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Bales and Ledger are perfect
PostedJuly 23, 2008
AmazingBlair
from Charlotte, NC
[No Spoilers here]
....."Batman Begins" is a tough act to follow.
.....And I was dubious of the mounting hype over Heath Ledger's final performance, as people tend to get all teary and sentimental and say "He's just like James Dean!" Well, Ledger is nothing like James Dean.
.....That said, I must say that "The Dark Knight" was a phenomenal film. Simply wonderful. Christian Bale somehow maintained the powerful, menacing momentum he built up in "Begins", supported by such powerhouse actors as Michael Cain and Morgan Freeman. But the real delight -- hype aside -- really was Heath Ledger. I wouldn't have recognized him. And before you can say, "He was wearing clown make-up, dummy," let me clarify that it was his voice, mannerisms, even his bodily movements that were altered. That together with the disguised face and brilliant acting choices left a character that you just couldn't look away from. Of course, you have to credit the writing as well. But here I was looking at a Joker where I felt his every twitch held a threat of unexpected violence.
.....Was "The Dark Knight" as good as "Batman Begins"? Boy, that's a tough one. I'd say... almost. The origin tale is really compelling in "Begins". You'd better judge for yourself. You'll enjoy it, guaranteed.
....."Batman Begins" is a tough act to follow.
.....And I was dubious of the mounting hype over Heath Ledger's final performance, as people tend to get all teary and sentimental and say "He's just like James Dean!" Well, Ledger is nothing like James Dean.
.....That said, I must say that "The Dark Knight" was a phenomenal film. Simply wonderful. Christian Bale somehow maintained the powerful, menacing momentum he built up in "Begins", supported by such powerhouse actors as Michael Cain and Morgan Freeman. But the real delight -- hype aside -- really was Heath Ledger. I wouldn't have recognized him. And before you can say, "He was wearing clown make-up, dummy," let me clarify that it was his voice, mannerisms, even his bodily movements that were altered. That together with the disguised face and brilliant acting choices left a character that you just couldn't look away from. Of course, you have to credit the writing as well. But here I was looking at a Joker where I felt his every twitch held a threat of unexpected violence.
.....Was "The Dark Knight" as good as "Batman Begins"? Boy, that's a tough one. I'd say... almost. The origin tale is really compelling in "Begins". You'd better judge for yourself. You'll enjoy it, guaranteed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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