DISQUS

Jon Jonze · 1 year ago

The Joker is a "Hitler inspired" character? I don't see the connection.

Good review, although I felt like I was reading through a list of stock movie critic hyperbole at times.

Nevernude · 1 year ago

and here we.....go

Thanks for a spoiler-free review!

Nate · 1 year ago

sometimes hyperboles are the only way to get across how awesome a movie really is

entertainmenttodayandbeyond · 1 year ago

I agree, after Ledger's Joker were do you go from here. There's no doubt WB would probably like to retain the Joker character for a 3rd film but I doubt Chris Nolan would ever go there. In the Chris Nolan world of Batman the late Heath Ledger should be the one and only Joker and no one else, but we'll see how all this eventually plays out.

Harry · 1 year ago

I think the Hitler reference is to when Batman was created in 1939, when it was USA vs. Germany/Italy/Japan etc... good v evil kind of approach.


So does Two Face come back as the main villain next time???

drkllpnt · 1 year ago

Check out the first six minutes of the film in spectacular high definition!

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Rob Hunter · 1 year ago

Haven't seen TDK yet (seeing it Tuesday in IMAX!), but I'll still quibble with a couple of your statements. 1) Nolan has made a great movie prior to this one...Memento. 2) And one other great film came out this year before TDK... In Bruges.

Chris · 1 year ago

Just got back from seeing it, and yes, the film is as great as people (and critics) have been saying. Aside from Maggie Gyllenhall (who I thought was the weak link in the chain here), and Bale's voice as Batman (could never get into it), the movie was pitch perfect. Loads of fun, dark as Hell, and the greatest movie (superhero or otherwise) I've seen in a long time (I had fun with a lot of summer's releases this year, but this blew those out of the water).

My only lament after leaving the theater... what a shame it is that Ledger isn't around anymore. Sort of bittersweet, because his rendition of The Joker left me wanting more. To recast the character wouldn't be too great an idea, but it could realistically happen. Remember that many weren't too keen on the idea of Ledger in the role when it was first announced. Maybe somebody else could do it as well (though I'm hard pressed to come up with a name)? I'm not wishing that happen of course, but I wouldn't be surprised either.

Joe · 1 year ago

Good Review. I saw the movie. and have a hunch. The movie started with the Jokers hiest in the Bank. In his office you see William Fichtner as a Bank Manager. He ends up shooting at the Jokers clowns and then has a dialouge with Heath Ledger before he leaves. People have told me that if you look closely at his name plate on his desk, it reads Edward Nigma. Which so happens to be the name of Batman's foe "The Riddler." It's interesting that they would throw the Riddler in, if in fact this is true. I can see Fictner playing the Riddler. Especially in a Nolan based Batman. I have a feeling that Dent isn't dead and we'll see Two Face and Riddler again. And what would be good for the Franchise is the recast the Joker. Joker goes hand and hand with Batman. They should get Johnny Depp to play him. Maybe not in the same movie but think about it.

Nate · 1 year ago

I like In Bruges and Memento a lot, but I didn't love them. Same thing with The Prestige and Insomina. But many people love all of his movies, which is I think he can end up being one of, if not THE, definitve directors to emerge this decade.

Cinexcellence · 1 year ago

Awesome, in all senses of the word.

Tony · 1 year ago

Damn...this review made me wanna cry. No lie.

It was greatly written and you sure know your facts about this movie but I could not agree with you more about this movie. I even felt sad when I got out, not because it was bad like your experience with S3, but because it was soo good, even too good. Great review though- the best I've read and the only one I can relate to.

markfo · 1 year ago

i would love to see a sequal, not with joker. i think making a new joker could ruin heaths legacy, and someone elses by not amounting to heaths performance. just live it as it is. and the next villian can be established.

Scott · 1 year ago

Nice review, but you guys must not have seen any other films this year if you think this is the first great film of 2008. Iron Man was spectacular, and perhaps even better than The Dark Knight. Here are some others: In Bruges, The Wackness, Wall E, just to name a couple.

johnsedgewick · 1 year ago

I think the hitler reference was drawing a parallel between the mobster's acceptance of a nutjob leader out of desperation and hitler's rise to power in post WW1, treaty of versailles Germany.

Nate · 1 year ago

@ scott

Iron Man was very good, but it doesn't hold a candlestick to Dark Knight. As I already mentioned, I liked In Bruges but thought it came up just short of greatness. And I've already written a review about my problems with WALL-E.

Ben · 1 year ago

"Good Review. I saw the movie. and have a hunch. The movie started with the Jokers hiest in the Bank. In his office you see William Fichtner as a Bank Manager. He ends up shooting at the Jokers clowns and then has a dialouge with Heath Ledger before he leaves. People have told me that if you look closely at his name plate on his desk, it reads Edward Nigma. Which so happens to be the name of Batman’s foe “The Riddler.” It’s interesting that they would throw the Riddler in, if in fact this is true. I can see Fictner playing the Riddler. Especially in a Nolan based Batman. I have a feeling that Dent isn’t dead and we’ll see Two Face and Riddler again. And what would be good for the Franchise is the recast the Joker. Joker goes hand and hand with Batman. They should get Johnny Depp to play him. Maybe not in the same movie but think about it."

i went and saw it for the third time tonight, and couldnt find a name plate at all on his desk... i was really looking forward to that too:P

Chris mankey · 1 year ago

I must admit I found this movie underwhelming. Not as much fun as iron man, it came across like it was a batman centered episode of "battlestar galactica " without the great writting, acting and bravery of it's stories.

David · 1 year ago

I liked the Adam West TV show better! And I am a comic book fan. Read any Batman Comics from the 1940's to 1960's when Robin came onbaord they were more lighthearted fun. The character was only a dark vigilante in the beginning and revamped that way in the 1970's. I prefer the lighter version. Thought this movie was terrible. Get rid of the retarded Batman voice please Bale.

Ren · 10 months ago

thanks i thought i was the only one...