The Dark Knight

CatFang · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject:

We are going to see this at the IMAX.
Can't wait.

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norsefire1 · Collector Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 409

new tv spot up online today, find it at empire mag website.

Web of Fear · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject:

The soundtrack is now available. I've got it and it's brilliant.

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Empire reviewed it with 5 Stars!
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Web of Fear · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

Booked my tickets!!

norsefire1 · Collector Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 409

i dont want to say to much about the movie at this point cos i am under the impression that most of you will be seeing this over the next few days, but its just awesome, everything a batman film should be with some nice twists and turns on the way, i 100% agree with all the 5 star reviews that are out there, just such an awesome film.

Web of Fear · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:33 am Post subject:

I thought that it rocked!
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CatFang · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:06 am Post subject:

All that we were hoping for!

Where is my blu-ray?
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Robin The Boy Wonder · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject:

It was absolutely bloody amazing. I really need to talk about this film so...

REVIEW!!! SPOILERS AHEAD!!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!!

The Dark Knight

2008 has already marked the release of two prominent super hero movies. The latter, The Incredible Hulk, is reputedly not as incredible as it should have been although far more in tone with the comic book itself. The former, Iron Man, was a formidable commercial, critical and box office triumph, everything that a comic book adaptation should be. A genuine forerunner to Comic Book Movie of the Year.

Ah, but then we got ahead of ourselves, didn't we...?

We forgot the return of a certain Dark Knight... and, my God, how we paid for that. With every second of its epic 152 minute running time.

There was an interesting comment from the boy sat next to me in the cinema yesterday: 'The Joker's freaking me out!'

And indeed he does.

Heath Ledger was already a remarkable actor long before The Dark Knight. His turns in many of his films, Brokeback Mountain moreso than any other, were very memorable indeed; performances worthy of an actor with twice his age and experience. And while there is one more film starring Mr Ledger before his cinematic exploits are but a part of Hollywood's colourful history (albeit one whereby four other actors are now taking up the role as Mr Ledger died untimely before filming was far from complete), I feel that his role as The Joker, his oh-so-sweetly nuanced, twisted, psychedelic, charismatic performance, will be the one he will be remembered for in the years to come.

For Ledger owns The Dark Knight in a manner that Jack Nicholson could only dream of. The Joker is the most captivating, and eerie, element in this film, taking us wildly from an energetic opening bank sequence to an ending that leaves its audience begging for more. This isn't a comedic, slapstick Joker with witty one-liners; this is a powerfully wild and charismatic take on comicdom's most beloved villain.

However, Heath Ledger's Joker would be utterly incomplete ('You complete me!') without Christian Bale's supremely commanding Batman.

For every scene that Ledger steals, Bale cuts through with awe-inspiring conquer. Bruce Wayne is so well characterised, both as a billionaire playboy and Dark Avenger (or is that JLA-er?), that Bale can take a back-seat without ever feeling threatened. For Bale's Batman is an unstoppable force of nature; a rampaging crusader of justice who powerfully sweeps through the film from a kinetic opening battle to an ending so supremely portrayed, it will quite literally take your breath away.

The direction is flawless, as is the Nolan's script. The Nolan's pay attention to all their characters, no matter how major or minor, all have their say and compelling screen-time without ever once slowing or stalling the film.

The acting is truly compelling. I've already discussed Ledger and Bale, but let's spare a thought to Aaron Eckhart's DA, Michael Caine's Alfred and Maggie Gyllenhaal's Rachel Dawes, all perfectly executed. Oh, and I forget Lt. Gordon (or is that Commissioner...?).

Action? Supreme. Compelling. Awesome. Every piece darkly kinetic in the same manner that Iron Man's was boldly explosive and colourful.

I will say little about the story; however, I must point out that it's very hard to choose just what part was the best. Let's be honest, the ending to Act 2 is, simply put, fucking amazing.

My only gripe with the film was the use of Scarecrow. Once unmasked, all I can say is that's not the man who gave me nightmares after Batman Begins. A similar voice, a similar face; however, considering this is Christopher Nolan directing his magnum opus, I would have hoped he could have done better here and used the original actor who so masterfully captured the role first time round. Or, at least, it really didn't look the same to me; the eyes didn't pierce into my soul like they usually do.

And that's it. A superb film from start to finish, a film that doesn't once slow down, a film that starts by hitting the ground running and then not once stopping to catch its breath.

A comic book masterpiece.

No, the comic book masterpiece. Only one film could ever hope to match this. But I don't think Watchmen can.

Rating: *****

CatFang · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

Great Review, Boy Wonder!

I see that MPs are having their feathers ruffled by Dark Knight's 12A certificate

Apparently Iain Duncan Smith's 15 year old daughter went to see the film and he was shocked to find that