Guh.

[fantastic_jackie]

It. was. INCREDIBLE!!!

Oh. Dear. Fuzzy. I was never a Heath Ledger fan? I almost cried because he's gone!! Do tears in eyes count as crying? He was absolutely PERFECT! But perfect doesn't even describe it - him - his performance - the Joker - GUH! 

Oh dear fuzzy. I can't review this without spoilers.

I cried when Gordon died. And my stomach was in knots that they changed the story so much. HOW COULD THEY when he hadn't even become Commissioner yet?! Our theater clapped when he came back, though, and oh the relief; I think I was more hearty than most. Even before Batman Begins, Gordon was always a favorite character to appear, not so much in the movies, but in the series(es?). I don't know why; I've just always been a BIG Gordon fan. And then Gary Oldman was selected to play him and.... *sighs dreamily*

And LOL: He couldn't do yelling in American. XD He totally had an accent on the roof at that part between the three of them.

Bruce Wayne wasn't in this very much. I wish he had been, but I guess Bruce didn't have much development as opposed to Batman. 

Dood. Two Face was the awesome. So sad though for Dent. ;_; I cried for him, too. At the end there. And when he found the coin.

And as for the Joker.... Aww, man. He was so excellent that I can't find anything to say. I mean, I can rave, but I'm speechless. He perfected the role. Defined the evil insanity that the Joker is. He. was. amazing. I hope he gets the Oscar. An Academy award. Something. Even if he is gone, he completely deserves it and nothing less. 

ETA: I had to hold in a squee for Cillian Murphy at the beginning there. XDDD YAYZ! Batman groupie!

In conclusion, The Dark Knight: Best. Movie. of 2008. GO SEE IT! You'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time and be moved more times than can be counted. It's incredible. Words can't describe this movie.

Comments

[xxdesert-rose.livejournal.com]

We're KINDRED SPIRITS! I had a whole post the other day dedicated STRICTLY to Batman The Dark Knight! MWUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ^___^

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

Yes, I saw!

We went to see it again last night! XD

It's better the first time around because you don't know what's going to happen, but it was stillllll oh so good!

[xxdesert-rose.livejournal.com]

After I saw the movie, I didn't want to leave because I thought they might have a teaser at the end of the movie... Sadly they didn't! BUT I am going to go and see the movie again on Tuesday. And that makes two of us! I've always loved Batman ever since I was little but this movie just solidified even more why I love Batman. And dude the Joker?

He's totally my all time favorite Batman villian! But if they do a third movie (which I'll happily go and see), I have to wonder which villian are they going to bring in. But Mr. Nolan did such a wonderful job with this movie that I'll definitely trust him to make the right call! And yes I'm pleased as punch that Batman is breaking so many records! It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside! *sighs contently*

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I know! I was hoping too, but I already knew walking in that there wasn't anything at the end. :(

We're gonna see it at IMAX eventually! :D Super excited about that. We're gonna let it be out for a little while before doing that, though; IMAX should be enjoyed without throngs of smelly, inconsiderate people. XD Plus people waited for FIVE HOURS to get seats! @_@ I'm a fan, but not that big.

I almost hope they make a new villian, because I can't think of anyone...... Well, okay. You know what would be SWEET?! Apocolypse! XD Batman vs Apocolypse! I know he's supposed to be Superman's nemesis, but everyone faces him - X-Men in Evolution, Batman teams up with Superman, etc. Of course, it'd be an entirely different type of Batman, so maybe not, but the special effects would be awesome!

[xxdesert-rose.livejournal.com]

My brain just imploded! *stares off into space happily* That would be AWESOME!

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I've changed my opinion: I think it should be Toyman, because he was always SO awesome when he teamed up with the Joker. True, Superman was usually there, too, but still!

I want them to do an obscure villian again! - One that's NOT Clayface.

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

And LOL: He couldn't do yelling in American. XD He totally had an accent on the roof at that part between the three of them.

Okay, I wondered if that was just me, LOL. I thought his accent slipped quite a lot, actually, I had a hard time understanding his lines.

It was such an awesome movie. It was actually like the movie and its sequel rolled into one!

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

He did slip a lot, but there was only one part that I didn't understand even the second time around because he was speaking so fast.

I love that it's already broken so many records just in the first two days, not even counting yesterday! We're over here chanting, hoping that it beats Titanic once and for all!

I wonder which villian they'll do next. Penguin? Mr. Freeze? Ooo! Maybe Poison Ivy! :D I'd love it if they could turn around the stigma the 4th movie brought to her.

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

I wish something would beat Titanic in the box office, but unfortunately nothing's even come close! Can't beat all those 15 year old girls who say it 15 times apiece!

I wonder which villian they'll do next. Penguin? Mr. Freeze? Ooo! Maybe Poison Ivy! :D I'd love it if they could turn around the stigma the 4th movie brought to her.

It's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? Seems like they were setting up for another Joker movie. It'll be interesting to see what route they go in Christopher Nolan's dark movieverse. So many of the Batman villains have too much cheese potential and might not fit well in this 'verse! Though I definitely trust Nolan will do a good job and make everyone forget about the horrible other ones...

Actually, when Lucius Fox told Bruce his new suit would hold up from a cat, I wondered if they're bringing in Catwoman.

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I am amused that DiCaprio is tubby now. XD I remember in 6th grade when that came out that all the girls in class were swooning that the only way it could get any better was if JTT was a secondary co-star. The Ashleys (because it really is true from Recess that Ashleys form haughty cliques together) in my grade boasted to having seen it 7 times! LOL

Seems like they were setting up for another Joker movie.

That's what makes it so sad, too! Just some stupid accident - no one will be able to replace him. :(

I really liked that the new ending to Two Face; I did think in the other movie that his and the Riddler's stories were just... not there, though Jim Carey was still hilarious.

I wondered about Catwoman too, but I'm really hoping they don't! I never liked Catwoman. Maybe they'll bring in Nightwing, though - let's just skip the whole Robin phase. lol The only good Robins are in Teen Titans and the new cartoon, The Batman!

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

The stupid thing about Titanic is that Leo and Kate can both act! But they just had the stupidest script ever...

I really liked that the new ending to Two Face
I was very surprised they actually went on with the Two Face story; I'd been sure they were setting it up for the sequel. But he couldn't have lived long with that gaping hole in his face! Infection, you know. ;)

Maybe they'll bring in Nightwing, though - let's just skip the whole Robin phase. lol The only good Robins are in Teen Titans and the new cartoon, The Batman!

Christian Bale said he'd quit if they try to bring Robin in, lol. Thank God...

I really liked that the new ending to Two Face; I did think in the other movie that his and the Riddler's stories were just... not there, though Jim Carey was still hilarious.

The problem with the other Batman movies (not the Burton ones) is that they were too silly. Batman is such a dark comic, and even though some of the villains are comicy, they're not really silly. Batman the Animated Series I thought mostly always did a fantastic job of keeping these weird villains very dark, especially for a show geared toward kids. It's just wrong for Batman to be silly.

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I was surprised, too; I thought it wouldn't end that soon for him. But man was that part intense at the end with Gordon's family! They all did such an excellent job there!

Christian Bale said he'd quit if they try to bring Robin in, lol.

Oh the awesomness. You excited about the Terminator movie he's gonna be in? Should be interesting without the Govenator. lol

The problem with the other Batman movies (not the Burton ones) is that they were too silly.

I agree, though I think the problem with the Burton ones (because I didn't like them) was that they were too melodramatic. The first one was better than the second one (because I really, really don't like Catwoman. eww.) and both were far superior to the latter two, but it was just too... too, I suppose. The cartoons were always so much better.

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

Eh, I'm not so much of a Terminator fan. Though if anything could make me interested, it's Christian.

Yeah, I agree about the Burton Batman films. First one I liked for Jack Nicholson, though I don't think I would now after seeing Heath...But I never had any interest in the second because of Devito. And Michael Keaton doesn't really sell the necessary Bruce Wayne arrogance and angst! Christian's really the perfect Bruce.

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

I'm not, either, but there is, firstly, Bale, and secondly explosions which = special effects, so I'm excited. Lol

The Joker never came across to me as what I always thought he was supposed to be: a geninus psycopath boardering on insanity for his "work." - Rather obsession. I thought M. Night Shaymalan got close to it with Samuel L. Jackson's character in Unbreakable - but he wasn't nearly mad enough. I mean, Joker killed Superman, didn't he? Or beat him, at least. I thought he killed him, but maybe not...? Anyway, even the cartoons didn't nail it like Ledger did.

And yes, Bale's the perfect Bruce. He's also the hottest! XD

Ugh. I've seen it two nights in a row, and I wanna see it again!

[mrstater.livejournal.com]

I should probably not admit this, but when I was 12-13, I had a crush on the Animated Series' Joker.

You know what would be cool sometime? To actually feature Harley Quinn in the movies! I loved her!

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

LOL Well, you are speaking to the person who had a crush on Pecos Bill, so there ain't no judgement over here! ;) I may have a crush on the Joker now.

THAT'S her name! Ter and I were talking about that after the first time we saw it - that we wanted her to be brought in! She always had the huge weapons... Ooo! I know who they should do next: Toy Man! :D So what if he was mostly Superman? He would be awesome.

[xxdesert-rose.livejournal.com]

I object! I liked Nightwing before he became Nightwing. Though Nightwing is awesome in his own right. Okay yes you got me... I had a small crush on Robin-Dick Grayson NOT the other Robins. And it wasn't when he was a pre-teen! But there have been so many Robins (at least five of them) and that's not including the cartoons... Kinda makes my head hurt actually! Ohh you should read what I wrote on Batman The Dark Knight. What you and everyone else is saying I totally agree with. Now let me shut up before I go on and on forever about why Batman is awesome, why no one can replace Heath Ledger's Joker, etc, etc.... *grins happily*

[patriot-jackie.livejournal.com]

The only actually good Robin is on Teen Titans. I like the Robin on The Batman, but he's just a funny kid - a foil for Bruce.

Dick Grayson... ah... Well, he's not bad to look at, but I never got the swooning. lol I always thought he was an annoying dork - I wanted to like him, but he was just so hotheaded and arrogant!

I saw your post! XP Can't disagree with it. ;) He'd better get an award!!!