Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:05 pm
In my experience, hyped movies let you down. You hear all these great things, and go in to the theatre expecting greatness. Normally they don't deliver, but The Dark Knight delivered ten fold for me. I was amazed by the story line, the CGI, the actors... everything. I know most people will find lot's of faults, and flaws in the story line etc, but I really have nothing negative to say about this, other than no one will ever replace Heath Ledger. Everything good you have heard about his performance is true. He plays a perfect funny, creepy, likeable and hateable character. From the creepy constant licking of his lips, to his magic tricks, even to wearing ladies clothing, he is remarkable, and 100% believable. You do not need to be a Batman fan to enjoy this, as it will appeal to anyone with good movie sense. Currently the highest voted movie on IMDB, and breaking all sorts of records, this is one of those movies you have to go and see, even if it doesn't appeal to you. You are guaranteed excitement, suspense and a good laugh!
I was lucky enough to see this in iMax, where they had filmed several scenes specifically for the huge screen, and it is amazing. You get a sensation that you are going to fall into the screen. So if you can get to an iMax to see it, it is worth it!!
Since taking my partner to see this (she used to hate Batman before I made her watch Batman Begins, and now she is hooked) we have been debating who could possibly come close to Heath Ledgers performance, and I think I have it figured out. Johnny Depp. I was watching Pirates of the Caribbean again, and all I kept thinking of is what a great character he would play in Batman. That's how much I enjoyed The Dark Knight. Even when busy watching other great movies, I am still thinking of The Dark Knight! So who do you think would make a good 'baddie' and why?
My verdict.....
10/10 for everything.
I was lucky enough to see this in iMax, where they had filmed several scenes specifically for the huge screen, and it is amazing. You get a sensation that you are going to fall into the screen. So if you can get to an iMax to see it, it is worth it!!
Since taking my partner to see this (she used to hate Batman before I made her watch Batman Begins, and now she is hooked) we have been debating who could possibly come close to Heath Ledgers performance, and I think I have it figured out. Johnny Depp. I was watching Pirates of the Caribbean again, and all I kept thinking of is what a great character he would play in Batman. That's how much I enjoyed The Dark Knight. Even when busy watching other great movies, I am still thinking of The Dark Knight! So who do you think would make a good 'baddie' and why?
My verdict.....
10/10 for everything.