Batman

[bam bam]

This could be the first movie ever that combines critical acclaim with box office muscle. I am looking forward to it.

[LiveOak]

I can't wait. I'm hoping to see it this weekend. I am a longtime Batman fan (despite my avatar). There have been many storylines in the books over the years that I think could easily be classified as literature. It looks like this movie will get much closer to that.

[Suzy Wong]

I went to 13 YEARS Catholic school, 1 Presb,

I let my son, now 10 see Hulk, Bat and Spiderman when he was too wee tike, but sadly, MEAN MUMMY takes place, NO Batman....

It's frustrating they make so many "toys" after these movies, and don't realize the potential violence.

[GuySajerForgottenSoldier]

I saw it this AM. Very intense. Pretty disturbing. I liked it. Ledger was very twisted and believable. I usually dislike Aaron Eckhart (too bland), but I thought he did a good job here.
This is not a little kids movie.

[buzd]

I will either see it tonight or be at the first showing tomorrow. I can't wait!!

[Alex]

My wife saw it last night and said it was awesome.

[Suzy Wong]

My wife saw it last night and said it was awesome.

Why didn't you go?

Getting your drink on? AHHAHAHHAA JJ

[T. Slob]

Just chiming in to confirm that it is indeed completely awesome and that Heath Ledger absolutely nails every scene he's in.

[buzd]

Just chiming in to confirm that it is indeed completely awesome and that Heath Ledger absolutely nails every scene he's in.

YES!!

I may post more thoughts later, but I caught the 10AM show today, and it was absolutely outstanding, both as a standalone movie and as an addition to the batman series. Ledger was mindblowing.

[Alex]

Why didn't you go?

Getting your drink on? AHHAHAHHAA JJ

Um, actually yes.

[Suzy Wong]

I saw it. As another poster said, it is NOT FOR KIDS AT ALL. In fact, there were only 3 or 4 kids in the theater and they should not have been there. I don't even think a child could understand many elements of the story.

wow, it was depressing to me. Anyone else feel that way?

I also think it was more of a "guy" movie...

Heath Ledger did do a Great job, what was annoying was almost everytime he said a word, ONE WORD, the audience would go into mob laughter or excessive cheering.

(And I barely recognized Anthony Michael Hall, time has not been kind to him).

[café au lait]

Did anybody help it attain its box office record this weekend? Would it have been as hyped had Heath Ledger not died before its release?

[bam bam]

I saw it today too. (Sorry Suzy that restraining order is still in effect. But thank you for not causing a scene and going to theater 7. Perhaps, one day we can move past this.)

First of all, it is the BEST. MOVIE. EVER. For my money, there are three stars to this show and none of them is a dead guy named Heath. By far the best performance and the most intriguing character is Aaron Eckhardt as Harvey Dent. He is the star of the movie and is the entire fulcrum on which the movie hinges. I would also argue that Chicago which served as Gotham City never looked more spectacular. You knew it was Chicago but you could also believe it was a fictional place. The third piece is the director Christopher Nolan. It is ashame that the Batman franchise languished in the 90s under Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher. The two of them should have their directors cards revoked after seeing Nolan's interpretation of the story.

The movie is visually stunning and completely lives up to the hype. Even though it runs 2 1/2 hours in never lulls. A huge thumbs up.

[Suzy Wong]

(Your welcome, and if you think "Misty" is stripping just to "get through college" you are really being taken for a pricey ride).

Not to be morbid, or insensitive but I DO think the death of Heath ledger increased attendance and the masses going to the movie, that said he did nail the part and then some.

I noticed the movie was VERY dark, storyline wise, but I remember reading when some of these movies (Hulk, Spiderman etc) follow the classic comic bok, they are darker, does anyone know for certain?

(I like A Ekhart sp? but he needs to tone down that brassy hair color. He certainly has that Marlboro man look about him)

Just read this about kids and the movie:
http://kids.yahoo.com/parents/blog/1001/141--Is+'The+Dark+Knight'+for+Kids?







I saw it today too. (Sorry Suzy that restraining order is still in effect. But thank you for not causing a scene and going to theater 7. Perhaps, one day we can move past this.)

First of all, it is the BEST. MOVIE. EVER. For my money, there are three stars to this show and none of them is a dead guy named Heath. By far the best performance and the most intriguing character is Aaron Eckhardt as Harvey Dent. He is the star of the movie and is the entire fulcrum on which the movie hinges. I would also argue that Chicago which served as Gotham City never looked more spectacular. You knew it was Chicago but you could also believe it was a fictional place. The third piece is the director Christopher Nolan. It is ashame that the Batman franchise languished in the 90s under Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher. The two of them should have their directors cards revoked after seeing Nolan's interpretation of the story.

The movie is visually stunning and completely lives up to the hype. Even though it runs 2 1/2 hours in never lulls. A huge thumbs up.

[Blue Cross Sux]

Call me underwhelmed. Tedious, dreary, incoherent, and overlong. Most of the performances were well done. Maggie Gyllenhall (sp?) was miscast, though. Just not beautiful enough for the role.

The disappointing thing of it all is this kind of movie is right in my wheelhouse. I love this kind of flick and was geeked to the stars over seeing it. But it just didn't hit the jackpot. It was like watching a James Toney fight. Flabby, lazy, poorly toned, but hoping it could coast to victory through the sheer force of talent. A deflating experience.

[flyinbayou]

Well, it must be a full moon because I agree with BCS on something. I thought the part of Rachel (Maggie Gyllenhaal) was miscast. I want my heroine to be good looking. Maggie?? Eww!

That said, I thought is was an excellent film, although a little long. It had everything that I didn't expect out of a Batman movie. That was .... refreshing!

[JonSmith]

I saw it today too. (Sorry Suzy that restraining order is still in effect. But thank you for not causing a scene and going to theater 7. Perhaps, one day we can move past this.)

First of all, it is the BEST. MOVIE. EVER. For my money, there are three stars to this show and none of them is a dead guy named Heath. By far the best performance and the most intriguing character is Aaron Eckhardt as Harvey Dent. He is the star of the movie and is the entire fulcrum on which the movie hinges. I would also argue that Chicago which served as Gotham City never looked more spectacular. You knew it was Chicago but you could also believe it was a fictional place. The third piece is the director Christopher Nolan. It is ashame that the Batman franchise languished in the 90s under Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher. The two of them should have their directors cards revoked after seeing Nolan's interpretation of the story.

The movie is visually stunning and completely lives up to the hype. Even though it runs 2 1/2 hours in never lulls. A huge thumbs up.

What bambam said.

[mrpwp]

I just got back. Freaking awesome. I wish it was another two hours longer! Of course I am a comic book nerd. I'll likely go see it again. I think this movie did a good job showing Batman as a tragic figure who does what he does for the common good rather than for the sake of being a hero.