have seen the movie and posted their own reviews and reactions, which is what I'm talking about. Obviously I don't know for a fact what I'll think about the action in the film or the script myself, but I've read detailed impressions and descriptions from others on those matters, and currently I'm preparing for a film of lesser excellence than I was originally anticipating.

Isn't this why we read reviews in the first place?

07-19-2008, 06:42 PM	#101
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 42,167 Local Time: 01:59 PM	Richard Alpert as the mayor was a big WTF?! moment for me. Sad they didn't give him more to do. What's cool is that if he turns up in the third film, I'm sure he will be a much bigger name by then as next season he will probably have a pretty hardcore role on LOST. __________________

07-19-2008, 07:04 PM	#102
david ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 10,932 Local Time: 01:59 PM	awesome and brilliant. heath's performance was really good. did anyone stay during the credits to see the "in memory of...." ? i did along with other people and when it appeared everyone clapped. it was touching. __________________

07-20-2008, 02:56 PM	#120
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,691 Local Time: 04:59 PM	When did I ever post my own "impressions" anywhere on this board yet? I think you misinterpret. I can certainly be disappointed by other people's own impressions who have seen the movie and posted their own reviews and reactions, which is what I'm talking about. Obviously I don't know for a fact what I'll think about the action in the film or the script myself, but I've read detailed impressions and descriptions from others on those matters, and currently I'm preparing for a film of lesser excellence than I was originally anticipating. Isn't this why we read reviews in the first place? __________________

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07-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#103
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 01:59 PM	I stayed as well. There was applause a few times during the movie, applause right at the end, applause when Heath's name came up as one of the stars before the full credits, applause at the "in memory of..." bit, and applause at the end of the credits. There were only a small handful people left at the very, very end, and I called out "Show it again!" There was no applause in response, but some laughs.

07-19-2008, 07:25 PM	#104
Zoots Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the great beyond Posts: 36,802 Local Time: 10:59 PM	Heath stole the show! What a great movie!

07-20-2008, 01:32 AM	#107
major_panic Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the ASIAN TEAM Posts: 7,450 Local Time: 06:59 AM	To everyone, Yes, the film is just as fucking brilliant and amazing the second time around. Watched it again in a smaller cinema filled with people who hadn't watched it yet, and it got exactly the same reaction as when I saw it in the huge cinema the day it came out. Funnily, the second time around, the film doesn't seem as long. It's still as shocking though - you don't really get used to the sheer violence and twisted nature of the Joker and then Dent. The scene where the random dressed in a Batsuit gets hung and hits the mayor's window scared the shit out of me AGAIN. The only thing that disappointed me was the Batpod, and that's a minor quibble. It was totally believable up to the point where it mounted the wall and flipped around. Nine and a half out of ten, at the very least. No doubt about it at all.

07-20-2008, 03:22 AM	#108
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,234 Local Time: 02:59 PM	One of my friends wanted to go see it, so I also watched it for the second time tonight. To some extent, I really wish I would have waited a few days or a week to see it again, but it was still very good. It was interesting to see what the crowd did and didn't react to in comparison to the first time I saw it. I was surprised that the second time around, people seemed shocked when they realized Harvey Dent had turned into Two-Face (as if it was a supposed to be a surprise). I guess you can't expect everyone to be a complete Batman nerd.

07-20-2008, 05:54 AM	#109
yertle-the-turtle ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: York, UK and Singapore Posts: 11,750 Local Time: 04:59 AM	There's a scene where Christian Bale starts walking down a corridor in his suit and loading a gun that reminds me awfully of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. I haven't seen that movie but I remember a photograph of it. Maybe it's just me... Oh yeah, loved it. I'm a Batman geek and really didn't disappoint. Seen it twice already.

07-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#110
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,258 Local Time: 01:59 PM	Can't stop thinking about this film, but, really do want to wait a few days before seeing it again.....

07-20-2008, 10:30 AM	#112
WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,161 Local Time: 03:59 PM	I can't wait to see it again. MyFox Chicago still has the videos from last summer of some of the bigger stunts. (destruction of Gotham General, flipping the Semi) MyFox Chicago \| Chicago Building Blown up for Batman Movie

07-20-2008, 11:44 AM	#113
u2er Refugee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,415 Local Time: 03:59 PM	amazing movie heath stole the show of course.. there's not much i can say that hasn't already been said somewhere in this thread. i gotta see it again soon

07-20-2008, 12:36 PM	#114
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 09:59 AM	Its 155 million take this weekend is a new record.

07-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#115
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,579 Local Time: 03:59 PM	Can anyone think of another movie that sucked but featured a truly captivating and unforgettable performance? So strange. I almost feel that Heath's swan song was wasted against a backdrop of predictability and cop-out twists and action scenes. A sloppy and hollow summer superhero movie bumped into mediocrity by a spellbinding character portrayal.

07-20-2008, 02:26 PM	#116
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,691 Local Time: 04:59 PM	What all the reports I've heard, it sounds like Nolan still can't direct an action scene to save his life. Truly disappointing. (Oh wait, nevermind, I forgot that he directs them poorly on purpose, because Batman is all shadowy and confusing... my bad)

07-20-2008, 02:36 PM	#117
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,258 Local Time: 01:59 PM	You know, I'm sure that a bunch of fawning over a film can become annoying (and, yup, I'm fawning over this film), but, jesus Lance, maybe see the fucking movie before you start your whining about it?

07-20-2008, 02:45 PM	#118
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,691 Local Time: 04:59 PM	What, because I'm disappointed to hear that Nolan hasn't fixed my biggest problem with the first film? Or because I think it's retarded that the film is #1 on IMDB? That's all I've "whined" about regarded this film so far. I'm really glad to hear that all the performances are stellar, and that it's a tense thrilling movie, but we all expected that much, so why would I bother talking about that now? So it's fine for everyone to talk about this and that about this movie for the months leading up to release, but the second it hits release I can't talk about impressions or its reception until I've seen it myself?