Bleck Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's not a ridiculous assumption to think that The Dark Knight will be a good, maybe even great movie. But let's not lose our heads in the hype, okay? Count Bleck thinks that getting lost in the hype is pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Do you think trading objectivity for hype-highs is pretty awesome as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeCrusher Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 If someone wants to go in with the hype on this and the movie delivers, then good for them. No reason to try to be a rain cloud on this parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekofrog Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 This is going to be the best movie ever, fuck anyone who says otherwise mang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Do you think trading objectivity for hype-highs is pretty awesome as well? Yes, because objectivity is just for snooty fucks who want to seem smarter than everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke'G Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Seriously do the research, director, writers, cast, music, the few clips that we've seen and ask anyone who's seen the film or read a review, everything points to best movie of the year at least I wouldn't trust anything the people who actually made the movie say about it. Keep in mind that Joel Schumacher thought Batman & Robin was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 by reviving this thread i have created controversy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLiterate Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I wouldn't trust anything the people who actually made the movie say about it. Keep in mind that Joel Schumacher thought Batman & Robin was good. Talking past works It's not hype either. I've been watching and waiting for this film for two years, everything I've seen leads to classic. There's hype for crap like Transformers and then there's this Go watch it and tell me I'm wrong in two weeks Also this is going to rape the box office for lack of a better word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I think it's going to be a good movie. I tend to have low expectations for films. There's massive amounts of hype and I'm definitely excited to see it, already have midnight tickets and IMAX tickets the next day. I just can't believe this Oscar buzz for heath ledger. Comic book movies don't really win Oscars but maybe that can change but hopefully only if comic book movies are taken to a new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke'G Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I'm not sold on Heath Ledger. Never was, probably won't unless he does an impressive job throughout. Still strikes me as one of the worst Batman version outside the Adam West one.Ledger suits being a pretty boy the best. And why does Alfred and that car engineer spout witty banter like they're teenagers? Other than that, it's all nitpicking. It surely can't be as bad as the way they butchered Ra's in the first movie. Yeah, I remember when they were narrowing down their choices and Paul Bettany was still a likely choice for the role. Great actor, and I think he would have done a great job, voice, look, and all. Pretty disappointed when they gave the role to Ledger instead. Talking past worksIt's not hype either. I've been watching and waiting for this film for two years, everything I've seen leads to classic. There's hype for crap like Transformers and then there's this Go watch it and tell me I'm wrong in two weeks Also this is going to rape the box office for lack of a better word It's got way too much to compete with to "rape" the box office. It will do well to be sure, but with Hellboy II hitting before, and X-Files 2 hitting after, Dark Knight won't be getting unheard of numbers. Frankly, I'm more excited to see Hellboy than I am for Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I'm more excited for the ending of Batman RIP. OK not really. But I read comics and you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Lol @ targeted advertising. I was looking at this thread without loging in and they were selling "Dark Knight" ringtones at the bottom of the screen. And I also love how people are getting up in arms about this film. It's going to be great, no doubt. I'll have to watch it before I believe this oscar nomination nonsense. But if Hellboy 2 and X-files 2 are coming out at the same time, I don't see why this won't make a big box office splash. I mean it's a DECENT BATMAN MOVIE! Those occur once every decade or so, right? (Batman Begins of course was an exception) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I'm more excited for the ending of Batman RIP.OK not really. But I read comics and you don't. I was kinda more interested in who the new Spoiler was. I can't wait for Batman RIP to pick up. Although I forgot my books at my friend's place so I won't be able to read them for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 More like WHO IS THE RED HULK?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I was kinda more interested in who the new Spoiler was.I can't wait for Batman RIP to pick up. Although I forgot my books at my friend's place so I won't be able to read them for a while. New Spoiler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 got my midnight tickets yesterday woooohoooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 New Spoiler? Well, I didn't want to spoil the Spoiler. And all that was missing from that issue is a backpedaling sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 ok who else saw the first 6 minutes on the new batman begins blu ray it only got me more pumped ONE MORE WEEK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeCrusher Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Saw that back when I Am Legend came out on IMAX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkjing Donuts Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 This is going to be the best movie ever, fuck anyone who says otherwise mang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The only thing about this movie is that I have qualms about Harvey Dent. I'm not sure a character like him is actually necessary unless they're building up for a possible trilogy that may or may not happen because Chris Nolan is acting like a fickle bitch about the third movie rumors. But after my personal disappointment with Ironman and Hulk, I think Dark Knight and Hellboy 2 should lift my expectations a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The only thing about this movie is that I have qualms about Harvey Dent. I'm not sure a character like him is actually necessary unless they're building up for a possible trilogy that may or may not happen because Chris Nolan is acting like a fickle bitch about the third movie rumors. But after my personal disappointment with Ironman and Hulk, I think Dark Knight and Hellboy 2 should lift my expectations a bit. They are somewhat retelling the Long Halloween. Harvey Dent is kinda needed for the third movie. That was pretty much announced. A couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Harvey Dent is supposed to show parallels to Bruce Wayne. He isn't 'the guy who becomes Two-Face', he's actually Harvey Dent. Which is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The only thing about this movie is that I have qualms about Harvey Dent. I'm not sure a character like him is actually necessary unless they're building up for a possible trilogy that may or may not happen because Chris Nolan is acting like a fickle bitch about the third movie rumors. But after my personal disappointment with Ironman and Hulk, I think Dark Knight and Hellboy 2 should lift my expectations a bit. Yeah I gotta chime in and agree with everyone. There's a lot more to Harvey Dent than just Two-Face. Harvey was one of Batman's most important allies early on in the Caped Crusader's war on crime. You should really read The Long Halloween to get a good sense of this. These aren't the old Batman movies from the 90s where we say "oh this movie's villains are going to be such-and-such." It's not about that. Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are about Bruce/Batman growing as a character. Harvey Dent--and his subsequent transformation into Two-Face--is an important part of Batman's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Two Face is an interesting villain because he basically IS Batman. He suffered at the hands of crime, and the consequences changed his life. However, he took the path of a criminal instead of a vigilante. But he is like Batman, a sane side (Bruce Wayne) and the insane real side (Batman). You have to realize that Bruce Wayne is a construct of the mind of Batman, and not the opposite. And Harvey Dent was a construct of the anger inside him (can't remember the name given to that personality) that he used until the acid incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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