Moderators Amy Posted July 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2008 So...did it live up to the hype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Stiffy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 You beat me to this post! Being a huge Batman fan (I actually am Batman) I may be a bit biased but who isn't? I thought it was amazing. The story was very interesting and deep and I couldn't stop thinking about it. Although I'm a philosophy/sociology buff so I always love to delve into that arena in movies. Heath Ledger did an outstanding job. Even though he was a complete sociopath in the movie he still made you love him. It had nuances of CSI/24 twists with great action and a bit tragic irony. I'm not sure I would take young children to it but to each is own. Great inspiring movie juxtaposing the innate goodness of man in the face of extreme persecution envisaged by an antagonist. Oh, and done without much swearing or sexual content (sorry Jacksonbart) I might add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 NOT FOR KIDS AT ALL! GREAT MOVIE....Effects were outstanding. Talked about it in Colterphoto1's thread..IMAX experience! http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/107189.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just showed the BluRay of Batman Begins on Friday, one of my favorite movies from the past 10 years. I am going to have to find time to get out and see this! Luckily its popularity means I've probably got a few weeks before its out of the theaters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dark Knight for the win! If you haven't seen this movie yet, just go out tonight with whoever and see it. I saw it for my second time last night, and it was just as good as the first watching. Everything was played out well, I can't really think of anything bad to say about the movie. Heath Ledger did an AMAZING job as the psychotic Joker. While watching the movie I totally forgot that it was him playing that roll. Top notch stuff here, go see it.... NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This is a really good movie, worth the price of admission to see it in a movie theater. It is a little long, but almost all of it is none stop action. A bit like seeing the last Star Wars movie. A lot of fun with a familiar friend. Heath Ledger really did a great job with the joker. Even wonderful actors like Gary Oldman are eclipsed by his performance. It is not however, a movie for the very young. I hate to think how prudish I’ve become, but I didn’t like the parents who brought small children to a flick rated PG13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I didn’t like the parents who brought small children to a flick rated PG13. I 100% agree with you Colin, we had some kids screaming crying in our theater.... This movie is NOT FOR KIDS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeishmael Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Colin, Why So Serious? (sorry, i couldn't help myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Edit: Possible Spoiler! Not the main theme though.... OK, Here is why....There is a scene that involves the crazed "PERSON" ( Is that better Amy? LOL ) who is debating to kill a mans wife.. or worse his kids right in front of him. (Yes it is a movie, but very realistic.) Anyone who is a parent understands this dilema of saying or begging this scenario.... take me, take my life... Just do not hurt my kids... All this while the kid is crying at the hands of a madman. The scene is realistic and puts everyone in a very uncomfortable feeling indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 thanks Roger...guess I don't have to see the movie now...[8o|]... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 OK, Here is why....There is a scene that involves the crazed Joker who is debating to kill a mans wife.. or worse his kids right in front of him. (Yes it is a movie but very realistic.) Anyone who is a parent understands this dilema of take me, take my life... Just do not hurt my kid... All this while the kid is crying at the hands of a madman. The scene is realistic and puts everyone in a very uncomfortable feeling indeed! Heck I don't want to see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 thanks Roger...guess I don't have to see the movie now...... Bill []...[]...[] Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 24, 2008 Author Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2008 Don't worry, Roger's recollection is a bit off, but I won't say why. It won't ruin the movie. [] **It was not my intent to have people post spoilers here, but if you do, please indicate you are including them before you actual reveal them!** As for me, this is by far the best comic book hero movie I've ever seen. One of the best action movies I've ever seen. And I'd even go so far as to say one of the best movies I've seen in recent years. It was long, but never felt long. I can't wait to see it again. And yes, I concurr about this not being for kids at all. I question the PG-13 rating, but I guess most 13 year olds have seen it all these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I did not think it was a spoiler per se'. I did not reveal what did happen... But sitting around noticing a lot of say under 10 year olds.... With mommie and daddie cause it was Batman.. A few kids leaving very scared..A few crying... Even a few adults VERY uncomfortable.. I thought ok to post. I am curious... How is my recollection off? PM ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good to read so many great opinions. I really liked the last one so I can't wait to see it.... We have a brand new imax theater in West Little Rock so I can't wait to see it. Woo hoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 24, 2008 Author Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2008 I am curious... How is my recollection off? PM ME. PM sent! I enjoyed Batman Begins very much as well, seti, but this one blew it away, IMO. I think I'll enjoy it even more the second time simply because there is so much going on and it's very fast-paced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've seen it twice now, and have to agree that it is probably one of, if not THE, best film made in this genre. I do have to disagree with the previous comment about having to love the Joker... I loved the performance, but the character is an amoral monster, and there was way too much laughing at some of his more terrible deeds at both screenings I saw, in situations that had me just saying, Good God, what is he going to do next? It is very sad that we will not have the opportunity to see Ledger's Joker reprised for another film... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Saw it at one of the Regal Cinemas here tonight . Klipsch surround , 5 wedged Heresy looking critters on each side . No idea of what the front array consisted of . Sound was good , movie was good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 So did most of you catch that GOTHAM was in Chicago... I swear I grew up on this in the comics... But in some past movies it was NYC? Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted July 28, 2008 Author Moderators Share Posted July 28, 2008 I think it just happened to be filmed there. It seems the point of Gotham is to be depicted as a franken-city of sorts, a non-distinct mesh of all major American cities, which is why they never show major obvious landmarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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