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- First reviewAugust 9, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 30, 2008
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Brilliantly Done
PostedDecember 30, 2008
SeattleYoMama
from Seattle, WA
The people who nominated this film for so many Golden Globe awards were right. I saw the movie with my daughter, and when we left, I asked, "Did you think he was guilty?" She said yes. I said no. The ambiguity was pefectly rendered by Streep--whose compicated, multi-faceted character defies any stereotype--as well as by Hoffman, who refuses to give anything away...but is it because of his guilt, or because of his superior standing in the chain of command to Streep? Nothing here was predictable (unless you had read it in advance or seen the play). Both of us were on the edges of our chairs the entire time. I have seldom seen a more skillfully crafted piece of cinema. See it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Ledger Brilliant
PostedAugust 9, 2008
SeattleYoMama
from Seattle, WA
This is a darker approach to the caped crusader, but it's effective. There is no doubt that Heath Ledger's performance adds immeasurably to his legacy. His character was far better developed than I would have dreamed. Expect amazing special effects. Supporting actors, including the always-good Sir Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, were strong also.
The missing star in my review is due to the Dark Knight himself, Christian Bale, who wasn't so much dark as, well....colorless. (What was with that wierd hissing voice when he donned his bat suit? What???)
This is not a film to take your child to see. I think this movie deserved an R rating, and I was relieved that we did not choose to bring our 12-year-old daughter with us.
The missing star in my review is due to the Dark Knight himself, Christian Bale, who wasn't so much dark as, well....colorless. (What was with that wierd hissing voice when he donned his bat suit? What???)
This is not a film to take your child to see. I think this movie deserved an R rating, and I was relieved that we did not choose to bring our 12-year-old daughter with us.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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