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More Joker....Less Two-Face
PostedJuly 29, 2008
JordanJames
from Chicago, IL
First off, WOW. This is by far the best super hero movie that has been produced to date. Once again, Christian Bale does not fail to impress in his role as Bruce Wayne as well as Batman. However, the moral struggle he deals with throughout the movie becomes watered down and less profound because of the overt dialogue about it. The actions of both Batman and the villians as well as the not so subtle modus operandi of the Joker were sufficient in establishing the theme of The Dark Night.
Heath Ledger's performance is without a doubt legendary. The Joker's costume is nothing near as elegant or animated as Jack Nicholson's portrayal, and even with the sparcity of make-up It remains absolutely shocking to believe that it is actually Heath beneath the make-up and behind the devilish speak.
In fact Heath Ledger's performance is so good that the audience is led to the edge of nearly rooting for the Joker. When considering the length of the movie it is unfortunate that the audience is not treated to more scenes of his outstanding portrayal of the Joker.
We are introduced to the next villian, Two-Face, with which Batman will surely face in the third installation of the series. However, I would have left the theater feeling less exhausted from sitting for nearly 3 hours and more exhaulted by Ledger's performance had several scenes with Two-Face been edited.
Heath Ledger's performance is without a doubt legendary. The Joker's costume is nothing near as elegant or animated as Jack Nicholson's portrayal, and even with the sparcity of make-up It remains absolutely shocking to believe that it is actually Heath beneath the make-up and behind the devilish speak.
In fact Heath Ledger's performance is so good that the audience is led to the edge of nearly rooting for the Joker. When considering the length of the movie it is unfortunate that the audience is not treated to more scenes of his outstanding portrayal of the Joker.
We are introduced to the next villian, Two-Face, with which Batman will surely face in the third installation of the series. However, I would have left the theater feeling less exhausted from sitting for nearly 3 hours and more exhaulted by Ledger's performance had several scenes with Two-Face been edited.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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