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A Great and Disturbing Time
PostedJuly 19, 2008
KendraB
from Phoenix
If you like the first 'Bale' Batman, The Dark Knight is your new best friend. There was no part of this movie that needed a redo, I couldn't find any move mistakes and the score was incredible. The acting - I don't even know what to say!
Heath Ledger, in what is his most famous role EVER, was beyond superb; the way that he changed his voice, you would never have known it was really Heath Ledger. Not only is he demented enough to, as my friend says, "Remind people of Clockwork Orange" but real enough to make you worry about some of the people in the audience following in his footsteps. My favorite part- not only does he have some of the best one-liners in the movie, but he has a great commentary on the world today, when talking with Harvey.
Speaking of Harvey - Aaron Eckhart is dramatically underrated in this film, as he is deserving of some hype, too. For those who don't know about Harvey, I won't ruin the surprise, but let's just say that he transforms into a most believable reincarnation. Eckhart takes the strife and the confliction and shows a real person, or how a real person may reacy, and does it in a way that makes you see how completely opposite and how incredibly similar Harvey is from Bruce.
Oh Bruce - HOW WE LOVE THEE! Christian Bale was able to portray just the right amount of vulnerability and anger to make you believe that he really is Bruce Wayne; in fact, when you see a trailer (at the start of the movie) with Bale in it, you'll be mighty confused why he has a gun and not a cape. Bale's honesty in his acting once again makes him not only a delight in the scene, but makes the audience wonder if he isn't just really a little more Bruce Wayne than the rest of us like to think we are.
Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine reprise their roles, and continue to give depth to 'minor' characters of Batman with major impact. As Bruce's guides and surrogate fathers, they are able to continue to teach Bruce the life lessons on reality, and the fantastic aspects of the Batman situation, in ways that seem meant for more than just Batman. Everyone I've talked to walks away with a life lesson from one, if not both, of these men.
Gary Oldman, as the beloved Gordon, continues to provide a stellar (even surprising) performance, and a heartwrenching soliloquy at the end which shows the direction of the next installment. The only snag in the ENTIRE movie is here, ond only for those who follow the comic... catch it if you can!
Lastly, but not least, is Maggie Gyllenhal. Again, having more of a minor role, we are still able to see how she will forever impact Bruce, Harvey and the rest of the characters.
The acting, superb- every single actor made this movie REAL, not a fantastic comic-book version. In a time when even Reality seems unreal, this movie is a great escape into another land of reality- somewhere so close you don't even need a passport- where you can be entertained, disturbed and delighted in a fantastic movie experience. Just be prepared for the lines of fans, the cheering audience and the rush of a great and distrubing time.
Heath Ledger, in what is his most famous role EVER, was beyond superb; the way that he changed his voice, you would never have known it was really Heath Ledger. Not only is he demented enough to, as my friend says, "Remind people of Clockwork Orange" but real enough to make you worry about some of the people in the audience following in his footsteps. My favorite part- not only does he have some of the best one-liners in the movie, but he has a great commentary on the world today, when talking with Harvey.
Speaking of Harvey - Aaron Eckhart is dramatically underrated in this film, as he is deserving of some hype, too. For those who don't know about Harvey, I won't ruin the surprise, but let's just say that he transforms into a most believable reincarnation. Eckhart takes the strife and the confliction and shows a real person, or how a real person may reacy, and does it in a way that makes you see how completely opposite and how incredibly similar Harvey is from Bruce.
Oh Bruce - HOW WE LOVE THEE! Christian Bale was able to portray just the right amount of vulnerability and anger to make you believe that he really is Bruce Wayne; in fact, when you see a trailer (at the start of the movie) with Bale in it, you'll be mighty confused why he has a gun and not a cape. Bale's honesty in his acting once again makes him not only a delight in the scene, but makes the audience wonder if he isn't just really a little more Bruce Wayne than the rest of us like to think we are.
Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine reprise their roles, and continue to give depth to 'minor' characters of Batman with major impact. As Bruce's guides and surrogate fathers, they are able to continue to teach Bruce the life lessons on reality, and the fantastic aspects of the Batman situation, in ways that seem meant for more than just Batman. Everyone I've talked to walks away with a life lesson from one, if not both, of these men.
Gary Oldman, as the beloved Gordon, continues to provide a stellar (even surprising) performance, and a heartwrenching soliloquy at the end which shows the direction of the next installment. The only snag in the ENTIRE movie is here, ond only for those who follow the comic... catch it if you can!
Lastly, but not least, is Maggie Gyllenhal. Again, having more of a minor role, we are still able to see how she will forever impact Bruce, Harvey and the rest of the characters.
The acting, superb- every single actor made this movie REAL, not a fantastic comic-book version. In a time when even Reality seems unreal, this movie is a great escape into another land of reality- somewhere so close you don't even need a passport- where you can be entertained, disturbed and delighted in a fantastic movie experience. Just be prepared for the lines of fans, the cheering audience and the rush of a great and distrubing time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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