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Best Batman Movie & Joker Portrayal
PostedJuly 18, 2008
ThaKid
from Los Angeles, CA
First let me say this is by far my favorite movie ever, I'm not just saying this because I just saw it. Much like I've erased the Matrix Sequels from my mind, I can now erase the 1989 Batman. I remember liking that movie as a kid, but as I got older and learned more about the characters through the comics, I started to hate that movie. They changed the story too much. Additionally, the Joker was like 25ish when he killed Batman's parents. So he should've been like 50 when he became the Joker. Anyway, this is not a critique on the '89 movie but a review of The Dark Knight.
Let me start off with the negatives.
1. I didn't like that they kept Rachel Dawes in the story. If Katie Holmes wasn't going to come back, they should've just dropped the character and gone with a new chick. Maggie Gyllenhaal did a good job, and she had Katie Holmesesque mannerisms, but that made me notice her more. Had I not seen Batman Begins, I would have absolutely no problem with this. I am in no way comparing the two, but am just saying it was weird, kind of like when they kept switching the Catwomen on the 60s Batman show.
1. I didn't like that they kept Rachel Dawes in the story. If Katie Holmes wasn't going to come back, they should've just dropped the character and gone with a new chick. Maggie Gyllenhaal did a good job, and she had Katie Holmesesque mannerisms, but that made me notice her more. Had I not seen Batman Begins, I would have absolutely no problem with this. I am in no way comparing the two, but am just saying it was weird, kind of like when they kept switching the Catwomen on the 60s Batman show.
2. I would not recommend the movie for children under 10, but that's me. And I would maybe end up becoming the Joker if I was 9 and my parents wouldn't let me see the movie.
3. The movie is so good that you might catch yourself looking at your watch to see how much is left. I kept looking worried that the movie was going to end.
On to the good stuff. I don't want to give away plot so I am just going to say that this was the best Joker portrayal ever. I had my doubts when I saw the first Joker pictures, but the writers, costume designers and of course the late Heath Ledger did an excellent job representing the villainous Joker.
Lastly, they should award a Nobel Peace Prize (Ha ha ha) to Christopher Nolan for reviving the Batman franchise. I strongly agree with the Heath Ledger Oscar nomination.
If you liked Batman Begins, you will most likely love The Dark Knight.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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