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Even High Expectations Were Exceeded
PostedJuly 18, 2008
CmndrRage
from Madison, WI
After the midnight opening of The Dark Knight (the hour only adding to the viewing experience), it is clear to me that the production and direction teams mean to distance this superhero franchise from the others by simply blowing them out of the water. A franchise that I already enjoy thoroughly has heard the cries from its die-hard fans to become the most realistic (excluding some fantastic gadgets), exciting, and yes, "badass" superhero series to date.
Superhero movies have become somewhat tame in terms of conflict and radical in terms of unnatural ability. The Dark Knight proves that movies of the genre don't have to fit that mold. This movie is wrought with political, social, and personal conflict. Not only is the personality and internal strife associated with Batman advanced, but the hype surrounding the Joker couldn't even come close to living up to the standard of performance turned in by Heath Ledger. It was sad to hear about Ledger's death, but this praise is not won out of sympathy - his performance was simply extraordinary, and would have been had he not passed away.
Plot twists, solid character development, romance, distorted views of reality, mind games, shocking events, edge-of-your-seat action, superb acting, and a screenplay bolstered by the Joker that might be bordering on genius...
Go see this movie. It's hard to say so soon after seeing it, but it might just be my favorite superhero movie of all time - possibly one of my favorite movies of all time, period.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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