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Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on August 1, 2006, 09:10 AM
Warner Bros. has officialls confirmed the title, and the rumored casting, for the next Batman movie.  It will be called The Dark Knight, and Heath Ledger will indeed be playing the Joker.  More details at SuperHeroHype (http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=4601).  Sounds like it is a likely 2008 release.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on August 1, 2006, 11:13 AM
Wow, very interesting. 

Don't know if I can picture Heath as the Joker, but I guess we'll have to wait and see some make-up shots to see how they pull it off...  :)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: ruiner on August 1, 2006, 11:17 AM
Awesome news!

Batman Begins is at the very top of my favorite comic book movie list.  I don't know who I feel about Ledger being cast as the Joker but I'll give him a chance.

Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 1, 2006, 01:38 PM
I think Heath Ledger can pull off the Joker, of course I won't even try to compare him to Nicholson...that would just be unfair.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on February 16, 2007, 10:31 AM
Another cast member (http://movies.ign.com/articles/765/765206p1.html) joins The Dark Knight, as it has been reported that Aaron Eckhart has been cast as Harvey Dent (future Two Face).  It is also rumored that Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final negotiations to take over the Rachel Dawes role from Katie Holmes.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on April 20, 2007, 09:15 AM
SuperHeroHype (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5530) has some pics from the Dark Knight set sort of showing Heath Ledger as the joker.  It doesn't look as if he's in full Joker make-up/gear, but he does appear to have greenish hair.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on May 21, 2007, 08:39 AM
First look at Heath Ledger as the Joker (http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5716) in the upcoming Dark Knight movie.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on May 21, 2007, 09:10 AM
That pic is creepy and disturbing.  And I love it.  Initially I had misgivings about Ledger as the Joker - not that's he's a horrible actor, I actually enjoy his work - but I just didn't see him as the twisted disturbed sadistic Clown Prince of Crime.  That might change after seeing the pic.  I need to hear Ledger do Joker's cackle first, but so far so good.

You can actually see Ledger in that pic and it looks like he took a bullet through the jaw, hence the scarring.  Wonder if that event lead to his taking on the Joker persona?  Definitely looking forward to this movie.

Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on May 21, 2007, 10:19 AM
I have my doubts for him as the Joker, but that looks pretty good.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on May 21, 2007, 10:20 AM
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That pic is creepy and disturbing.  And I love it.

That's exactly what I thought when I saw it Mikey.  Definitely a creepy look.  I want to see how Ledger handles the Joker's cackle and grin too, but things are shaping up nicely, I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on May 21, 2007, 10:49 AM
First look at Heath Ledger as the Joker (http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5716) in the upcoming Dark Knight movie.

Wow, I can't wait to see more...

I also see over there they have a report that Anthony Michael Hall has joined the Dark Knight cast.  We watch The Dead Zone on USA from time-to-time, so I am interested in seeing what they do with him.  Were there rumors of another villian out there?  Or is he going to end up as a GCPD officer or something?

For some reason, I'm very optimistic about the movie. It's a great cast (Bale, Freeman, Caine, Oldman, Ledger, Eckhart), so let's hope the actual story/script is good too.  :)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on May 21, 2007, 12:20 PM


I also see over there they have a report that Anthony Michael Hall has joined the Dark Knight cast.  We watch The Dead Zone on USA from time-to-time, so I am interested in seeing what they do with him.  Were there rumors of another villian out there?  Or is he going to end up as a GCPD officer or something?

For some reason, I'm very optimistic about the movie. It's a great cast (Bale, Freeman, Caine, Oldman, Ledger, Eckhart), so let's hope the actual story/script is good too.  :)

I think he steals Rachel Dawes' panties and charges the other supervillians a dollar to see them.

(http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/SixteenCandles28.jpg)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Famine on May 22, 2007, 09:11 AM
http://www.ibelieveinharveydenttoo.com/ the image is down, but now if you go there and Highlight the page, a bunch of "HaHaHAHA" and letters are there. String the letters together and you get "See You In December"...

Creepy.

Kevin
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on May 31, 2007, 03:18 PM
A couple of pics (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5774) from the filming of The Dark Knight are online now, from USA Today.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ben on June 1, 2007, 01:26 AM
Neat.  ;D
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 15, 2007, 08:40 AM
EW.com has a look at Batman's new suit (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20042739,00.html) for next summer's The Dark Knight.

Edit: Oops, I see that jedijaybird has posted it in the Movies thread as well. :)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2007, 11:25 AM
A new vehicle has been shown for next year's The Dark Knight - you can check out pictures of it HERE (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-batpod18jun18,1,392372.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true) and HERE (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-batpod18jun18,1,392372.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews).  Its sort-of the Bat-cycle, but it sounds like its being called the Bat-pod.  More info and pics at the linkys.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on June 18, 2007, 12:07 PM
Not really feeling it but then again i didnt like the new batmobile at first.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on June 18, 2007, 01:10 PM
Not really feeling it but then again i didnt like the new batmobile at first.

The new Batman vehicles always have such huge wheels...feels like Batsy is trying to over compensate for something... ;D
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2007, 02:43 PM
Hi-Res version (http://iesb.net/images/stories/productionstills/batsuit.jpg) of the Batsuit pic from the other day.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2007, 02:56 PM
Hi-Res versions (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5879) of the two pics of the Batpod that were released earlier.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2007, 04:49 PM
New picture (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6082) from the Dark Knight is up, as well as the Teaser Trailer (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15813)!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Diddly on July 28, 2007, 02:22 AM
THAT is how you do a teaser. Only sound clips, no footage shown, but it's still enough to make you want it to be a year from now.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 29, 2007, 02:45 PM
Why So Serious? (http://www.whysoserious.com/)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on August 12, 2007, 10:37 AM
Description of Dark Knight footage shown at Wizard World Chicago (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/dark_knight/005607875.cfm)

Sounds bad ass.  Really looking forward to this movie.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on August 12, 2007, 11:26 AM
Sounds pretty cool, can't wait to see it.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on August 12, 2007, 11:31 AM
Man, i am so stoked to see this movie. It sounds like it's gonna rock. I wonder if they'll have the Scarecrow in it for a few minutes, maybe wrap up his story. They kind of left it open at the end of Begins, it would be cool if they brought him back for a bit, maybe just a quick cameo of him getting busted up by Bats in the beginning or something.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on August 12, 2007, 07:47 PM
Can't wait for DKR. It'd be nice to see Scarecrow get more screentime, it seemed he was kinda underused in BB.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on August 13, 2007, 09:11 AM
That description does sound pretty cool, I'm really looking forward to this movie as well.  I think there have been rumors of Scarecrow making another appearance in this movie as well (a cameo most likely), but I don't know if that is definite or not.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on August 17, 2007, 12:18 PM
A whole mess of new pictures from The Dark Knight can be found HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-one/#more-4868) and HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-two/#more-4892).  Catch them while you can.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on August 17, 2007, 01:52 PM
A whole mess of new pictures from The Dark Knight can be found HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-one/#more-4868) and HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-two/#more-4892).  Catch them while you can.

SPOILER







Batman playing "good cop, bad cop" with the Joker? Fuggin' awesome!

Batman using a rifle, ala Dark Knight Returns & his early Detective Comics appearances? Fuggin' awesome!

TDK is shaping up to be the movie of Summer '08!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on August 17, 2007, 02:57 PM
A whole mess of new pictures from The Dark Knight can be found HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-one/#more-4868) and HERE (http://kungfurodeo.com/2007/08/16/dark-knight-photos-set-two/#more-4892).  Catch them while you can.

SPOILER







Batman playing "good cop, bad cop" with the Joker? Fuggin' awesome!

Batman using a rifle, ala Dark Knight Returns & his early Detective Comics appearances? Fuggin' awesome!

TDK is shaping up to be the movie of Summer '08!

I'm not so sure that this is what's going on.  Batman's general view on firearms in the comics is less than positive.  When I first saw some of these, I thought the storyline might be leading towards the Joker framing Batman.  Best pic is Bats on the batcycle - that thing looks like a sweet ride!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Hemish on August 19, 2007, 06:56 PM
I can see his cape getting caught in that bike!!

No Capes !!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on October 31, 2007, 12:15 PM
There's a pretty cool scavenger hunt going on at www.whysoserious.com.  It's pretty much been determined that the Joker's message is "The only sensible way to live in the world is without rules".  We're just waiting to see what happens next.

I think The Dark Knight is my most anticipated movie next year.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on October 31, 2007, 01:00 PM
Yeah, I'm curious what is going to come of that as well - maybe some sort of new pic or something.  I agree Mikey, I'm really looking forward to The Dark Knight next year as well.  Its shaping up really nicely.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2007, 10:08 AM
There's a pretty cool scavenger hunt going on at www.whysoserious.com.  It's pretty much been determined that the Joker's message is "The only sensible way to live in the world is without rules".  We're just waiting to see what happens next.

I think The Dark Knight is my most anticipated movie next year.

Just an update on the scavenger hunt, for those who haven't seen it.  The phrase is all finished, and if you click on the photo edge under the message, you can see a new picture of the Joker (http://whysoserious.com/), and it looks like another contest/hunt has begun.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on November 1, 2007, 10:25 AM
I wanted something more than just another pic of the Joker.  :'(
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on November 27, 2007, 11:24 AM
SuperHeroHype (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6554) has a look at an upcoming cover to Empire Magazine picturing Heath Ledger as the Joker.  We've seen Ledger before, but this is a new pic, for those interested.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on December 3, 2007, 09:44 AM
Some promo pics (http://www.uruloki.org/felipeblog/cine-de-ciencia-ficcin/exclusiva-mundial-seis-fotos-promocionales-de-the-dark-knight-nunca-vistas-y-otras-noticias-de-domingo) of Batman and the Joker from next summer's "The Dark Knight" have popped up online.  Check them out at the link (or until they get taken down).
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: MetalJedi on December 7, 2007, 03:59 AM
If anyone is planning on going to see I Am Legend in an IMAX theater your in for a treat as they are going to show the first 6 minutes of Batman: The Dark Knight.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on December 7, 2007, 11:35 AM
If anyone is planning on going to see I Am Legend in an IMAX theater your in for a treat as they are going to show the first 6 minutes of Batman: The Dark Knight.

And, if you're not going, you can just click here (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=138818) for a description of the footage and what you get to see. 

I can't wait for this movie... :)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on December 14, 2007, 11:04 AM
**** yeah...

(http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/p-dki1.jpg)

(http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/p-dki2.jpg)

(http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/p-dki3t.jpg)

And a bootleg of the new trailer.  Look at it before it gets removed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTdjvjqyBw)

Ledger has sold me as the Joker.  Everything about him - the look, the laugh, the homicidal tendencies - are fantastic.  This movie can't get here soon enough.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on December 14, 2007, 11:23 AM
And a bootleg of the new trailer.  Look at it before it gets removed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTdjvjqyBw)

Wow.   :o

I always thought Jack Nicholson was a pretty good "wacky" Joker, but Heath seems to have captured the "creepy as hell" Joker perfectly. 

Any word when/where this preview will hit theaters?
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on December 14, 2007, 11:29 AM
And a bootleg of the new trailer.  Look at it before it gets removed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTdjvjqyBw)

Wow.   :o

I always thought Jack Nicholson was a pretty good "wacky" Joker, but Heath seems to have captured the "creepy as hell" Joker perfectly. 

Any word when/where this preview will hit theaters?

The trailer and a five minute preview is supposed to be attached to the I Am Legend showings at IMAX theatres this weekend and the HD Trailer is due on Monday

I can't wait for this movie.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on December 14, 2007, 11:45 AM
Wow, looks pretty cool.  Much more "adult" than the old Tim Burton take.  Ledger looks like an awesome Joker from the preview - more of a cross between the guy from Saw and the Crow. 
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on December 14, 2007, 12:47 PM
vids already gone.   :o
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2007, 01:32 PM
I missed it.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on December 14, 2007, 01:44 PM
Here is another link (http://www.comnetslash.com/2007/12/14/leaked-trailer-for-the%20-dark-knight-batman-begins-2/). Once there, scroll down
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on December 14, 2007, 02:04 PM
Thanks, Jay!

Pretty cool!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2007, 02:55 PM
The movie should be good.  ;D
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on December 14, 2007, 03:39 PM
Thanks, Jay!

Pretty cool! (*)

(*) Trailers cool, quality's not.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on December 14, 2007, 03:40 PM
Go here (http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/) Sunday  ;)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on December 14, 2007, 04:10 PM
That Joker poster looks fantastic. I think Ledger's Joker might even top Nicholson's, who I love.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: ruiner on December 14, 2007, 04:41 PM
Good stuff.  I love Nolan's take on Batman.

Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 14, 2007, 07:17 PM
Holy damn this is going to be good Batman! Sweet!  8)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on December 15, 2007, 12:04 AM
vids gone....and again i missed it....seriously, I think WB doesn't want this thing out there, or something.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 15, 2007, 12:09 AM
It's still up here (http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=30438) thus far. Hurry before that one is pulled.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Hemish on December 15, 2007, 08:04 AM
Oh kick arse !!!
I wasnt sure about ledgers joker but he looks and sounds insane!!!!
Cant wait for this one!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 16, 2007, 06:24 PM
More, may contain spoilers. It's on youtube so it can vanish.

The Dark Knight - IMAX Prologue  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNqWAxHtMvo)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on December 16, 2007, 06:36 PM
Very cool. Is that going to be part of the movie or just a stand alone teaser video.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on December 16, 2007, 08:48 PM
Official Dark Knight trailer (http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/deathtrap/default.htm)

And you can tell the Joker is just pure evil.  That look he gives after he says "Evening, Commissioner" and smacks his lips.  Fantastic.  And when he licks his lips after Ledger's cowboy lover's sister kicks him in the nuts.  Excellent.  From what I've seen, Ledger has absolutely nailed this part.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 16, 2007, 08:55 PM
Holy crap! Bring it on!  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a052.gif)
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ben on December 16, 2007, 09:06 PM
Wow. Fantastic trailer.  :)

July is just too far away right now.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on December 17, 2007, 09:36 AM
Amazing.  I agree, July is just too far away :).  I really like the direction that Nolan/Bale/etc. has taken with the Batman franchise with Begins and now TDK.  Can't wait for this one.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on December 17, 2007, 03:16 PM
This is the movie I'm most excited about this summer.  It just looks incredible!
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on December 17, 2007, 04:12 PM
 :o This looks even better. I agree, my most anticipated movie of '08, could even top Begins.
Title: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on December 17, 2007, 04:41 PM
I'm still more jazzed about Iron Man than anything else, but DK is definitely near the top of the list!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on December 28, 2007, 10:07 AM
That extended trailer is pure genius. Can't introduce the Joker any better way.
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Post by: iFett on December 31, 2007, 10:13 AM
Why So Serious?.....Brilliant

Are they planning on redoing all of the Batman movies now, even the last two that sucked?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on December 31, 2007, 01:17 PM
I think it's just a re-imagining of the Batman story.  I love what they've done so far and TDK looks incredible.  I wouldn't mind seeing them do a Mr Freeze, Bane, or Penguin story.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on January 3, 2008, 05:10 PM
Funny (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHufrsP9XMA)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2008, 09:35 AM
Funny (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHufrsP9XMA)

Thanks for posting that, that was pretty good.  I remember in our area the old Batman series reruns were on "after school" (around 4:30 or so I think), and I watched it pretty religiously.  Campy for sure, but I enjoyed it as a kid.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on April 2, 2008, 12:56 PM
New DK photos (http://www.lyricis.fr/cinema-dvd-serie/batman-the-dark-knight-photos-exclusives-du-joker/)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on April 3, 2008, 10:44 AM
Their gone now.  :(
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on April 24, 2008, 10:48 PM
New poster

(http://www.whysoserious.com/itsallpartoftheplan/images/201949id1_a.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 25, 2008, 12:25 AM
Sweet.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on April 28, 2008, 12:45 PM
Five new international posters (http://www.omelete.com.br/cine/100012318/EXCLUSIVO__Batman___O_Cavaleiro_das_Trevas.aspx) have shown up online, kind of cool.  Still really looking forward to this movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on April 28, 2008, 02:51 PM
Haven't watched or read much on this film, trying to stay spoiler free, but they ran a trailer in front of Harold and Kumar Friday that looked awesome.  I'm looking forward to this film a lot.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2008, 08:45 AM
It seems the new trailer is currently available on YouTube (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7135) (posted at SuperHeroHype in that link), so see it while you can.  Although the quality isn't the greatest, the movie continues to look amazing.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on April 29, 2008, 09:51 PM
I saw that trailer before work today, looks good but it's been pulled now but you can still see it here (http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/dark-knight-movie-trailer-shenanigans-misdirection-bootlegs-and-laughing-clowns.php).
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on April 30, 2008, 07:43 PM
Not anymore.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on May 4, 2008, 08:20 AM
The new trailer (http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm) is up  8)

Also look at the 00:31 mark on the left side of the screen. Is that Eric Roberts?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on May 4, 2008, 08:31 AM
The new trailer (http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm) is up  8)

Also look at the 00:31 mark on the left side of the screen. Is that Eric Roberts?

Looks good.  I didn't realize Harbey Dent was going to be such a big part of the story. 

I don't have any kind of clock on the trailer I saw (?) but I timed about 30 seconds in and didn't seem to see anyone that looked like Eric Roberts.  What is going on in the scene you're referencing?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on May 4, 2008, 08:39 AM
The new trailer (http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm) is up  8)

Also look at the 00:31 mark on the left side of the screen. Is that Eric Roberts?

Looks good.  I didn't realize Harbey Dent was going to be such a big part of the story. 

I don't have any kind of clock on the trailer I saw (?) but I timed about 30 seconds in and didn't seem to see anyone that looked like Eric Roberts.  What is going on in the scene you're referencing?

If you download the trailer at the bottom of the link you should get the clock/timer.

But the scene is where The Joker is addressing all the thugs around the table. There is one guy who's head is down on the table, "Eric" looks to be the guy sitting right next to him.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on May 4, 2008, 08:41 AM
It is Eric Roberts, he's one of the mobsters the Joker's talking to at the beginning.

Look closely towards the end, I believe there's a quick shot of Dent's alter ego.  And it's possible parts of said alter ego's origin was shown earlier in the trailer.  Could be typical trailer editing though, so we'll see.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on May 4, 2008, 08:42 AM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/

Eric Roberts plays "Salvatore Marconi"

Beware of other possible character spoliers in the link above.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ghost of QG on May 4, 2008, 10:59 AM
New trailer up:

http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on May 4, 2008, 11:10 AM
Yep, look six posts up  ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on May 4, 2008, 01:41 PM
If you download the trailer at the bottom of the link you should get the clock/timer.

But the scene is where The Joker is addressing all the thugs around the table. There is one guy who's head is down on the table, "Eric" looks to be the guy sitting right next to him.

Wow, I see him now - good eyes!  Your attention to detail is admirable my friend.   :-*
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on May 4, 2008, 03:13 PM
The new trailer looks awesome, can't wait for this.  8)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on May 5, 2008, 12:38 AM
What anyone would do to get hit's on youtube!  :D

Why So Squeaky! (http://youtube.com/watch?v=wxSmGIhQA4g)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on May 6, 2008, 08:25 AM
I just saw a pic of what Two Face supposedly looks like.  If it's real, then wow.  I know a bunch of us thought that first Joker pic was creepy.  Two Face makes Joker look tame in comparison.

I won't post it here, but if anyone wants to see it, go here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=528985&page=13&pp=25) and read posts 319 and 320.  Hurry up, they may be taken down soon.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ryan on May 6, 2008, 08:29 AM
 :o

Jebus. He gives Crispy Anakin a run for his money, that's for sure. I saved the picture in case it gets taken down.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on May 6, 2008, 09:31 AM
Goo...that is creepy.  It looks good though, definitely better than the Tommy Lee Jones version from Batman Forever :).
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM
But the Tommy Lee Jones version was closer to the comic books. This one is just getting gross. This pretty much tops Darkman.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on May 6, 2008, 11:32 AM
But the Tommy Lee Jones version was closer to the comic books. This one is just getting gross. This pretty much tops Darkman.

But Nolan's Batman movies aren't exact representation of the comic books.  Sure, they have comic book characters in them, but his take is and always has been a "real world" approach.  That's why you got no Lazarus Pit for Ra's, why the Scarecrow didn't look like a demented version of the Wizard of Oz Scarecrow and why the Joker doesn't take a chemical bath and get white skin and green hair.  And Two Face looks exactly like someone would if half their face was burned off, melted with acid or whatever else happens to Dent to get to that look.  It fits perfectly with Nolan's interpretation of the Batman universe.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on May 6, 2008, 12:02 PM
That pic has already been incorporated to Wikipedia's Two-Face (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-Face) entry.  Scroll down to the section on Harvey Dent in "The Dark Knight."

I think it looks pretty horrific, and with burns like that, the guy would have to turn to a life of crime just to afford the neosporin.

I just hope his character is true; I absolutely hated Tommy Lee Jones' wacky, zany Two-Face, who flipped and re-flipped his coin until he got the desired result.  What a train wreck piece of **** that movie was.... ::)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on May 12, 2008, 11:52 AM
SHH (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7191) has posted links to two new TV spots that apparently aired last night.  There's some bits of new footage, this movie continues to look pretty great.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on June 17, 2008, 08:34 AM
WARNING - SPOILERS DEFINITELY APPLY HERE, YE BE WARNED










Gotham City Pizzeria (http://www.gothamcitypizzeria.com/)  Click on the "HA" in Gotham to see a clip of Two Face.  You can't see everything, but it looks like that leaked make up pic posted a while back is pretty accurate.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 17, 2008, 09:42 AM
Pretty cool that they put something like this online.  I'm really looking forward to this movie.  Only about a month away now, can't wait.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Hemish on June 18, 2008, 06:45 AM
I so cant wait for this one, and to think we get it before the americans !!!
Hahahahaha
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on June 18, 2008, 09:49 AM
Considering all of the hype, does this movie seem like it's already been released? I know it hasn't but it just feels like it already came and went.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: CaptainYoda on June 18, 2008, 05:12 PM
The hype for Batman in 89 seemed bigger. It seemed to eclipse everything else that year. This time, to me anyways, there is alot of hype, but there are plenty of other things going on too.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2008, 10:17 AM
The hype for Batman in 89 seemed bigger. It seemed to eclipse everything else that year. This time, to me anyways, there is alot of hype, but there are plenty of other things going on too.

We've still got a bit of time, but I know what you mean.  I remember the hype for the '89 Batman being crazy too, but part of that might have been that it was the first "superhero" movie since the Superman ones - and the first Batman movie (outside of Adam West).  Although I prefer Begins overall more now, I remember being nuts about the '89 Batman when I was younger.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on June 19, 2008, 10:57 AM
It was partly a difference in tone too....these are much more "dark knighty"...darker in tone and in logos and visuals.  Outside of the goth kids and geeks shopping at Hot Topic, the Dark Knight logos just aren't going to have same mass appeal as the bright yellow and black logo from Burton's Batman that were printed on EVERYTHING.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on June 24, 2008, 09:16 AM
New TV Spot (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7392) over at SuperHeroHype with some new scenes.  "Very poor choice of words..."
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on June 28, 2008, 12:40 AM
'Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to Ledger (http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=34187)

Heath Ledger delivers brilliantly as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iplWwdu4VBqsrpiIWstbVLSpppzA)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ghost of QG on June 29, 2008, 07:34 PM
Opening for Dark Knight. Spoilers may apply. watch befoe it gets yanked....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfz13iVv0g
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2008, 07:56 PM
Opening for Dark Knight. Spoilers may apply. watch befoe it gets yanked....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfz13iVv0g

I've seen that clip before awhile back, can't wait for the fick to open. AMC had Batman Begins on last night so I watched it to get more hyped up.  ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on June 29, 2008, 08:06 PM
They showed that same clip before I am Legend in IMax.  This movie is probably going to be the best of the summer!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on June 29, 2008, 08:58 PM
Opening for Dark Knight. Spoilers may apply. watch befoe it gets yanked....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfz13iVv0g

Kind of knew the end of that clip about half way thru, but still very cool. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on June 29, 2008, 11:20 PM
Opening for Dark Knight. Spoilers may apply. watch befoe it gets yanked....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfz13iVv0g

"What bus?"

I am soooooo pumped for this movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 1, 2008, 10:03 AM
I see there are some early reviews popping up online now (IGN, Newsarama, Comic Book Resources, etc.) and all are exceedingly positive.  We're talking perfect scores, and talk of Oscar nominations good.  I hope that's a good sign.  Granted, these sites are mainly comic-related, but still it sounds like it is very well done.  I can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on July 1, 2008, 10:06 AM
I just bought my tickets for the 9am Saturday showing in IMAX.  Can't ******* wait.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 1, 2008, 04:10 PM
A new poster (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7426) is up over at SHH.

(http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/batsnewpostersmall.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 1, 2008, 06:59 PM
A new poster (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7426) is up over at SHH.

(http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/batsnewpostersmall.jpg)

Wow... Best poster so far, bar none.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 2, 2008, 09:31 AM
Apparently, I've already got tickets for the 19th.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 2, 2008, 09:56 AM
IGN (http://media.movies.ign.com/media/752/752133/vids_1.html) has several clips up from the Dark Knight.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: ruiner on July 2, 2008, 11:58 AM
Why is Katie Holmes not in this movie?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 2, 2008, 12:22 PM
Because she nearly ruined Batman Begins?

Honestly, I don't know and I don't really care.  That film came out while Tom Cruise was jumping on couchs and basically ruined Katie for me for life.  Due to his shenanigans off-screen it ruined War of the Worlds and MI:III and nearly ruined Batman for me.

I don't know how well Maggie Gyllenhaal will do in the film.  I think I've only ever seen one movie with her in it and I don't even remember he character (40 Days and 40 Nights) as she wasn't one of the three or four headliners for the film. 

My only gripe is that Batman/Bruce Wayne has a history of hot female love interests and in my opinion, Maggie, not that hot.  I'll wait and see how se does, though.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 2, 2008, 12:42 PM
Holmes turned down the offer to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes due to scheduling conflicts.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on July 2, 2008, 12:53 PM
Holmes turned down the offer to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes due to scheduling conflicts.

And Tom wouldn't let her  ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 2, 2008, 02:04 PM
"Scheduling conflicts."  Right.  Because "Mad Money" was a better choice of films to be in...

As I said, I don't really care why she's not in it.  I just hope her replacement isn't a bad choice. 

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on July 2, 2008, 02:25 PM
I don't know about Maggie Gyllenhaal. She's got that Carrie Fisher look to her.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on July 2, 2008, 02:30 PM
I don't know about Maggie Gyllenhaal. She's got that Carrie Fisher look to her.

1970s Carrie Fisher or 2000s Carrie Fisher  :P
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on July 2, 2008, 02:44 PM
1970's.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 2, 2008, 03:03 PM
She was borderline hot in Stranger Than Fiction, in kind of a emo way.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth Broem on July 3, 2008, 10:50 AM
I will actually miss Katie's 2000 facial expressions she can make when saying one sentence.  That is a special effect right there.  But I suppose Two-Face and the Joker will make up for it. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 3, 2008, 11:06 AM
Maggie used to be kind of cute and/or hot:

(http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/images/2007/09/maggie_gyllenhaal_090407_04-thumb.jpg)

(http://www.enjoyfashion.com/images/fashion/news/maggie_gyllenhaal.jpg)

(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lifestyle/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20070904/0013729c050d08470d2c1f.jpg)

But I think she's gotten kind of gert.  I don't know what it is...I think she got a bad nose job and crappy cheek implants or something.

Bummer.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on July 3, 2008, 11:14 AM
Gert?

I for one really dig Maggie.  Wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on July 3, 2008, 11:14 AM
Wow, she used to be alrigth. Now I think she is just terrible. She just looks like she aged 40 years
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: ruiner on July 3, 2008, 11:18 AM
Are you guys insane?

She looks like **** even photoshopped up in those pics.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: CaptainYoda on July 3, 2008, 11:48 AM
Katie Holmes was the weakest link in Batman Begins though. She looked like she was 19 playing the assistant D.A. She looked like Bruce Waynes daughter more than she looked like his girlfriend. At least Maggie looks like they are closer in age.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 3, 2008, 11:59 AM
Largely unflattering... (http://www.askmen.com/women/galleries/actress/maggie-gyllenhaal/picture-1.html)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 3, 2008, 01:14 PM
Yikes.

Well, I have no experience with her in films, never seen her in anything.  But, if she's a good actress, good addition to the film then I don't really care.   But still...yikes.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 3, 2008, 02:24 PM
Largely unflattering... (http://www.askmen.com/women/galleries/actress/maggie-gyllenhaal/picture-1.html)

Totally OT, but has IGN migrated its sites to ******* geocities or something?  The last few times I've been there (not just for this, but regular IGN, Rotten Tomatoes, etc.), it's taken an eternity to load each page....
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 4, 2008, 05:05 PM
Even though this movie is not even out yet, who should be the villian for the next?
I read that the Joker was going to be in the next one also, well I wounder who would step into the role now if they go down that road? 

I read that they are leaning towards the "Riddler"

I would hope they would consider Catwoman.. who out of Hollywiers current hotties would make a Great Catwoman? Megan Fox? Hmmmm
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 4, 2008, 06:49 PM
I read that they are leaning towards the "Riddler"


I hope not. I never liked the Riddler as a villain, he's too similar to the Joker for me.

who out of Hollywiers current hotties would make a Great Catwoman? Megan Fox? Hmmmm

Halle Berry? I for one think she'd make a great Catwoman.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 4, 2008, 06:51 PM
I read that they are leaning towards the "Riddler"


I hope not. I never liked the Riddler as a villain, he's too similar to the Joker for me.

who out of Hollywiers current hotties would make a Great Catwoman? Megan Fox? Hmmmm

Halle Berry? I for one think she'd make a great Catwoman.
Ummm I think she did play the Catwoman in that horrible movie ( not surprised you missed most people did )
what about Mr.Freeze?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 4, 2008, 07:47 PM
Halle Berry as Catwoman...  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/ekelig/g015.gif)  horrible, nuff said.

I could see them doing a Catwoman, even a new Riddler, Poison Ivy, Bane, Penguin & Mr. Freeze. As for others, King Tut, The Mad Hatter, Egghead, Harley Quinn, Clayface or maybe Ventriloquist & Scarface would be cool.

Let's see how they do with the Two Face character.  ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 6, 2008, 07:09 PM
My only worry for future films is that they start doubling up the villains.  If they'd matched Harley Quinn up with the Joke that wouldn't have been bad, I've always thought of her as more of a sidekick (don't follow the comics so don't know if that holds true there).

Otherwise I hope they stick with the single villains.  Penguin would be good, Two Face now that they've apparently, introduced him, Poison Ivy, Man-Bat, Mr. Freeze.  How about Killer Croc?  Since Spider-Man seemed to not want to get into the Lizard even after introducing Curt Connors, why not?

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on July 6, 2008, 08:29 PM
I'd love to see the Penguin turn up at some point, but in the role he currently holds in the comics (semi-legit nightclub owner/boss man) and not as a bumbling main baddie.

I'd also like to see them avoid some of the more recent villians (Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Riddler) and focus on someone new like Scarface/Ventriloquist, Black Mask, Deathstroke, or League of Assasins (Lady Shiva or Talia).

And hopefully, when they get around to introducing Robin, he's not a twenty-something prick like O'Donnell was...   ::)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 7, 2008, 10:05 AM
I'd kind of like to see the Penguin turn up as well, in the same scenario as Jeff mentioned.  I remember the character being rumored for awhile in early preproduction (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman or Bob Hoskins if I remember correctly), so maybe that is a route they would go.  I also read at one point that the Joker was intended to be in the third movie as well, but I don't know how that will play out now with the Ledger situation.  I think Catwoman would be cool to see done again (and done well), but thinking of how the "world" of this movie is (realistic as possible) that maybe Black Mask or Deathstroke might be a good choice as well.

I'm probably in the minority of people that wouldn't mind seeing Dick Grayson/Robin introduced into this movie-verse.  I've seen comments that Christian Bale is quite against it (and I'm guessing fandom as well), but it kind of stinks that the movie(s) really tainted that character so much.  In the comics (and in Batman: TAS), Robin is actually a pretty cool character I think - but the general populace has such a tainted vision of the character at this point.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 7, 2008, 11:52 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing Robin but I can't get the previous film version out of my head.  Nothing against Chris O'Donnell, I think it was just a badly done character.

Of course they could always be sneaky and do Nightwing instead. 

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 7, 2008, 12:06 PM
It'd be interesting if Robin were actually a 12-year-old kid instead of a 26-year-old guy pretending to be 17.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Hemish on July 7, 2008, 11:30 PM
I remember hearing somewhere that if Robin was introduced that Christain Bale wouldnt sign on
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on July 8, 2008, 08:51 AM
Want to see actual in movie pics of Two Face? (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8795951&postcount=889)

(Note: clicking above won't take you directly to the pics, but to another forum where the links are posted)

I have no self control, I clicked.  And he looks ******* awesome.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 8, 2008, 10:24 AM
I remember hearing somewhere that if Robin was introduced that Christain Bale wouldnt sign on

Ah yup.

Quote
The Dark Knight star Christian Bale has said he’s quit the superhero franchise if the producers ever decide to reintroduce Batman’s sidekick Robin. “If Robin crops up in one of the new Batman films, I’ll be chaining myself up somewhere and refusing to go to work.”

Two Face is going to be good, hell the whole frickin' movie is going to be good. The early reviews I have read are saying this is the best Batman flick thus far & the Joker rulz!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 8, 2008, 04:05 PM
Want to see actual in movie pics of Two Face? (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=8795951&postcount=889)

(Note: clicking above won't take you directly to the pics, but to another forum where the links are posted)

I have no self control, I clicked.  And he looks ******* awesome.

No self control here either, thanks for passing it along.  I don't mind seeing some pics though, but I really haven't tried to find anything relating to the plot/story of the movie so far.

We purchased our tickets for this for the 19th, just to be sure we could get in on opening weekend.  I heard on a podcast that current statistics (from Fandango.com) have The Dark Knight outselling the previous best-presell (Spidey 3) by an 8 to 1 margin.  I thought it might be a good idea to pre-buy just in case.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 8, 2008, 05:02 PM
I've got tickets to a 7/19 IMAX showing as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 8, 2008, 08:22 PM
My theater is pre-selling tickets for this now and after those comments I'm thinking maybe I ought to go buy mine. 

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt on July 8, 2008, 08:26 PM
I don't know if this belongs better here or in the Other Toy section, but I'll just ask it here:

What's the best Bale-era Batman action figure to get?  
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediMoses on July 9, 2008, 12:23 AM
Entertainment Weekly had a great article on it.  I am jazzed.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 9, 2008, 03:05 AM
I don't know if this belongs better here or in the Other Toy section, but I'll just ask it here:

What's the best Bale-era Batman action figure to get?  

The best one I've seen is the Dark Knight super nice collectors fig--from what I think is called the "Movie Master" line.  They're about $11-$12, and come in inordinately ornate packaging, but are pretty decent figures.  They're the ones that come with "evidence" or something; I think the Batman has a big Batman head or something.  There's also a Joker (which is impossible to find) and a clown thug in the same style.  They're much nicer than the standard line garbage, and the Batman comes in cowled and un-coweled Bruce Wayne variants.

Edit: Found a pic:

(http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2008_3/DKMMBatman.jpg)

Here's the Movie Master Joker:

(http://www.nypost.com/seven/02162008/photos/news011a.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jesse James on July 9, 2008, 03:06 AM
Like DNA stains?  Yick...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on July 9, 2008, 07:53 AM
Matt, like Ryan mentioned, the Movie Moment Batman is the one to get if you're looking for a movie Batman figure.  Good luck finding one, though.  I saw Batman and Joker's goon a couple of times when they were first released almost two months ago and haven't seen any since.  Never did see a Joker. 

Apparently, Mattel's distribution is a bit wonky due to switching overseas distributors, but the word is more of Mattel's product should be hitting the shelves shortly.  Wave 2 includes a Batman Begins Batman and a Scarecrow if you're interested.  It's probably a safe assumption that Two Face will be coming soon (I'm assuming he'll be revealed at SDCC after the movie to keep the surprise of what he looks like to those people who have more will power than I do and didn't click the images of him floating around the internets).
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 9, 2008, 09:52 AM
I'd have to echo the comments of the Movie Masters Batman figure(s).  I'm really glad that I decided to grab a couple of these when I hit TRU for the Indy release on May 1st.  They had a whole case of these, and I grabbed a Batman, Joker, and Bruce Wayne just in case I didn't see them again.  And, I haven't yet.  Very nice figures overall, for those interested.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 9, 2008, 01:04 PM
I saw the Batman Begins Batman and the Scarecrow Movie Masters today.  I guess they're neat, if you're into toys and ****.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on July 9, 2008, 03:12 PM
Like no one on this board is into toys. 8)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt on July 11, 2008, 04:53 AM
Thanks for the advice, fellas.  Guess I'll look for one of the Movie Masters things, which brings up a new question:

Any major differences between the Batsuits in the two movies?

Does the Dark Knight suit have nipples?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on July 11, 2008, 08:11 AM
Any major differences between the Batsuits in the two movies?

the cowl in Batman Begins measured in at eight inches, six centimeters, while the cowl in Batman TDK comes in at eight inches, eight centimeters. it will give a much more dramatic effect on screen, and in your toy collection.

Does the Dark Knight suit have nipples?

mmmmm. let's hope so.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 11, 2008, 01:43 PM
Thanks for the advice, fellas.  Guess I'll look for one of the Movie Masters things, which brings up a new question:

Any major differences between the Batsuits in the two movies?

Does the Dark Knight suit have nipples?

Yeah, the BB batsuit is more smooth and uniformly black (see it HERE (http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/bale-costume-1.jpg)).

The TDK batsuit is a little more...um...jointed and flexible--kind of a carbon fiber mesh that makes it look a little mechanicalish.  There's an okay pic HERE (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2102055996_4374e03a3e.jpg).

And for carp, here's some nipples: 

(http://www.spacejunk.org/spacejunk/wp-content/images/humour/batman&robin_pics012.jpg)

EDIT: I suck at describing things.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on July 11, 2008, 04:25 PM
mmm. nice.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 11, 2008, 06:39 PM
Any major differences between the Batsuits in the two movies?

One major difference in the new batsuit is that he'll be able to turn his head.  None of the previous incarnations have been able to do that.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 14, 2008, 09:59 AM
Anyone catch HBO's First Look special on The Dark Knight? It's up on youtube in 2 parts. Spoilers may apply.

HD The Dark Knight HBO First Look (1/2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwPMtWUO_Qo)

HD The Dark Knight HBO First Look (2/2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxlR1LV0g5A&feature=related)
Title: Re: TDK
Post by: JediJman on July 14, 2008, 10:42 PM
Heading out to see the sneak peek of Dark Knight tomorrow.  Woohoo!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 15, 2008, 04:16 PM
Bought advance tickets for Friday at 7 PM.

Can't... wait... any... longer....
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Diddly on July 17, 2008, 10:10 PM
So I have work all weekend and the midnight showings were all sold out across town so I didn't think I would be seeing it until well into next week. But earlier my friend called me and said a theater here is showing TDK all night so we're going to a 1 am showing. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Chris on July 17, 2008, 10:41 PM
I've got my ticket for midnight. I'm actually pretty excited.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2008, 11:50 PM
This movie was awesome.  Tons of action, great plot twists (some predictable, but not all for me), and I honestly thought the movie was about to end about 40 minutes before it actually ended.  Just when you think they're wrapping it up, there's a twist and the story goes on.  Special effects are top notch and great acting by majority of the cast.  I'm not a fan of Wayne's love interests in this or Batman Begins, but that's about my only complaint from either movie.

As for Ledger and the debate over how good his performance is - he makes a damn awesome Joker.  I really liked Nicholson's take and Ledger surpasses even that.  Obviously psychotic and funny, but they made him every bit as wise as Batman instead of just a complete lunatic.  In fact, I thought he came off more "creepy smart" than psychotic for most of the movie.

Anyway, this was definitely worth the wait and my 2nd favorite movie of the year behind Iron Man.
Title: Re: Official Movie Thread
Post by: JangoTat on July 18, 2008, 12:09 AM
Batman 2 was epic...This one will be a for sure Blu-Ray purchase when it comes out ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Roton7 on July 18, 2008, 04:24 PM
Overall I'd say I liked it. Ledger did the Joker role incredibly perfectly (that was definitely the best part of the whole thing). The action was amazing as well. But, there's a HUGE problem I have with the movie that kind of bugs me:

This movie was awesome.  Tons of action, great plot twists (some predictable, but not all for me), and I honestly thought the movie was about to end about 40 minutes before it actually ended.  Just when you think they're wrapping it up, there's a twist and the story goes on.

This was so annoying, I can't even describe it. It's not like I wanted the movie to end, but honestly, there was barely even a solid plot throughout the whole movie. Instead of introducing a specific problem and showing that problem throughout the entire movie, they made 7 or 8 mini-plots that seemed very unrelated. The only thing that ties every scene together is the fact that the Joker and Batman are involved. I won't give anything away, but there are numerous events that the Joker plans in order to instill fear into the citizens. None of these plans are at all related, and that is my big problem. This movie, while awesome, does not feel like one single movie. It feels like they had a different writer do each 20 minute section of the movie, and the only direction they gave was to include the main characters, and then it was put together into one big thing.

Overall, the action and acting were both outstanding, but I couldn't help myself from getting irritated at the fact that the movie barely even had a central plot.


Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 18, 2008, 10:37 PM
Just came back from TDK- It ******* rocked. Hard. Quite possibly one of the best comic booked based movies I've seen. My thoughts and nitpicks below...

Spoilers Below























Heath Ledger easily deserves at least an Oscar nod. He stole every single scene he was in. From his vocal and facial nuances to the way he walked, he was amazing. I loved how he kept changing the story of how he got his facial scars. Kind of like how in Batman: The Killing Joke he has a bit about how he likes his past to be "multiple choice". I think he surpassed Nicholson's Joker, and definitely brought his own unique spin to the character. I was however disappointed in the lack of Joker Venom. I know that wouldn't really fit with Ledger's take on the character, but I still would've liked to see it. My favorite Joker bit from TDK? "Magic trick!"

Two-Face was handled really well. When he turns all bad-ass vigilante, he kind of reminded me of Doc Ock in Spiderman 2. The burns were done very well, a couple girls in my theater even screamed when he was revealed.

Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Lucius, Gordon, and the rest of the guys from BB pulled in solid performances. Alfred had some nice refreshing funny bits, and Bale was as good as ever.

Gyllenhall, IMO, was a better Rachel than Katie Holmes, and really gave a good performance.

My only nitpicks are the editing. It seems like the Joker had a whole bag of plots that he just weaved in and out of the film, and it was kind of hard to tell what the characters current motivations were.

Overall I thought it was fantastic, quite easily the best film of 2008. I'll definitely try to see it again in the theaters.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 19, 2008, 03:02 PM
'Dark Knight' opening day: est. $66.4 million. Tops 'Spider-Man 3'... (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/days/?page=single&p=.htm)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 19, 2008, 03:45 PM
Spolier! Re:Roton7 post





















The plot was outlined by the Joker in the last scene.  The plot was that  the Joker was this petty 2nd level criminal until he realizes that he can become a top level criminal by using Batman to elevate him to that position.  His madness was about turing people like Batman and Harvey into a "freak" like him, and Batman unlike Harvery did not fall into his trap.  Each of the Jokers plans uped the anity and each was intended to bring Batman in closer and closer. Thats my take, and Im glad we did not spend half of the movie replaying why or how the Joker became the Joker and I think that scene in the Jail where the are talking about how the Joker was a total blank slate, use your imigination as to why he became the Joker, he gave us several good reasons.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: iFett on July 19, 2008, 04:53 PM
I just saw it and thought it was a fantastic movie, but I think there was a bit too much hype.  I got goosebumps when the Joker said WHY SO SERIOUS.  I think the most trippiest part of his character IMO was when he was walking out of the hospital in his "uniform"  Very twisted in his expressions and especially in his walk.

So sad that Heath had to leave us, but I'm going to be left wondering about the upside down sequence towards end and to how that will be explained in the next flick about where he went.

That wasn't spoilerish...was it?  I hope not.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 19, 2008, 06:42 PM
I thought the hospital scene was paying tribute to Nurse Rachet from "One that flew over the Cockos Nest" the movie had a lot of little things here and there like when he said to Batman " you complete me" LOL

I an idea about the 3rd movie but it includes spoliers...



















Ok we knew who "dies" and with this person death.. it brings two options..

It opens Bruce up to a new romance which could mean the CatWoman might be in part 3..or it could mean that the person that "died" comes back as Catwoman. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2008, 07:22 PM
..or it could mean that the person that "died" comes back as Catwoman. 

I'm not going to worry about "spoliers" because if people are reading this thread now without having seen the movie, then that's their own fault.  Rachel Dawes coming back as Catwoman is about the dumbest idea I've heard.  She's deader than dead.  People don't come back from being blown up in Nolan's "real world" Batman universe.  Now that's not to say that Catwoman couldn't be the villian(ess) in part 3, but she ain't gonna be Ms. Dawes.

Me personally?  I love to see the Riddler.  We've seen Batman the fighter, now let's see Batman the detective.

As for my opinion on TDK - absolutely, positively outstanding in every sense.  Ledger is now the definitive Joker, no one else is going to touch him.  He nailed it and he deserves all the hype he's receiving.

Can't wait to see it again, possibly multiple more times.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 19, 2008, 08:04 PM
what I liked the most about this movie is that "Gotham"was an actual real city. I know in BB they tried to make Gotham a real city, but it still looked comic bookish in certain parts like the last action sequence.  As far as my choice for Villian, Mr.Freeze might not be a bad choice with the right actor and story. I know they had their heart set on part 3 being the trial of the Joker, I just do not know who could fill the role now....
I also thought that line of the Joker at the end when he said something about them going at it for a long time to come.. )=
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on July 19, 2008, 08:37 PM
TDK = bat-freakin-tastic.

I loved this movie.  Everything was perfect - the players, the characters, the story.  I honestly have ZERO complaints and I can't wait to see it again...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 19, 2008, 09:53 PM
I thought it was great.  I'm glad I saw it in IMAX; those scenes were amazing.  Loved everything about it, especially Heath Ledger's turn as the Joker, except for Rachel.  Man, I'm glad she got killed.  She was the worst part of BB, and even with a new actress, the worst part of TDK.

I can't help but think TDK was really about Two-Face, and the third was supposed to be all Batman vs. Joker, which would have been awesome.  I can't imagine they'd even try to replace Heath Ledger, and I can't imagine anyone in Hollywood even wanting to try and step into those shoes, but if they did...ah, nevermind.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on July 20, 2008, 03:28 AM
I caught the film at the midnight showing Friday morning but didn't get around to posting on it.  I think it's one of the best films I've seen.  I loved the entire movie and think that Ledger deserves all the press he's been getting.  He elevated not only the film but everyone around him. 

I was especially impressed with Eckhart as Two-Face.  I hadn't read much of anything about the film going in and thought that the film was going to be more of a setup for him as a future villain than as a player in this film.  It'll be interesting what they decide to do about a villain for a sequel.

I agree that trying to replace Ledger with someone wouldn't quite cut it.  He played the part so perfectly that I can't think about someone else trying to take it on right now, especially not in 2 to 3 years for a part 3. 

I think the Riddler would be fun and agree with the idea that showing Batman as a detective would be cool.  I also wouldn't be opposed to a female villain like Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn.  I actually think Harley Quinn could be a way to pay homage to the Joker without having him in the film.  She could take up his mantle while he's cooling his heels in Arkham Asylum or somewhere. 

I posted this to the PSWCS list after seeing the film Friday night but I'm making a prediction that this film will break $200 million domestically for the weekend.  Be interesting to see if it pulls that kind of bank.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 20, 2008, 10:03 AM
Best. Movie. Ever.

Okay, an exaggeration, but only slight. The last movie I walked out of that wowed by was Shawshank Redemption.

It's hard to really impress me, but this movie did in spades. Smart script, epic/human themes, total geek moments, all handled nearly perfectly in tone. I almost wanted to agree that the movie was too long, but when I saw the overall point of the story, you can't tell it in any shorter amount of time without compromising the film's heart and soul. Truly an outstanding effort and compared to some of the "oscar" films I often see and feel are far superior to the usual summer-fare, this one deserves a ton of oscar nods, including best picture.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 20, 2008, 12:18 PM
  I also wouldn't be opposed to a female villain like Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn.  I actually think Harley Quinn could be a way to pay homage to the Joker without having him in the film.  She could take up his mantle while he's cooling his heels in Arkham Asylum or somewhere. 


I had that exact same idea. Maybe Harley and some Joker goons could try a bank job, or even try and break the Joker out of Arkham, but be thwarted by Bats, similar to Scarecrow and his gang in TDK.

The Riddler gets my vote for a third movie villain. Someone to challenge Bats intellectually, and he could really put his detective skills to work.

Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 20, 2008, 12:26 PM
'Dark Knight' sets opening weekend box office record (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/20/dark.knight.ap/index.html)!

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-- A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

The figures released Sunday show "The Dark Knight" more than $4 million ahead of the $151.1 million first weekend for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 20, 2008, 12:50 PM
The movie was just incredible.  Ledger's version of the Joker was amazing...it would be tough to find a replacement actor.

Definitely the best movie this summer.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 20, 2008, 01:43 PM
All right, all right, I'm going to stick my neck out here and say I want to see more Joker.  And there's at least one guy that I think could pull it off:  Cobra Commander.

(http://innerjoejoe.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/josephgl4.jpg)

AKA Joseph Gordon Levitt.  He bears more than a passing resemblance to Heath Ledger, and under the make-up...well...he could get the look.

Additionally, he's a very good actor (3rd Rock from the Sun, not so much, but he's great in "Brick" and "Stop-Loss").

I know, I know, it would be virtually impossible to do, and nobody would want to go in and try and mimic Ledger's performance or try and make it their own...but I'd love to see it happen anyway.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 20, 2008, 01:47 PM
I want to see Catwoman..I really think that is why Rachael went by the waste side...the Joker and Catwoman are the two villians that most get into Batmans head.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Dressel Rebel on July 20, 2008, 09:14 PM
SPOILERS






Saw this last night.  This was one of the greatest movies I have ever seen.  I can't even say definitively that it's not THE best I've ever seen.

The Joker was AWESOME.  He burned so much **** down I was starting to wonder if even the movie theater was going to be left standing by the time the movie was done.  I was just totally engrossed, mouth agape.

A couple quick things:

(http://www.brokenkode.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/thedarkknight24tz6.jpg)

In this shot above, did anyone catch that huge KNIFE come out of Joker's shoe when he delivered this kick?  My girlfriend buried her face in my arm (not a fan of violence) the moment that blade shot out of the front of Joker's shoe and I kinda got startled and didn't really see if it cut Batman's midsection.


(http://www.herospy.com/wp-content/2007/movie/new-batman-pics-03.jpg)

Now THAT was a good old-fashioned ass whooping.  I thought when Batman put that chair under the doorknob he was flat out going to kill Joker.  If ever there was a moment for Batman to break his code, that should have been out.  That Joker can take a beating, can't he?  I can't believe he wasn't even unconscious after his head went through that one-way mirror.


(http://images.google.com/url?q=http://movies.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/heath-ledger-joker-02.jpg&usg=AFQjCNFTqT-HzH406EUIJ_EMjm9h_AKCcA)

Anyone catch Joker without the makeup when Gordon (supposedly) and the Mayor were shot?  I thought that was a nice detail and they could have shown him more without the makeup and clown dress.


(http://www.captainatomic.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/dknight1.jpg)

The homemade movie that went to GCN (CNN) of this guy before Joker killed him added a really realistic modern day touch to how sinister Joker is.  Did anyone think of the VT killer's tapes or some kind of Al Qaeda video when Joker's tape aired?  Crazy ****.  A few people just called out "He's nuts" and "He's so crazy" in the theater after that video scene.


The 1 thing I did not like in this movie was the cheapshot that was taken at Bush by Morgan Freeman's character in the surveillance scene.  I won't say anything more about here, just sayin', I noticed.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth Kenobi on July 20, 2008, 09:59 PM
Ended up seeing it yesterday and enjoyed it alot.  Enjoyed the beining Bank robber and the magic trick the most. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Ice on July 21, 2008, 04:34 AM
Well the boat scene at the end was much like the SAW movies ( not the blood and guts) but the same concept kill someone to save your own life type of mind ****.  I think the movie had a lot of moments here and that were meant to be tributes to other movies. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 21, 2008, 08:18 AM
I saw it on Sunday.  I thought it was excellent, but I don't think it's deserving of all the over-the-top praise that's being heaped upon it.  And while Ledger's Joker was great, I think talk that he can't be replaced is silly.  There are many actors who could come across suitably creepy given that make-up.

And the whole tongue thing didn't work for me.  It seemed kind of hack.  He was much better when he wasn't doing that every few words.

That said, top-notch film.  There were a few happy coincidences that helped the plot move around, but I can't complain too much.  I was genuinely enthralled through large segments of the film.  On the edge of my seat, as they say.  The only thing I felt was a little off-base was Batman's desire to be replaced.  In the comics he does his work because he's driven.  If there were a hundred other people cleaning up crime in Gotham he'd still be at it.  He doesn't want to get back to living it up as a care-free billionaire.  All he wants is to punish criminals who are above the law.  In the movie, Bruce acted as if Batman was an unwanted burden.  A necessary evil, almost.  In the comic, he wouldn't relinquish his quest under any circumstances.  It's his singular focus.  His purpose in life.  He almost seemed whiny by comparison in the film.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2008, 09:17 AM
Saw it yesterday and i have to say it was awesome. A little depressing becuase you have to believe they were going to go with the Joker again for the next one. My biggest problem with the movie was the chick they got to replace katie holms. Every time she was on the screen all i could think of was the Twilight Zone episode Eye of the Beholder. She looks just like one them.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 21, 2008, 09:29 AM
  I think the movie had a lot of moments here and that were meant to be tributes to other movies. 

I can say for sure this was not the case, that's not the way these guys work. Once you try to force moments into a story, that story falters.

'Dark Knight' sets opening weekend box office record (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/20/dark.knight.ap/index.html)!

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-- A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

The figures released Sunday show "The Dark Knight" more than $4 million ahead of the $151.1 million first weekend for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007.


But, Spider-man 3 sold 300,000 more tickets after adjusting for inflation.  :P
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 21, 2008, 09:52 AM
You don't adjust actual ticket sales for inflation, just money.    ;)

If Spidey 3 sold 300,000 more tickets, it sold 300,000 more tickets.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2008, 10:14 AM
We got a chance to see this on Saturday, and I'll echo what pretty much everyone is saying - it was just as amazing as the hype.  To me, I couldn't really find anything I didn't like about the movie - and it was a thrill to watch from beginning to end.  I thought Ledger's performance was unbelievable as well, and the "definitive" Joker for me as well.  I think they would have a tough time replacing him in a future sequel as well.  I think too many people are going to remember this movie mainly for him and his Joker (although the entire cast/movie was great), and there may even be backlash if they try to replace him.  That's something my wife asked me as we left the theater: "who will be the bad guy in the next one now?".  That's one of the great things about Batman, he has a pretty impressive Rogue's Gallery - probably the best in comics along with Spider-Man - so there are a lot of different ways they could go.  I wondered if the "protects against cat scratches" comment was a wink to Catwoman as well, I thought the same thing when I heard that.

One of my favorite parts was the "magic trick" as well.  That got a lot of people laughing in the theater we were at.  Also, I have to say that Christian Bale really makes a great Bruce Wayne/Batman.  I have the feeling he will get overlooked a bit with Ledger's performance and everything else, but he (and really the majority of the cast for both these movies) are incredibly actors, and I didn't see a weak performance from a single one of them.  Good stuff.  I'm already looking forward to the sequel.  I'd like to see this again (or a few more times), but I'll likely have to wait for the DVD.  Best movie I've seen in awhile though, that's for sure.  Between The Dark Knight and Iron Man (didn't get a chance to see the Incredible Hulk) it sure is a good summer for quality "comic book" movies.  I hope that trend continues in the years to come as we see more of our heroes brought to the big screen.  I'm hoping the visions presented in these films will force the other franchises to "up their game", so to speak.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2008, 01:22 PM
'Dark Knight' sets opening weekend box office record (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/20/dark.knight.ap/index.html)!

Quote
-- A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

The figures released Sunday show "The Dark Knight" more than $4 million ahead of the $151.1 million first weekend for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007.


But, Spider-man 3 sold 300,000 more tickets after adjusting for inflation.  :P

Today, WB raised its estimates for the film's Sunday take and the full record weekend tally now stands at approximately $158.3 million...  which, if true, would mean that TDK sold more tickets than Spidey 3 after all. 

SM3 = $151.1 mil / 2007's average price of $6.88 = 21.96 mil tickets
TDK = $158.3 mil / 2008's average price of $7.08 = 22.36 mil tickets
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 21, 2008, 01:38 PM
2008's average price of $7.08

$7.08 a ticket! Boy I wish I could pay that, tickets up here are $12.50. A child is $8.95 as for seniors. Damn, I should be paying $8.95!  :P
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2008, 07:02 PM
Saw Dark Knight a second time earlier today. I actually enjoyed it more, as the rushed/choppy scenes seemed to flow better upon my second viewing. Still my current favorite movie of '08.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 22, 2008, 08:30 AM
2008's average price of $7.08

$7.08 a ticket! Boy I wish I could pay that, tickets up here are $12.50. A child is $8.95 as for seniors. Damn, I should be paying $8.95!  :P

Shoot I paid $14 plus $5 service charge for IMAX via Ticketmaster !  :o
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 22, 2008, 09:05 AM
For IMAX, general $15.50, child & senior $11.95. If Ticketmaster here had a service charge for TDK, no idea. When I got tickets to David Copperfield online, they charged me $11.25 per ticket on top of the $77.50 per. What a frickin' crime.  >:(
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 22, 2008, 09:30 AM
'Dark Knight' sets opening weekend box office record (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/20/dark.knight.ap/index.html)!

Quote
-- A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.

The figures released Sunday show "The Dark Knight" more than $4 million ahead of the $151.1 million first weekend for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007.


But, Spider-man 3 sold 300,000 more tickets after adjusting for inflation.  :P

Today, WB raised its estimates for the film's Sunday take and the full record weekend tally now stands at approximately $158.3 million...  which, if true, would mean that TDK sold more tickets than Spidey 3 after all. 

SM3 = $151.1 mil / 2007's average price of $6.88 = 21.96 mil tickets
TDK = $158.3 mil / 2008's average price of $7.08 = 22.36 mil tickets


Excellent. Especially since TDK is a far superior film.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Chris on July 22, 2008, 01:38 PM
Reports: UK police release 'Dark Knight' star on bail. (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/22/bale.questioned.ap/index.html)

lol.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 22, 2008, 01:49 PM
Quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

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You've changed things... forever. There's no going back.

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And tonight, you're gonna break your one rule...

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It's all... part of the plan.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Rob on July 22, 2008, 03:15 PM
Finally saw it last night.

Pure awesome.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jim on July 22, 2008, 11:26 PM
Great flick but could of been about 1/2 hour shorter. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: bamaker on July 23, 2008, 02:09 PM
I saw TDK last Saturday; went by myself so I could really just immerse myself in the flick.  I thought it was an extremely well-done movie, all of the performances were top notch.  I'm going to be in the minority, but I was much more impressed by the performance of Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, than I was with Heath Ledger's Joker.  I've tried to put my finger on it, and I've decided it was because of the character arc he had to work with.  Incredible to see him effortlessly go from the in control & by-the-books district attorney, and then to begin seeing the little cracks in his psyche as the Joker kept pushing & pushing & pushing, and Gotham kept spiraling out of control, until finally the Two-Face character emerged.  Heath Ledger's Joker is definitive and I was blown away by his skill in the role, but it was just craziness and chaos all the time and I believe Eckhart is being overshadowed or forgotten in all the Ledger hype.

And if I can point out the only complaints I had about the film; there are two.  First, Christian Bale's "Batman" voice is just too over-the-top; his lips are all formed in an exaggerated kissing shape and he talks like a mouth-breather; really kept pulling me out of the moment (the worst example was during the closing discussion with Gordon).  Second, I didn't care for the light-up Bat-eyes and radar-imaging of the bad guys' locations in the climactic battle -- felt too video-gamey to me.  Those are my only complaints.  Still, it is a fantastic movie, and I'll definitely be shelling out my hard-earned $$ to see it in the theaters again.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Diddly on July 23, 2008, 08:22 PM
Saw it, loved it, my one true complaint is that it's too smart of a movie to view at 1 am like I did.  :P Nothing much else to say because I'd just be echoing everyone else, is it on DVD yet?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ben on July 23, 2008, 10:38 PM
"Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do with one if I caught it. You know, I just do things. The mob has plans. The cops have plans. Gordon's got plans. You know. They're schemers. Schemers trying to control their little worlds. I'm not a schemer. I try to show the schemers how pathetic their attempts to control things really are. So, when I say that you and your girlfriend was nothing personal, you know that I'm telling the truth. Its the schemers that put you where you are. You were a schemer. You had plans, and look where that got you. I just did what I do best. I took your little plan and I turned it on itself. Look what I did to this city with a few drums of gas and a couple of bullets. Hmmm? You know what I noticed? Nobody panics when things go according to plan. Even if the plan is horrifying. If tomorrow I tell the press that like, a gangbanger, will get shot or a truckload of soldiers will be blown up, nobody panics because its all part of the plan. But when I say that one little old mayor will die, well then everyone loses their minds! Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order and everything becomes chaos. I'm an agent of chaos. Oh, and you know the thing about chaos? Its fair."


Sorry. Saw this posted somewhere, and I just had to copy and paste it here. I love this part of the movie.  :)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 23, 2008, 10:43 PM
That dialogue was ******* perfect.  A little expository, sure, but ******* perfect.

Man, what a kickass movie.  I wish I were watching it right now.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on July 23, 2008, 10:44 PM

Sorry. Saw this posted somewhere, and I just had to copy and paste it here. I love this part of the movie.  :)

Agreed. This was probably one of my favorite Joker quotes, and in a weird way, actually made sense.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 23, 2008, 10:51 PM
Man, what a kickass movie.  I wish I were watching it right now.

 :-X  Batman: The Dark Knight  (http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/batman_the_dark_knight/)    ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 23, 2008, 11:04 PM
Man, what a kickass movie.  I wish I were watching it right now.

 :-X  Batman: The Dark Knight  (http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/batman_the_dark_knight/)    ;D

I love the internets.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 24, 2008, 08:52 AM
Me too ! THANKS !
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 24, 2008, 08:57 AM
I just heard about watch-movies.net a couple days ago.  They're not legit, are they?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on July 24, 2008, 09:35 AM
Of course they are.  They couldn't be on the internet if they weren't.  ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2008, 10:57 AM
Yeah, if it's on the internets it's legit.  ;D

Domestic total as of July 22, for TDK is $203,773,518.

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'Dark Knight' Begins Smashingly

After Batman Begins healed the franchise, The Dark Knight restored Batman's former record-breaking glory and then some. Warner Bros.' $185 million sequel blazed its name atop numerous all time charts in its monumental $203.8 million five-day start, which nearly matched the entire run of its predecessor.

The Dark Knight's the fastest picture to cross the $200 million mark ever, eclipsing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest's eight-day run. It already qualifies as the biggest opening week gross, beating Dead Man's Chest's $196 million, and still has two days to go.

Over the weekend alone, The Dark Knight captured a whopping $158.4 million on over 9,000 screens at 4,366 theaters, breaking Spider-Man 3's benchmark of $151.1 million. Among the other notches on The Dark Knight's utility belt are records for IMAX opening (around $6.3 million at 94 sites over the weekend), midnight opening ($18.5 million at 3,040 venues), single day gross ($67.2 million on Friday), Sunday gross ($43.6 million) and non-holiday Monday gross ($24.5 million).
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Diddly on July 24, 2008, 02:07 PM
PLEASE let this movie beat Titanic's record.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on July 24, 2008, 02:48 PM
Only $400 million to go...   ::)

It'd be nice, but I think asking a bit much.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Neal on July 24, 2008, 05:21 PM
PLEASE let this movie beat Titanic's record.

Yeah ... it won't come close.  If it breaks $400 million (which it's starting to look like it will), that would be pretty huge.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on July 25, 2008, 10:02 AM
But having Titanic at the top of that list is just...well...embarrassing.

Here is a movie about running up and down a sinking ship for almost three hours. Why couldn't they have just jumped into the ******* life boat the first four times they had the chance instead riding the ship down and somehow surviving it? Stupid movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on July 27, 2008, 12:34 PM
anyone catch Lucius Fox's comment regarding the new batsuit? something along the lines of how it can handle a cat? was that foreshadowing or a stupid joke?

in any case, it seems like the whole Selina Kyle thing is wide open for the next movie. i'd be glad to see that.

oh, and it was a good movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darby on July 27, 2008, 02:32 PM
Given the film's blistering pace at the box office, Titanic may not be possible, but Top 5 maybe.  This film will absolutely crack $400.  It may even do so by this time next week, if it continues making $20 million a day, which it did last week.  If it does that, it will be #2 or #3 all time easy.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JangoTat on August 1, 2008, 12:13 PM
anyone catch Lucius Fox's comment regarding the new batsuit? something along the lines of how it can handle a cat? was that foreshadowing or a stupid joke?

in any case, it seems like the whole Selina Kyle thing is wide open for the next movie. i'd be glad to see that.

oh, and it was a good movie.

The real question is did anyone catch what the joker said to the bank manager after putting a smoke grenade into his mouth? something along the lines of "what doesnt kill you only makes you stranger" Then take into consideration that the manager was played by a fairly famous actor (william fichtner) who hides behind a gun and gets shot in the leg which might mean he would require a cane to help him walk when he heals. Only hint they didnt give us was a riddle ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on August 2, 2008, 03:36 PM
ahhh. that's good.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on August 3, 2008, 07:27 PM
'Dark Knight' No. 1 again, nears $400 million mark (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/03/boxoffice.ap/index.html)

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LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Even an army of the undead could not dislodge Batman from his box-office perch.

The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" hauled in $43.8 million to rank as Hollywood's top movie for the third-straight weekend, fending off "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," which opened a close second with $42.5 million.

"The Dark Knight" has soared to a $394.9 million haul in just 17 days, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Warner Bros. release should sail past the $400 million mark by Monday or Tuesday, said Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner.

That would be on the film's 18th or 19th day of release, another record for "The Dark Knight," which had an all-time high opening weekend of $158.4 million. The previous $400 million record-holder was "Shrek 2," which hit that mark in 43 days.

"It's a film that is just rewriting the record books every day and redefining our notions of what a blockbuster can be," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers.

"The Dark Knight" will top $500 million, predicted Fellman, who would not speculate on whether it could approach the all-time domestic revenue record of "Titanic" at $600.8 million.

Even if it edged past that mark, "The Dark Knight" would lag behind "Titanic" in terms of actual tickets sold. Admission prices are up more than 50 percent since "Titanic" came out in 1997, according to Media By Numbers. "The Dark Knight" would have to take in about $900 million to match the number of tickets that "Titanic" sold.

In terms of revenue alone, however, "The Dark Knight" will pass the original "Star Wars," which is No. 2 behind "Titanic" with $461 million, and such hits as "Shrek 2" ($436.5 million), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" ($434.9 million) and "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" ($431.1 million).

Early anticipation over Heath Ledger's diabolical performance as Batman foe the Joker built to a frenzy in the months after the actor's death from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January.

A huge opening weekend was guaranteed, but the movie has sustained its audience from stellar reviews and audience buzz.

"The movie has grown in terms of its base audience from primarily what was conceived as a young male movie to a movie for everybody, from 8 to 80," Fellman said. "They're going to see it because of the reviews, they're going to see it because of the word of mouth. They're going just to see what it's all about, and they all like it."

"The Dark Knight" also has taken in $202.5 million overseas, opening in six more markets in August, among them Japan, France and Russia.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: I Am Sith on August 4, 2008, 11:29 AM
Finally got to the theater last week to see Dark Knight.  Really thought Ledger was fantastic in the role and agree with others that his performance is the pinnacle Joker.  Don't see anyone else wanting to take on the role in any upcoming movies.  When he said, 'I can see us doing this for a long time' at the end, I kind of cringed because I would have really liked to see more if him in the future.

I also really like the way TDK and BB were shot in terms of being more realistic rather than comic-book like the first four movies.  I hope that they continue this trend with any upcoming movies that are in the works, especially since they used Chicago for the first two.

I can see myself seeing this again in the theater before it's gone.  There was a lot to take in during the 160 minutes...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 4, 2008, 02:51 PM
Maybe they can put Ledger in the next Batman. They could film another actor and digitially put Ledger's Joker face on the actor. They did this to finished the Crow when Brandon Lee died during filming.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on August 4, 2008, 02:58 PM
That would be ridiculously expensive to do for a feature-length film, plus they'd need someone to voice the whole thing.  If the Joker is in the next one, he'll be played by another actor.  It's as simple as that.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: I Am Sith on August 4, 2008, 02:59 PM
I know they did that for non-speaking parts and very quick flashes of his face, but I don't see them being able to do this if they expect the Joker to interact with other actors...  The only other thing I could think of is they make his face CG and get someone else to do the voice...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 4, 2008, 04:44 PM
 The only other thing I could think of is they make his face CG and get someone else to do the voice...

Isn't that what I suggested? I don't see it being any more expense to do considering all the other cg they put in movies these days. I see it costing less than a top paid actor salary for the entire movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 4, 2008, 05:04 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Please do not even joke with such craziness as CG crap !!!

Leave the man's perfect performance of this evil villian just that... perfect...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 4, 2008, 05:06 PM
This could beat out Star Wars. What do you think of that?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jayson on August 4, 2008, 05:16 PM
More power to it. Much like Star Wars, it's a great movie despite its flaws.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Neal on August 4, 2008, 11:25 PM
This could beat out Star Wars. What do you think of that?

Eh.  With the way ticket prices go up, total gross isn't as impressive as some make it out to be.  TDK is doing awesome and it deserves every cent it's going to make, but it will never sell more tickets than ANH did.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on August 5, 2008, 07:27 AM
When adjusted for inflation, Star Wars made 1.26 BILLION DOLLARS in US theathers.  #2 only to Gone with the Wind.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Neal on August 5, 2008, 08:17 AM
When adjusted for inflation, Star Wars made 1.26 BILLION DOLLARS in US theathers.  #2 only to Gone with the Wind.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm

Yup ... my point exactly.  Of course all records should be based on tickets sold, but it's not as impressive as quoting actual dollar amounts.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2008, 04:57 PM
'Dark Knight' sets another record (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/05/dark.knight.ap/index.html)

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LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Add another entry for "The Dark Knight" in Hollywood's record books: The Batman sequel has climbed past $400 million at the box office in just 18 days, the fastest pace ever, a studio executive said Tuesday.

As of Monday, "The Dark Knight" had taken in $400.04 million domestically, according to distributor Warner Bros.

Jeff Goldstein, general sales manager for Warner, said the film hit that mark in less than half the time it took for the previous record-holder, "Shrek 2," which crossed the $400 million level on its 43rd day of release.

That put "The Dark Knight" at No. 8 on the all-time box-office charts. It was poised to move up to No. 7 on Tuesday, passing the $403.7 million haul of the original "Spider-Man" to become the top-grossing comic-book adaptation ever.

Warner expects the film to pass the original "Star Wars" ($461 million) in about two weeks, making it No. 2 on the all-time domestic list behind "Titanic" ($600.8 million).

Even as "The Dark Knight" heads toward the $500 million mark, it will lag behind "Titanic" and "Star Wars" in terms of the number of tickets sold because admission prices are higher now. In today's dollars, the Batman film would have to take in about $900 million to match the number of tickets that "Titanic" sold.

"The Dark Knight" has earned wild acclaim from critics and fans, particularly for Heath Ledger's maniacal delivery as Batman enemy the Joker. Buzz for his role and the film reached a fever in the months after Ledger's death in January from an accidental prescription drug overdose.

The movie had a record opening weekend of $158.4 million.

"There's no question Heath Ledger's performance has made cinematic history. It's one of the most important or memorable villains ever," Goldstein said. "That added to it, but I think you have to look at a film in its entirety. It's the marvelous job the filmmakers and the actors did."
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on August 5, 2008, 05:34 PM
I predict that The Dark Knight will not only remain in first run theaters until Batman 3: Arkham Unleashed hits cinemas in 2010, but even then, it will only drop to #2 at the box office.

Take it to the bank, everyone.  TDK will earn well over $567,890,0021,234 during its theatrical run.

And that's just domestic.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 6, 2008, 10:12 AM
I liked it, But not THAT much.
I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this. Even though Ledger's performance was outstanding.

Just wait till the Avenger Movie, That'll knock the next batman away.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 6, 2008, 10:20 AM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on August 6, 2008, 10:26 AM
I can honestly say I enjoyed Spider-Man 2 more than I enjoyed TDK.  TDK is probably a better film in a lot of ways, but a couple years down the road if I had to choose between the two on cable, I'd probably pick Spidey.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on August 6, 2008, 10:35 AM
Yahoo (http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/91673) has an article up dealing with speculation for Batman 3, including casting.  Probably real early for stuff like this, but interesting to read either way.

As far as TDK - I agree with virtually everyone that it is an amazing movie, and I really enjoyed it.  I don't like the comments (and it isn't a ton of them) where its like "this is how to make a comic book movie".  I agree with that from the standpoint of respecting the source material, but I don't feel that all movies need to be as "dark and gritty" as BB and TDK are/were.  This works for Batman, but there are several movies (Spidey 2, X2, Iron Man, etc.) that - to me - are very well done as well.  Each character/universe has its own "feel", and not all of them are conducive to the super realistic, dark, and gritty style of Nolan's Batman world.  Like I said, TDK was amazing though, and probably one of my favorite movies - so no complaints there.  But, I don't mind a little "comic booky-ness" to some of the other characters' movies.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 6, 2008, 10:09 PM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: solrac on August 7, 2008, 01:59 AM
i finally went to see it and its very good. better than any sissy superman or spiderman movie. me and my brother always fight about who is cooler super man or bat man and i tell him superman is gay and if batman had half the power superman has he would kick his ass up and down the planet. vengeance is better than forgiveness. besides batman is just cool  8). except Val, he sucked.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 7, 2008, 09:47 AM
except Val, he sucked.

What about Clooney and his bat-nipples? ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 7, 2008, 10:08 AM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.

*raises hand*

Here's one.

Spider-man 2, maybe. While I love the Dark Night and think is deserves every penny it's earning, it's still flawed and imperfect. Spider-man 2 was a more solidly constructed film.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: I Am Sith on August 7, 2008, 10:08 AM
I thought Clooney was terrible.  Val wasn't much better though...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 7, 2008, 03:34 PM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.

*raises hand*

Here's one.

Spider-man 2, maybe. While I love the Dark Night and think is deserves every penny it's earning, it's still flawed and imperfect. Spider-man 2 was a more solidly constructed film.

Okay whatever.  I'm sure you'd be outnumbered about 5:1 with that assessment.  Dark Knight was a fantastic film, Spiderman was a goofy classic "bad adaptation of a comic book" movie.  Granted, as they go, Spiderman 2 was one of the best of those bunch.  But comparing it to Batman Dark Knight?  Please.  No chance.

(http://www.toxicshock.tv/news/wp-content/uploads/the_dark_knight_joker_image.jpg)

(http://images.killermovies.com/s/spiderman2/spiderman_2_stills.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 7, 2008, 07:07 PM
I agree with that from the standpoint of respecting the source material, but I don't feel that all movies need to be as "dark and gritty" as BB and TDK are/were.  This works for Batman, but there are several movies (Spidey 2, X2, Iron Man, etc.) that - to me - are very well done as well.

I agree to a point and think this is how all Batman movies should be made.  It fits the character and I like that it's not all "comic-booky" like the Tim Burton Batman movies were.

As far as comparing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight, I can't do it.  I like the Spider-Man movies because Spider-Man was one of my childhood heros...Batman was not.  Both are wonderful movies true to the characters and will be in my dvd collection!   :D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Chris on August 7, 2008, 07:49 PM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.

*raises hand*

Here's one.

Spider-man 2, maybe. While I love the Dark Night and think is deserves every penny it's earning, it's still flawed and imperfect. Spider-man 2 was a more solidly constructed film.

Okay whatever.  I'm sure you'd be outnumbered about 5:1 with that assessment.  Dark Knight was a fantastic film, Spiderman was a goofy classic "bad adaptation of a comic book" movie.  Granted, as they go, Spiderman 2 was one of the best of those bunch.  But comparing it to Batman Dark Knight?  Please.  No chance.

(http://www.toxicshock.tv/news/wp-content/uploads/the_dark_knight_joker_image.jpg)

(http://images.killermovies.com/s/spiderman2/spiderman_2_stills.jpg)

You all are stupid for disagreeing with Dressel. He is always right and if your opinions differ from his, you are always wrong.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on August 8, 2008, 05:11 PM
I agree with that from the standpoint of respecting the source material, but I don't feel that all movies need to be as "dark and gritty" as BB and TDK are/were.  This works for Batman, but there are several movies (Spidey 2, X2, Iron Man, etc.) that - to me - are very well done as well.

I agree to a point and think this is how all Batman movies should be made.  It fits the character and I like that it's not all "comic-booky" like the Tim Burton Batman movies were.

As far as comparing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight, I can't do it.  I like the Spider-Man movies because Spider-Man was one of my childhood heros...Batman was not.  Both are wonderful movies true to the characters and will be in my dvd collection!   :D

Tim Burton's weren't thaaaaat comic-booky.  I mean, compared to the new batch, sure, but for 1989 when Burton's Batman came out, it was a pretty realistic, dark take on the character.  I still very much like that movie.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 8, 2008, 09:47 PM


You all are stupid for disagreeing with Dressel. He is always right and if your opinions differ from his, you are always wrong.

Is this the meaning of life?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BrentS on August 9, 2008, 10:46 PM
Finally got the theater tonight to see Dark Knight.  I absolutely loved it.  I didn't think deep down that I'd like Heath Ledger better than Jack Nicholson, but now I think I do.  I thought his performance was perfect.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 9, 2008, 11:10 PM
Tim Burton's weren't thaaaaat comic-booky.  I mean, compared to the new batch, sure, but for 1989 when Burton's Batman came out, it was a pretty realistic, dark take on the character.  I still very much like that movie.

I'll agree with the first two were not as comic-booky as the last two (although only the first was really all that good), but they definitely got comic-booky in a hurry.  I guess I'm just a fan of the more realistic style.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on August 11, 2008, 10:50 PM
Tim Burton's weren't thaaaaat comic-booky.  I mean, compared to the new batch, sure, but for 1989 when Burton's Batman came out, it was a pretty realistic, dark take on the character.  I still very much like that movie.

I'll agree with the first two were not as comic-booky as the last two (although only the first was really all that good), but they definitely got comic-booky in a hurry.  I guess I'm just a fan of the more realistic style.

Well, we can blame the comic book style on Joel Schmacher... Burton's were way better since they were dark.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 12, 2008, 02:00 AM
The second one with Catwoman and the Penguin sucked.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 12, 2008, 02:23 PM
It's interesting how movies are returning to the realistic dark undertones that were made back in the '70s. Some that come to mind are the French Connection and the Godfather. Star Wars was the movie that brough movies back into the fun light fantasy.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Artoo on August 13, 2008, 10:51 PM
Well Batman is a dark character. I doubt Thor or Captain America will be dark.

I saw it last weekend. It was pretty good. My second favorite movie of the year behind Indiana Jones.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on August 14, 2008, 09:44 AM
I finally got around to seeing this on Tuesday night and I was blown away....and not in the geeky "that was an awesome comic book movie" way....this was a downright good movie.

I'd avoided spoilers like the plague and boy am I glad.  Lots of surprise...I was genuinely surprised and relieved at who got out of that wrecked armored van.

I lurved the launch of the BatPod - I had seen the pictures online and thought it was just teetering on the brink of ridiculous, but in the context of the movie it made much more sense so it was a big thrill.

Ledger was excellent, and i think of all things his absolute shining moment was when he sat down next to Dent and said "Hi.."  It was so spot on perfect..."this is awkward...." through the make-up and all...absolute perfect delivery of that moment.

The most shocking thing to me were the trailers before the flick....they were all, and I mean ALL, for B and C string **** movies, including some movie from a Christian production company about a fireman trying to save his marriage that looked like it was made for Hallmark TV.  Weird.

Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth_Anton on August 15, 2008, 09:53 AM

I never really liked DC comics. I love Marvel, and I think IM, and the spiderman movies were better than this.


You'll be hard pressed to find people who think Spiderman was better than Batman Dark Knight.

*raises hand*

Here's one.

Spider-man 2, maybe. While I love the Dark Night and think is deserves every penny it's earning, it's still flawed and imperfect. Spider-man 2 was a more solidly constructed film.

Okay whatever.  I'm sure you'd be outnumbered about 5:1 with that assessment.  Dark Knight was a fantastic film, Spiderman was a goofy classic "bad adaptation of a comic book" movie.  Granted, as they go, Spiderman 2 was one of the best of those bunch.  But comparing it to Batman Dark Knight?  Please.  No chance.

(http://www.toxicshock.tv/news/wp-content/uploads/the_dark_knight_joker_image.jpg)

(http://images.killermovies.com/s/spiderman2/spiderman_2_stills.jpg)

Whatever back 'atchya.

You have the right to your own opinion, not to your own set of facts.  ;)


BTW, TDK is within 9 million of overtaking Star Wars in unadjusted gross.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on August 15, 2008, 01:55 PM
BTW, TDK is within 9 million of overtaking Star Wars in unadjusted gross.

Well, I know I plan to see it again, with the wifey.  So I'll be helping to nudge it onward.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on August 16, 2008, 10:00 PM
Data as of today, almost there...

All Time Domestic Box Office Results (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/domestic.htm)

1: Titanic. $600,788,188 .1997
2: Star Wars. $460,998,007. 1977
3: The Dark Knight. $459,703,000. 2008
4: Shrek 2. $441,226,247. 2004
5: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. $435,110,554. 1982.
6: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. $431,088,301. 1999
7: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. $423,315,812. 2006
8: Spider-Man $403,706,375. 2002
9: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. $380,270,577. 2005
10: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. $377,027,325. 2003   

TDK took in $5,000,000 Friday & is #3 after SW: Clones Wars & Tropic Thunder.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 17, 2008, 12:41 PM
Too bad those numbers really don't mean much. You need to take the adjusted for inflation numbers. In that case TDK is number 43 while Star Wars is still number 2.  (TDK $459,703,000 vs. ANH $1,261,086,700). Gone with the Wind is still number one at $1,430,476,000. adjusted for inflation.


1 Gone with the Wind MGM $1,430,476,000 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox $1,261,086,700 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox $1,008,300,900 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. $1,004,328,700 $435,110,554 1982^
5 The Ten Commandments Par. $927,480,000 $65,500,000 1956
6 Titanic Par. $908,688,900 $600,788,188 1997
7 Jaws Uni. $906,798,000 $260,000,000 1975
8 Doctor Zhivago MGM $878,879,000 $111,721,910 1965
9 The Exorcist WB $782,826,200 $232,671,011 1973^
10 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dis. $771,720,000 $184,925,486 1937^
11 101 Dalmatians Dis. $707,414,100 $144,880,014 1961^
12 The Empire Strikes Back Fox $695,118,900 $290,475,067 1980^
13 Ben-Hur MGM $693,840,000 $74,000,000 1959
14 Return of the Jedi Fox $665,940,600 $309,306,177 1983^
15 The Sting Uni. $631,131,400 $156,000,000 1973
16 Raiders of the Lost Ark Par. $624,044,300 $242,374,454 1981^
17 Jurassic Park Uni. $610,337,400 $357,067,947 1993
18 The Graduate AVCO $605,845,500 $104,901,839 1967^
19 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Fox $600,566,700 $431,088,301 1999
20 Fantasia Dis. $587,947,800 $76,408,097 1941^
21 The Godfather Par. $558,771,800 $134,966,411 1972^
22 Forrest Gump Par. $556,102,900 $329,694,499 1994
23 Mary Poppins Dis. $553,527,300 $102,272,727 1964^
24 The Lion King BV $546,801,100 $328,541,776 1994^
25 Grease Par. $544,606,000 $188,389,888 1978^
26 Thunderball UA $529,584,000 $63,595,658 1965
27 The Jungle Book Dis. $521,653,800 $141,843,612 1967^
28 Sleeping Beauty Dis. $514,546,500 $51,600,000 1959^
29 Shrek 2 DW $503,040,600 $441,226,247 2004
30 Ghostbusters Col. $500,772,700 $238,632,124 1984^
31 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Fox $499,549,600 $102,308,889 1969
32 Love Story Par. $495,586,900 $106,397,186 1970
33 Spider-Man Sony $491,952,000 $403,706,375 2002
34 Independence Day Fox $490,423,600 $306,169,268 1996
35 Home Alone Fox $479,558,100 $285,761,243 1990
36 Pinocchio Dis. $477,215,600 $84,254,167 1940^
37 Cleopatra (1963) Fox $475,658,900 $57,777,778 1963
38 Beverly Hills Cop Par. $475,422,100 $234,760,478 1984
39 Goldfinger UA $469,404,000 $51,081,062 1964
40 Airport Uni. $468,067,900 $100,489,151 1970
41 American Graffiti Uni. $465,257,100 $115,000,000 1973
42 The Robe Fox $463,418,200 $36,000,000 1953
43 The Dark Knight WB $459,703,000 $459,703,000 2008


 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 20, 2008, 01:51 PM
TDK passes Star Wars on the All Time Grosses. TDK=$473,194,356 vs Star Wars=$460,998,007.
Only $127,593,833 needed to pass Titanic which I would really love to see happen.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on August 20, 2008, 01:55 PM
Not gonna happen.  TDK made $16 million over this past weekend.  Even if it only drops modestly it'd have to be top-10 for the next two or three months to make another $126 million.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on August 20, 2008, 02:55 PM
Too bad. It will probably show up on DVD before that.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on August 26, 2008, 08:32 AM
Rumors are floating around the news for the next Batman flick... Johnny Depp as the Riddler & Cher as the Catwoman. Depp I can handle but Cher! Oy! Might as well put Batboy in the flick so Bale can bail!

Do you believe...in casting Cher as Catwoman? (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/08/cher-catwoman.html?iid=top25-20080826-Do+you+believe...in+casting+Cher+as+Catwoman%3F)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 26, 2008, 08:42 AM
Lets hope it's just rumors.  That would be an abomination on both counts.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on August 26, 2008, 09:02 AM
Depp could work but no thanks regarding cher.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on August 26, 2008, 09:07 AM
I was just reading this news over at TV Guide this morning as well.  Like others, I could definitely see Depp, but Cher...I don't think so.  I know that Nolan has been near perfect with these movies so far, but I just can't see this casting.  I'm sure its just rumor and all that, but I guess I just pictured a different Catwoman - and younger.  I would think this would be a much harder sell than the (at the time) controversial casting of Ledger as the Joker.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 26, 2008, 10:24 AM
Depp ... feasible...

Cher... Unless Nolan is as looney as the Joker... rumor...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on September 1, 2008, 02:17 PM
'Dark Knight' tops $500 million (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/01/film.dark.knight.ap/index.html)

Domestic Grosses (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/domestic.htm)

1 Titanic. $600,788,188.
2 The Dark Knight. $504,696,000.
3 Star Wars. $460,998,007.
4 Shrek 2. $441,226,247.
5 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. $435,110,554.

So adjusted for inflation (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm), TDK comes in at #29. Not bad for 6 weeks.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on September 1, 2008, 04:44 PM
It could conceivably be one well-timed, well publicized re-release away from toppling Titanic.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on September 2, 2008, 02:24 PM
It could conceivably be one well-timed, well publicized re-release away from toppling Titanic.

That would be a wonderful thing! Hope.Hope.Hope.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on September 2, 2008, 03:26 PM
I could see that happening post-Oscars if Ledger gets consideration.  Still... $100 million is steep for a re-release.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Neal on September 2, 2008, 06:04 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Titanic gets another theatrical release in 2012 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the disaster.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: iFett on September 2, 2008, 06:51 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Titanic gets another theatrical release in 2012 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the disaster.

Well I just don't see any point in that.  Isn't that when the world's supposed to end?   :D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on September 4, 2008, 09:27 PM
Batman Begins, Dent Ends (http://www.moviehole.net/200815294-batman-begins-dent-ends)

Aaron Eckhart on Two-Face  (http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=7641)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Nathan on September 4, 2008, 10:09 PM
It could conceivably be one well-timed, well publicized re-release away from toppling Titanic.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on September 4, 2008, 10:17 PM
"I'm sure that there's so many other characters that they could whip together. I heard Angelina Jolie was going to be Catwoman or something like that. I thought that was a great idea. I'd like to be in that one."

 :o

I can't decide how I feel about that...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on September 5, 2008, 07:44 AM
She'd be good, but I picture the new Catwoman as younger.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on September 6, 2008, 06:33 AM
She'd be good, but I picture the new Catwoman as younger.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3164G9RSKBL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)

Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Nicklab on September 6, 2008, 10:51 AM
She'd be good, but I picture the new Catwoman as younger.

Kate Beckinsale tends to look really good in tight black leather/rubber

(http://www.eugaet.com/download/kate_beckinsale_underworld.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on September 6, 2008, 12:19 PM
Ooooo... she would be awesome.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on September 8, 2008, 10:45 AM
Oh yeah !!!! I agree !!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: evenflow on September 8, 2008, 12:25 PM
I am down with that as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Reid on September 8, 2008, 04:00 PM
Count me in.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on September 9, 2008, 09:39 AM
It could all be rumor or even stuff to throw people off the tracks, but I saw that in an interview with Michael Caine (read this at Movies.IGN.com) he mentioned talking to a WB rep and asked "how are you going to top Heath?" and they said "with Johnny Depp as the Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the Penguin, that's how".  Grain of salt and all that though, its obviously pretty early and we've seen actors declare this type of thing before and be off the mark.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on September 9, 2008, 09:59 AM
Isn't Philip Seymour Hoffman a little low-key to play the Penguin?  I never really had a good grasp on the Penguin's character anyway.  He's an aristocratic thief or something?  He always seemed like he was pretty lively, which I've never seen Hoffman pull off.

The Joker as an anarchist fit well into the dark, modern Batman.  And I think the Riddler as a psychotic bent on some quest would work as well.  It's more of a stretch... "Why if this guy really wants to get away with it does he leave these crazy clues?"  But it's doable.  But what purpose could the Penguin serve?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on September 9, 2008, 10:22 AM
Well, first off, the PSH = Penguin rumor has been going since 2006 (http://www.spacecast.com/spaceblog_2556.aspx), so I'm inclined to believe it's still just speculation. 

Writer David Goyer said back in July that they are leaning towards "new" bad guys (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a109540/batman-scribe-rules-out-penguin-catwoman.html?rss) for #3, so I wouldn't be surprised if they stick to that (though anything's possible).

But what purpose could the Penguin serve?

In the current Bat-comics, the Penguin is a mob boss...  After Gotham's earthquake (don't ask  ::)), The Penguin (with help from Luthor) started a black-market for goods in the ruined Gotham City.  He used the cash he made to bankroll his new "semi-legit" nightclub/casino empire.  He still dabbles in crime, but is played as more of a master-mind like Luthor, never getting his own hands dirty.

This version of the Penguin would work well in the movie mythos, as he could just be a quirky new mob boss who stepped in to fill the void created when the Joker killed off some of the Mob Bosses in TDK.  Not really the main baddie, but probably a plot exposition device and or a thorn in Batman's side as he tries to do whatever it is he ends up doing in the movie...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on September 9, 2008, 10:39 AM
Isn't Philip Seymour Hoffman a little low-key to play the Penguin?

He was all sorts of animated when he played Dusty in "Twister."  Hoffman's a really good actor, I could see him getting into a role where he was not so low-key.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on September 9, 2008, 01:32 PM
I can PSH as Penguin... He can be evil, intelligent and animated.

Would be interesting to see how it plays out.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on September 9, 2008, 04:52 PM
(http://english.cri.cn/mmsource/images/2006/03/06/Philip-Seymour-Hoffman.jpg)(http://z.about.com/d/tvcomedies/1/5/C/5/-/-/danny_devito.jpg)

sure....why not.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on September 11, 2008, 09:02 AM
It could conceivably be one well-timed, well publicized re-release away from toppling Titanic.

It sounds like Warner Brothers is indeed planning a re-release of The Dark Knight (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7658), hitting around January.  I'd really like to see it topple Titanic, but it will probably still be quite a climb.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on September 11, 2008, 09:56 AM
All it needs is about 88 million to sink Titanic.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on September 11, 2008, 11:31 AM
All it needs is about 88 million to sink Titanic.

... or an iceberg.  ;)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: name on September 11, 2008, 11:57 AM
i see what you did there...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on September 11, 2008, 02:04 PM
Aaaaa. Funny man! ;D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Nathan on September 11, 2008, 06:46 PM
It could conceivably be one well-timed, well publicized re-release away from toppling Titanic.

It sounds like Warner Brothers is indeed planning a re-release of The Dark Knight (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7658), hitting around January.  I'd really like to see it topple Titanic, but it will probably still be quite a climb.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on November 12, 2008, 09:38 AM
You have got to be ******* kidding me!  ::)   ::)

Holy court action! Can 'Dark Knight' beat Turkish mayor? (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/12/batman.turkey.movie/index.html)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Ryan on November 12, 2008, 09:46 AM
Ha. ::)

Some people will do anything for a buck. I wonder how long it takes for this suit to get thrown out?
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Artoo on November 13, 2008, 10:35 PM
Just a note that town was named 'Batman' in the 50's. So DC should counter-sue.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth Kenobi on November 13, 2008, 11:04 PM
Just a note that town was named 'Batman' in the 50's. So DC should counter-sue.

According to Wikipedia (taking a story by The Guardian) the town did sue DC Comics and DC comics settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.  Here the link:  Mayor Kalkan Sues DC (http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%BCseyin_Kalkan)


Quote
In August 2007, British newspaper The Guardian reported that Kalkan had been awarded damages by DC Comics for using his city's name in their Batman Comic book franchise.[4] However, the 2008 news coverage reporting on the Nolan lawsuit made no mention of this.[1][2][3]


In February 2008 the mayor was sentenced to 10 months in jail for promoting terrorism
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on November 15, 2008, 02:28 PM
Sure missed the opportunity at least 5 times with the previous movies in the past 20, and, oh, comics...  ::)

What else... I'm sure there's a Gotham somewhere in the world that feels their image has been destroyed (Just think of how many Springfields there are in the States that probably house some Cobra cell)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Scott on December 21, 2008, 12:29 PM
Call me super late to the party but I just saw this last night.  It was good but I really didn't think it was great.  In fact, I thought Iron Man was as good and maybe even better.  Yeah, Ledger was fantastic...but the plot was way too all over the place.   

Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: I Am Sith on December 21, 2008, 04:47 PM
I just saw Iron Man for the first time last night.  However I have to say that I liked The Dark Knight more.  I thought that the Iron Man plot was too predictable, but I did like the movie.  I liked how TDK was more all over the place because you didn't know what to expect next.  Definitely kept me guessing.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth Broem on December 21, 2008, 05:29 PM
I really liked Iron Man until the end battle with IronMonger or whatever his name is.  It was not bad but kind of a letdown IMO.  I don't know what I was expecting but it was just kind of blah to me.  I thought TDK was much more interesting at the end than Iron Man.  The last 30 mins I mean.  The encounter with Two-Face, Gordon, and Batman seemed to be a bit more edge of your seat or interesting than Iron Man swinging it out with Iron Monger but that's me. 

I will say I am very surprised with how well TDK did box-officewise.  A lot of it had to be fueled by Ledger's death and performance of course.  Overall I just did not think it was a number 2 box office type movie to me.  I know a lot of people just loved it but I really did not LOVE it like others seem to have.  I definately like it and own it on DVD and have watched it a few times.  I just can't say it's close to my favorite film of all time or anything like that.   
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Scott on December 21, 2008, 10:04 PM
That's probably closer to how I feel DB...

I really didn't feel that Bruce felt anything for Harvey Dent
I tired of the "pick one of two evils" plot device
The whole side trip to Hong Kong was totally unnecessary and added 20-30 minutes to a 2-1/2 hour movie
The cell phone sonar thing was lame as hell

I did like how Harvey/Two Face came in to being but I don't like that they killed him off

Iron Man was just as good and mixed in a lot more humor which I guess I prefer to the gritiness and darkness presented in TDK.  Different Strokes for Different Folks I guess...

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/aceandvis/diary/media/DifferentStrokes.jpg)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2008, 09:30 AM
I can see where you guys are coming from as well.  Like everyone else, I really enjoyed the Dark Knight - but I didn't quite get that it was the "end all be all" of movies ever that some people seem to feel it is.  Its a great movie, with a wonderful cast and its well acted...and I think all the acclaim Ledger's performance has gotten is well deserved.  There's nothing that I really disliked about it at all, but I thought Iron Man was every bit as good.  Granted, totally different movies, but in their own way I thought both were great.  Iron Man is a little more fun escapism, where Batman is more realistic in tone, and is quite dark.  I think we discussed this here around the time of release, but I didn't like all the comments were basically every superhero franchise has to do it "like the Dark Knight" in reference to the gritty-ness, realism, etc.  It works perfectly for Batman, but it doesn't work for every hero.  Someone like Daredevil, maybe, but the likes of Spidey, Superman, Green Lantern, or others - not so much.

Something I really like about the Batman characters is there have been so many different interpretations of how to portray the character, and I've liked many of them.  Begins and TDK are great movies that I really enjoy, but I still think the Animated Series version is my favorite Batman of all time.  Just the right mix of realism and brooding without being quite so overly dark.  Anyways, Dark Knight, still a great movie :).
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jeff on December 22, 2008, 10:12 AM
Iron Man was just as good and mixed in a lot more humor which I guess I prefer to the gritiness and darkness presented in TDK.  Different Strokes for Different Folks I guess...

I don't think you Marvel nerds will ever really understand "teh awes0me" that is TDK (or Batman in general).  Go home and play with your spidermans and let us enjoy our movie.   ::)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on December 22, 2008, 10:55 AM
Best.
Batman.
Ever.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 22, 2008, 11:18 AM
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj219/miikellgiz/60sBatmanDance.gif)

 :D
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2008, 11:28 AM
I have to admit, when I was a kid, a local station played repeats of that old Batman series every day after school (I think at around 4:30), and I caught it about every day.  Sure, I can see why its so lame now, but as a kid, I liked it just fine.  I happened to catch a little bit of the movie on cable last week, and was laughing outloud how fake the shark was that "attacked" Batman at the beginning - plus the assortment of anti-marine creature sprays that Batman and Robin had aboard the "Bat Copter".  Definitely a reminder of how silly that show was.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on December 22, 2008, 11:42 AM
Relive the shark!  :D

(http://www.orokos.com/kippyhiller/batman_vs_shark.gif)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2008, 12:48 PM
Kind of in-line with the Dark Knight discussion, but I noticed that TIME Magazine (http://www.time.com/time/specials/2008/top10/article/0,30583,1855948_1863826,00.html) released their "Top 10" movies of 2008 (along with other lists) - and the Dark Knight wasn't included.  Whatever your opinion of the movie, that seems almost blasphemous due to both the huge box office and positive critical acclaim of the movie.  It was certainly the most "buzz-worthy" movie of the year, so I can't see it not being included somewhere.  As a side note, Iron Man was the only "comic" movie on the list (#8), and Wall-E was #1.  See the top 10 at the linky.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on December 22, 2008, 01:51 PM
I read two different top 10 lists for 2008 movies on EW.com today.  Both had TDK and Iron Man, both also had WALL-E.  Other than that, the lists were mostly crap I've never heard of and would never bother to seek out and watch.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: P-Siddy on December 22, 2008, 02:22 PM
I just recently saw Iron Man, saw TDK in the theaters. I really liked the darkness of the Batman movies, but that's just me. I'm not raving "It's the best thing since..." because the Hong Kong detour was lengthy and didn't add too much (should watch it again to make sure I'm making a correct statement) value to the movie.

My problem with Iron Man is that the final battle was much like Transformers... battling in the streets, throwing cars, bad guys having no regard for human life and making the good guy sacrifice his body to save them until he is near death, only to kill off the baddy with one last burst of adrenaline. Oh, wasn't the Hulk like that, too? I don't want every comic book movie to be formulaic like that.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: ruiner on December 22, 2008, 02:27 PM
Couldn't stand Maggie Gyllenhaal.


Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: BillCable on December 22, 2008, 03:17 PM
Agreed on that point.  I liked her in Stranger Than Fiction but I think she was poorly cast in TDK.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Sprry75 on December 22, 2008, 04:17 PM
MG was terrible.  She looks like a lump of melted butter, and her indie queen starlet attitude was off-putting.  Since they obviously can't score a win with casting the character, I'm glad that what happened happened.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Greg on December 22, 2008, 04:47 PM
I'm still not sure who looked more like a clown: the Joker or Maggie Gyllenhaal? They could've had Gyllenhaal play the Joker... would've saved them on make-up costs.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Darth Broem on January 4, 2009, 07:12 PM
Maggie was not the best I agree but a step up from Katie Holmes Cruise in my opinion.  Katie just annoys me with all the different facial expresions she makes within a 3 second period of time.   Been like that since Dawson's Creek. 
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on January 22, 2009, 09:25 AM
The Dark Knight Re-Release IMAX Locations (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52148)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on January 22, 2009, 09:37 AM
Oscar buzz time...

Best Supporting Actor

Josh Brolin, "Milk"

Robert Downey Jr., "Tropic Thunder"   :D

Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Doubt"

Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight"

Michael Shannon, "Revolutionary Road"

Art Direction

Changeling

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

The Duchess

Revolutionary Road

Achievement In Cinematography

Changeling

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

The Reader

Slumdog Millionaire

Achievement In Film Editing

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

Frost/Nixon

Milk

Slumdog Millionaire

Achievement In Makeup

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Achievement in Sound Mixing

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

Slumdog Millionaire

WALL-E

Wanted

Achivement In Visual Effects

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

Iron Man
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Mikey D on January 22, 2009, 10:29 AM
The Dark Knight Re-Release IMAX Locations (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52148)

Nice.  Glad to see the local IMAX is re-airing it.  Definitely want to catch it again in IMAX.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2009, 10:16 PM
Ledger wins best supporting actor.  :)
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: JediJman on February 22, 2009, 10:28 PM
Ledger wins best supporting actor.  :)

Well deserved.  It would have been amazing for him to have actually been there to receive it.   :(
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on February 23, 2009, 02:38 AM
It's great that he won.  But let's be honest, if he were alive, he probably wouldn't have won this.  No matter how good, you don't win individual awards for comic book or scifi/fantasy movies (exception; Don Ameche for Cocoon).

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on February 23, 2009, 02:54 AM
No matter how good, you don't win individual awards for comic book or scifi/fantasy movies (exception; Don Ameche for Cocoon).

   E...

Ahem!  :-*

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 23, 2009, 08:07 AM
It's great that he won.  But let's be honest, if he were alive, he probably wouldn't have won this.  No matter how good, you don't win individual awards for comic book or scifi/fantasy movies (exception; Don Ameche for Cocoon).

   E...

I'm not sure you are right here. I was pretty sure that when I finally saw the movie that Heath's performance would not be as good as the hype. I was wrong. He was that good and I think he still may have gotten that recognition alive or not.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on February 23, 2009, 09:15 AM
It's always possible, but let's be honest, it's pretty damn rare.  ****, the Academy didn't even nominate Sean Astin for his role as Sam in the LOTR films and that was an incredible performance he put on for those three films.

Landau for "Ed Wood?"  Is that technically a sci-fi/fantasy movie?  Maybe.  I'll give you that, still, over the history of the award they're few and far between.

I was one of the people that thought, from the start, that Ledger's performance was worthy of an Oscar, but that didn't mean I thought he'd actually get it.  I think that if he were alive, there's a better than average chance the Academy would not have voted for him.  Maybe, but I doubut it.

   E...
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jesse James on June 16, 2009, 02:44 AM
So I just saw this the other night on HBO...  Very good film.

Just bumping this to basically show that I never get to see movies, and it depresses me. :(
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on June 16, 2009, 05:48 PM
I was one of the people that thought, from the start, that Ledger's performance was worthy of an Oscar, but that didn't mean I thought he'd actually get it.  I think that if he were alive, there's a better than average chance the Academy would not have voted for him. 

I totally agree. I thought his performance was a good as Nickleson's Joker but Jack never got nonimated much less win.

How come Brandon Lee never got Best Actor for the Crow?  He died on set. Of course, it wasn't a suicide and people didn't think he was a good an "Actor" as Ledger. It all depends on how many friends you have in high places.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 16, 2009, 05:54 PM
Nicholson was a good joker.  I thought Ledger was a great joker.

Plus Dark Knight was an infinitely better film than the original Batman with Nicholson.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on June 16, 2009, 06:16 PM
But at the time, Batman was just a praised at the Dark Knight.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on June 16, 2009, 08:48 PM
Nicholson's Joker was good, but that film was more camp than Dark Knigt and as I said before, the Academy doesn't like those types of films.  Plus it was Nicholson, he'd already won 2 Oscar's by that point in time and it's possible the people doing the nominations just didn't feel the Joker was up to their standards for him.

Ledger had had some good roles but Joker was his breakout role.  That's his best stuff ever IMO.  Alive or dead that role should have gotten a nomination.

Brandon Lee.  Man, I still miss that guy.  Just because someone does a good film and then dies, or gets killed during filming as in Lee's case, it doesn't mean he or she should automatically get a nomination.  The Crow was a really great film but I don't know if any part of it was Oscar worthy.  Being the type of film it was, based on a comic, certainly didn't help it. 

Besides, the Academy ****** up for the 1994 awards anyway.  That's the year they picked Forrest Gump over Shawshank Redemption.  I love Tom Hanks but, come on?  Really?  In a lot of other years, sure, but with Shawshank as a viable alternative?  Whatever.

Back to Brandon Lee.  He definitely could have gone on to great things but he never got a chance so we'll never know.  But he was excellent in The Crow and I have to think that it would have led him to some good roles.

Now that we're talking about The Crow, I'm going to have to watch that again, soon.  It also reminds me that I still have it on VHS and never upgraded to DVD.  Hmmm....  I think my geek cred may have just taken a hit.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: iFett on June 16, 2009, 11:48 PM
Brandon Lee.  Man, I still miss that guy.  Just because someone does a good film and then dies, or gets killed during filming as in Lee's case, it doesn't mean he or she should automatically get a nomination.  The Crow was a really great film but I don't know if any part of it was Oscar worthy.  Being the type of film it was, based on a comic, certainly didn't help it. 

I got so absorbed into The Crow back in the day.  Loved Brandon Lee's performance, but I agree - nothing was anywhere near Oscar worthy.  To this day I just get chills thinking about that movie not to mention the soundtrack which takes me back to a time.  It came at a very pivitol point in my life and brings back a lot of good/fantastic/negative points in my life...

Oh, and TDK was good too.  Rock on Heath   :)    Looking forward to the sequel - hopefully it will explain where your character wound up after hanging around at the end of the flick.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Jesse James on June 17, 2009, 01:30 AM
Nicholson was a good joker.  I thought Ledger was a great joker.

Plus Dark Knight was an infinitely better film than the original Batman with Nicholson.

This is how I feel about Dark Knight...  The film, overall, was fantastic...  It had emotional levels that are hard to create in "comic book" movies.  Spiderman's maybe the only film to capture that, but these new Batman movies are taking that to a whole new level as far as I'm concerned.  TDK was a very dark, moody flick, lots of sadness, lots of lows... 

I liked Michael Keaton as Batman, and Nicholson as the Joker, and I thought they did some justice to the series and all, but the new Batman movies are simply miles better, and that's why they ultimately get the praise from even the academy for their level of quality.  It's amazing when you think about it really, that the Tim Burton movies were really accepted with open arms at first, and then the series trailed off of course, but they were pretty widely liked...  Still, they never were "that good".  Dark Knight was...  The last one wasn't quite this good, but Dark Knight was just disturbingly good I thought.  I liked it a whole lot.

I'd like to see them somehow find someone who can do the Ledger Joker justice...  Someone who's not likely to have a career beyond being the constant nuisance of the Joker, but who nails the Ledger performance perfectly.  They've got a long way to go with this series if they can keep all hte actors (and replace the one they need to) and keep going.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: GrandMoffNick on June 17, 2009, 08:22 AM
In 1994 the Academy should have chosen Pulp Fiction, then Shawshank, then Gump. But they are all great so it's hard to complain much.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: Phrubruh on June 17, 2009, 11:08 AM
The Academy usually makes bad decisions on best picture. Heck, they choose Annie Hall over Star Wars in 1977 for best picture. I can't stand Woody Allen and that overdone chick flick.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: GrandMoffNick on June 17, 2009, 12:04 PM
The Academy usually makes bad decisions on best picture. Heck, they choose Annie Hall over Star Wars in 1977 for best picture. I can't stand Woody Allen and that overdone chick flick.

Of course Star Wars should have won the award, but with the academy the way it is we should probably just be happy it was nominated. And I don't like Woody Allen most of the time but Annie Hall is a great movie in my opinion.
Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: efranks on June 17, 2009, 03:20 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a Woody Allen film.  Any of them.

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Title: Re: Batman - The Dark Knight
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2009, 03:29 PM
Not really a Woody Allen film but I did see him in the original "Casino Royale" & of course a Woody Allen film "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask".   :D