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Toby, Shaun and I headed to The Dark Knight this afternoon.
Two and half hours later we just sat there. Finally one of us exhaled.
“That….was….sick.”
In the first movie, Nolan took us on a character development ride as to what makes Batman/Bruce Wayne tick. This time around he just takes us on a ride…a very disturbing ride.
Heath Ledger’s Joker makes Hannibal Lecter look like child’s play. To quote Alfred - “You’re looking for a reason and there might not be one other than he’s just pure evil.” Ledger’s performance should get him an Oscar nod - it’s that good. There were a few scenes I found myself squirming in my seat - not because of gore but for the intensity of the story and acting.
Was it better than the first one? I’m not sure that’s a fair question. I personally enjoyed the first one more but not necessarily because it was a better movie. The stunts were off the charts, the acting was superb, the story line was solid, and the director didn’t insult us as an audience with giving us clean, neat solutions to every problem.
Basically, both movies (and here’s hoping there is more) show how comic book movies SHOULD be made.
It’s the best movie I’ve seen this summer.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Jenna // Jul 25, 2008 at 10:41 am
It was the best movie I’ve seen all summer, too…but it’s also the only movie I’ve seen all summer (in the theater). My dad asked the same question - is it better than the first one? I had to say no. I liked the fact that the previous one had more character development. But I did really enjoy the crazy-awesome action sequences in this one. I’m kinda the odd woman out - one who actually enjoys a good action flick (and was more excited to see The Dark Knight than Jay).
There is a lot of talk about Ledger being nominated for an Oscar…I’m not sure I agree with that. It was a good performance, but Oscar-worthy? I don’t know…
2 wayne // Jul 25, 2008 at 4:57 pm
maybe I’m warped — i just didn’t think it was THAT dark.
3 DeAnne // Jul 25, 2008 at 8:10 pm
“Basically, both movies (and here’s hoping there is more) show how comic book movies SHOULD be made.
It’s the best movie I’ve seen this summer.”
I absolutely agree! I’m already anxiously awaiting the next edition (chapter). Cheers to Frank Miller for taking The Batman back to Year One.
This will be a Batman movie collection that I will not be embarrassed to own.
4 Kitty // Jul 25, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Wayne - You ARE warped - whether the movie is dark or not!
5 jlo // Jul 26, 2008 at 6:53 am
Grant…haven’t seen the movie yet but I do need to get directions to your house from Denver Int’l. We get in around 7:30 pm. Do you just want me to call?
Cindy and I will be hungry (Cindy probably more than me…but hey, she is feeding for 2). Hopefully Oaklee will sleep on the way to Dallas. Shoot me an email to let me know.
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