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The Dark Knight is a phenomenal film in almost eve
PostedJuly 19, 2008
citizenchris099
from Dallas
The Dark Knight
7-19-08
The Dark Knight is a phenomenal film in almost every conceivable way. It is proof that mainstream Hollywood films can be good and at the end of the day this film and the few others like it are the reason I hate most Hollywood films. You see they don't have to be as bad as they usually are and TDK is proof of this. This film also proves that films based on comic book super heroes don't have to be childish and silly. Here we have a film that deals with tough issues that are quite relevent to our times and I'm certain the times to come. Should we despair at a world that is tearing itself apart or fight back? Is such a fight futile and what if in the process of mounting such an effort we become what it is we sought to vanquish. The are but a few of the questions I felt this film asked me. It is of note that it managed to pose such questions w/o seeming overly didactic or preachy. As far as the cinematic elements...they are all working quite well in this film. Cinematography is briliant with emphasis on a bland/cool colour pallette that is certainly apropriate. It shoudl also be noted that this has to be one of the best paced two and a half hour films I've bore witness to. It never slows down and when its over you are ready for more. Lastly one cant not mention Heath Ledger's remarkable performance as The Joker. One of the great comic book villains finally gets a worthy portrayal on the big screen. I'm certain that in the years to come I will have much more to say about this film so I will end this statement by proclaiming TDK as one of the best films I've seen in years period.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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a fun romp....better than I expected
PostedMay 23, 2008
citizenchris099
from Dallas
everything about this film works except the titular crystal skull plot device...its stupid looking and leads to a very "un-indy" climax. Otherwise a great film though....fun action, spot on performances from everyone involved.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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