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- First reviewMay 25, 2008
- Last reviewJune 29, 2009
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Awesome pocorn movie
PostedJune 29, 2009
TheJamesHeckard
from Topeka, KS
Will this movie win any oscars? Absolutely not. Will you have a blast as Michael Bay blows up just about everything in site. Without a doubt. Despite the critics this is not the worst movie ever. It is dumb as far as dialogue and story goes but the action and visuals make up for it, so as long as you turn off your brain and just enjoy the eye candy you won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Best Superhero movie period
PostedJuly 20, 2008
TheJamesHeckard
from Topeka, KS
Wow! I've seen this twice now and its even better the second time around. IMAX, if you have ability to see this movie in IMAX, GO! I mean it. Stop whatever you're doing and go to the theatre to buy a ticket. Being a Batman fan for years I enjoyed the Burton films, shuddered at the Schumacher films and rejoiced when Batman Begins came out. Finally someone understands the character. Christopher Nolan nailed the first movie. It was hard to imagine this movie being better in any respect let alone all them. The Dark Knight is superior in every way to its predecessor and for that matter to any other superhero movie. At this point I would be hard pressed to think of a movie I enjoyed more over the past 5 or so years and not just because its Batman. This movie is a fantastic crime drama that just so happens to have comic book characters in it. I would go so far as to compare elements of it to Heat and other great crime films like some other critics have. It's early I know but at this time I fully believe this movie ought to get nominated at the very least for best director, best movie, best original screenplay and last but not least best supporting actor. I don't say Heath Ledger should get the nomination because he passed away recently. I was skeptical of his performance because it had received so much hype and he seemed like such an odd choice. Prior to this movie my favorite Joker was Mark Hamill's from the cartoon. Nicholson was ok but he was Nicholson playing the Joker. Heath was the Joker. Just like when I watched the first movie and saw Christian Bale being Batman not just playing him, Heath makes you forget you're watching an actor and not the real deal. I could say more but it would venture into spoiler territory. Suffice it to say it was spectacular. The only semi-weak point in the film is the Rachel Dawes story arc and thankfully they wrapped up her storyline to where if they make a third film she hopefully won't enter into it. Go forth and enjoy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better than Temple of Doom
PostedMay 25, 2008
TheJamesHeckard
from Topeka, KS
What can I say without ruining the movie? Well, its not bad but its not great either. Acting was pretty good but it felt like Harrison was a bit out of place after so many years. Story was good throughout except for in a few spots it seemed like they were trying to up the ante with the action sequences and went with the ridiculous hoping no one would notice. Music was good as always. Special effects were top notch with ILM on board. All in all it was enjoyable but it wasn't the Indy I was hoping for after such a long hiatus and time in production.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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