So I finally was able to get a ticket today to see Batman: “The Dark Knight”. I was going to take Sade because she liked the last Batman (“Batman Returns”) movie but when it was time to go, she said no & I am happy that she did. “The Dark Knight” is not a kids movie by any means!!!!!!
The newest installment of the Batman franchise is no joke and blows the lid off of the other releases on many levels.
The plot line was fairly basic but the twists & turns along the way were very unexpected.
Christian Bale had another stellar performance but I think he was upstaged by Heath Ledger’s demented “Joker” character. I had heard a few stories about Heath being nominated for an Oscar & I now know why. It was almost scary watching him & I can almost see why he offed himself. Perhaps he got caught up in the mystique & craziness of the Joker.
If any other Oscars are mentions, they should definitely be for make-up & cinemaphotography
At one point during the car chase scene, I thought I was going to go into a seizure because it was so visually stimulating. It was way intense!!!
It was so intense, I am going back to see it Tuesday on IMax.
I wish I could say more but there is so much to say, I will leave it to the real movie critics. I will totally recommend carving out 2.3 hours and be ready for loads of ass kicking action & delicious violence.
AnnaC / July 21, 2008
I see you finally got your bloggie feeling back!
I guess I will have to go see this movie… you’ll forgive me though if I wait a few weeks for it to be at my special theater — the old converted stage theater where they serve alcohol — and have tables/chairs and sofas for more relaxed viewing.
I am not feeling the big ticket for this kind of movie — but I can see why it is important to see it on the big screen.
Tamra / July 21, 2008
I can’t wait!!!
We’re doing IMAX too. At a theater we usually go to, it’s rumored to have been sold out until Thursday. Dayyymn!
Darius T. Williams / July 21, 2008
I’m still not convinced to go and see this movie.
Bygbaby / July 21, 2008
AnnaC – That theater sounds cool. Kicking back on a sofa enjoying a cocktail & watching a move on the big screen sounds like a winning combination!!!
Tamra – My theater has been on jam since Thursday last week. It was awesome on a regular screen so I know IMax will be off the hook!!!
DTW – Whatttttttttttttt?????
Bygbaby
peacefulgrve / July 21, 2008
My daughter and I went to see this film on Saturday night. The first show was SOLD OUT so we went to a 10:20pm show (btw..I’m in Houston)
I havent been to the show in FOREVER and i was not disappointed at all by this one.
i agree with you on this knocking the previous batman’s out. I was concerned because I was really loving Jack Nicholson’s joker but Heath…was wayyyy too convincing. it was worth the $8 however the effects make me wanna try the Imax experience fuh sure…
sdg1844 / July 21, 2008
This is the ONE FILM I’m excited to see and I’m looking forward to it.
The Second Sixty-Eight / July 21, 2008
This movie was off tha chain! Darius you are missing a good one!
I wanna go to see it at an IMAX now too!
I seriously doubt anybody will have a performance stellar enough to beat Heath on this one. In ANY category!
Erica C. / July 21, 2008
Man I saw it Saturday. I took the Glam Squad and my nephew. I agree that it is not for kids but I enjoyed the hell out of myself. Ledger stole the damn movie. The minute he appeared on film, you immediately forgot who he was because he played the role just that good. Who could get away with wearing a damn nurses uniform and reek havoc like this mofo did?
I’m going to see it again this Saturday…..minus the girls!
Bygbaby / July 21, 2008
Peacefulgrve – For you not to not have been to a movie in a good while, you picked the right one to jump into the summer scene with!
SDG1844 – Looking forward to your POV.
TSSE – I got mu IMAx tix for tomorrow's 645 show & I am geeked!!!!!!!! When I purchased them, the ticket girl said she saw it twice on IMax & once on the regular screen. She said the regualr screen is not shit & when I see it on IMax, I will be blown away.
Erica C – Oh shit, did the kids have nightmares? You know, I forgot all about that damn nurse uniform, that was off the hook & he did rock it in his own special way. LOL!!!
Bygbaby
brotherkomrade / July 26, 2008
Just wrote about myself.
http://brobotinternationale.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-hero.html
Tamra / July 28, 2008
I was a little misty-eyed in the end because Heath Ledger gave the performance of a lifetime. He was SO damned good–and I would have said that if he were still alive. He turned the Joker OUT! I’m getting the bobble-head Joker doll from Amazon. And a t-shirt.
I’m going to see it again…omg that was so good. I think it has Ironman beat.
Now I can’t wait to see The Watchmen!
Bygbaby / July 28, 2008
brotherkomrade – I am digging your summary!
Tamra – Dead or alive, he turned that shit out!!! Iron mas was the bomb & it was lighter in subject so I cannot compare. Both will be in my DVD collection!!!
And yes, the Watchmen looks like it is going to be the BOMB!!!
Bygbaby