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THE DARK KNIGHT
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07/20/08 09:30 AM
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Some cirtics have been comparing this film to --- dare I say it---- The Godfather.
I had the privilege to see it two days ago, and it is certainly the best film so far this year, brilliant acting, astounding music, great filming and a nuanced social commentary about good vs. evil that in fact approaches the majesty of FFC's masterpiece. I'll withhold judgment as to whether a comparison to the GF is apt, but I donot hesitate to say that not since GFII has there been a better sequel.
Heath Ledger's performance lived up to all the hype, and his character will go down as one of the greatest in the histryof cinema.
I say to everyone RUN to see this picture.
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: whisper]
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07/20/08 10:48 AM
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The comparisons are valid. As far as being one of the great modern crime dramas, it clicks on every cylinder imaginable. I simply can't but into words how sublime and satisfying those two and a half hours were. I've loved Batman all my life, and I used to worship Jack's Joker and watch the Burton films non-stop...The Dark Knight obliterated any nostalgia I had towards the earlier films because it's EASILY the best Batman film ever, and it's not even close. Begins was definitely a stepping stone towards greatness but this film executed on every level imaginable. Not once while Heath Ledger was becoming immortal on that screen did I even remember that he was dead or that it was even him on the screen...he BECAME this role and any dream or expectation I had of my favorite character perhaps ever being brought to life again was surpassed and electrified. Ledger gave one of the greatest performances I've ever seen, period.
This film exceeds the hype and is as satisfying as "that" gangster picture, although I don't really see the comparisons. Forget that the source for TDK is a comic book, because it makes no difference. It's majestic and explosive on the level of "that" movie.
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: svsg]
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07/20/08 01:56 PM
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I have the same reaction as Whisper. If so many people like it, there must be something I must have missed. Any first time batman viewers here? I am. I haven't seen/read any of the batman stuff before. So that makes me farthest from the Batman fans like DA. Well there you go. I think all those BB.Net/FCM personalities who loved DARK KNIGHT, also liked the earlier BATMAN BEGINS, which is the foundation that DARK KNIGHT was built upon. To put it another way, imagine seeing THE GODFATHER PART II without seeing the first one. You're missing something in the process.
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: dontomasso]
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07/20/08 07:51 PM
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I caught the late show last night and I must say it was ok however that is all I can say. Considering how much hype there was surrounding it I was expecting much more. Course I'm willing to bet most of the hype was due to this being Heath's final completed film. I must admit Heath Ledger did a good job playing the Joker, and he revived his image in my eyes after he did that other piece of sh*t film that I don't dare bring myself to say. Like most Sequels this one does not match up to the original. Now as for some of those critics comparing this to the Godfather those critics need to have their heads examined by numerous professionals.
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: The Iceman]
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07/20/08 08:15 PM
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Capo de La Cosa Nostra
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I must admit Heath Ledger did a good job playing the Joker, and he revived his image in my eyes after he did that other piece of sh*t film that I don't dare bring myself to say. I quite enjoyed The Patriot, bad history aside.
Last edited by Capo de La Cosa Nostra; 07/21/08 10:04 AM.
...dot com bold typeface rhetoric. You go clickety click and get your head split. 'The hell you look like on a message board Discussing whether or not the Brother is hardcore?
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra]
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07/20/08 08:51 PM
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I must admit Heath Ledger did a good job playing the Joker, and he revived his image in my eyes after he did that other piece of sh*t film that I don't dare bring myself to say. I quote enjoyed The Patriot, bad history aside. Even where the British are shown as Nazis?
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: The Iceman]
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07/20/08 09:08 PM
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I must admit Heath Ledger did a good job playing the Joker, and he revived his image in my eyes after he did that other piece of sh*t film that I don't dare bring myself to say. You mean Brokeback Mountain, the film about two homosexual cowboys and the "forbidden" relationship they carry; concealed due to the fact that they lived in a world filled with the kind of prejudice that oozes through your post? Did the love scenes make you squirm? Did the thought of lustful sex between two men madly in love make you feel so uncomfortable in your coonskin cap that you had to get up, take a few laps and stretch? Why so serious? Did you see it? Now as for some of those critics comparing this to the Godfather those critics need to have their heads examined by numerous professionals. Why? Now, I would like you to really elaborate on this one. I want to hear some reasons...a solid foundation; because frankly, you're just too much fun.
Last edited by Don Andrew; 07/20/08 09:36 PM. Reason: much, too much fun.
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: olivant]
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07/21/08 08:51 AM
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Now as for some of those critics comparing this to the Godfather those critics need to have their heads examined by numerous professionals. Ditto! Have you seen it? If you have not, you really need to shut the fuck up. As a fan of Batman for my entire life, no material has ever delivered on the character quite like this and thus clicked on every level for me. For me, it's definitely on the level of "that" gangster picture in it's majesty and grand scale. Emotionally, it's as charged for me as "that" gangster picture and I'm putting on the level. K? That cool with you?
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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07/21/08 10:13 AM
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Capo de La Cosa Nostra
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Before we start ranting and raving about rights (an all-too-easy horse to straddle)... Why should anyone shut the fuck up? He's as entitled to his opinion as anyone else. You can disagree with it and state your reasons why you disagree with it, but you have absolutely NO right to tell anyone to shut the fuck up. That's taking him quite literally, to be fair. As literally, perhaps, as you may say DA took The Iceman in the first place, when the latter said critics needed their heads looked at by numerous professionals for putting this on the same platform as The Godfather. To be fair, though, there's much more chance of The Iceman actually meaning his meaningless sentence literally than DA meaning his. And DA's quick retort to Olivant was justified. "Ditto!" is more or less licking the winnits of shit out of somebody's arse regardless of their taste. (Refer to this recent thread for more bullshit. And you needn't defend people's right to an opinion; if you do, please encourage alongside it that they validate their opinions with some reasoning, instead of peppering threads with comments they don't in any way back up. There's a reason why DA is "intolerant" of Olivant and The Iceman, and has let svsg and whisper's reserved responses to the film slide.) Anyway, we really ought not waste our time picking out the logical fallacies of someone who types stuff like this: I must admit Heath Ledger ... revived his image in my eyes after he did that other piece of sh*t film that I don't dare bring myself to say.
...dot com bold typeface rhetoric. You go clickety click and get your head split. 'The hell you look like on a message board Discussing whether or not the Brother is hardcore?
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: Don Andrew]
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07/21/08 11:04 AM
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Now as for some of those critics comparing this to the Godfather those critics need to have their heads examined by numerous professionals. Ditto! Have you seen it? If you have not, you really need to shut the fuck up. As a fan of Batman for my entire life, no material has ever delivered on the character quite like this and thus clicked on every level for me. For me, it's definitely on the level of "that" gangster picture in it's majesty and grand scale. Emotionally, it's as charged for me as "that" gangster picture and I'm putting on the level. K? That cool with you? Babe, thanks for common sense statements. But DA, your rantings and hyperbole are characteristic of a peurile and frustrated mind. Still, don't feel lonely. You have those characteristics in common with a few others who post to this Board. You have found some solace in parading around in your Batman costume and imaging your heroic exploits as you madly attack your keyboard. But, take a break. Just return to the bathroom one in awhile and try to finish what you started.
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: olivant]
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07/21/08 11:07 AM
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But DA, your rantings and hyperbole are characteristic of a peurile and frustrated mind. Still, don't feel lonely. You have those characteristics in common with a few others who post to this Board. You have found some solace in madly attacking your keyboard. But, give yourself a break. Just return to the bathroom and try to finish what you started. Ad hominem.Meaningless drivel. Address the issue DA brought up with you:
Last edited by Capo de La Cosa Nostra; 07/21/08 11:08 AM.
...dot com bold typeface rhetoric. You go clickety click and get your head split. 'The hell you look like on a message board Discussing whether or not the Brother is hardcore?
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra]
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07/21/08 11:09 AM
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But DA, your rantings and hyperbole are characteristic of a peurile and frustrated mind. Still, don't feel lonely. You have those characteristics in common with a few others who post to this Board. You have found some solace in madly attacking your keyboard. But, give yourself a break. Just return to the bathroom and try to finish what you started. Ad hominem.Meaningless drivel. Address the issue DA brought up with you: No.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
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Re: THE DARK KNIGHT
[Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra]
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07/21/08 11:10 AM
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Phew, I'm glad I quoted you before you made the conscious decision to add this to your post: You have found some solace in parading around in your Batman costume and imaging your heroic exploits as you madly attack your keyboard.
Last edited by Capo de La Cosa Nostra; 07/21/08 11:15 AM. Reason: Added "to" in the first sentence.
...dot com bold typeface rhetoric. You go clickety click and get your head split. 'The hell you look like on a message board Discussing whether or not the Brother is hardcore?
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