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The Dark Knight- Review


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sans777
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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 01:56 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Well, I saw it. It destroyed my brain and killed me to death. you can check my review at www.sans777.wordpress.com
Do it. This movie is seriously effing with my ability to focus on anything else.


Oh, and good to be back. I haven't been on here in forever, and never really did much when I first got here.


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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 03:17 pm Reply with quote Back to top

...super awesome as expected.

I'm gonna see this if I have to die to see it.


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sans777
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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 03:21 pm Reply with quote Back to top

I remember talking to my fiance on the phone when it was over and I'd had time to let the hyperbole get out of my system. I still stand by the statement that it's my favorite movie... at least right now. Thanks for checking it out!


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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 03:33 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Very nice review (and spoiler free too if anybody wonders). I've been waiting for this movie ever since I walked out of the theatre after watching Batman Begins. I really liked it, but I was sure the next one would be even better, because 1.) the origin story was now told and the characters were introduced, so the sequel could really start to give those characters something to do 2.) the whole movie would play in Gotham City and give us a good look at it 3.) it would have a major villain with The Joker. From your review it seems all of that came true. I'm excited.



 
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sans777
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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 04:27 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Yep, it's great. And the Joker is terrific. Don't forget Dent though. Two-Face is my favorite villain. Smile


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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 05:03 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Wow. I was excited for this movie and everything, but now I have to make a point to see it! Multiple times! great review man!


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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 05:35 pm Reply with quote Back to top

ARGH I CAN'T WAIT!!!


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Shut up, Dorn
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PostPosted: Jun 30 2008 11:15 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Do I need to see Batman Begins before I see this movie? I dont want that movie to make me feel that even though I like the first Tim Burton Batman the most, that these movies are going to be better.


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sans777
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PostPosted: Jul 01 2008 11:57 am Reply with quote Back to top

Shut up, Dorn wrote:
Do I need to see Batman Begins before I see this movie? I dont want that movie to make me feel that even though I like the first Tim Burton Batman the most, that these movies are going to be better.


Wait... What's your concern? Confused
Um, I think if you haven't seen Batman Begins, you need to get on that anyway. I will say that after seeing this one, it made me realize that Begins is almost only a prologue and this is the movie they REALLY wanted to make.

PS. I didn't want it to sound like I was hating on Batman 89 or being a snark, I just wasn't sure what your question was. Smile


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PostPosted: Jul 05 2008 03:35 pm Reply with quote Back to top

good review. spoiler free which is what i like. but i too hate the reviewer for getting an advance screening. damn envy lol


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sans777
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PostPosted: Jul 07 2008 12:13 am Reply with quote Back to top

Hehe, Yeah, I kinda hate me too.
The same friend who got me into the trade screening offered me the chance to see it again Tuesday, but I told him I can't skip work every week to see Dark Knight... Much as I think I should get to.


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PostPosted: Jul 07 2008 01:43 am Reply with quote Back to top

sans777 wrote:
Shut up, Dorn wrote:
Do I need to see Batman Begins before I see this movie? I dont want that movie to make me feel that even though I like the first Tim Burton Batman the most, that these movies are going to be better.


Wait... What's your concern? Confused
Um, I think if you haven't seen Batman Begins, you need to get on that anyway. I will say that after seeing this one, it made me realize that Begins is almost only a prologue and this is the movie they REALLY wanted to make.

PS. I didn't want it to sound like I was hating on Batman 89 or being a snark, I just wasn't sure what your question was. Smile


What I am trying to say, as much as it is probably bullshit, is that I like the Tim Burton Batman Films so much that I dont want BB or DK to destroy my opinions of those two movies.

What I really should have said is "I should just really STFU and watch them"


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sans777
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PostPosted: Jul 07 2008 09:35 am Reply with quote Back to top

LOL. I thought that's what you meant. Well, see 'em anyway. I think it's time.


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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 12:11 am Reply with quote Back to top

Does anybody have tickets to go see the Midnight showing tonight?

I would if I didn't have to work. So, I'm taking my wife tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 01:31 am Reply with quote Back to top

Let's say I hated the first one (which I did), will I like this?


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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 03:53 am Reply with quote Back to top

Well, I saw the midnight showing and....

You will go goo goo ga ga.

I was entertained, but I thought It was WAY too heavy. Very imaginative, very entertaining, good fights, but the whole "Batman" as hero or villain BS was way too prevalent. But you will all like it extremely. I liked it much, but the weight of the movie brought it down from "goo goo" levels.

I give it 3.5 stars now, but I probably wont see it again for a while.


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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 05:08 am Reply with quote Back to top

Holy zen, that was one amazing movie. I loved how they worked in Two-Face and the Joker in the same movie, and pulled it off. SPOLIERS BELOW!!









Two best parts of the movie:
1) The pencil trick.
2) Leg-shattering.


Just an amazing film, and I'll see it again later.


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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 06:56 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Holy shit. Holy shit. Holy shit. Holy shit. Holy shit.

So amazing.


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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 10:03 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Goddamn. I've seen it twice already (10:45 PM Thursday night, 5:15 PM this evening), am looking to go again tomorrow, and have six reserved seats for an IMAX showing Sunday at 4.

I love this movie.
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PostPosted: Jul 18 2008 10:52 pm Reply with quote Back to top

thumbs way the fuck up. except for maggie gyllenhall. she is easily the worst part of the movie. they should've had better eye candy imo. but otherwise a marvelous movie


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PostPosted: Jul 19 2008 10:33 am Reply with quote Back to top

This movie kicked my ass. Hard. I can't believe how good it is.

Also, I was tickled to see John "King Reptillor" Turk in the early scene in the parking garage. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Jul 19 2008 06:21 pm Reply with quote Back to top

the movie is good good. just as a movie in general, its a good movie.

but as a comic book movie, its fucking awesome. i cant believe how good it was. i can die now. if you guys want to do something and just kill me, im down w/it. i saw the dark knight and i can die a happy man.


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PostPosted: Jul 19 2008 08:53 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Yea I just got back from seeing this. One of the few movies that actually lives up to the hype. It's as good as everyone in this thread has stated. I wish I could have seen it in imax but that shit was sold out a week in advance here.
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PostPosted: Jul 20 2008 02:16 am Reply with quote Back to top

enshinkarateman wrote:
Two best parts of the movie:
1) The pencil trick.
2) Leg-shattering.

Don't forget the the Joker's "second course" with the hospital and the sheer pllaning and timing on his part during the finishing parts of the bank robbery.

Am I the only one who felt like the Joker outshone Batman?


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PostPosted: Jul 20 2008 04:25 am Reply with quote Back to top

HOLY ABSOLUTELY MIND-BLOWING FILM EXPERIENCE BATMAN!!!


That was brilliant. By far the best Batman movie ever.

I was amazed by the Joker. no film character has ever affected me in such a profound way. I was surprisingly amazed by Batman, particularly during the interrogation scene.


Just amazing.


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