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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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When I was kid I remember wanting to see Tim Burton's Batman and after seeing it, I thought it was okay. Over the years the batman movies got even worse, until Batman Begins which I loved, I worried that if they made sequels they couldn't possibly make it as good as the original. The Dark Knight is the best Batman Movie ever. Do not listen to the detractors who say overhyped, or too long. Everything is right from Batman/Bruce Wayne, to The Joker, and Harvey Dent/two face. It's the type of movie I remember seeing as a kid where I were I knew I had to see that nine more times. It's that good. It has been four days since I have seen it and I still keep thinking about it. It kind of stinks because there is no way the third one can top this one. Just go don't worry about the reviews in fact stop reading mine and just go!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Wonderful movie. Heath Ledger is brilliant as the Joker. He was truly demented. This is certainly worthy of seeing. So far, it is the best film of the year.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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It was very good! Keep us on the edge of our seats.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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one of the best movies i've seen in YEARS! definitely a must see and very well worth your money!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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9.75 out of 10. Attack of the Show on the G4 TV network thought Heath Ledger's Oscar talk was mostly because of his untimely death. After seeing the movie, I disagree with that thought process; he totally deserves the Oscar and it is so sad he won't be able to make more movies! My two companions at the show agree with all of the above as well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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And YES, it does live up to the hype!
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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Great performances from a great cast! The directing is tight, the effects are incredible and Batman really has such "wonderful toys." Not just an action movie, but it goes back to the basics of great storytelling. This is a must see at the theatre. Go! You won't regreat it :)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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...that The Dark Knight blew the box office record- this movie was absolutely amazing! I'm really curious if they plan to make a third (or even fourth, fifth...) installment to compliment Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
My only question is - who's going to play the Joker this next time? And can they live up to Heath Ledger's performance?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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A great movie it goes by so fast you don't even realize that you have been sitting for two hours and 30 minutes.
Bale was great, Ledger must get an Oscar nod.
I've already seen it twice and plan to go a third time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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This was by far the best Batman movie of any made. Everything was excellent from the acting, special effects, action, and everything else.
Heath Ledger played a role that I would have never expected as the Joker and by far outdid Jack Nicholson. It is truly a shame to see this be his last movie, especially after the role he played in this.
I highly recommend seeing this movie to anyone, regardless of knowing them or not and definitely would to friends.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Oh God this movie its so cool my boyfriend cried during the movie the JOKER was so sexy he made this joker the best more than the old JOKER
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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pretty good lots of action man does not get the girl still good movie for adults or children over 16
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Far exceeded expectations
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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Finest supervillain play, ever! Heath Ledger is a genius, and I hope he gets the Oscar posthumously.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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i loved it! i thought all of the actors did an amazing job!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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From the beginning Batman The Dark Night was an action packed thrill ride. By far the best Batman yet. Heath Ledger's performance was everything I thought it would be and more. He was truely disturbing! Christian Bale was yet again brilliant and believable. In my opinion the best Batman ever. This was much more real than the previous Batman's, except of course Batman Begins. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I plan on watching it a couple of more times while in the theatre and buying it once it's available on dvd. This movie will not disappoint!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Best film of the year so far...
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Cannot reccomend Dark Knight enough! Heath Ledger deserves the Oscar. Amazing acting all around. Suspenseful story that is unnervingly realistic for a comic film. Great direction. Solid all around. SEE THIS MOVIE!! (more than once!)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Best movie so far, action packed beguining to the end, and I agree with most everyone the Joker stole the show.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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This movie was outstanding!!! Every actor in this film was amazing! Heath Ledger played the role of The Joker perfectly. And Aaron Eckhart did a wonderful job as TwoFace...not to mention the real look of the burnt side of his face. This is definitely a movie to see again...oh...right...I already have.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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It was fantastic
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This is the best of the "Batman" movie yet. It was action packed from start to finish. I hope there is a part two
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Awesome!
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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Awesome Movie, Christian Bale is still the Best Batman, and Heath Ledger's Joker is impeccable, absolutely unbeatable performace. I would recommend this movie over and over again. The only downfall to this movie is Maggie Gyllenhal as the leading lady, they could have picked someone a bit more easy on the eyes.... other than that TOTALLY AWESOME!! Best movie this year for sure!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Greatest Super Hero Movie Of All Time.
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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The Dark Knight is the best super hero movie of all time. Also one of the best movies of this decade. In this sublimely made film Christopher Nolan took the original batman and took everything that we liked and through that out the window and made a movie with everything that we loved instead. This time Nolan's usurped the original batman in every way possible. The film is Oscar worthy. James newton howard, and Hans Zimmer made one of the greatest scores to ever grace anyone's ears this decade. The score didn't just simply compliment the movie it enhanced every scene with its dramatic strings, and EPIC tribal drums. This historic ensemble was perfectly casted. Christian bale was his usually great self. With his portral of batman better than any other before him including himself in batman begins. Gary Oldman was great as the comish, Aaron eckhart stole almost every scene he had and was outstanding in his double role. Morgan Freeman was only in the film for around 10 minutes, and he made his presence felt with every scene that he was in. Maggie Gyllenhall was a new take on the Bale's love interest. While she is a couple of steps down from Katie holmes in beauty she makes it up with her superb acting ability. Oh, Mister Heath Ledger you will be remembered there is no doubt about that. You will be remembered for your unique roles, your preparation and your perseverance to your roles. All these qualites were executed in perfect sympthony in this movie. Mr. Heath Leader I'm pleased to say that you are the best joker ever, if the oscars would like to retain and credablity you will get nominated for an oscar, and win. For all the minacle roles people have played no one has ever done some one so surreal and menacing. He played the role to perfection. Heath was funny, crazy, menacing, and very ver SERIOUS for his portrayal of the joker. How is it compared to other super hero movies? Well Spiderman -2 was the past leader for super hero movies. Batman is on a different level, actually not even in the same atmosphere as spider man. Yeah it's that good. The movie had almost limitless hype and the movie overcame all that hype then brushed it off it's shoulder's. With all that said the summer started of with bang with iron man, and ended with 1,000,000 megaton boom with batman.
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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great movie!!
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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I wasn't even that interested in this movie really, but this movie was great. I'm not going to give any spoilers, but it will definitely keep you interested throughout the whole movie. Definitely on my top ten list!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Dark Knight
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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From the opening scene, my eyes were glued to the screen. I don't think I moved through the entire movie. Chris Nolan has done an amazing job remaking the Batman trilogy so far. I was not a big fan of the older ones however; these are in a different league altogether. Heath as the Joker....I was speachless. When he was on screen I was just amazed at how he transformed this character and I found myself forgetting it was Heath. Brilliant performance and not one I will forget. I don't believe anyone else could fill the shoes of Ledger's Joker. Superb!!! Christian Bale was of course great returning as Batman and I hope he continues the role if Chris Nolan is involved.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 20, 2008
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Batman Begins finally gave Batman the real, dark psychology he was always meant to have- finally a superhero movie that wasn't all about being cheesy and kids-play. That said, I went into The Dark Knight with very high expectations.
Those expectations were not only meant ,but far, far exceeded. This movie was as good as any psychological thrillers out there. The acting was superb. The action was non-stop. And the complexity of the characters has many, many levels. Christopher Nolan will be revered as one of the best directors of our time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Dark Knight is spectacular
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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I've seen them all, and this is by far the best Batman movie, period! Heath Ledger's Joker is mesmerizing, freeky and the best acting he accomplished in his carreer. A nomination, certainly. The Oscar, should be, unless someone else hits it out of the park in the balance of the movie year.
The strange realism drives the plot and the characters to be more powerful than comic bookish. The interesting twist at the end was unexpected and well written.
This Batman can be a franchise, but it will be difficult to find a replacement for the villain. Everyone will expect the second attempt to fall flat due to Ledger's outstanding performance, but I think the director should take it as a challenge. Nolan did a great job with this movie and I can see another one working given the same basic team.
The affects are amazing, but don't overwhelm the script. The story drives the movie. Thankyou Hollywood. You created a winner.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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I found myself somehow rooting for the Joker just because he was so compelling i just wanted that movie to never end it was so good.....every scene was masterfully done and the acting was pinpoint perfect!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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It’s nice to know that a film with such high expectations has finally met them. It’s record-breaking box office sales certainly do serve to highlight this very thing, having raked in $66.4 million on its opening day and accruing a whopping total of $155 million its opening weekend, breaking both records set by 2007’s “Spider-Man 3”. With five scenes filmed with IMAX cameras, the untimely death of one of its lead actors and talk of the film being THE summer blockbuster of 2008, it makes one want to buy that extra-large tub of popcorn because it’s worth the experience.
And experience it you will. “The Dark Knight” has set a new precedent for comic book movies and fan boys everywhere will be gushing praise for Christopher Nolan’s artsy and dignified portrayal of one of the oldest and most classic hero-villain combos of all time.
The movie kicks off with, appropriately enough, a bank heist, Nolan gearing his audience up for the ride of their lives. The perps are donning ghoulish clown masks as they spray gunfire about the building and load up cash from the vault. As they scramble to make their getaway, one by one they systematically kill each other, their group impregnated with a sinister paranoia. Ultimately there is just one left standing at the end of it all and he makes a grand exit in a school bus, disappearing into the traffic-riddled metropolis whilst law enforcement arrives moments too late.
Meanwhile, under the assumption that Gotham’s most serious threats are now subdued and/or gone (Ra Al Ghul and the Scarecrow from “Batman Begins”), Batman seeks to share the load by joining forces with Lt. Jim Gordon (Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart), the man whom Bruce Wayne would most like to appoint as Gotham’s new and legitimate savior. Gordon’s and Dent’s staunch approach to upholding the law is just what the city needs in order to dismantle its organized crime, but their dynamic triumvirate proves to be no match for the machinations of a criminal mastermind known only to the public as The Joker. In the instant that the Joker appears, he makes his demands known to the criminal underworld and then proceeds to swoop in and take what he wants by force, despite their refusal to collaborate. Unlike the parasitic monsters that had plagued Gotham in the past, The Joker is after a much bigger prize: the capitulation of Batman and the subsequent surrender of Gotham’s citizens to his inconstant wiles. In his fight to stop him, Batman will come face to face with good and evil and in the end has to choose between maintaining the delicate equilibrium of Gotham or romancing the unattainable.
Director Christopher Nolan (who co-wrote the script with his brother Jonathan, the man responsible for the story behind 2000’s “Memento”) strayed from Burton’s gothic surrealism and instead created a brooding and subdued metropolis in the previous film (Batman Begins); he continues this sultry but perilous landscape in “The Dark Knight” and this is the feel that “Batman” was meant to have all along. An original score by James Newton Howard (The Sixth Sense) and Hans Zimmer (Gladiator) breathes even more life into the enthralling action, and with Wally Pfister’s superb cinematography and effective editing from Lee Smith, Nolan and crew have created a perfectly-paced, heart-stopping thriller that will have you completely oblivious to its 2 hour and 30 minute time frame.
Christian Bale is the best of the caped crusaders yet, his personification of Bruce Wayne the enigmatic and somber soul that has always been portrayed within the pages of DC Comics. Where Burton never dared to venture, Nolan has Bruce Wayne savoring his elite businessman lifestyle by cavorting around with beautiful women (at one point, Wayne is aboard a yacht with the entire female entourage of the Russian ballet). I’m sorry to say however that Bale, despite being a great actor, is overshadowed not only by Ledger’s spectacular turn as the Joker but also all the mystic buzz that Ledger’s death inspired. Despite it all, he gives Batman/Bruce Wayne grace and dignity, along with an emotional wound that serves to once again spur his waning battle against terror.
Maggie Gyllenhaal, as said by many critics, is an improvement over the bland Katie Holmes (though I’m sure some would’ve loved to see Holmes sitting in the proverbial “hot seat” near the end of the film); she shows a bit more spunk and tenacity and the chemistry between herself and Bale is certainly more believable. Caine is dignified and sentimental as Alfred (the best Alfred yet) and Morgan Freeman gives another stately performance as Lucius Fox, Batman’s highly skilled supplier of all his “wonderful toys”.
Who really gets a chance to show some diabolical skills is Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, the man who would ultimately become Two-Face. Eckhart’s make-up job combined with additional CGI is grotesque and awesome in all its glory, combined with a spellbinding portrayal of a man who becomes as cold-blooded as the psychotic who disfigured him. Credit must also be given for a superb and subtle Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon, the man who would be Gotham’s future Commissioner.
Though Jack Nicholson was a real hoot as the Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989 adaptation, 28-year-old Ledger blows him off the map with an exceedingly strange, devilish and frightening portrayal of madness personified. This Joker is not someone to be trifled with – his “magic trick” involving a pencil will induce shock and disgust, and this is in only the first thirty seconds that he is introduced face-to-face with the audience. Upon further introduction, none will be able to turn their eye from the haphazardly applied make-up which only serves to highlight his disfigurement rather than conceal it, the nasally and freakish intonations, the queer lip-licking and the unpredictability of his reflexive malice.
Heather Ledger is, quite simply, marvelous.
This will no doubt earn him a posthumous nomination for Best Actor come 2009’s Oscars, possibly even a posthumous win (co-star Michael Caine has made a similar statement). That makes watching Ledger cause his audience to shiver that much more bittersweet – it evokes the same “what might’ve been” sadness that River Phoenix, another young promising talent, did with fans when he died suddenly from a drug overdose on Halloween in 1993. I didn’t want the movie to end because I knew that there would never be a reprise from this actor so young yet so adept at his craft, let alone a repeat performance of the maniacal Joker in a potential sequel.
Bottom Line: A tour-de-force on all levels. Though you be an action fan, a comic book nerd, a movie-goer or simply a fan of the many talented actors and actresses within “The Dark Knight”, all elements of the film will have you lying in wait eagerly for a sequel. It just can’t get here soon enough.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Suspenseful, compelling, more than just an action movie
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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AMAZING Performances!!!
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Dark Knight was truly a great experience. It revealed the man behind the mask in a more in-depth realistic manner. The performances by Heath Ledger & Cristian Bale were remarkable. Heath Ledger's performance put me at a loss for words, "Pure Genius". Without spoiling the plot with an extensive review, I will say this.... The Dark Knight is a "MUST SEE"!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Batman: The Dark Knight
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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from Spokane, WA
Absolutely one of the best movies I have ever seen. Heath Ledger in his final appearance as the "Joker" was magnificent. He definitely deserves an Oscar for this movie. The length of the film didn't bother me because I was so into all the action and breath-taking scenes. Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart also were awesome as Batman and Harvey Dent. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Worth every penny plus a second visit!
PostedJuly 20, 2008
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from Burbank, Ca
This movie was great! The story, the acting, the action all of it was top notch. Would recommend to anyone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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