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- Review count3
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- First reviewJuly 27, 2008
- Last reviewJune 29, 2012
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Overall rating
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Don't go expecting the book
PostedJune 29, 2012
mamabeehealthy
from Texas
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
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Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
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5
With some silly changes to be "politically correct", the movie took some broad swings away from the book. But the premise is still fun and the cg is excellent. I wish they had focused less on Mary Todd and more on Lincoln and his fellow slayers. I loved this premise for the book and especially hated their treatment of the ending in the movie. But as a vampire movie lover, this is still a fun visual journey. Way too much gore for younger audiences. Great music score. I wouldn't pay to see it twice, but will buy it when it goes to DVD.
Pros well paced, great story, special effects
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Lots of fun
PostedNovember 23, 2011
mamabeehealthy
from Texas
Best one so far. Keeping in mind this is a really silly franchise to begin with, get over it and just enjoy the ride! Stewart was scary skinny (hope most of that was cgi). She finally got to do more than wince a lot. She has turned into such a lovely woman that they are ending this just in time or we would no longer buy her as a teen. Taylor has 5:00 shadow that suits him well! Robert is lovely as always but also getting harder to buy he is "frozen" at 19. I want the Esme character to get back to her lovely redhead days. The dark hair is not a good look. Looking forward ton the final show. Next fall would be a mistake. Summer at latest. Let's get this over with so we can get the DVDs at home and drool in private!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Batman as he should be
PostedJuly 27, 2008
mamabeehealthy
from Texas
This movie finally portrays Batman as he was always intended - an individual twisted by his past and yet trying to bring some kind of meaning out of the chaos. He becomes increasingly unable to connect to those closest to him, while serving the "greater good" of the Gotham community. The tension of those two sides was palpable in this extraordinary telling of the Batman story. Heath Ledger? What a loss! Like so many promising young actors who died way too young - we will always wonder how he would have matured in his craft over time. His performance was not "over spun" by the critics as a tribute to his death. He fully earned the credits. Two-Face was gruesome to behold - but the only unbelievable actor in the group. While he looked the part - he just didn't come across as believable to me in his sincerity. It wasn't until he actually "turned" into Two-Face that he was believable. They needed someone who was a more sympathetic character actor than Eckhart to play this part. He was certainly "pretty" enough - but there was just no emotional tug between his performance and the audience. We should have LOVED him and been torn when he turned - instead it was just a ho-hum moment. The toys? FABULOUS! I was thrilled that the special effects were extremely engaging and yet stopped short of taking over the movie. Perfect balance. Morgan Freeman - I miss you in other venues - but I'm so glad you are still in this series! Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine are perfect supports for Christian Bale's portrayal of Batman. Christopher Nolan is an extraordinary Director with an almost mystical understanding of the Batman character. Please don't let this be the last one!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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