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- First reviewJuly 18, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 13, 2010
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Wasted Potential
PostedNovember 13, 2010
StLouis
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The CGI was great in the TV ads and I was really looking forward to seeing the movie. The plot was lame and boring and I really didn't care about any of the characters. So what if they got their brains sucked out?
I found the funniest part of the movie was that they set it up for a sequel. Who in their right mind would pay--again--to see another one of these horrible movies?
There was a crying baby in the theater and he was more entertaining than the movie. He also got everyone a free movie pass because a few people complained about the noise. I wanted to hug the kid for distracting me from this horrible movie.
I found the funniest part of the movie was that they set it up for a sequel. Who in their right mind would pay--again--to see another one of these horrible movies?
There was a crying baby in the theater and he was more entertaining than the movie. He also got everyone a free movie pass because a few people complained about the noise. I wanted to hug the kid for distracting me from this horrible movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Finally a credible story for the Bat
PostedJuly 18, 2008
StLouis
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I haven't been a big fan of the Batman movie series and found most of the stories either unbelievable or boring and predictable. This one's not!
Christian Bale is believable (except for putting in his own stitches without a wince but we'll let that one get by) and interesting. Arthur (played by Michael Caine) is also excellent and even Maggie Gyylenhaal (how do you spell that name anyway?) is true to her character. I found the characters of D.A. Harvey Dent (played by Aaron Eckhart from "Thank you for Smoking") and Heath Ledger's Joker were the most intriguing and interesting characters.
Ledger pretty much stole the show for me. Joker was nuts but consistently nuts and not too fantastical to be believed. His "magic trick" was probably the funniest scene in the movie (not going to ruin that one for you).
The only letdown in the script was trying to understand how the DA turns on the entire city after his injury. It didn't seem in character to me and it was a little contrived for my taste. Otherwise I would give the movie high marks--especially for a cartoon character turned feature film.
The movie is definitely the usual dark film the entire Batman series has been from the start. I wouldn't take a child under 12 if this is his/her first PG-13 movie until you know they can handle the prolonged stress of it. It's a long movie but it didn't feel that way. Go enjoy!
Christian Bale is believable (except for putting in his own stitches without a wince but we'll let that one get by) and interesting. Arthur (played by Michael Caine) is also excellent and even Maggie Gyylenhaal (how do you spell that name anyway?) is true to her character. I found the characters of D.A. Harvey Dent (played by Aaron Eckhart from "Thank you for Smoking") and Heath Ledger's Joker were the most intriguing and interesting characters.
Ledger pretty much stole the show for me. Joker was nuts but consistently nuts and not too fantastical to be believed. His "magic trick" was probably the funniest scene in the movie (not going to ruin that one for you).
The only letdown in the script was trying to understand how the DA turns on the entire city after his injury. It didn't seem in character to me and it was a little contrived for my taste. Otherwise I would give the movie high marks--especially for a cartoon character turned feature film.
The movie is definitely the usual dark film the entire Batman series has been from the start. I wouldn't take a child under 12 if this is his/her first PG-13 movie until you know they can handle the prolonged stress of it. It's a long movie but it didn't feel that way. Go enjoy!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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