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- First reviewApril 13, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 27, 2008
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PG-13 !?!
PostedJuly 27, 2008
QualitySeeker
from Peekskil, NY
Okay, the movie was action-packed, spectacular etc. etc. and Heath Ledger's performance deserves notice, but after taking my 13 year-old son to this incredibly violent and menacing movie I came out thinking that the producers must have done a deal with the devil to have it rated PG-13. Big closeups of the Joker threatening two characters with a knife, the sharp pencil through the face "trick" and Dent holding a gun to a small boy's head while he flipped a coin to decide his fate alone warrant an R rating. More disturbing was the fact that from audience's oohs and aahs, it appeared that the Joker was the hero. Dark indeed.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Qualified Kudos
PostedApril 13, 2008
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from Peekskil, NY
Having seen the fresh-faced Stones tour Sydney in 1965 (they toured with Roy Orbison and the Newbeats), I have always been a little jaded by the machine they have created over the years. That said, there's no denying their talent and complete professionalism and that's what this movie is a tribute to.
Scorsese does an incredible job of bringing the excitement of the Stones to the screen, albeit in a rare small venue for the band, the Beacon Theater in NYC. You have to admire Jagger for his energy, and an unexpected bonus from this piece of cinema is the showcasing of his voice and lyric delivery.
The real treats for me were Ronnie Woods' understated guitar work, and the appearances of Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera, all of whom put bold brushstrokes to the Stones' canvas. And for Scorsese, there was this one time he fought against his manic editing impulse and chose to just hold onto a big closeup of Buddy Guy's face that just, well, sent chills.
Be warned, the movie has a slow start with the first two numbers ("Scattered" is a mess), but redeems itself slowly but surely.
The bottom line? Worth seeing, but you have to like the Stones. My 13 year old son thought U2 3D was way better.
Scorsese does an incredible job of bringing the excitement of the Stones to the screen, albeit in a rare small venue for the band, the Beacon Theater in NYC. You have to admire Jagger for his energy, and an unexpected bonus from this piece of cinema is the showcasing of his voice and lyric delivery.
The real treats for me were Ronnie Woods' understated guitar work, and the appearances of Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera, all of whom put bold brushstrokes to the Stones' canvas. And for Scorsese, there was this one time he fought against his manic editing impulse and chose to just hold onto a big closeup of Buddy Guy's face that just, well, sent chills.
Be warned, the movie has a slow start with the first two numbers ("Scattered" is a mess), but redeems itself slowly but surely.
The bottom line? Worth seeing, but you have to like the Stones. My 13 year old son thought U2 3D was way better.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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