The Dark Knight

[Misawa]

I was originally supposed to be getting a screening of this this past weekend, but it was called off, just my luck. I now know that it will be this Thursday that I get to see it. Cannot wait and it's the film I've been most anticipating all year, am exceptionally glad of its two-and-a-half hour running time.

It's been creating quite a stir in America with all bookings full nationwide and even midnight and 3am screenings being made to accomodate for the huge amount of people wanting to see it as soon as it's released.

What are you thoughts about it? It's going to be the most successful film of the year I'm sure.

[-Eyeless-]

I CAN'T WAIT!!!! lol

[Plux]

I've seen trailer, with the original "creation" of Two Face, with the cofee.
It sure seems brilliant! Definitely going to be the most succesful film.

[partie2]

Yeah this will be the biggest film of the year and I carnt see anyone being disappointed with as it looks great :)

[Inseriousity.]

Is this the new Batman Movie?? I'm not really a big fan of Batman but the trailer did make me laugh...

Rumours that Harry Potter 6 trailer is on it have been proven wrong which is a shame (it's just a 15 second preview apparently). :)

[Stephen08]

Does the joker die? :lol:

[PaintYourTarget]

Does the joker die? :lol:
Lmao, oh sick dude. That's low...

But yeah, might try and see it - I can wait for the dvd if I have too.

[roundbox00]

You guys will love it

[Plux]

You guys will love it

I doubt you've seen it?

[Judge Judy]

I can't wait to see it.

[Technologic]

The times gave it 5 stars, very rare

[Misawa]

I just got back from it. Oh my Christ, it is an absolute masterpiece. Finally, a film that lives up to its immense hype. The story is told fantastically, the performances are outstanding - Heath's last performance is by far his best - with an incredibly dark character in the Joker. Absolutely 5 stars, I cannot recommend it enough if you've seen Batman Begins. It's dark, dark, dark, I absolutely loved it. I know it's pretty much fully booked in the UK nationwide, but see it as quick as you can if you are a fan of the first, I know I am going to see it a second time, and it'll be worth every penny. It was personally, for me, the most anticipated film of 2008, and it has become the greatest film of 2008. I am dumb-founded by its excellence. July 25th and onwards, GO AND SEE IT, or tomorrow if you're in the States. Don't survey the internet for some damn pirate copy, this just has to be seen in the cinema. Un-freakin'-believable.

[Ekalb]

It doesn't even matter if you haven't seen the first. I saw it a couple of days ago and I hadn't really seen the first one I just knew the general Batman things (that most people know anyway) and even if you don't know you'll pick it up fine.

Definately one of the best movies I've seen and make sure you see it in a cinema or at least on a big projection with very high quality sound. Don't ruin it for yourselves.

[le harry]

Seeing it tomorrow night now, hell yeah!

[samsaBEAR]

i thought the trailer made it look like a pretty average film
ill wait till someone uploads a decent copy of it onto demonoid

[Misawa]

Meh, go and see it, stop screwing the cash out o their pockets.

The movie is incredible, and I think the only thing I was disappointed with was Two-Face's face. He looked stupid.

[partie2]

I would suggest seeing at a cinema as the sound and picture quality will be so much better, carnt wait till this comes out!

[Misawa]

I would suggest seeing at a cinema as the sound and picture quality will be so much better, carnt wait till this comes out!

Without question.

[AMERlCA...]

Its going to be good

[Ekalb]

i thought the trailer made it look like a pretty average film
ill wait till someone uploads a decent copy of it onto demonoid

Way to ruin it for yourself.

[-Wolverine]

OHHHHHHHH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD, this was such an amazing movie. Probably the best movie i've seen EVER. Seriously, do yourself a huge favour and go see this movie, you will NOT be disappointed. The Joker is perfection, Heath Ledger deserves an oscar for this not because of sympathy due to his death, but because it is actually a riveting performance.

The pencil dissapearing scene is a classic!

[Plux]

Oh my God, I need to see this. 5 stars everywhere!

[le harry]

Oh my god, this was easily one of the best movies i've ever seen. Heath Ledger's performance was pure brilliance, it was the type of performance in which you couldn't wait for him to come on screen again. I agree with Misawa though, Two-Face looked rather silly but I thought it was cool nonetheless.

[Technologic]

Gaaah, why dos the UK have to get everything last!

D:

currently the #1 movie on imdb

[e5]

Never heard of it so.. lol

[N-Dubz]

Ahhh, he was such a good actor! Why did he have to die?!!

[Technologic]

Never heard of it so.. lol
New batman movie

[Monkwrestler]

Looks awesome! can't wait for it to finally come out! in teh UK

[Neversoft]

9.7/10 from 46,915 votes on IMDb. Number 1 in the top 250. It's not even out in the UK yet, lol. Is it really that good?

[-Wolverine]

9.7/10 from 46,915 votes on IMDb. Number 1 in the top 250. It's not even out in the UK yet, lol. Is it really that good?
Yes Chirs, it truly is.

and e5, how the hell can you have never heard of it before? :S

[le harry]

9.7/10 from 46,915 votes on IMDb. Number 1 in the top 250. It's not even out in the UK yet, lol. Is it really that good?

Indeed.

[Joshuae]

I've got premiere tickets for next Thursday at the Cardiff Premiere.
(Christian Bale is welsh-born.)

Hopefully same screening as him.

[helenhiya]

I live on an island and we get films like 3 months later than everyone else :(:(
and i soooo wanna see this.

[RedStratocas]

it broke the box office record this weekend, haha. some of my friends saw it and said it was great, and its been getting really good reviews. ill probably see it sometime this week.

[samsaBEAR]

it broke the box office record this weekend, haha. some of my friends saw it and said it was great, and its been getting really good reviews. ill probably see it sometime this week.
yeh, it made $66 million on the first day

[Misawa]

$155M this weekend.

[Coldplay]

I wan't to go see it, but unfortunately have 0 moneyz at the moment, getting a job soon hopefully so yaknow.

[Looochella]

seriously looks amazing.
seen the previews, and i might go after i've watched WALL.E

[Kardan]

Looks amazing, can't wait to watch it :)

[Fez]

I'm so hyped up for this thing

[Misawa]

I can't wait to see it again, heh.

[Tanyarr]

I'm meant to be going to the cinema this Friday, so I might try and get tickets then. I looked on the Odeon websit and it seems to be the only thing showing throughout the next week? I'm sure that's wrong though, and they just haven't updated or something.
Movies like Batman and Spiderman never really catch my eye, but seeing your reviews of it, plus the fact it's Heath Ledgers last movie (I've still not quite come to terms with that), I might go and see it if I can get tickets.

[Technologic]

I'm going to see it at the manchester IMAX on friday ;3

[Misawa]

Just managed to get two tickets to an advanced preview this Thursday evening, my second screening, looking forward to it. It takes a lot to get me into a cinema a second time, but The Dark Knight is truly a masterpiece.

[Stephen!]

Just came back from watching it.

Truly amazing.

Now.. When's the next one? :P

[Plux]

I see it tomorrow at 9pm :D

[Misawa]

Just got back from my second viewing, first in public - full to the brim. As fantastic as my first.

[Charles]

Came back from seeing it an hour or two ago. Fantastic film, gogo watch it.

[Josh-H]

Saw it yesterday, brilliant film.

[Paulio]

I went to see it yesterday with some mates, the cinima was packed. I thought it was great. Heath Ledger did a great job with the joker, he's funny as ****. :P

[iTech]

This film was THE BEST FILM OF THE YEAR.
Oh my God! Perfect storyline, Heath Ledgers last performance was damn-right his best! Same with Christian Bale!

[Sir.Gold]

I've seen its amazing but im going to see it again :D
its one of the best movie's i've seen

[helenhiya]

oh soz i got confused

[Coldplay]

Just got back from the Cinema, Possibly the best film I have ever seen, it was fantastic.

[iTech]

Just got back from the Cinema, Possibly the best film I have ever seen, it was fantastic.

I do not care for your opinion.

[Shoed]

saw it today, was brilliant!

[iTech]

saw it today, was brilliant!

It's a 12a, and you're 10?

[Coldplay]

I do not care for your opinion.

Want to re phrase that a little less rudely?

[FrozenWhisper]

I wanted to see this today, but I was outvoted so we saw Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging.
BLEH.
I'm seeing it Monday luckily =D

[Misawa]

...Isn't it Perfect?

[iTech]

Want to re phrase that a little less rudely?


That is as un-rude I can go.

[Oleh]

Watched this today at VUE in Doncaster it went off for like 5 mins didnt miss anything was pretty intense id reccommend not getting it on pirate and watching it at cinema for the whole buzz of the movie

[-Wolverine]

Saw it again today, what a masterpiece!

[samsaBEAR]

I'm seeing it on monday, I'm quite looking forward to it, I really hope it lives up to all the hype

[beth]

i actually can't see the film because it scares me already.
the whole heath ledger make-up, dear god.

it'd give me nightmares :'(.

[Jam]

I went to see it with a friend, we went in like 30 minutes beforehand and I said its scientifically proven someone tall will sit right infront of me, and it was. Anyways, apart from that minor problem (we moved a seat along) I loved it, apart from laughing my head off at the Joker Nurse scene my eyes were glued to the screen.

I want to see it again, but I'l probobly just wait till its on Blu-Ray.

[Caution]

i'm going to see it tomorrow hopefully (actually a few hours i suppose..:$)

[Misawa]

I saw it at the press screening a week-and-a-half ago, loved it. I saw it in public Thursday, loved it. Am eager to see it for a third time, and no film that I have seen in the cinema has ever made me want a second viewing theatrically. I also plan on getting the Blu-Ray disc.

[-Wolverine]

I saw it at the press screening a week-and-a-half ago, loved it. I saw it in public Thursday, loved it. Am eager to see it for a third time, and no film that I have seen in the cinema has ever made me want a second viewing theatrically. I also plan on getting the Blu-Ray disc.

Same, this is the first time ever i've seen a movie twice in theatres, that's how good it was.

[Naythi.]

Somebody mentioned harry potter, that's out soon :O
But yeah back on topic, this film does look pretty exciting, is it just like a follow on from batman?

[drama]

I watch it on pirate (bad i know) and even with the crappy quality etc, i was blown away, so much that i'm going to go with people to see it at the cinema ASAP. Keith Ledgers performance was just...wow :O


WHY SO SERIOUS.

[Hiro]

As soon as I saw Harvey's coin, I knew there was going to be something about Two Face :D!

@ Sayfe; It's Heath Ledger. :P

[Blinger1]

@above, way to ruin it!

edit: you fixed it now.

[drama]

As soon as I saw Harvey's coin, I knew there was going to be something about Two Face :D!

@ Sayfe; It's Heath Ledger. :P
omg how could i of made such a typo :O:P

Edit by Coldplay (Forum Moderator); Posts merged, Please do not double post.

[Misawa]

Somebody mentioned harry potter, that's out soon :O
But yeah back on topic, this film does look pretty exciting, is it just like a follow on from batman?

It's the sequel to Nolan's earlier Batman Begins, in 2005.

[Niall!]

Honestly it's the first DVD I'll buy since Shaun of the dead came out.

Can't wait to get it.

[Stephen!]

Why didn't they call the Film 'Batman : The Dark Knight'?

It makes me think it isn't a full blown sequal.. more like a side story.

[Misawa]

...Because that would be a horrible title. Everyone knows its a direct sequel.

[Technologic]

Why didn't they call the Film 'Batman : The Dark Knight'?

It makes me think it isn't a full blown sequal.. more like a side story.
Um hello, do you ot rmeber at the end of batman begins he finds the joker's
card

Also, going to see it tonight, can't wait :3

[Stephen!]

Um hello, do you ot rmeber at the end of batman begins he finds the joker's
card

Also, going to see it tonight, can't wait :3

For example, You would have expected indiana Jones 4 to have been called Indiana Jones wouldn't you? And they did.

But if they would have called it something different, you must admit it would be stupid.

[drama]

i thought the dark knight reffered to harvey dent..?
since he is reffered to as the 'white knight' before he becomes two-face.

[Stephen!]

Harvey is/was the White Knight, but on the other hand The Batman is the Dark Knight

[drama]

Harvey is/was the White Knight, but on the other hand The Batman is the Dark Knight
ahhhh right.
yeah i really should of payed full attention to the film instead of being on MSN at the same time :P

[Stephen!]

I didn't know people took computers into cinemas O_o

[drama]

I watch it on pirate (bad i know) and even with the crappy quality etc, i was blown away, so much that i'm going to go with people to see it at the cinema ASAP. Keith Ledgers performance was just...wow :O


WHY SO SERIOUS.


I didn't know people took computers into cinemas O_o


I watched it on my computer, but i am going to see it at the cinema again soon :P

[Misawa]

Batman's nickname from the comic books has been the Dark Knight.

[Mitch4?]

ive never seen any batman, just got back from seeing this and now i want to see the rest :)!
Was really good, however was a tiny bit too talky, and confusing [probs cause i didnt know characters] but i liked it :)! wait, loved it :D

[Redacted]

Again, I havent seen any Batman movies,
I think the bank robbery at the beginning is really intense and shows the watchers that they are going to have an action packed film ahead!
The 2h30mins went really fast and before i knew it, it was 7PM!

The Joker, Heath Ledger was exceptional, a top villain.

Although it wasnt as good as I expected it to be, if Batman actually killed people with stunts and fists, it would really top it off.


The make up, storyline and costumes were well good aswell, with Harvey Dent's face when he gets blown up
and the jokers make up, getting smudged more and more to the end, and always licking his bottom lip.

" A Must See 10/10 " - Redacted :D

Edited by samsaBEAR (Forum Moderator): Please use spoiler tags :)

[Misawa]

ive never seen any batman, just got back from seeing this and now i want to see the rest :)!
Was really good, however was a tiny bit too talky, and confusing [probs cause i didnt know characters] but i liked it :)! wait, loved it :D

The dialogue is fantastically written - I preferred it to the action sequences.

[Technologic]

Best movie i have ever seen, heath ledger.... just wow

[samsaBEAR]

holy crap, it was amazing!
heath ledger was the best part about it, i loved his part as the joker, maybe not AS good as jack nicholson's portrayal in the originals, but amazing nevertheless.
i loved the whole

pencil disspearing into the guy's head 'trick'

and the batcar/bike thing. especially when batman

drove straight into the wall and turned around


ah, it was such a good film, a little too long perhaps, but i loved every second of it.
while not THE best film i have seen this year, (iron man was so much better imo, but i reckon that's because i LOVE iron man) it is definitely one of the best.

[Misawa]

Nicholson was only in Tim Burton's first as he dies at the end. I much preferred Heath's Joker, the interpretation of the character was just so much darker and evil.

As good as Iron Man was, I feel that The Dark Knight crushed it, the story was just told so much better, and the performances of Heath and Eckhart blew Downey Jr. away.

[iTech]

The Joker was played perfectly! Sadistic, Evil that slight comedy but also very smart.

Nicholson was beaten. Dark Knight has crushed every comic book film to date. :P

[Stephen!]

Do you think if heath ledger was still alive they would include the joker in the next film?

[Misawa]

Yes. But as much as the Joker doesn't look like Heath Ledger, they should not recast the character in another sequel now that he is dead.

[samsaBEAR]

Yes. But as much as the Joker doesn't look like Heath Ledger, they should not recast the character in another sequel now that he is dead.
yeh i was gonna say, i saw a picture of heath ledger on his imdb, and i couldn't believe it was him. i always imagined him to be older, like early 30s kind of old.
nah, they should never recast his character in this imagining of batman. maybe if another director took up the challenge in another decade or so time.

i heard that david tennant has expressed interest in being the riddler in the third one. i reckon he could pull it of superbly

[Misawa]

David Tennant, NO. Riddler, NO. I hate Tennant and I hate the character The Riddler.

[-Wolverine]

heath ledger was the best part about it, i loved his part as the joker, maybe not AS good as jack nicholson's portrayal in the originals, but

Heath blew Nicholson's performance out of the water IMO.

[Coldplay]

I like the ridder, He's the question mark guy isn't he?

DT couldn't pull that role off, not in a million years.

[Technologic]

I actually want to see it again now

[Spiffing]

David Tennant doesnt look serious enough to play an evil villain in such a famous movie.

[Virgin Mary]

David Tennant is a geek and just a BBC actor he can't be in a hollywood film he's too ugly for the glamour of it all.

[mat64]

Saw this today at a local independent cinema and I must say this film deserves all the praise that it has so far received and then some. Having first seen the 152 minute running time I thought it might drag on abit in places but that certainly wasn't the case having never had my thoughts drift for the entire duration other than to utter the odd word to the people I went to see it with. I thought Heath Ledger was truly amazing, he has managed to add such depth to the character and really was the star of this epic, he deserves full recognition for his performance, despite his demise. It's going to be very hard to follow this up with something even better, they've certainly got a challenge on their hands with that.

[Roboevil]

As much as it was a good film there was some odd bits that could easily have been avoided, like when the Joker pushes Maggie (whatever her name is) off a 20-story building, she lands on a car and is fine about it.

[Misawa]

Well Batman saved her, and she is used to him saving her; I thought her reaction was fine.

[Roboevil]

Well Batman saved her, and she is used to him saving her; I thought her reaction was fine.

She is not used to him saving her. Mary-Jane is used to Spider-man saving her, and even Lois Lane with Superman so it would be okay for them, but not Maggie. If she was so used to him saving her, why does she scream when she's falling, when he's right above her?

[Misawa]

She is not used to him saving her. Mary-Jane is used to Spider-man saving her, and even Lois Lane with Superman so it would be okay for them, but not Maggie. If she was so used to him saving her, why does she scream when she's falling, when he's right above her?

Who wouldn't scream?

[mat64]

I guess you can't count on your knight in shining armour coming along everytime and let's face it falling off a building is a scarey experience. It would have been more unrealistic to have her falling and not screaming. Although I did find this a little strange myself I probley wasn't paying close enough attention to what was going on at the time so her reaction was probley right for the situation.

[Sammeth.]

Who wouldn't scream?

I wouldn't knowing that Christian Bale was about to be on top of me :D!!

[Roboevil]

Who wouldn't scream?

Lol what point are you trying to prove, you're contradicting yourself.

Who cares anyway, it's a silly little point that doesn't even come close to ruining anything of the film.

[Misawa]

Lol what point are you trying to prove, you're contradicting yourself.

Who cares anyway, it's a silly little point that doesn't even come close to ruining anything of the film.

Not at all - her reaction when saved was sufficient enough, but of course she would scream when falling - adds terror. If she didn't, the drama would not nearly shoot up.

But yes, anyway, moving on...

[Frodo13.]

There is rumors Johnny Depp will be playing The Riddler actually :)

[CHA!NGANG]

I know what Robo means, it's like she doesn't trust him. Anyway, I went yesterday with some mates and there was a huge que and it was packed but it's a great film.

[Sammeth.]

I have to say I went to see it for a second time today, and it was just as awesome. I really picked up on the things I didnt notice before in the film which made it all the more fun. :D

[Fez]

There is rumors Johnny Depp will be playing The Riddler actually :)
That would be an alright choice.

David Tennant suits more dramatic roles, he can't act like a villain so I can guess he could be a good guy in the next one... that's if Nolan chooses to direct it or something.

[Misawa]

Nolan will pen and direct the third.

A script will not have even have a word on it yet for another sequel, so those rumours are completely false. Also, The Riddler is probably the worst character in the history of the franchise, so they better had not bring him in. I'm glad there will never be a Robin as long as Nolan and Bale are involved with the films.

I Believe in Harvey Dent. I Believe He is Still Alive.