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    Wrathbornes wreview: the dark knight

    Finally saw this film, after 3 years of waiting to see what tricks the Nolans had in their bags I saw in a crowded theatre and watched a film that really did something special


    PLOT
    After one year of being Batman, Bruce Wayne has caused the Mob to loose their grip on Gotham city, with the new district attorney Harvey Dent cleaning up Gotham as well, Gotham City begins to get back on its feet.

    Until a certain purple suited anarchist shows up and directs a challenge to the city, and its populous with lethal force.

    We have a crime drama, we have a superhero film, we have a dark gritty tale about loss, and about acceptance. it puts a smile on my face thinking about it.

    8/10

    SCRIPT

    Almost a masterpiece, there is some real poetry as well as genius from the Joker in this movie, he has no character arc, but is very much a force of chaos moving through the city and tearing everything down because it amuses him. I loved how unlike Nicholson's giggly schemer, Ledgers Joker is not only a true psychopath, but damn near a genius in how he does things. Master manipulator, charismatic psychopath, as well as a serial killer all in one purple monster of a man. this is the comic book character brought to life the way we all wanted to see.

    Bruce Wayne really gets challenged from his famous arch nemesis, the Joker throws all kinds of Psychological war far at batman, as well as Gotham city itself.

    Rachel Dawes once again is a limited and somewhat bland character, but gets a little more to do here.

    Lucius Fox and Alfred are Bruce's trusty back up and this time Lucius Fox is more hands on than in the first film, while Alfred is more emotional support.

    We're also introduced to Harvey Dent in this film, who really is The hope of Gotham and his character arc in the film adds the final layer in an intricate movie about order and chaos.

    The only real downside is that the film gives the scarecrow a cameo, he really doesn't get to do anything. would have liked him to have had a part in the plot.

    this film has all kinds of twists, turns and other fucked up things whose of us who like the darker side of cinema's dig.

    8/10

    ACTING

    Ledger was Amazing as the Joker, as you'll all see. But the real shocker was how well Aaron Eckhart played Harvey Dent. His charisma as Dent was very pleasant, but when he turns, damn its all kinds of impressiveness.

    Bale as Wayne and Batman, Batman is more animated and less still in this movie and Bruce Wayne is more cocky and human here.

    Maggei Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes, Dawes herself is a flat character, but Gyllenhall is a good enough actress to make Dawes tolerable, cept when she get's bitchy at Alfred in one scene. that just annoyed the fuck out of me.

    Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman are as top notch as usual, Though Freeman gets to do a little more than Caine in this film.

    Gary Oldman really gets to step up as James Gordon in the film, Gordon's role itself becomes much bigger and its really great to see Gary Oldman doing some of his best work in the film. James Gordon becomes a much more vulnerable man in this film and Oldman really shows his talents as an actor here.

    Cillian Murphey makes his Scarecrow cameo, and doesnt get to do anything unfortunately. I really didnt like that when hes in the scarecrow garb they didnt give him that badass 'monster' voice from the first film.

    Tom 'tiny' lister, gets a tiny part in the film and actually manages to pull off a really shocking and actually tender moment.

    There are no iffy performances here in this film, everyone is in top form.

    10/10

    MUSIC
    John Williams? who? James Howard and Hans Zimmer give us some dark melodies that deserve to be remembered and really stick with you. I loved the music in this film.

    10/10

    SPECIAL EFFECTS
    Really amazing stuff, there is some CGI that you cant tell is CGI, and there is some CGI that might make you cover your face just a little, but it grows on you and you might find you really half prefer it after all.

    9/10

    EDITING/PACING
    The films pacing for the first forty five minutes is a little choppy and kind of slow, but after 45 minutes pass, things get bigger, and bigger, and bigger until you expect them to blow. In all honesty, a good 10 min could have been trimmed out of the 45 minute opening. but thats it, after that things get astounding.

    8/10

    LOOK/STYLE/CINEMATOGRAPHY
    the dark blue look of this film adds to the grittyness and suspense that follow. the film itself has an almost eternal night look to it, this films look counters the brownish orange look of decay in the Batman begins and shows that gotham has some life in it now.

    Though I would have prefered some more stationary shots as opposed to handi cam, thats just me.

    8/10

    DIRECTION

    Christopher Nolan gives us his prime for this film, and it was worth the 3 years of wait. this guy deserves the recognition he gets, I cant wait to see more of his stuff in the non too distant future.

    10/10


    FUNFACTOR

    ten out of ten, sure its got the first 45 minutes of being a little slow, but yeah ten out of ten, Nuff said.

    10/10

    OVERALL:

    83/90= A +

    Other than the few rough spots, this movie is the closest thing to a masterpiece I've seen in years. that is an amazing achievement for a comic book film that transcends the comic book movie stigma, and gives us something to remember fondly.

    RIP Heath Ledger, this performance showed us all how much unused talent you stored away. I'll never look at the joker the same way again.

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    I haven't seen this movie yet.... but I have a feeling this review I will agree with

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    Nice review. I can't wait to see this!

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    I cant wait to see it again

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    quit scratching your chin and watch the fucking film twice king

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    Maybe.. If I feel like it.

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    I completely agree with you man. Except I was to excited to notice if I was bored or not during the first 45 minutes haha
    It's extremely well written I thought. This movie was EVERYTHING I was hoping for and then some. I wasn't to fond of Eckhart until I saw him play Harvey Dent and damn he was actually bad ass. I was pleasantly surprised how funny this movie actually was. I dont think there was a scene with Joker that I wasn't laughing in. Greeeeeeeeeeeat movie. I give it a perfect 10. Hands down best movie of the year. Nothing is going to top this movie this year. NO way in hell.

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    unfortunately now we have to wait 3 years or so for the next film.

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    awesome movie, as i said before no one could of did as good of a job as heath did, he really was that amazing

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    I liked it 7.5-8/10 Hard to tell what Batman was saying sometimes BUT it's all good.

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    I completely understood what batman was saying, you lose a point of credibility DB.

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    *** POSSIBLE SPOILER*******

    Now and then I missed a few words. I also found it heard to hear the talking at the end while the music was playing...could of been the sound of the theater but it seemed like the music was too high at the last minute or so of the movie.

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    Actually I'm going to have to agree with DB, there were a couple points especially near the end that I couldn't tell what he was saying cuz he was making his voice way to gravely.

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    Great review, pretty spot on. I don't think there was much of anything I didn't think was good in this movie. Ledger's Joker is far > Nicholson's period.

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    Wow, impressed Wrath. Nice reading. Thanks.

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    10/10; The best overall film I've seen probably this decade. The only two films close to it are Kill Bill 1 & 2 and No Country.

    Ledger delivered...my only gripe is I almost wanted him to be in the film a bit more than he was.

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    Though final numbers will be revealed Monday-ish, The Dark Knight has been targeted to have hit somewhere around $65 to $66 Million dollars on opening day, and that includes the record breaking midnight show totals. With many theaters reporting grosses hourly, this number is likely not too far off the mark.

    http://chud.com/articles/articles/15...ORT/Page1.html

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    Wow just wow...

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    wow, thats 1/3rd of the films budged. I"m really excited for them, they've earned every bit of praise they've been given.

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    I liked it 7.5-8/10 Hard to tell what Batman was saying sometimes BUT it's all good.
    Bale's 'Batman voice' was downright comedic.

    Other than that, pretty solid movie. Hard to label it a 'masterpiece' but it was a damned good time. A huge upgrade over 'Begins' for sure.

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