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- First reviewJune 27, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 28, 2008
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The Dark Knight delivers
PostedJuly 28, 2008
FordSVT
from NoVa
See this movie.
Now for those who need more convincing...
This production team has a vision for the Batman saga that is pitch perfect. The previous series, save perhaps for Tim Burton's treatment with Michael Keaton donning the Caped Crusader's cowl, was cartoonish, much too derivative of the animated series. These current productions are set in, what seems to be, the real world (TDK filmmakers did nothing to disguise Chicago, including Illinois license plates). I believe this tack allows the audience to face and deal with the underlying themes of the Batman story: truth, honor, integrity, et al. The previous series hid all of that under poor acting/casting choices (george clooney, The Governator) and funky costumes. Another thing about set location: Batman Begins was not filmed in Chicago. It will be interesting to see if future films are set in another "Gotham." Perhaps this is an attempt by the filmmakers to portray Bruce Wayne's Gotham as Batman's creator intended: Gotham is every city. It is your city. The character traits that Bruce Wayne and Batman exhibit are needed and valid everywhere, not just New York or Chicago. Points to ponder...which is another reason I like these two films: you exit the theatre thinking not just about the special effects, but about your own life and morality.
Bravo.
See this movie.
Now for those who need more convincing...
This production team has a vision for the Batman saga that is pitch perfect. The previous series, save perhaps for Tim Burton's treatment with Michael Keaton donning the Caped Crusader's cowl, was cartoonish, much too derivative of the animated series. These current productions are set in, what seems to be, the real world (TDK filmmakers did nothing to disguise Chicago, including Illinois license plates). I believe this tack allows the audience to face and deal with the underlying themes of the Batman story: truth, honor, integrity, et al. The previous series hid all of that under poor acting/casting choices (george clooney, The Governator) and funky costumes. Another thing about set location: Batman Begins was not filmed in Chicago. It will be interesting to see if future films are set in another "Gotham." Perhaps this is an attempt by the filmmakers to portray Bruce Wayne's Gotham as Batman's creator intended: Gotham is every city. It is your city. The character traits that Bruce Wayne and Batman exhibit are needed and valid everywhere, not just New York or Chicago. Points to ponder...which is another reason I like these two films: you exit the theatre thinking not just about the special effects, but about your own life and morality.
Bravo.
See this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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WALL-E is touching and human
PostedJune 27, 2008
FordSVT
from NoVa
See this movie with your family or with someone who gives you warm fuzzies. There are so many "awww" moments in this movie, so many wonderful human emotions in these animated pices of tin. Bravo Pixar. Bravo. If you liked Cast Away with Tom Hanks, you will like this film. Pixar communicates so much with minimal dialague. I loved it. No surprises during/after the credits.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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