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Dark Knight
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Arnwyn
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Just saw it last night. It was okay, I guess... actually, I'm sure it was a good movie, I just didn't enjoy myself all that much.
I thought the last third, though, was
[sblock]very poor. Much of the criticisms noted in this thread I entirely agree with.
The scene with the ferries was particularly ludicrous and should have been cut, AFAIC. Who doesn't adequately check the ferries for bombs, given the situation and what they know? In fact, the whole thing with the Joker's magical superpowers of putting bombs everywhere and setting everything up perfectly (that relied on unlikely probabilities) was just plain dumb.
The cellphone bat-sonar thingy was also stupid, IMO.[/sblock]
OTOH, I like Harvey Dent and the Joker - both were great. Some of the lines and scenes were also great (many of those featuring Fox).
The best thing about this movie - just like the first one - was Jim Gordon.
I thought the last third, though, was
[sblock]very poor. Much of the criticisms noted in this thread I entirely agree with.
The scene with the ferries was particularly ludicrous and should have been cut, AFAIC. Who doesn't adequately check the ferries for bombs, given the situation and what they know? In fact, the whole thing with the Joker's magical superpowers of putting bombs everywhere and setting everything up perfectly (that relied on unlikely probabilities) was just plain dumb.
The cellphone bat-sonar thingy was also stupid, IMO.[/sblock]
OTOH, I like Harvey Dent and the Joker - both were great. Some of the lines and scenes were also great (many of those featuring Fox).
The best thing about this movie - just like the first one - was Jim Gordon.
Aus_Snow
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Went and saw this one - first movie experience for ages. Not sure if I'd give it 3 or 4 stars, were I a critic to begin with. Maybe I'll just have to go halfway and agree with the 7/10 rating.
Good, and in places very good, but not one of the best movies I've ever seen. YMMV, and all that.
Good, and in places very good, but not one of the best movies I've ever seen. YMMV, and all that.
Brown Jenkin
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Helped by less than stellar competition.
Sir Brennen
Legend
Tho Pinapple Express didn't do that poorly for an R comedy. In fact, since it opened Wed., it's take through the weekend was a total of 40mil. I wonder if it might have knocked Dark Knight out of the top spot if it had opened Fri instead.
Re: the Joker's ability to pull of his intricate stunts
To me, it was possible because Gotham City is still that corrupt (and corruptible - making good people do bad things by finding the right pressure to apply to them. It's one of the central themes of the movie.) The Joker is easily able to find "friends" in low places to carry out his crazy plans.
Mistwell
Crusty Old Meatwad
Actually I was wondering if the Joker is recruiting insane people left over from the gas that hit that region of Gotham in the prior movie. They ended the last movie declaring "The Downs" a total loss I seem to recall.
Mustrum_Ridcully
Legend
Finally, I saw the movie. Liked it very much. There was no boring scene, the effects were fantastic, and the story interesting, with well-defined characters.
Only flaw: My theater decided a 150 minute film requires an intermission.
Now I am seriously considering catching the movie with his original soundtrack, instead of the German dubbing...
Only flaw: My theater decided a 150 minute film requires an intermission.
Now I am seriously considering catching the movie with his original soundtrack, instead of the German dubbing...
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