Aartemys Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Pencils. They won't be the same ever again. So badass! Loved it! Another scene that had me chuckling was when the chinese guy was left on the steps of the precinct with the sign that said, "Deliver to Lt. Gordon" Come to think of it...my only real complaint and its not even complaining because it still rocked was that the movie could've ended when they revealed two-face...but the extra 1/2 hour of awesomeness was worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hey MH, Aarty says I don't smile enough... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 this movie blew my MIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Kaniggit Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) I went back and rewatched those burton ones and man, I really have a different impression now. I used to think the first two were really good and the series went down hill from there. Upon reviewing now I don't like either of them. I guess these new versions aren't helping those look good.This was incredible, I really like it, and have no complaints. except the part Batman becomes Daredevil. That shit made me smile on the inside. Ledger was pure gold. Your are so right Fluff, I was crazy for the 1989 Tim Burton movie, the first one blew my mind. Anton Furst's Gothic architecture still some of the best I have ever seen on film. It was so cool to see a dark Batman, it was cool to see a kick-ass batmobile. Jack's joker was great. I also felt that while the first Schumacher was fun. The second was an abomination so bad, that it almost killed the franchise altogether, luckily it only had rebooted by Nolan instead of killed. After I saw the Burton movies, I began to devour more and more Batman books. I realized neither Burton nor Schumacher had ever read the books, what he created was a beautiful gothic fantasy movie. And Schumacher sent the Caped Crusader to broadway! They are wonderfully done, I still love Elfman's theme the Burton films. But not at all like the Batman of say Year One. I am so glad to see movies done by filmmakers who read and know what the characters are about. Ledger's joker is the Joker from "Killing Joke" and "Arkham Asylum", a truly deranged psychotic killer capable of anything, with no morals or compassion. Edited July 18, 2008 by Dark Kaniggit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ledger did a very different yet interesting and appropriate interpretation of The Joker. A darned shame not to see him run it again :( Best Batman Movie yet, even better than the older Tim Burton Batman. True dat. I really saw his potential in this movie and its a crying shame that we dont get to see how his career would have escalated. Truly an actor that was taken before his peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Now I gotta read those. It's been too long since I've read comics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm about to go see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 You will be impressed. have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm about to go see this. Have fun & enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Fluffakins Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ledger's joker is the Joker from "Killing Joke" and "Arkham Asylum", a truly deranged psychotic killer capable of anything, with no morals or compassion. You nailed it there. Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 great so i have to wait 50 years to see it over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) My god, that was a helluva movie. Some thoughts (just so I get to use the spoiler tags in this thread, finally): I also don't think that Two Face's half suit was a necessary reference to the comic, but I appreciate that they tried to give it some real-world reason to exist (it was burned when he was and, escaping a hospital, I guess he didn't have many other choices of wardrobe). At first I wasn't satisfied with what they did with Two Face. I thought they did a great job with the look and Eckhart was absolutely fantastic, but it seemed like a character who didn't get to do much and was put to rest far too soon. For being the second best villain in the Batman canon, it felt almost like they wasted his potential. In retrospect, though, I think they did a perfect job. The film Two Face is so different from the one in the books. He's not a grandiose villain, just a good guy who - as the Joker would have put it - had one bad day and cracked. What he becomes and the things he does at the end of the film are much more chilling and satisfying than any Two Face-centric movie would have been. Holy crap, Batman dropped a guy off a freakin' building! The collective "oh shit!" sound that my audience gave out when that guy's legs hit was just delicious. I don't mind long epic-length movies when they're good - at least I feel like I'm getting my 11 bucks worth - but they probably could have trimmed out the Hong Kong subplot pretty easily without hurting the story. It was fun, but I'm not sure where Nolan thought he was going with it. It felt like a fifteen minute side trip for a three minute plot point. So I'm not the only one who half-expected Gordon to call Bats a "guardian devil" in his final speech, am I? I also kinda think it needed a final shot of his son looking up at him and saying "uh, dad...what does that even mean?" "Hi, I'm Anthony Michael Hall, and I don't really get to do anything in this film." I was the only one who did, but I literally laughed out loud when Wayne asked Fox for a new suit and Fox replied with "ah, so you want to be able to turn your head." I've been complaining about that since '89! And I can't help it, I'll never get over it...Batmanuel is in a Batman movie. That just unravels the fabric of the universe. Edited July 19, 2008 by Silent Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Kaniggit Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Some thoughts (just so I get to use the spoiler tags in this thread, finally): Yes SiBob spoiler tag away! Feel free! For your viewing Pleasure The mayor of Gotham City. "Now they are going to come after you." Could the Joker have messed him up worse than this? The Tick an excellent show canceled before it ever had a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Fluffakins Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 And I can't help it, I'll never get over it...Batmanuel is in a Batman movie. That just unravels the fabric of the universe. Oh shit, your right! That is hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Some of you are just getting that NOW? I noticed it from the trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 And I noticed it when they announced the cast, but it's still funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 SB: I don't mind long epic-length movies when they're good - at least I feel like I'm getting my 11 bucks worth - but they probably could have trimmed out the Hong Kong subplot pretty easily without hurting the story. It was fun, but I'm not sure where Nolan thought he was going with it. It felt like a fifteen minute side trip for a three minute plot point. i personally dug Metal Gear Batman. but yeah, it was pretty out there & took a bit just to show you the lengths he was willing to go to now. SB again here: I was the only one who did, but I literally laughed out loud when Wayne asked Fox for a new suit and Fox replied with "ah, so you want to be able to turn your head." I've been complaining about that since '89! that was right up there with "what did you want to wear, logan: yellow spandex?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Could've been better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Ok ...how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Ok ...how? Could've been better if I don't have to wait till next week to go watch the damn movie. Didn't see that one coming did you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I agree Newt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HypnotizinChikns Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 not a huge batman fan. But, this movie puked a gallon of awesomness all over me and thus I bathed in awesomness. Until it all dried up. Now I'm picking it of my skin and eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Lol. 2 Villians, 1 Batman. The only sexy awesome puke movie that won't turn your stomach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 not a huge batman fan. But, this movie puked a gallon of awesomness all over me and thus I bathed in awesomness. Until it all dried up. Now I'm picking it of my skin and eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think that's how Roger Ebert described it too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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