The Essentials
Title: The Dark Knight (Official Site)
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer (story), and Bob Kane (characters)
Running Time: 2:32
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.
The Plot of The Dark Knight
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
The Review of The Dark Knight
It was with a great deal of trepidation that I sat down to view The Dark Knight in a packed and bustling theater this evening. For weeks every adjective and hyperbole imaginable has been used to describe the complete “awesomeness” that I would soon witness. It almost seemed as though nothing short of a life changing two-and-a-half hour tour de force spectacle of movie making genius could hope to live up to the formidable pre-release (and early post-release) buzz that over the past 24 hours had built into a deafening crescendo of praise. How could any movie live up to such lofty expectations?
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been both excited and increasingly apprehensive about the possibility that The Dark Knight would ultimately collapse under the weight of its own hype. I’ve been afraid that the early buzz for Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker was simply misplaced idolization for a talented actor taken too soon, and that his performance, like the movie itself, would never stand up under the intense scrutiny with which I would now be forced to view it. Most of all, I was afraid of being disappointed.
I am no longer afraid.
To say that The Dark Knight was a good, even great, comic book movie would be to render a disservice to those whose hard work created this fantastic piece of artistry. To say that The Dark Knight is a comic book movie is like saying that Star Wars is about a war in space. You might be technically correct, but you’d be missing the whole point. For The Dark Knight is one of those rare films that transcends its chosen genre to rise above what it could have been – under the hands of most filmmakers, would have been – to become something greater than anyone could have expected it to be. This is the film I wanted Batman to be back in 1989.
With The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan has proven what, until now we could only suspect – that he is one of our greatest filmmakers. From the very first scene The Dark Knight begins taking us in directions no other comic book adaption has ever taken us before. Nolan’s goal was obviously to make this film feel like something that could happen in the real world – to take the idea of a superhero and put him on the streets of a city with which we could relate. The whole film plays out like a sort of a morality play with Batman representing society and The Joker representing the evil that wants to destroy order. This battle between good and evil, however, seems so real, so possible that for a moment I had to remind myself I was watching a Batman movie and not Heat or The Departed.
While I felt talk of a posthumous Oscar nomination for Heath Ledger for supporting actor was a bit preliminary last week, I now feel any valid conversation on the subject must at least include his name. I disagree with those who say that he stole the film. I don’t think he did, and that’s a good thing. What I give Ledger the most credit for is recognizing that the character the Nolans were creating was nothing like every other Joker we’ve seen on screen in the past. There can be little doubt that Ledger inhabited the meaning of the character as much as he inhabited the costume of the character because without doing so he never would have pulled it off. It was only by truly understanding The Joker and realizing that this character was no dancing, fun loving criminal out for a good time that Ledger was able to actualize him on the screen. Ledger must have understood early on that it was The Joker who provided the entire theme for the film. He must have figured out that he would have to play The Joker as if he were insane, maniacal, obsessed, brilliant, oblivious, and diabolical all at the same time if it was going to work. And he pulled it off.
I think the mild controversy over the hard PG-13 rating was a bit exaggerated. I wouldn’t take my younger children to see this movie, but not so much because it’s violent as it is that I don’t think they’d truly understand it or even really like it. This isn’t the bright colors and lovey-dovey story of Spider-Man. This is a movie where people get beat up and people die. This is a movie where the director takes you to the edge of your seat with the thought of what might happen on several occasions. I was quite impressed that Nolan, whether by necessity or design, didn’t show us all of the gruesome things he could have. Violent things happen, mostly off camera, and I was perfectly fine with that. I think everything that happened made the exact same point it would have made had we seen the bloody spectacle of special effects gore. It wasn’t necessary and the movie is better because it isn’t there.
I could easily and happily fill pages upon pages of text describing everything Nolan got right in this film. From a filmmaking point of view, the cameras, angles, shot compositions, etc., were just incredible. I’ve heard a lot of critics describe the film as dark and gritty, but I disagree with that assessment. It was somewhat dark, but each and every shot was lit exactly right. I never had trouble viewing what the director wanted me to see. I didn’t find it gritty at all. The music and sound was superb. There was this one scene where Batman is gliding through the air and you just hear the wind rippling through his batwings or whatever they’re called and it’s just perfect.
It’s difficult to find negative things to say about The Dark Knight actually. If I were to play devil’s advocate I should point out two deficiencies in the film as a whole. The first would be Maggie Gyllenhaal. With such a strong and capable cast, it is with regret that I must point out that Gyllenhaal was unable to uphold her end of the bargain. Although Gyllenhaal is, arguably, a step up from the previous Rachel Dawes, I found her characterization to be listless, emotionless and one dimensional. In one scene she’s interrogating someone and she’s smiling and kind of laughing and for the life of me I can’t figure out why. That was the most emotion she showed in the entire film. She was, by far, the weakest link in the chain.
The other cast members more than made up for Gyllenhaal’s shortcomings, of course. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman were all absolutely spot on perfect in their respective roles as one might imagine. Aaron Eckhart, whose star status has been steadily rising, only helped himself with the role of Harvey Dent. His good looks and affable screen presence as the first face of Harvey only help make the second face of Harvey that much more shocking. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention how lucky we are to finally have in Christian Bale a Batman and a Bruce Wayne who seems to be perfect no matter what he’s doing.
My second negative point, I hesitate to mention for fear of tainting opinions, but it should be said if I am to be honest. While I loved EVERY MINUTE of this film while I sat and watched it tonight, I fear there will be several scenes that will probably drag somewhat when watched on repeated viewings. I very much enjoy lengthy exposition when it explains things I want or need to know and I don’t think there was a wasted line of dialogue in the film, but if Nolan had trimmed the film by another ten or fifteen minutes it would have made for a much swifter flowing story. Whether or not that would have taken away too much of the story is something I can’t answer at this point. I suppose I have to trust that the director felt he couldn’t afford to lose any more of the dialogue. So I guess I’ll have to see how those scenes hold up when I watch it again.
Overall, this was one of the most enjoyable film experiences I’ve had in years (and I have had some good ones). After viewing The Dark Knight I mentioned to my wife how this film and Iron Man were two incredible but almost opposite examples of fine movie making. Iron Man was in many ways the perfect comic book adaptation in that it was a very well written and very well made film that was specifically designed to be a summer popcorn flick that people would watch and just have a good time. It didn’t really try to be more than that. The Dark Knight was also an almost perfect comic book adaptation but instead of going the summer popcorn flick route, the director made an Awards Season type film and really concentrated on the filmmaking itself.
I thought Mike was being a little crazy when he started talking Best Picture Oscar a few lines into his review. However, I think if you take the comic book part of this movie out, it has Oscar written all over it. Of course, you can’t take the comic book part out. Will the Academy consider a film like The Dark Knight? It’s hard to say although we’ve seen the Academy give the award to the LOTR: The Return of the King and more and more mainstream movies are getting a shot. Forrest Gump opened in the middle of the summer, was a smashing success and made off with Oscar gold. Anything can happen.
All I can say is that The Dark Knight has just joined my very short list for the best movies of the year.
Watch The Dark Knight If…
You enjoy law and order movies such as Heat and The Departed or you just want to be a part of a cultural phenomenon or you just want to check out one last great phenomenal performance by a fine young actor. It’s worth the money for the big screen in every way.
An incredible movie! I'm still blown away by Heath Ledger's performance. And because you never see him without the makeup, it's still difficult to believe that it really is him under there – his acting in this role goes so far beyond what he'd done in any previous film. He's just captivating. Maniacal and evil, but you can't tear you eyes off of him.
I would've liked for there to have been more of Morgan Freeman in the film – 'cuz I'm a huge fan of nearly anything the man does – but that's not really a criticism…
The makeup/effects when Harvey Dent's new look is revealed in the hospital is simply incredible. When he turns to the camera and you see pillow where face should be, that was astounding. I know it was some deft CGI trickery, but jeez, it was so flawless that you don't think “how'd they do that” at the time. That's the mark of great CGI. In fact, there's not a single scene that comes to mind where the CGI was apparent in a take-you-out-of-the-movie kinda way.
I liked your comparison to “Heat” and it really does have a similar feel.
An incredible movie! I'm still blown away by Heath Ledger's performance. And because you never see him without the makeup, it's still difficult to believe that it really is him under there – his acting in this role goes so far beyond what he'd done in any previous film. He's just captivating. Maniacal and evil, but you can't tear you eyes off of him.
I would've liked for there to have been more of Morgan Freeman in the film – 'cuz I'm a huge fan of nearly anything the man does – but that's not really a criticism…
The makeup/effects when Harvey Dent's new look is revealed in the hospital is simply incredible. When he turns to the camera and you see pillow where face should be, that was astounding. I know it was some deft CGI trickery, but jeez, it was so flawless that you don't think “how'd they do that” at the time. That's the mark of great CGI. In fact, there's not a single scene that comes to mind where the CGI was apparent in a take-you-out-of-the-movie kinda way.
I liked your comparison to “Heat” and it really does have a similar feel.
Great review Jason, you made some good points, loved the comparisons to the Departed and Heat, like rodaniel said.
Glad you don't think I'm crazy anymore
Great review Jason, you made some good points, loved the comparisons to the Departed and Heat, like rodaniel said.
Glad you don't think I'm crazy anymore
Wow…. SUPER (no pun intended) review Jason. What a terrific write-up. I always like to see the comparisons between yours and Mike take on the same footage I saw.
You make a great point that movies can be overhyped. I fall into that category of almost not liking movies based on everyone saying “oh yeah this is the best ever…. oscar winning… you wont believe your eyes movie”. I was even afraid I was doing that myself with Ironman. Im so glad you liked this and it lived up to if not past the hype its creating.
Additionally, 2 things. I know you say Mike isnt crazy anymore, but I'll still think that for everyone (I mean the dude went to a 3:15 a.m. showing and forgot his wallet… hellooooo).
and secondly… I learned a new word I had to look it up – 'triumvirate'. I dont know where you learned that magnanamous monstrosity, but thanks for increasing my voacabulary on your review!! =)
Wow…. SUPER (no pun intended) review Jason. What a terrific write-up. I always like to see the comparisons between yours and Mike take on the same footage I saw.
You make a great point that movies can be overhyped. I fall into that category of almost not liking movies based on everyone saying “oh yeah this is the best ever…. oscar winning… you wont believe your eyes movie”. I was even afraid I was doing that myself with Ironman. Im so glad you liked this and it lived up to if not past the hype its creating.
Additionally, 2 things. I know you say Mike isnt crazy anymore, but I'll still think that for everyone (I mean the dude went to a 3:15 a.m. showing and forgot his wallet… hellooooo).
and secondly… I learned a new word I had to look it up – 'triumvirate'. I dont know where you learned that magnanamous monstrosity, but thanks for increasing my voacabulary on your review!! =)
Bravo! This is a superb review, Jason! I love the length of your language. ; )
Bravo! This is a superb review, Jason! I love the length of your language. ; )
Your review is detailed and thoughtful. That said, I will not be seeing Dark Knight.
I really enjoyed the last Batman movie – Batman Begins. But even before Heath Ledger's death I was contemplating skipping Dark Knight. When I heard the shocking news of Ledger's overdose, I knew I'd never see this film. Some have said that Heath's immersion in the role of Joker unsettled him, may have contributed to the medications he was taking. I feel like if I were to attend this Batman film, I'd somehow be an accomplice to his tragic death.
If we demand movies that are so dark that actors playing in them must seek psychiatric help, what does that say about our society? There is enough darkness, violence and evil in the real world. I'm not going to watch it as entertainment.
Your review is detailed and thoughtful. That said, I will not be seeing Dark Knight.
I really enjoyed the last Batman movie – Batman Begins. But even before Heath Ledger's death I was contemplating skipping Dark Knight. When I heard the shocking news of Ledger's overdose, I knew I'd never see this film. Some have said that Heath's immersion in the role of Joker unsettled him, may have contributed to the medications he was taking. I feel like if I were to attend this Batman film, I'd somehow be an accomplice to his tragic death.
If we demand movies that are so dark that actors playing in them must seek psychiatric help, what does that say about our society? There is enough darkness, violence and evil in the real world. I'm not going to watch it as entertainment.
“I really enjoyed the last Batman movie – Batman Begins…. That said, I will not be seeing Dark Knight.”….
Speaking of 'psychiatric help', why would you think there is any relation to you, and Heahts death because you simply went and saw a movie. Things in the universe happen. If Heath died with your name tatooed on his palm, I'd call that wierd or coincidence, but still couldnt figure out why you think you are contributing to actors deaths by supporting this moive? You mean you dont see this in anyway shape or form as a tribute to his work?
Thats highly confusing, and hope you dont miss out on enjoyable moments in life if you tie them all into some overall meaning…as life is too short
“I really enjoyed the last Batman movie – Batman Begins…. That said, I will not be seeing Dark Knight.”….
Speaking of 'psychiatric help', why would you think there is any relation to you, and Heahts death because you simply went and saw a movie. Things in the universe happen. If Heath died with your name tatooed on his palm, I'd call that wierd or coincidence, but still couldnt figure out why you think you are contributing to actors deaths by supporting this moive? You mean you dont see this in anyway shape or form as a tribute to his work?
Thats highly confusing, and hope you dont miss out on enjoyable moments in life if you tie them all into some overall meaning…as life is too short
I like that you are sharing your opinion Christie, but it's not society's fault that Heath put so much effort into his work.
That's was we as HUMANS do…sometimes we do too much, and that's fine.
But I think it's a shame and almost an insult to Ledger if people don't see the masterpiece he created.
I like that you are sharing your opinion Christie, but it's not society's fault that Heath put so much effort into his work.
That's was we as HUMANS do…sometimes we do too much, and that's fine.
But I think it's a shame and almost an insult to Ledger if people don't see the masterpiece he created.
the 'length of your language”…? And I thought the Joker scared me.
the 'length of your language”…? And I thought the Joker scared me.
Excellent review Jason – very nicely done. Also glad you enjoyed the film and that it lived up to the hype for you. Wish you guys lived in Phoenix, we would of loved to have had you with us at the 3:15 AM showing – it was a lot of fun!
Excellent review Jason – very nicely done. Also glad you enjoyed the film and that it lived up to the hype for you. Wish you guys lived in Phoenix, we would of loved to have had you with us at the 3:15 AM showing – it was a lot of fun!
Yeah, its this long……………
Yeah, its this long……………
Next time we'll have to get them to fly out from Austin.. we all know Phx has the better theaters anyways…. =) and we wont let Scotty tell us no…
Next time we'll have to get them to fly out from Austin.. we all know Phx has the better theaters anyways…. =) and we wont let Scotty tell us no…
ROTFL!
ROTFL!
Thanks.
I'm glad you said “them.” It's nice to be included in y'all's little group.
Thanks.
I'm glad you said “them.” It's nice to be included in y'all's little group.
I agree that the CGI on Harvey Dent was incredible. It was almost too good as it was hard to look at. I wish they would have spent more time showing his “conversion” to Two Face, though. It seemed a little rushed. It wasn't bad, but it could have been a little better.
I agree that the CGI on Harvey Dent was incredible. It was almost too good as it was hard to look at. I wish they would have spent more time showing his “conversion” to Two Face, though. It seemed a little rushed. It wasn't bad, but it could have been a little better.
Well, I don't think you're crazy for that…
Well, I don't think you're crazy for that…
Thanks Cap'n. I'm glad I was able to make you a more fully developed homo sapien by my loquacious and somewhat garrulous review.
See what you've turned me into. Now I'm just showing off.
Thanks Cap'n. I'm glad I was able to make you a more fully developed homo sapien by my loquacious and somewhat garrulous review.
See what you've turned me into. Now I'm just showing off.
Um, thanks…?
Um, thanks…?
Thanks, Ape. I would have loved to have gone with you guys, but I'm not sure it's worth living in Phoenix. I'm just saying…
Thanks, Ape. I would have loved to have gone with you guys, but I'm not sure it's worth living in Phoenix. I'm just saying…
I don't know Cap'n. We have the world famous Alamo Drafthouse (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/03/18/cool-stuff-...). I think we win the theater battle.
I don't know Cap'n. We have the world famous Alamo Drafthouse (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/03/18/cool-stuff-...). I think we win the theater battle.
Woa! We're bringing chicks now?
Just kidding.
Woa! We're bringing chicks now?
Just kidding.
I have a simple, short, one-sentence review: “Batman: The Dark Knight made all the other Batman shows look cheap”.
I have a simple, short, one-sentence review: “Batman: The Dark Knight made all the other Batman shows look cheap”.
Well, crap. Makes mine seem a bit wordy.
Well, crap. Makes mine seem a bit wordy.
hehe :p
hehe :p
This is the first movie in kind of a while that we've seen and thought, “Wow, that was great!” where most of them have been merely ok. It was a bit overlong, but I don't think that it really dragged though — it was well-filled time. Heath's Joker was an outstanding performance, Eckhart's Dent was great. It's surprising to see Gary Oldman in a role that is so under-the-top for him. He didn't really get to display his talent. I was distracted slightly by Clint Eastwood as Batman's voice. Maggie Gylenhaal was disappointing, because (sorry) she's just not very good looking, and her faces just droops in a strangely distracting way, though she is a better actress than Katie Holmes by a good margin. All in all, it was a great movie with few real negatives.
This is the first movie in kind of a while that we've seen and thought, “Wow, that was great!” where most of them have been merely ok. It was a bit overlong, but I don't think that it really dragged though — it was well-filled time. Heath's Joker was an outstanding performance, Eckhart's Dent was great. It's surprising to see Gary Oldman in a role that is so under-the-top for him. He didn't really get to display his talent. I was distracted slightly by Clint Eastwood as Batman's voice. Maggie Gylenhaal was disappointing, because (sorry) she's just not very good looking, and her faces just droops in a strangely distracting way, though she is a better actress than Katie Holmes by a good margin. All in all, it was a great movie with few real negatives.
Saw the movie on Friday and was very suspicious with all the hype, but the movie was beyond excellent, and in my opinion Heath Ledger's Joker did steal the show. He is one of the most brilliant actors of our time but there has to be a balance I guess something this good comes with a price.
Saw the movie on Friday and was very suspicious with all the hype, but the movie was beyond excellent, and in my opinion Heath Ledger's Joker did steal the show. He is one of the most brilliant actors of our time but there has to be a balance I guess something this good comes with a price.
Har har har…
Har har har…
See, I wasn't going to talk about Gylenhaal's face, but it was oddly distracting wasn't it?
See, I wasn't going to talk about Gylenhaal's face, but it was oddly distracting wasn't it?
She'd make a great mother figure, and grandmother character actor later, with those cheeks. But love interest? Nah. She looks like she has double Bell's Palsy or something.
She'd make a great mother figure, and grandmother character actor later, with those cheeks. But love interest? Nah. She looks like she has double Bell's Palsy or something.
I'm not with you guys at all. I think she's quite hot.
I'm not with you guys at all. I think she's quite hot.
Yeah, but do you (will you) seriously think she did a good job of acting in this film?
Yeah, but do you (will you) seriously think she did a good job of acting in this film?
Better than Katie Holmes…
Of course, that's like saying “taller than Verne Troyer.”
Better than Katie Holmes…
Of course, that's like saying “taller than Verne Troyer.”
Oh, I think she's pretty…maybe not Katie Holmes pretty, but she's attractive and fit the part much better than Holmes did.
Oh, I think she's pretty…maybe not Katie Holmes pretty, but she's attractive and fit the part much better than Holmes did.
She did as well as she could with her limited time on the screen…I thought she was fine.
She did as well as she could with her limited time on the screen…I thought she was fine.
The next time you watch it, and I know there's going to be a next time, pay close attention to her character throughout the movie. She has like one basic expression on her face and her emotional responses seem oddly inappropriate at various times.
The next time you watch it, and I know there's going to be a next time, pay close attention to her character throughout the movie. She has like one basic expression on her face and her emotional responses seem oddly inappropriate at various times.
Already watched it twice
I guess I can see what you mean, but I just didn't think it was all that bad. Maybe I just like Maggie as an actress, cause I've seen her in some pretty great stuff, like Sherry Baby. I know she can act…she's good.
Already watched it twice
I guess I can see what you mean, but I just didn't think it was all that bad. Maybe I just like Maggie as an actress, cause I've seen her in some pretty great stuff, like Sherry Baby. I know she can act…she's good.
Yah, been a while since the last movie where we “aweeeeeeeeesome!!”
Here in the Philippines, it is rare to hear people clapping or see people giving standing ovation to a movie. Batman: The Dark Knight is that.
Yeah it is long, but have anyone noticed how many “oh, it's going to end” scenes there were? I remember 4 scenes, with the 5th scene I was already thinking “oh there should be another long sub-story” but there wasn't, it finally has ended.
It was just great, superb, and awesome. And yeah, Heath's acting as Joker is the BEST. I could have called this movie “Batman: The Rise of Joker”. Too bad he went ahead of us somewhere out there. The next Joker should be able to surpass Heath's Joker acting, if he fails to, then it just wouldn't be right.
Finally, wow, I thought I'm the only one who noticed Maggie's not-so-good acting and facial expressions. lawlz. I get distracted from the movie when I see her like that.
Can't wait for the 3rd part, and the 4th, the 5th….. :p hehehehehe.
Two-face died tho, sigh.
So, is this universe the one that will be linked with the “Batman & Superman” movie, if it ever it's for real? (The one shown in the background in the movie “I Am Legend”.)
Yah, been a while since the last movie where we “aweeeeeeeeesome!!”
Here in the Philippines, it is rare to hear people clapping or see people giving standing ovation to a movie. Batman: The Dark Knight is that.
Yeah it is long, but have anyone noticed how many “oh, it's going to end” scenes there were? I remember 4 scenes, with the 5th scene I was already thinking “oh there should be another long sub-story” but there wasn't, it finally has ended.
It was just great, superb, and awesome. And yeah, Heath's acting as Joker is the BEST. I could have called this movie “Batman: The Rise of Joker”. Too bad he went ahead of us somewhere out there. The next Joker should be able to surpass Heath's Joker acting, if he fails to, then it just wouldn't be right.
Finally, wow, I thought I'm the only one who noticed Maggie's not-so-good acting and facial expressions. lawlz. I get distracted from the movie when I see her like that.
Can't wait for the 3rd part, and the 4th, the 5th….. :p hehehehehe.
Two-face died tho, sigh.
So, is this universe the one that will be linked with the “Batman & Superman” movie, if it ever it's for real? (The one shown in the background in the movie “I Am Legend”.)
If you can edit this (I can't) you might want to remove that spoiler towards the end about Two-Face
If you can edit this (I can't) you might want to remove that spoiler towards the end about Two-Face
Oh, I think she's pretty…maybe not Katie Holmes pretty, but she's
attractive and fit the part much better than Holmes did.
Oh, I think she's pretty…maybe not Katie Holmes pretty, but she's
attractive and fit the part much better than Holmes did.
oops. sorry, got carried away…
Can't edit it anymore (after there's a reply on the post).
Please feel free to remove/disapprove my comment. ^_^ I'll repost after.
oops. sorry, got carried away…
Can't edit it anymore (after there's a reply on the post).
Please feel free to remove/disapprove my comment. ^_^ I'll repost after.
I also just posted a spoiler review, so feel free to comment as you want over there
I also just posted a spoiler review, so feel free to comment as you want over there
Hmmm, I was going to say there is no way you can compare to the Cini Capri… and include a link, but, I cant find squat reference on the web about what had to be the most prestigious theatre in sight and sound, but I cant find a link… and it doesnt have a full service restaurant like the one you list, so I do believe i have to concede here… =(
Hmmm, I was going to say there is no way you can compare to the Cini Capri… and include a link, but, I cant find squat reference on the web about what had to be the most prestigious theatre in sight and sound, but I cant find a link… and it doesnt have a full service restaurant like the one you list, so I do believe i have to concede here… =(
she blows up nicely….
she blows up nicely….
I would venture to say the ORIGINAL Cina Capri would be comparable, but the new ones…egh,they are just big screens with curtains now
Still, we saw TDK on it Saturday and it was awesome
I would venture to say the ORIGINAL Cina Capri would be comparable, but the new ones…egh,they are just big screens with curtains now
Still, we saw TDK on it Saturday and it was awesome
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It has the best sound system ever, even beats out IMAX in sound, and of course its in digital so its easily better than the original one, but it doesnt appear like it can beat Jasons link
It has the best sound system ever, even beats out IMAX in sound, and of course its in digital so its easily better than the original one, but it doesnt appear like it can beat Jasons link
So….everyone's moving to Austin, right?
Pop Critics World Headquarters, Austin, TX – sounds pretty good.
So….everyone's moving to Austin, right?
Pop Critics World Headquarters, Austin, TX – sounds pretty good.
Like a plastic doll….
Like a plastic doll….
I thought the IMAX sound was pretty great though.
I thought the IMAX sound was pretty great though.
I don't think anyone will be able to play the Joker after Ledger's amazing performance. That sucks though, since he lived at the end of the movie.
I don't think anyone will be able to play the Joker after Ledger's amazing performance. That sucks though, since he lived at the end of the movie.
Yep. I'd rather have the sequel be for him “Rise of The Joker” for his superb performance.
The next guy should be able to outperform him for it to be 'right', if you know what I mean.
Yep. I'd rather have the sequel be for him “Rise of The Joker” for his superb performance.
The next guy should be able to outperform him for it to be 'right', if you know what I mean.