The New Batman Film? (The Dark Knight)

[Saj]

Anyone seen it, if so, is it any good ?

I must admit I'm a huge fan of the Batman films and cant wait to watch this.

[WasimG]

I didn't like Batman Begins (put me to sleep) but everyone I know is giving this one thumbs up. Heath Ledger's performance specially is all over the place. Just heard it on the radio that he'll be nominated for the best supporting actor. RIP

[Poison]

It is an absoluteeeeeee ripppper.
The critics arent just going easy on Ledger cause he's passed away. This is like his crowning glory.

[iZeeshan]

Gonna be seeing it tomorrow, only going cuz friends are going or else I'd never go.

Is it ok if I haven't seen the others?

[Daoud]

I saw it on Wednesday night. Was definitely as good as the hype suggests. DOnt really need to see the previous ones (well only Batman Begins was a prequel to this).

[Obeid]

Zeeshan its ok if u didnt see any before because the only one that is a prequel to this is Batman Begins. All the ones before that were BS/average and have nothing to do with the last 2 batman films.

[iZeeshan]

So are there things I won't understand? Because I do have better things to do, but the hype about this movie is INSANE...so I really want to go see it..

[Saqs]

Brilliant.

Batman Begins was the movie of the year when it was released.

The Dark Knight outdoes it (mainly because of the two villains and that performance of Ledger)...

I loved it, wathching it again tomorrow.

[Saqs]

Christopher Nolan is my favorite director currently, can't put a foot wrong thesedays.

[RumiNYC]

Ledger's The Joker is not only the best, but is now the greatest superhero film villain ever..FULL STOP...People can say what they want about Heath getting too much praise just because he is no longer with us cause it just isn't true. Alive or gone, this was the performance of a lifetime. The make-up, the laugh, the mannerisms, every little thing he did was perfect...Truly oscar worthy...performance by Ledger..yeah as a villain...

[MCMLXXXII]

First half of the movie, I was still to excited form watching the watchmen trailer but the movie was better than what I had expected.

This joker was as close as you will ever see to the real joker. You get the true sense of what he is supposed to be, an amoral, sadistic, masochist lunatic who is clearly insane The kind of insane that is scary. Jack Nicholson was crazy but this is a whole new level. As good as joker was in this movie, I think it was actually about Harvey Dent. This was the best part about it. Because the joker is not supposed to have a history, he just comes in there as chaos, you don't need back stories or character development.

They have made these movies right. They have showed the true darkness of Gotham city and why Batman needs to be Batman.

[nikred]

wow not one negative review..... just cant wait to see it.

[Gotham Cronie]

Exceeds the hype which says something. Ledger is amazing and this movie is really more about Joker than Batman. There's so much in this movie that you have to watch it twice. Amazingly good.

[The WagonWheel]

Bloody Brilliant - Saw it yesterday and going to watch it for another three - four times on the following weekends.

[Blistering Barnacle]

The Dark Knight is a very good movie and Ledger's performance was simply outstanding, but Batman Begins was better imo mainly because the plot of The Dark Knight is a little too convoluted and because Batman doesn't get the same attention as he did in the first movie.

[ehjaz]

Sources say that it has done 66.4 Million $ in one day

[Somali Pirate]

There is a talk of nominating ledger for best actor for next year's oscar already. Can't wait to see the film

[Saqs]

Yep. agreed. The Joker - greatest villain ever.

[Saqs]

anybody have a favorite scene?

the two that take it (for me) :
- when he is standing in the middle of the road, urging Batman to run him over....that is crazy
- when he gets thrown off the building, and is laughing hysterically while falling...

[lahori]

Originally Posted by saqibsalman anybody have a favorite scene? the two that take it (for me) : - when he is standing in the middle of the road, urging Batman to run him over....that is crazy - when he gets thrown off the building, and is laughing hysterically while falling...

the magic pencil trick

[Daoud]

Originally Posted by lahori the magic pencil trick

That must rank among the coolest things done by any movie villain.
The whole car chase ending with Batman heading straight at the Joker was pretty insane too. I really want to see the movie again, just wondering if I should fork out the extra money for Imax though

[feather]

I really want to go see this movie. I really liked the first one and I have so far heard n read extremely positive feedback. I think I am going take myself out for a movie tonight. I deserve some time off from work.

[lahori]

Originally Posted by feather I really want to go see this movie. I really liked the first one and I have so far heard n read extremely positive feedback. I think I am going take myself out for a movie tonight. I deserve some time off from work.

People have rated this the BEST movie ever! so yes definitely go check it out.

It's at IMDB #1 of 250 list so that does show how high it's rated.

[lahori]

Originally Posted by Daoud That must rank among the coolest things done by any movie villain. The whole car chase ending with Batman heading straight at the Joker was pretty insane too. I really want to see the movie again, just wondering if I should fork out the extra money for Imax though

Daood I myself am comtemplating whether to watch it a 2nd time this time at the Imax theater. People have been telling me that with Imax this movie takes on a whole new dimension so most probably will check it out again.

[Swaraj!!]

This is so good that once or twice is not enough to catch all the nuances of the characters. One of the best movies I have seen in ages.

[Caved12]

Originally Posted by Saj Anyone seen it, if so, is it any good ? I must admit I'm a huge fan of the Batman films and cant wait to watch this.

Saj, so far the best movie of this summer. Simply out of the world. Go watch the next available showing and if you don't like it, I will pay for your ticket.

[6xafridi]

go to imdb.com

rated already best movie in whole world

9.7 rating!!!

[iZeeshan]

Heath Ledger aka The Joker was brilliant. Period.

No one has ANYTHING on him.

His words, his lines, his laugh, the way he said it, OMG he was brilliant. I would die for the Joker to come back on the screen.

The parts where he told about his scars were BRILLIANT. (You wanna know how I got these...well..hehe, you know my father was a drunkie...) you know the rest. THat was fabulous.

Heath Ledger is THE BEST VILLAIN EVER. Done deal. No arguments.

[Saqs]

Originally Posted by Daoud That must rank among the coolest things done by any movie villain. The whole car chase ending with Batman heading straight at the Joker was pretty insane too. I really want to see the movie again, just wondering if I should fork out the extra money for Imax though

Definitely.
Watch it on Imax.

I think he did 15-17 scenes for Imax cinemas (meaning - he used IMAX cameras for the scenes - they're not additional scenes)


But you'll realise the difference from the opening scene...it's almost as if you're in the scenes yourself....

[WasimG]

Heard it on the radio today that Christian Bale must've the best agent in Hollywood cuz he's now been landed O'Connor's role in the new Terminator movie. Also that he's in jail right now for assaulting his mother in London. Some batman.

[Foozee]

I saw it yesterday in IMAX here in Sydney......... oh man they hype surrounding this movie is true... It is by far the best movie ive seen in a few years and best superhero movie ever... Christian Bale is fav actor so i went to see him but Heath Ledger (RIP) who plays the joker jus blew me away... he keeps the viewers on their seats, honestly best villian ever, don think anyone can match the jokers evilness... he's psychotic, crazy, puts fear in peoples hearts, almost the devil himself and yet looks like a happy clown..... overall ive seen this movie once and will see it again and again.... why so serious!!

[Foozee]

plus Two Face was amazing too

[Easa]

The hype for this movie is simply mind-blowing, I can't wait to watch it

It doesn't come out in this backwards country for another two days

[McBoom]

Anxiously waiting for Thursday !

[Gotham Cronie]

Originally Posted by Daoud That must rank among the coolest things done by any movie villain. The whole car chase ending with Batman heading straight at the Joker was pretty insane too. I really want to see the movie again, just wondering if I should fork out the extra money for Imax though

I went on opening day for IMAX and then yesterday in a regular theatre. Both times was amazing but IMAX is def worth it. Some of the action scenes expand and you just you just omg just go.

[Big Mac]

Just watched this tonight, better than Batman Begins and Ledger is great but definitely not Oscar worthy. Eckhart gives the best performance in the film tbh.

Would have enjoyed the film a lot more had someone not let slip a fairly big spoiler in the films thread and left me waiting for it to happen all throughout the final hour. So yeah, thanks a lot.

Got this poster though so it wasn't all bad:

http://www.empireonline.com/news/temp/darkknight.asp

[Big Mac]

Does drag on a lot in a couple of places as well which is a bit annoying, better editing could have really helped the overall pacing of the film.

[Milroastnescafe]

Hey, did you hear they're going to get Ledger to star in the new Weekend at Bernies remake?

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by Milroastnescafe Hey, did you hear they're going to get Ledger to star in the new Weekend at Bernies remake?

hmm how they goin to do that when he's dead

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by Foozee hmm how they goin to do that when he's dead

[Milroastnescafe]

Originally Posted by Big Mac

[Toony™®]

Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant.

Bale was on top form. Ledger and Dent were amazing.

Ledger was hilariously scary.

[kingusama92]

awesome acting by ledger... memorable ... I loved his acting as Joker... Movie was amazing and i have never been much of a batman fan.. to be honest this was my first time watch anything batman related and I loved it...

[Gotham Cronie]

Man, went to the theater today a hour early to see it for a 3rd time, but it was already sold out.

[Milroastnescafe]

A non-related question. In Pakistan do they edit films at the cinema? as in mute swear words, cut frames out of scenes etc? It's just i've experienced this when going to the cinema in Muslim countries before and its REALLY irritating.

[MIG]

simply outstanding - from the visuals to the soundtrack.

[Mercenary]

I just came back from watching this. After all the good reviews I went in expecting it to be decent but it was seriously good.

Ledger's Joker makes Nicholson's Joker look normal, sane and a poor copy!

[Caved12]

230+ Million in just one week, it seems to me that finally Titanic's record at box office will be broken. what do you guys think?
Titanic's total domestic gross is 600 million.
Check it out: http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/boxoffice/alltime/

[Gotham Cronie]

Originally Posted by Caved12 230+ Million in just one week, it seems to me that finally Titanic's record at box office will be broken. what do you guys think? Titanic's total domestic gross is 600 million. Check it out: http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/boxoffice/alltime/

I think it'll get there, but won't overcome Titanic. Would love it to though.

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by Caved12 230+ Million in just one week, it seems to me that finally Titanic's record at box office will be broken. what do you guys think? Titanic's total domestic gross is 600 million. Check it out: http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/boxoffice/alltime/

The movie sure does deserve to beat the record in my eyes... but i don`t think it will it might get close but it won`t hit the jackpot

[the_game]

Originally Posted by Big Mac Does drag on a lot in a couple of places as well which is a bit annoying, better editing could have really helped the overall pacing of the film.

Agreed, but the last half hour more than makes up for it.

SPOILERS:

That scene with the Joker hanging upside down but the camera showing it the othe way around; brilliant, brilliant scene from Nolan. Ledger was fantastic, and Eckhart as Harvey Dent was very good as well.

[filosofee]

Haven't seen it yet, have tickets for IMAX Waterloo viewing on Friday, earliest I could get at time of booking. Apparently, the moviehouses are sold out for the latest Batman outing (Imax sold out till September).

It better be good and not all Heath-hype.

[Easa]

Awesome! I loved the movie... every actor, every scene, every twist. But still... my favorite was Harvey Dent. He was superb as was everyone else.

And for Ledger... every time he was on the screen, he was cheered. Such was his aura.

[Momo]

Grow up friends. Batman films are for kids under 12.

P.S. I used to find them pretty childish even at that age.

[legslip]

Originally Posted by Momo Grow up kids. Batman films are for kids under 12.

Thats precisely why I didnt go to watch it last night even though my brothers and bhabee were begging me to come.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by legslip Thats precisely why I didnt go to watch it last night even though my brothers and bhabee were begging me to come.

Good for you. I am glad we have some grownups around too.

[Easa]

lol at the childish comment

The Batman films are actually very dark and foreboding compared to other super-hero films.

[the_game]

Originally Posted by Momo Grow up friends. Batman films are for kids under 12. P.S. I used to find them pretty childish even at that age.

Watch the movie first before making ignorant comments Momo. Nolan is not a kiddie movie director; the guy is brilliant and has made the likes of Memento and Prestige. He has turned the Batman franchise into an amazingly realistic and dark saga of real-life characters.

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by Momo Good for you. I am glad we have some grownups around too.

come on the movie isn't exactly all for kids... actually it might not even be recommended for kids to watch with the amount of violence it had lol... but you should give it a chance... i am sure you will like it

[in_cutter]

Sublime movie...Ledger was electrifying and genuinely creepy. Bale was great (still hate his Batman voice though)...the rest of the cast also did their bit..already seen it twice, plan to see it more.

[the Great Khan]

Originally Posted by Momo Grow up friends. Batman films are for kids under 12. P.S. I used to find them pretty childish even at that age.

LOL what a pathetic comment..batman has never been for kids..its always been a story filled with dark motifs and psycho's..this film was one of the best I've seen in years..before making immature teenaged comments maybe you should watch it...

[Gotham Cronie]

Originally Posted by Momo Grow up friends. Batman films are for kids under 12. P.S. I used to find them pretty childish even at that age.

While I can see why the older ones seemed childish, this one definitely is not. This movie can be very disturbing for little children. I don't want to list any spoilers but trust me, this is not a kid's movie. (Went to see it for a 3rd time today)

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by Momo Grow up friends. Batman films are for kids under 12. P.S. I used to find them pretty childish even at that age.

lol and i guess u watch bollywood movies which are in themselves pretty BS.... songs come out of thin air and everyone starts dancin..hehe

what Lord of the Rings was for kids too?

and no its not for kids....have u seen it yet, Joker is scary enough to give nightmare to kids under 12.....

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by saaib118 While I can see why the older ones seemed childish, this one definitely is not. This movie can be very disturbing for little children. I don't want to list any spoilers but trust me, this is not a kid's movie. (Went to see it for a 3rd time today)

same here seen it three times....its that good!

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by Easa lol at the childish comment The Batman films are actually very dark and foreboding compared to other super-hero films.

he aint a superhero..... he doesnt have any powers...he's just a protector from everything thats bad in gotham city....the dark knight

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Foozee lol and i guess u watch bollywood movies which are in themselves pretty BS.... songs come out of thin air and everyone starts dancin..hehe what Lord of the Rings was for kids too? and no its not for kids....have u seen it yet, Joker is scary enough to give nightmare to kids under 12.....

Wrong guess. I avoid both forms of BS, thank you.

Can't comment on Lord of ... though.

[the_game]

Originally Posted by Momo Wrong guess. I avoid both forms of BS, thank you.

So, how about avoiding making comments on something you don't know jack about next time around, my friend? Thank you!

[Momo]

Originally Posted by the_game So, how about avoiding making comments on something you don't know jack about next time around, my friend? Thank you!

I dont think so.

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by Momo I dont think so.

hmm just shut up.....respectfully sir

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Foozee hmm just shut up.....respectfully sir

Looks like I have really (unintentionally) stepped on you people's tails. However I am loving every minute of it.

You should try to absorb/digest criticism someday though.

[Foozee]

Originally Posted by Momo Looks like I have really (unintentionally) stepped on you people's tails. However I am loving every minute of it. You should try to absorb/digest criticism someday though.

i would if it was coming from someone who knows what he's talking about.... i believe you haven't seen the movie in which the most harsh critics are praising the actors performances and the movie....so you're a nobody....no offence

[waqar_ahmad]

A great movie, joker was awesome! Definitely a must see.

[Dhonian]

The Dark Knight is AWESOME! IMDB # 1 movie and definitely deserves to be in the top 10.

[Mohsin]

Going tomorrow with some mates to see it...............CANT WAIT!!!!!!
Hope it lives up to its reputation so far

[MIG]

why so serious... is my ringtone now....sorry Indiana

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by Mohsin_Pak786 Going tomorrow with some mates to see it...............CANT WAIT!!!!!! Hope it lives up to its reputation so far

i am positive you will love it...

[the_game]

Originally Posted by Foozee i would if it was coming from someone who knows what he's talking about.... i believe you haven't seen the movie in which the most harsh critics are praising the actors performances and the movie....so you're a nobody....no offence

Quoted for truth.

[Daoud]

Yeah, certainly not a kiddie movie. When I went one of my cousins brought his 12 year old brother along and he was a bit scared by the loud explosions and Joker's character. The 60s series and Batman Forever & Batman and Robin were kiddie but Batman in general is not.
I saw it another time, probably should have done Imax but people were going again and asked if I wanted to come so I just said yeah. Was totally worth seeing again.

[Blistering Barnacle]

Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are certainly not films for kids. It's ignorant to suggest they are.

[xzeno]

with all do respect to heath ledger, i believe he couldnt match the persona of jack nickelson, in the original batman movie, i remember when i first watched it, i was not interested in the personality of batman, but the joker(jack), mind blowing performance, wheras in the dark knight christian bale makes a superb performance, pherhaps the best yet, the director could have made the joker(heath) more in control with his jokes and infamous death gadgets like the original joker, oh well, great movie..