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OMFG The Dark Knight. - Mark - 2008-07-03
June 30, 2008 - It isn't an overstatement to call The Dark Knight the most sophisticated and ambitious work of its kind. Superior to all three Spider-Man installments and even its amazing predecessor in terms of conceptualization, writing, acting, and direction, Nolan's follow-up to Batman Begins is a dark, complex and disturbing film, not the least of which because it grafts its heroics onto the blueprint of actual reality rather than that of spandex-clad supermen. And while such a distinction may make little difference to those already eagerly anticipating the return of the caped crusader, suffice it to say that The Dark Knight qualifies as the first official comic book adaptation that truly succeeds in being a great artistic achievement in its own right.
Christian Bale returns as Bruce Wayne, the billionaire playboy who moonlights as Batman. Having eased more comfortably into a lifestyle of excess, Wayne lurks on the fringes of his family's corporation as CEO Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) runs the boardroom. But when an ambitious district attorney named Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) comes forward to challenge Gotham City's villainy through proper legal channels, the man also known as Batman sees an opportunity to replace his vigilante persona with a figure of virtue who will truly inspire the best in the citizenry.
Unfortunately, Batman's success as a crime fighter has generated new problems for Gotham, including a consolidation of the crime lords who once controlled the city independently. Meanwhile, a new adversary named The Joker (Heath Ledger) proves particularly dangerous because he seeks not only to advance the cause of Gotham's underworld, but obliterate the foundations of liberty and order that Batman protects. Torn between championing Dent and meting out justice as a masked vigilante, Wayne soon finds himself at a crossroads between being the hero that Gotham needs and the one it deserves.
http://movies.ign.com/articles/884/884876p1.html
I'm fucking pumped for this movie. Dunno about anyone else, but I had to post this. I saw Batman Begins 3 years ago, and I'm definitely going to see this one.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - wobbufet - 2008-07-03
Hey I'm a dark knight too ;o
Anyways seems like it might be a cool movie... I'll go see it if I get the chance
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Katie - 2008-07-03
Well considering I'm totally an 80's child I will definitely see this. Not to mention Heath Ledger and Christian Bale are 2 of my fav. male actors. I'm really excited to see how this turned out. I'm also interested in seeing how they finalized it without Heath Ledger.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Anyoneisgod - 2008-07-03
xkatiie Wrote:\I'm also interested in seeing how they finalized it without Heath Ledger.
All the shooting was done when he died. so it was just a Pot production phase at that point. i am So ready for this movie, I have been reading comics the last few days.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Tiffany - 2008-07-03
This is gonna be a definitely must see for me.. and it's going to be big for sure, well at least around where I live.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Katie - 2008-07-03
Anyoneisgod Wrote:All the shooting was done when he died. so it was just a Pot production phase at that point. i am So ready for this movie, I have been reading comics the last few days.
[COLOR="Purple"]Wow. From what they were saying on the news they still weren't completed with it.
Sorry, I guess I was mis-informed
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OMFG The Dark Knight. - Anyoneisgod - 2008-07-03
No need to apologize,you just didn't know
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Sioux - 2008-07-04
Yeah, from what little I've gathered he was halfway into shooting another movie when he died. Its apparently for kids so I'm interested to see how they handle finishing that film if not who his replacement will be.
As for the Dark Knight, I'm stoked. I hear great things from everyone and the recently mass released production photos are almost a flip book for the entire film along with all the damn trailer campaigns in the last couple months. Plus, there's all this buzz about his performance being good enough to be Oscar worthy.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Mark - 2008-07-04
Yeah, I heard Ledgar's performance as the Joker was the best yet. I have a feeling he'll be winning awards out of respect for being a good actor.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - »-Chris-> - 2008-07-04
[SIZE="1"]Wow, I hadn't even know this existed... I just read a bit about it, I'm going to have to see this (assuming it comes anywhere near me, which it usually doesn't).[/SIZE]
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Lana♥ - 2008-07-05
[COLOR="Plum"]I wish Harley Quinn was in the movie ;-;
It looks sooo good though it should live up to the hype.[/COLOR]
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Worthyness - 2008-07-05
YES i want to see this movie real bad! I want to bask in its Awesomeness =P
Hmm... guess i'll be streaming all the other movies that i want to watch too 0_o
OMFG The Dark Knight. - ★tastie - 2008-07-07
the first five minutes was released in imax theatres and consquently online. looks pretty interesting and the motocrycle is just about the craziest thing ive ever seen.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Mango - 2008-07-07
this movie looks totallllllllllly awesome, have never been a real batman fanatic, but batman begins is going to be on tv this week or next week, so ill be all ready for the movie i guess! cant wait
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Valarius - 2008-07-07
I fucking love batman. I can't wait to see this movie. Joker looks UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLY well-articulated.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - 303aegiszx - 2008-07-08
Definitely can't wait to see this epic movie. I'm sure it'll be even better than the already amazing Iron Man and Incredible Hulk.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - xDae - 2008-07-09
Jack Nicholson left some big clown shoes for Ledger to fill...
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Mark - 2008-07-09
xDae Wrote:Jack Nicholson left some big clown shoes for Ledger to fill...
From what everyone is saying, Ledgar filled those shoes and then some.
Must...see...The Dark Knight.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Tremulant - 2008-07-09
Fuuuck, I can't wait for this movie. It looks like it's going to be incredible. So many great movies coming out this summer, I love it.
OMFG The Dark Knight. - Five Second Pose - 2008-07-13
I have Batman Begins on DVD, I have to watch this.