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JJ Irani · 27 July 2008, 06:55 PM

WOW!!!! What a superb movie, guys!!!

The wifey and I went and saw it this afternoon and enjoyed every mind-blowing minute of this truly well-made film.

I would sincerely vote for a posthumous Oscar to Heath Ledger for his brilliant portrayal as the Joker.

This is serious stuff, guys....none of that slap-in-the-face DC and Marvel comic stuff. Here, the guys get killed, there is blood and there is gore - not for the faint-hearted and certainly not for any person below the age of 13.

The story is gripping and holds the film firmly together. Aaron Eckhardt is superb in his role with able support from such greats as Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman.

Special effects are perfectly executed and Batman's motorcycle is the highlight of the film.

This is one movie where you long for the villain (i.e. the Joker) to come on to the scene just to enjoy Ledger's absolutely superlative acting.

Not to be missed, guys - this one's got all the material to become the BEST film of 2008!!

Cheers - JJ

Jimbits76 · 27 July 2008, 07:56 PM

Great stuff JJ

Can't wait to see it.

J

fear · 27 July 2008, 08:57 PM

Whoo Hoo. Yep, the Joker's BRUTAL ain't he? Glad you liked it!

2careless · 27 July 2008, 09:58 PM

Yup, just watched it tonight. 2.5 hours - that's a record for an action thriller.
Ledger's a class act. Will they give him an Oscar?

JJ Irani · 28 July 2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Yup, just watched it tonight. 2.5 hours - that's a record for an action thriller.
Ledger's a class act. Will they give him an Oscar?

Question is: Have they ever given an Oscar posthumously? He was bloody brilliant......all the way!!

Jimbits76 · 28 July 2008, 03:25 AM

Easy Peasy old boy...Peter Finch for Network. Didn't even have to look it up!

J

JJ Irani · 28 July 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Easy Peasy old boy...Peter Finch for Network. Didn't even have to look it up!

J

Ah yes!!

Jimbits76 · 28 July 2008, 03:26 AM

Although if memory serves me right, first Ocscar to go Posthumously was for the screenwriter of Gone with the Wind. Can't remember name tho...would have to look it up!

Finch is only actor to recieve one BTW (I'm about 98% sure)

J

JJ Irani · 28 July 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Although if memory serves me right, first Ocscar to go Posthumously was for the screenwriter of Gone with the Wind. Can't remember name tho...would have to look it up!

Finch is only actor to recieve one BTW (I'm about 98% sure)

J

Not good enough - what about the other 2%, Jim boy?

Jimbits76 · 28 July 2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Not good enough - what about the other 2%, Jim boy?

A momentary lapse of intelligence and pop cultuire trivia caused mainly by overindulgence of cheap, supermarket cider and hot weather.

I'm sure after a good night's rest I will be working at 100% nerd efficiency!!

J

RogerF · 11 August 2008, 11:04 PM

sorry to drag this thread up but I finally saw it this weekend and I have to agree.

This was very good, much better than I expected.

Trurolexer · 11 August 2008, 11:13 PM

I hope this movie can beat Titanic

record.

JJ Irani · 12 August 2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I hope this movie can beat Titanic

record.

I'm pretty sure it already has!!

joesm39 · 12 August 2008, 04:02 AM

I'm going tonight to see with the kids....

scottschoe · 12 August 2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I hope this movie can beat Titanic

record.

Due to increased ticket prices, it could get close in terms of sales, but in terms of # of tickets sold, it has a long long ways to go.

Loved the movie - only quirks were the batmobile's appearance and batman's voice. The bank scene immediately reminded me of another action movie

boa2 · 13 August 2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

The bank scene immediately reminded me of another action movie

"Heat", perhaps?

scottschoe · 13 August 2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

"Heat", perhaps?

Trurolexer · 13 August 2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Due to increased ticket prices, it could get close in terms of sales, but in terms of # of tickets sold, it has a long long ways to go.

Yeah sucks...

Jedi · 12 August 2008, 07:40 PM

Bruce Wayne wears a JLC Reverso Grande Taille in the movie.

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 01:45 AM

Batman's got a voice modulater in the throat portion of his mask.

Steven79 · 13 August 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi

Batman's got a voice modulater in the throat portion of his mask.

does he really? o_O

i thought that voice was soo annoying.

great movie tho!

USMCsilver · 13 August 2008, 10:55 AM

Sad to say, but I deem it as simply "okay".

Guess it was the hype that killed it for me. And as for Ledger, bleh. He did a decent job, but damn - kill yourself because the role made you all dark and stuff? Get real!

Anyway, yeah, it's a big screen movie. Worth the $10 or whatever it costs to see it on the big screen, yes. However, I just don't think it lived up to all the hype.

boa2 · 13 August 2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Sad to say, but I deem it as simply "okay".

Guess it was the hype that killed it for me. And as for Ledger, bleh. He did a decent job, but damn - kill yourself because the role made you all dark and stuff? Get real!

Anyway, yeah, it's a big screen movie. Worth the $10 or whatever it costs to see it on the big screen, yes. However, I just don't think it lived up to all the hype.

I think you liked it even better than I did.

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 12:46 PM

Like I said earlier, the best part of the film was seeing Bruce Wayne wearing a JLC Reverso Grande Taille. The art-deco inspiration behind the piece, with the somber black arabic indices really fit in with the dark yet austere mood of Gotham.

East Bay Rider · 13 August 2008, 01:05 PM

Saw it tonight with my family. I think the focus was on making a good action movie and not on making a comic book movie such as the early Batman movies.
I thought it was pretty interesting that they introduced Two Face into the movie as well.

JimSnyder · 13 August 2008, 03:11 PM

I have to see this movie

27 July 2008, 06:55 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	"The Dark Knight" - Enthralling from start to finish!! WOW!!!! What a superb movie, guys!!! The wifey and I went and saw it this afternoon and enjoyed every mind-blowing minute of this truly well-made film. I would sincerely vote for a posthumous Oscar to Heath Ledger for his brilliant portrayal as the Joker. This is serious stuff, guys....none of that slap-in-the-face DC and Marvel comic stuff. Here, the guys get killed, there is blood and there is gore - not for the faint-hearted and certainly not for any person below the age of 13. The story is gripping and holds the film firmly together. Aaron Eckhardt is superb in his role with able support from such greats as Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. Special effects are perfectly executed and Batman's motorcycle is the highlight of the film. This is one movie where you long for the villain (i.e. the Joker) to come on to the scene just to enjoy Ledger's absolutely superlative acting. Not to be missed, guys - this one's got all the material to become the BEST film of 2008!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Bruce Wayne wears a JLC Reverso Grande Taille in the movie. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

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USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Sad to say, but I deem it as simply "okay". Guess it was the hype that killed it for me. And as for Ledger, bleh. He did a decent job, but damn - kill yourself because the role made you all dark and stuff? Get real! Anyway, yeah, it's a big screen movie. Worth the $10 or whatever it costs to see it on the big screen, yes. However, I just don't think it lived up to all the hype. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

27 July 2008, 07:56 PM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Great stuff JJ Can't wait to see it. J

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fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Whoo Hoo. Yep, the Joker's BRUTAL ain't he? Glad you liked it!

27 July 2008, 09:58 PM	#4
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Yup, just watched it tonight. 2.5 hours - that's a record for an action thriller. Ledger's a class act. Will they give him an Oscar?

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Easy Peasy old boy...Peter Finch for Network. Didn't even have to look it up! J

28 July 2008, 03:26 AM	#8
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Although if memory serves me right, first Ocscar to go Posthumously was for the screenwriter of Gone with the Wind. Can't remember name tho...would have to look it up! Finch is only actor to recieve one BTW (I'm about 98% sure) J

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Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I hope this movie can beat Titanic record.

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Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Like I said earlier, the best part of the film was seeing Bruce Wayne wearing a JLC Reverso Grande Taille. The art-deco inspiration behind the piece, with the somber black arabic indices really fit in with the dark yet austere mood of Gotham. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 August 2008, 01:05 PM	#25
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Saw it tonight with my family. I think the focus was on making a good action movie and not on making a comic book movie such as the early Batman movies. I thought it was pretty interesting that they introduced Two Face into the movie as well. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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