The Dark Knight.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:07 pm

Just back now from the flicks. This surpasses Batman Begins with every single minute.

Though I never thought I'd say this - Maggie looks rough.

However, gotta love the work on Harvey, I went with a group who knew nothing of the character, so his transformation was a shock to them. It was done differently than in the normal Batman universe (ie-the history of Dent is that he ..... you know what (spoiler free) in a different manner) but this difference wasn't a bad thing.

Everything that could have been said about Heath was true, though this site's resident movie critic fell a little short. There is no equal to this performance, he BECAME the role so completely that he deserves a posthumous award. Not necessarily an Oscar, but his performance will be remembered for a long time.

All in all, this was an absolute triumph.

More please.

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:17 pm

Who the fook let you back

Gutted about Maggie, I will always defend her in the fit or not debate

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:19 pm

Batman wrote:Just back now from the flicks. This surpasses Batman Begins with every single minute.

Though I never thought I'd say this - Maggie looks rough.

However, gotta love the work on Harvey, I went with a group who knew nothing of the character, so his transformation was a shock to them. It was done differently than in the normal Batman universe (ie-the history of Dent is that he ..... you know what (spoiler free) in a different manner) but this difference wasn't a bad thing.

Everything that could have been said about Heath was true, though this site's resident movie critic fell a little short. There is no equal to this performance, he BECAME the role so completely that he deserves a posthumous award. Not necessarily an Oscar, but his performance will be remembered for a long time.

All in all, this was an absolute triumph.

More please.

Welcome back Batty, er, if it is you.

Appetite thoroughly whetted I'm off to book the babysitter!

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:20 pm

Nolan is fat and shit.
Davo is a hero.

Yep, it's me.

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:21 pm

Batman Returns.

FD · Post by FD » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:47 pm

Good job guys, you've made me want to go and buy the HD version of Batman Begins in preperation for seeing this one!!

I don't recall seeing a film get such gushing reviews from everyone!

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:48 pm

I would recommend the Animated Series if you have a few quid spare.

Excellent stuff. http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/161720/B ... oduct.html

Do I smell an official Batman thread? I hope so.....

FD · Post by FD » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:50 pm

I've got the bluray of "Gotham Knight" here to watch actually, not got around to it yet.

Never really liked the modern films until "Batman Begins"...they were okay but Begins was just a brilliant film, kinda like how I imagined a Batman film should be, how to explain it...beforehand they all seem a bit too "comic booky", and yes I know that sounds silly but there you go.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:53 pm

Ah, Gotham Knight is fantastic, just make sure you watch it BEFORE you see TDK.

It'll bridge the gaps between Begins and the newie.

FD · Post by FD » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:54 pm

T'was the plan actually, just need to get round to it

I love when they make an anime in between the films, if I recall they did it with Van Helsing and Chronicles of Riddick.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:55 pm

Don't forget the Animatrix too.....

Before TDK the trialer for the new Star Wars is there too.....plus Watchmen (wanktastic)

BWFC_Wyles · Post by **BWFC_Wyles** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:59 pm

Just an unbelievable film. Saw it at Preview on Wednesday and was blown away. Everything Batman said in the previous post was true. Heath Ledger's performance is something that I've never seen the likes of before. Even Bale surpasses Batman Begins by a long way!

AMAZING!!!

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:02 am

Went again yesterday and it was just as good IF NOT BETTER second time round.

Off to IMAX on Monday to check it out on there too.

Fantastic stuff.

James B · Post by **James B** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:05 pm

Batman wrote:Off to IMAX on Monday to check it out on there too.

yeah i booked it weeks ago for an imax showing tonight, it actually should be finishing off right about now had i not endured the biggest farce of an evening since i witness our 3rd xi lose in lisbon

got to the odeon at the printworks, got to our seats which were meant to be both premier seats but only one was due to some cock-up with the online ticketing system which apparently always happens yet doesn't seem to be ever getting fixed (same happened to a family of 5 infront, and by that time someone was sat in the unreserved seat next to them so the dad and one of his kids actually had to go a couple of rows up)

anyway, i sat down to watch the film in my bog standard unreserved seat while my gf laughs at me from her throne-like premier seat next to me, no bother, film starts, we're about an hour into it and it's f*cking awesome as expected, then all of sudden the sound drops out of synch with the picture, after 5-10 minutes more of watching this outstanding film rapidly turning into a farce the screen is switched off and following some futile attempts to synch the sound back up to the picture we all have to leave to collect refunds and get free vouchers for any future showing at odeon

except due to the earlier cock up with the seats the attendant had took our tickets at the time and never returned them, after being passed around 3 or 4 staff members we are told we can't get a refund without the ticket (they took) and instead gave me a further 4 free passes

so yeah, down with odeon, imax, and christian bale's ott gruff batman voice

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:08 pm

Balls to that, the voice is essential. He needs the growl.

The whole point is to instil fear - the symbol, the suit and the attitude all contribute to that.

James B · Post by **James B** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:10 pm

i was struggling to find a negative from the film and it was all that came to mind

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:15 pm

I'll give you a negative - Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Looks rough for the first time ever.

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:43 pm

Batman wrote:Went again yesterday and it was just as good IF NOT BETTER second time round.

Off to IMAX on Monday to check it out on there too.

Fantastic stuff.

Yer trout fecked you off then, quite clearly?

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:50 pm

Couple of avatars here for believers only

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:30 pm

Batman wrote:Couple of avatars here for believers only

That Jim Carrey or somesuch has a shit make-up artist?

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