The Dark Knight (2008)

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Twisted Chaz

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This film is so overrated, so overhyped.

I've know seen it 2 nights in a row. The first time I thought it was ok, but the second, well I'm not gonna watch it again.

It's a 12A, and that completely ruins it for me, Batman is such a dark character, and the Joker is so sadistic that this film can not be given justice with a 12A.

Oh, and since when could a man fall 60 stories, land on a car and be fine?

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It's a 12A, and that completely ruins it for me, Batman is such a dark character, and the Joker is so sadistic that this film can not be given justice with a 12A.

While I kind of agree I don't think it ruins it. And there was alot of controversy about it getting a 12A, as in it should have gotten a higher rating. And it is pretty damn dark in some areas. But I do think it's Hollywood that won't let them make an R rated version. Which is a pitty.

Oh, and since when could a man fall 60 stories, land on a car and be fine?

I don't think you understood what happened there. I saw it as, his cape(which is basically a parachute/glider thing) slowed the fall and the suit helped brake the impact some. That's what I got from it anyway.

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This film is so overrated, so overhyped.

I've know seen it 2 nights in a row. The first time I thought it was ok, but the second, well I'm not gonna watch it again.

It's a 12A, and that completely ruins it for me, Batman is such a dark character, and the Joker is so sadistic that this film can not be given justice with a 12A.

Oh, and since when could a man fall 60 stories, land on a car and be fine?

he is the batman

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Nobby

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Well, i only give this movie 7/10, whereas i give the Michael Keaton batman movie 8/10

The reason for this is simple, they screwed up a few crucial things;

1. WTF did they do to the batmobile, it looks like its designed by a 5yo using crappy old hummer parts

2. Heath Ledger was great, no arguement there, but THE JOKER, the clue is in the name, he is should be more humorous.

3. The love interest isnt nearly sexy enough to compete with previous batman love interests.

4. WTF did they do with Batmans voice, that was just annoying.

Such a shame they screwed up in a few basic areas, otherwise i can see this getting 9/10, but due to the simple screw up, can only give it 7/10.

Shame.

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Kev1n

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Well, i only give this movie 7/10, whereas i give the Michael Keaton batman movie 8/10

The reason for this is simple, they screwed up a few crucial things;

1. WTF did they do to the batmobile, it looks like its designed by a 5yo using crappy old hummer parts

2. Heath Ledger was great, no arguement there, but THE JOKER, the clue is in the name, he is should be more humorous.

3. The love interest isnt nearly sexy enough to compete with previous batman love interests.

4. WTF did they do with Batmans voice, that was just annoying.

Such a shame they screwed up in a few basic areas, otherwise i can see this getting 9/10, but due to the simple screw up, can only give it 7/10.

Shame.

1. You obviously didn't watch Batman Begins.

2. You obviously don't know the direction Nolan is taking with the Batman series. Plus the Joker was funny, in a sadistic kind of way ("Tada! It's.... gone!")

3. I thought Kim Basinger was unattractive as hell.

4. Half of it was good ("WHERE ARE THEY?!"), some not so ("I don't wear hockey pants/pads").

Burton's Batman hasn't aged well. I watched it recently and couldn't believe how bad the plotting was. I used to love this movie. And if you want to talk about accuracies, how about having the Joker kill Bruce's parents? How about Batman actually killing people?

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Burton's Batman hasn't aged well. I watched it recently and couldn't believe how bad the plotting was. I used to love this movie. And if you want to talk about accuracies, how about having the Joker kill Bruce's parents? How about Batman actually killing people?

Funny you say that as I watched Tim Burton's Batman last night - i've always loved that film and was always cynical of Batman Begins until I watched it again a month ago (and really loved it).

I couldn't believe how cheesy and dated the previous Batman looked though. It was almost bordering on the original 60's/70's Adam West Batman in some places simply because Nolan's Batman upped the tempo and the severity of the character.

I still love Tim Burton's Batman movies but it was a bit of a shock watching them now having grown used to the new ones.

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Well, i only give this movie 7/10, whereas i give the Michael Keaton batman movie 8/10

The reason for this is simple, they screwed up a few crucial things;

1. WTF did they do to the batmobile, it looks like its designed by a 5yo using crappy old hummer parts

2. Heath Ledger was great, no arguement there, but THE JOKER, the clue is in the name, he is should be more humorous.

3. The love interest isnt nearly sexy enough to compete with previous batman love interests.

4. WTF did they do with Batmans voice, that was just annoying.

Such a shame they screwed up in a few basic areas, otherwise i can see this getting 9/10, but due to the simple screw up, can only give it 7/10.

Shame.

1. The "batmobile" isn't supposed to be an attractive super car. It's a military vehicle that never went into full production.Watch Batman Begins.

2. Well I found him very funny....

3. This line of thought doesn't make any sense. Why does his love interest have to have supermodel looks?

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Lqv2015

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3. This line of thought doesn't make any sense. Why does his love interest have to have supermodel looks?

That's my biggest gripe with some people saying how ugly Maggie is. If Wayne knew that girl from a young age, she most likely will look like a normal woman. Not supermodel like. What's the problem with people growing up to not look like a hottie.

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iZoom

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1. I like Maggie, she's a woman in that subtle way that doesn't have to be overly flashy or show lots of skin

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2. Bale's digitally enhanced voiced was creepy at some parts, but his voice was a little...overdone

3. I personally liked the Batmobile and thought it looked much more of the "character" versus the hotrod style of previous movies.

P.S. Saw it in IMAX...*drool*

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1. I like Maggie, she's a woman in that subtle way that doesn't have to be overly flashy or show lots of skin

maggie_gyllenhaal.jpg

2. Bale's digitally enhanced voiced was creepy at some parts, but his voice was a little...overdone

3. I personally liked the Batmobile and thought it looked much more of the "character" versus the hotrod style of previous movies.

P.S. Saw it in IMAX...*drool*

I concur. His voice was a bit overdone, I agree. And I, too, liked the Batmobile.

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The film was rubbish. The only good part was Heath Ledger as the Joker, which he played fantastically.

Batman was rubbish, voice was so overdone in bass that you couldn't actually hear what he was saying (down to a rubbish sound system at the Odeon) and the whole storyline was messed up. Nothing fitted in and it could've been so much better. Traditional Batman lines like *boom voice* "Let her go" */boom voice* made the film cheesy. Film was too long. 3/10.

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The Joker made the movie worth seeing. Top performance. I just wish there was more 'Joker' in the movie.

Two Face: :sleep: Dumb idea, overcooked IMHO.

Batman: :boo: How silly was that mobile thing tech, plus Batman became less believable.

Otherwise the movie was too long, needs an edit and the story / scenes jumped about too much.

7/10 (most of that score goes to Heath Ledger for his excellent acting as The Joker).

3. The love interest isnt nearly sexy enough to compete with previous batman love interests.

4. WTF did they do with Batmans voice, that was just annoying.

+1 Totally agree there.

And yeah, Batmans voice was more of a growl than a voice. Meh. Not impressed with that.

Also what was with the Scarecrow?! The mask looked wrong and why was he wearing it if he didn't use the 'gas' or whatever, then also how was the Scarecrow relevant?! Just showed up and never mentioned again.

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I went to see it last Sunday, absolutely fantastic :woot: I loved every minute of it :happy: I'm looking forward to picking it up on Blu-Ray :) I actually watched Batman Begins (on Blu-Ray) the night before I saw the Dark Knight as a quick refresher :p

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