Off to see it at midnight ;D
Meh, I was offered to see it at midnight for free with whoever I want, but frankly it doesn't interest me enough to even bother seeing it for free.
Quote from: Quik on July 17, 2008, 05:50:23 PM
Meh, I was offered to see it at midnight for free with whoever I want, but frankly it doesn't interest me enough to even bother seeing it for free.
What are you smoking?
they said it's the best superhero movie of all time. I look forward to seeing it, but I'm waiting until the crowds die down some. Probably sometime next week, Sunday at the earliest.
I'm seeing this too at midnight. I was going to see it tomorrow night, but for some reason, tickets for the midnight showing were $5 for adults, so I'm seeing it tonight.
I'll tell ya how it is!
One of my friends saw it last night, and he said it was amazing.
Quote from: Falcon on July 17, 2008, 06:18:22 PM
Quote from: Quik on July 17, 2008, 05:50:23 PM
Meh, I was offered to see it at midnight for free with whoever I want, but frankly it doesn't interest me enough to even bother seeing it for free.
What are you smoking?
Perhaps it can be explained this way:
Quote from: truste1 on July 17, 2008, 06:41:21 PM
they said it's the best superhero movie of all time. I look forward to seeing it, but I'm waiting until the crowds die down some. Probably sometime next week, Sunday at the earliest.
Don't really like superhero movies much at all. It didn't look like it had much going for it other then that, the action looked decent but ridiculously far fetched (hence, don't like superhero movies) but meh, you go see it and tell me how it was. Not necessarily my cup of tea though.
Amazing movie. Everyone needs to see this. Even if you aren't a batman/superhero guy, just see it anyways. :).
There were so many people at the theater. It took atleast a half hour to get out of the parking lot.
Longass movie, but worth it!
Quote from: Quik on July 17, 2008, 08:46:47 PM
Quote from: Falcon on July 17, 2008, 06:18:22 PM
Quote from: Quik on July 17, 2008, 05:50:23 PM
Meh, I was offered to see it at midnight for free with whoever I want, but frankly it doesn't interest me enough to even bother seeing it for free.
What are you smoking?
Perhaps it can be explained this way:
Quote from: truste1 on July 17, 2008, 06:41:21 PM
they said it's the best superhero movie of all time. I look forward to seeing it, but I'm waiting until the crowds die down some. Probably sometime next week, Sunday at the earliest.
Don't really like superhero movies much at all. It didn't look like it had much going for it other then that, the action looked decent but ridiculously far fetched (hence, don't like superhero movies) but meh, you go see it and tell me how it was. Not necessarily my cup of tea though.
Then I hope your cup of tea is acid. That movie KICKED ASS. See it or lose your balls, srsly.
Quote from: Quik on July 17, 2008, 08:46:47 PM
Don't really like superhero movies much at all. It didn't look like it had much going for it other then that, the action looked decent but ridiculously far fetched (hence, don't like superhero movies) but meh, you go see it and tell me how it was. Not necessarily my cup of tea though.
Now that I've seen the movie, I think it'd be fair to address this claim. Yes, The Dark Knight is a superhero flick. But it's so much more than that to.
(NOTE STOP READING RIGHT NOW IF YOU DONT WANT ANY POSSIBLE SPOILERS)Much of the movie does deal with normal superhero movie things (i.e. the hero, the villain, the climax between them). But there are so many side elements to it that you just can't tell exist from any previews. For example, the role of "The Joker" is an atypical feature of superhero movies present in TDK. The Joker is, among many other things, a supervillain. The movie makes no attempt to mask that in any part of the movie. However, the CHARACTER behind The Joker is truly remarkable, and Heath Ledger deserves great acclamation for his talent in such a unique and challenge role. Understanding the motives behind the person, what the person ultimately wants to have happen (in this case he simply wants chaos all across Gotham and a chance to vanquish his other "half"--Batman), and how s/he wants to go about accomplishing this--those are all present in Ledger's portrayal of The Joker. That and his complete lunacy in how he acts and his constant drive to blow shit up or kill people to get his way. So interspersed through the actual persona behind the villain is also acts of villainy. Much of what is present in this movie extends beyond fantasy and fiction into the realms of real life. Betrayal, corruption, and essentially
humanity are all brought into question in the film, and I think Christopher Nolan does an excellent job of having it depicted on screen. Tragedies are also present, and decision-making is critical (as in Batman's saving Dent instead of Rachel). So, even if you don't enjoy the action that the movie has to offer (hey, Christian Bale crashes a beautiful Lambo just for part of the plot in the film... :(), there are still many more humanistic points to the movie which, in my opinion, offer the same level of, if not more, enjoyment than the action.
Quote from: deadly7 on July 18, 2008, 06:02:18 PM
So, even if you don't enjoy the action that the movie has to offer (hey, Christian Bale crashes a beautiful Lambo just for part of the plot in the film... :(), there are still many more humanistic points to the movie which, in my opinion, offer the same level of, if not more, enjoyment than the action.
Agreed. I really found what the movie had to say about chaos to be quite interesting.
FYI: Dark Knight broke the record for biggest midnight debut of a movie at 18.5 million! :P
If you see one movie this year, this is definitely it.
fucking epic movie
everyone should see this
I think I'm going to go see it again, at IMAX this time :)
wow just saw it...
incredible...
i think this movie was good but in my opinion i think it was overrated. i still think iron man was better.
Quote from: BigAznDaddy on July 29, 2008, 12:09:13 AM
i think this movie was good but in my opinion i think it was overrated. i still think iron man was better.
I can't possibly fathom how you could even approach justifying that conclusion.
Quote from: BigAznDaddy on July 29, 2008, 12:09:13 AM
i think this movie was good but in my opinion i think it was overrated. i still think iron man was better.
To be honest, I'm not surprised. The most noteworthy contrast was easily the thing that impressed me the most, but it's something that I would expect the average person to dislike. Movies like Ironman pretty clearly appeal to those who find vindictiveness acceptable and appropriate. At least in this movie, Batman was outstandingly noble. He was much more than badass that ran around killing the bad guy. He had an iron-clad set of morals that he didn't stray from even in his weakest moments. To see a film portray a character with these qualities deeply impressed me.
Overall, this movie is easily one of my favorites now. Even if you're not looking for a movie that has a meaningful and serious moral hiding not very deep beneath the surface, you should still see it.
On the note of Ironman, does anyone thing the president of real-life Stark Industries has another, more Tony Stark-like persona? Judging from this picture, I'd have to say so. Look at this party animal:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/corporate/stevens-high.jpg
Batman TDK superseded The Godfather on IMDB!
Quote from: Ender on July 29, 2008, 10:38:17 AM
Batman TDK superseded The Godfather on IMDB!
OLD news
Quote from: Sidoh on July 29, 2008, 01:40:58 AM
To be honest, I'm not surprised. The most noteworthy contrast was easily the thing that impressed me the most, but it's something that I would expect the average person to dislike. Movies like Ironman pretty clearly appeal to those who find vindictiveness acceptable and appropriate. At least in this movie, Batman was outstandingly noble. He was much more than badass that ran around killing the bad guy. He had an iron-clad set of morals that he didn't stray from even in his weakest moments. To see a film portray a character with these qualities deeply impressed me.
Overall, this movie is easily one of my favorites now. Even if you're not looking for a movie that has a meaningful and serious moral hiding not very deep beneath the surface, you should still see it.
[spoiler]Well, if Harvey is dead, Batman was forced to break his one rule.
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I dont think he is. Err....HE may be dead, but not Two Face.
Quote from: dark_drake on July 29, 2008, 02:05:20 PM
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There's a difference between killing someone with the intended malice of killing them and killing them accidentally. I think we can all agree that Batman's modus operandi is the latter than the former if such a situation would arise. He tackled Harvey to get the kid, but he ended up having to hit harder than necessary, knocking everybody off the ledge.
One thing I don't get though.. the second time I saw the movie, I noticed that Dent has his back turned to Gordon for a LONG time. Why not just shoot him at that time? An experienced marksman like Gordon would one-shot KO him with no threat to the family.
Quote from: Ender on July 29, 2008, 10:38:17 AM
Batman TDK superseded The Godfather on IMDB!
That's where I was surprised. I actually have to see this film now. :P
Quote from: Newby on July 30, 2008, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: Ender on July 29, 2008, 10:38:17 AM
Batman TDK superseded The Godfather on IMDB!
That's where I was surprised. I actually have to see this film now. :P
Yeah, you should probably see it.
im gonna see it again probably sunday
I finally saw it. lol.