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Let's Put a Smile on that Face
PostedJuly 18, 2008
bgray
from Houston, TX
I've always been a fan of Marvel Comics movies. I always felt that, at least the Marvel movies I saw, there was a sense of realism that didn't grace the always silly DC movies. That cannot be said for The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight is easily one of the best comic book movies, and especially the best comic book movie in recent history. What Nolan does with work that so easily could be over produced into a cheap thrill-a-minute extravaganza, most directors never achieve in a lifetime. Nolan creates vivid characters that are multilayered and robust. This, coupled with a fantastic cast to boot creates an unforgetable, chilling experience.
Speaking of the cast. Bale succesfully returns as the deepest Batman to ever grace the big screen, so kudos to him because he achieves it again. Maggie Gyllenhaal replaces Katie Holmes as Rachle Dowes, and is a welcome replacement. The always charming Michael Cain returns as Alfred, giving us what is, in my opinion, a perfect fit of talent and charm required for Alfred. Aaron Eckhart gives a solid portrayal as the suave "white knight" Harvey Dent. The cast is strong but rediculously unbalanced. Why? Heath Ledger, that's why. I'm sure you've heard great things about his performance, and I know that there are many of you out there who will wonder if this outcry of Ledger's brilliance isn't partly because of his early death. I can assure you that is not the case at all. The best word to describe his performance is captivating. I found myself wishing that the Joker was in every scene, that every scene he was in lasted longer. He is the best part of the movie and I just couldn't get enough of his performance. His performance was haunting, but in a character that is so easily overplayed into caricature, he creates the most believable character in the entire movie. And that is saying something. Dare I say it? His performance tripled Jack Nicholson's enormously. You will come out of the movie remembering the face of Joker and Ledgers last scene. I did want the Joker to be in more scenes but in reality he was in it the perfect amount. He was not so much a scene stealer on, you were still able to focus on the movie, but his performance was just so dazzling.
Go see the movie. It'll "put a smile on that face"
Speaking of the cast. Bale succesfully returns as the deepest Batman to ever grace the big screen, so kudos to him because he achieves it again. Maggie Gyllenhaal replaces Katie Holmes as Rachle Dowes, and is a welcome replacement. The always charming Michael Cain returns as Alfred, giving us what is, in my opinion, a perfect fit of talent and charm required for Alfred. Aaron Eckhart gives a solid portrayal as the suave "white knight" Harvey Dent. The cast is strong but rediculously unbalanced. Why? Heath Ledger, that's why. I'm sure you've heard great things about his performance, and I know that there are many of you out there who will wonder if this outcry of Ledger's brilliance isn't partly because of his early death. I can assure you that is not the case at all. The best word to describe his performance is captivating. I found myself wishing that the Joker was in every scene, that every scene he was in lasted longer. He is the best part of the movie and I just couldn't get enough of his performance. His performance was haunting, but in a character that is so easily overplayed into caricature, he creates the most believable character in the entire movie. And that is saying something. Dare I say it? His performance tripled Jack Nicholson's enormously. You will come out of the movie remembering the face of Joker and Ledgers last scene. I did want the Joker to be in more scenes but in reality he was in it the perfect amount. He was not so much a scene stealer on, you were still able to focus on the movie, but his performance was just so dazzling.
Go see the movie. It'll "put a smile on that face"
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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