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tammyy2j
28-08-2007, 16:51
thanks i can't wait its got a great cast
BATMAN's return to cinemas in The Dark Knight was always going to be the must-see superhero movie of the year.
And we've had a sneak peek at the eagerly-awaited flick, which was cast further into the spotlight following the untimely death of Heath Ledger, who plays the Joker.
Now here's our verdict on this summer's biggest blockbuster.
The hotly anticipated sequel to 2005's Batman Begins sees Christian Bale reprises his role as the Caped Crusader/Bruce Wayne but this film is all about one man, and that's Heath Ledger.
His electrifying performance as The Joker serves up the most menacing, villainous appearance on screen since Hannibal Lecter.
Heath steals the movie, which opens with a bank robbery that sets in motion the criminal rampage of his character.
He may look like Marilyn Manson on steroids but he is clearly in control of the heinous plans leaving Gotham City in need of a hero.
The modern-style story mirrors The Joker against a 21st century terrorist, rather than an average comic book villain.
He despises society and it's so-called morality, and knows creating chaos and destruction is the only thing he can rely on.
Bruce Wayne meanwhile, as well as Batman, has matured. But he is still in conflict with his double life, hoping one day that Batman will become obsolete.
His struggle shows that what is good for Batman is not necessarily good for Bruce Wayne and is desperate for Gotham's criminal-bashing District Attorney Harvey Dent to be recognised by the people of Gotham as their real hero.
But as the The Joker begins a cat and mouse game to make Batman break his "no killing" rule, things hot up.
Bale is most definitely the actor most like the original comic book hero compared to former rubber clad stars Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney.
He plays it with a understated realism unlike his generic Hollywood predecessors and although his character isn’t always likeable, he gives the impression of being a human being, albeit a playboy millionaire.
He also has the futuristic gadgets of a James Bond character, and an array of fast cars and motorcycles. And he needs them. In Gotham these days, there are numerous gangs to contend with as well as the main crime syndicate heads.
The film was shot in Chicago and this two and a half hour sequel features spectacular aerial shots with the upper and lower roadways used for some pretty hairy, dynamic car chases, including one ill fated 18 wheeler.
Bale was able to do most of the fight scenes himself and didn’t have to rely on special effects as much as he did previously. He bulked up for the role, and like for his previous characters – from The Machinist in which he lost 60 pounds, to buffing up for American Psycho - he is no stranger to shape shifting his form for the sake of cinema accuracy.
The transition of Harvey Dent to evil Two Face is probably the most interesting aspect of the story. Aaron Eckhart’s performance is both moving and fearful.
And the subplot ‘love triangle’ between him, Bruce Wayne and Bruce's girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) adds some emotional weight.
Gyllenhaal, as always, is authentic and even more pronounced when considering the lacklustre performance from Katie Holmes in the same role in Batman Begins.
Gary Oldman is a treat as Commissioner Gordon but Oscar winner Morgan Freeman's role as Lucius Fox is a little superfluous.
Michael Caine's reassuring and welcoming presence though as Alfred The Butler is like revisiting an old friend.
It must have been hard for Ledger to step out of Jack Nicholson's Joker shadow from Tim Burton's 1989 version of Batman.
His was much more caricature than Ledger’s semi-realistic, though equally over-the-top interpretation.
Heath doesn’t eat the scenery, he merges with it.
There’s no doubt that the screen comes alive when Ledger appears. Of course, there are earie moments like when The Joker talks about death, particularly the image of this clown faced actor wielding a gun and pointing it at himself.
It's a dark epic, but thankfully, there are some moments of comic relief. For example, among his many costumes changes, who knew Ledger could look so good as a redhead in a nurse’s uniform?
The main thrust of the story is all about the ultimate dysfunctional relationship – the dance between Batman and the Joker. Batman doesn’t compromise and neither does The Joker. He is a villain who is not looking for money or rewards, this monster exists in evil for the pure joy of it. That makes for a formidable foe.
In this summer infested super hero season (or in some cases, simply men clad in colourful spandex), The Dark Knight is in another league to its contemporaries like The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Hancock and Speed Racer.
The legacy of Batman, conceived by DC Comics, has never relied on bland, black and white characters. Batman isn’t endowed with super powers, and is presented as a complex and multi-leveled character.
Like real life, he doesn’t always get the girl, and he doesn’t always win the fight.
This incarnation of Batman is bigger and better than Batman Begins. It’s arguably a superior movie and Ledger has created an iconic villain in The Joker which has garnered much talk of a posthumous Oscar win for the Australian-born actor.
Ledger has upped the ante for much loved and revered Hollywood villains, and whether or not he wins an Academy Award, his performance will be forever remembered in celluloid history.
Although the film is withoubt doubt just brilliant, watching it will leave a little bit of a sour taste in my mouth knowing that Heath Ledger is no longer with us. :(
This movie is going break box office records i cant wait
This could get Heath (RIP) an Oscar her is getting a lot of buzz
Heath Ledger's co-stars have paid tribute to him at the world premiere of the new Batman film in New York.
Ledger's performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight has prompted speculation that he may win a posthumous Oscar for the role.
"It's the best performance of a villain I have seen," said co-star Sir Michael Caine, who walked down a black carpet.
The movie is dedicated to the actor, who died aged 28 following an accidental drug overdose in January.
"My feeling is that he will get a nomination, I would be very surprised if he didn't get the Oscar - he has my vote anyway," said Sir Michael.
'Classic portrayal'
Gary Oldman, who plays Lieutenant Jim Gordon in the film, said: "I haven't seen a villain like this, or a bad guy like this, since Dennis Hopper played Frank Booth in Blue Velvet - this out-scares Hannibal Lecter."
Critics rate The Dark Knight
Director Christopher Nolan said: "What we wanted to do was create a villain that's iconic and terrifying, I think, but also recognisably human.
"And I think Heath does that in a very interesting way - I think people are going to be blown away."
Christian Bale, who returns as Bruce Wayne in the film also praised Ledger's performance.
"He's created this anarchic, Sid Vicious-like, punk rock Joker, unlike any Joker that's been seen before. I think it's a real classic portrayal that will be remembered for ages.
"It is tragic he is not here, but I am here to see his talents and celebrate it and I hope everybody will."
Co-star Aaron Eckhart added: "I'm so sad he's not here with us and doing these interviews right now, but we are going to honour him tonight."
The Dark Knight follows Batman as he sets out to destroy organised crime in Gotham City for good.
The film will have its London premiere on 21 July, ahead of its UK release on 25 July.
I love Gary Oldman, he's a great actor.
It would be great if Heath got an Oscar for his performance
Rumours have it that he will get an Oscar
seems a strange kind of film for an actor to win an oscar for, but it does look like he gives an intense performance in this
got our tickets for tomorrow afternoon! CAN NOT wait! :D
Just seen it. What can I Say? Amazing. You all have to go watch this, movie of the year by far! Probably one of the best films of the 21st century! If Ledger doesn't get the oscar for that performance then i'll eat my hat!
Chris_2k11
31-07-2008, 08:32
Ive just been watching an interview with Sarah Dunn on youtube and apparently shes in this?? i dunno cos ive not seen it?
di marco
02-08-2008, 14:44
Ive just been watching an interview with Sarah Dunn on youtube and apparently shes in this?? i dunno cos ive not seen it?
i heard she was in it, i think its just a small part though?
she plays a gangsters mistress, a blink or you'll miss it role, i didn't even notice her tbh, i'll have to keep my eyes out for her next time!!!
Chris_2k11
06-08-2008, 11:33
Saw it on Sunday, she was in it for literally 10 seconds :rolleyes: some daft line in a dodgy american accent about the club being too loud. anyway great film, the joker was hilarious haha. dragged on a bit mind but it was all good.
dragged on a bit mind but it was all good.
see i didn't feel that it did. i could have have sat there for another hour or so without getting bored, as it was that good. some films make the films long for the sake of it, loosing out on the overall quality, but Dark Knight was brilliant from start to finish imo.
Bad Wolf
13-08-2008, 23:20
ive just been to see this and i have to be honest, i didnt love it as much as i thought and hoped it would,
the best thing in it is heath ledgers performance, you become totally transfixed by him, he is amazing and deserves evry accolade he gets.
sorry bry, they could have cut about 20 mins from it, easily and made it more pacey
i cant believe they killed who they did!!!!!! and i dont just mean the girl - wo will be the next baddie now harvey had a accident
and batmans voice when he is in his suit is so irritating, one of my fiends compared it to the voice over guy on the burger king advert - spot on, it just sounds too much
despite all my niggly criticisms, i did LOVE IT
StarsOfCCTV
17-08-2008, 17:00
Yeah it was a bit long I had to dash to the loo eventually :lol:
Heath Ledger - amazing.
Didn't even notice Sarah Dunn :lol:
Special effects technician Conway Wickliffe was killed on set during the filming of
The Dark Knight.
A jury at Woking Cornoner's Court was told that the father of two was leaning out of a moving Nissan 4x4 when the vehicle failed to take a turning correctly and hit a tree.
Wickliffe was pronounced dead on the filming site in Longcross, Surrey. His movie credits included Batman Begins and Casino Royale.
He was in the backseat of the car, which was driving alongside a stunt vehicle when the incident occurred.
Another technician, Bruce Monroe-Armstrong, failed to make a 90 degree turn at the end of the road after being fired off a ramp.
Armstrong, who had conducted three test runs prior to the crash, claimed he held control of the vehicle and wasn't distracted from the road.
PC Stuart Cameron, who examined the accident site, claimed the Nissan was travelling too fast at an average speed of 34mph.
"The police car launched a little bit ahead of the Nissan," he said. "It is speculation on my part but I think the Nissan was trying to keep pace and that is why it went as a bit faster than planned and when it tried to take the bend it couldn't."
Wickliffe's partner Dee Chase told the court that the extreme sports enthusiast loved his job and loved life.
:( People rarely remember the crew behind the cameras, only the stars in front of them, but without them there would be not films or tv.
tammyy2j
04-11-2008, 13:29
When is the DVD release?
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2008, North America on December 9, 2008 and Australia on December 10, 2008. This will include a one-disc edition DVD; a two-disc Special Edition DVD; a two-disc edition Blu-ray; and a Special Edition Blu-ray package featuring a statuette of the Bat-pod.
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