*The Dark Knight*

[deezelpope]

Just wondering if anyone else is as pumped as I am about the newest Batman movie coming out the summer of 2008?

http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/deathtrap/default.htm

http://i16.tinypic.com/85zqdxi.jpg

[Wayne Luke]

Little skeptical about Heath Ledger as The Joker but I want to see the movie. I think "Batman Begins" was the best Batman movie to ever come out of Hollywood and am definately looking forward to seeing the sequel on the big screen.

[deezelpope]

I agree, Wayne! I loved Batman Begins!!

I think Heath Ledger looks absolutely CREEPY as The Joker!

We're planning on going opening night!!:up:

[C.ooder]

Good Movie

Thank you my friend

[Danny.VBT]

Wow, I love the poster.

I am excited to see Ledger's performance as the Joker - From the trailer, I couldn't even recognize the Joker as being Ledger and I am very impressed by the acting portrayed in the short bit. His accentuation on some of the dialogue gave me the shivers.

The "Why so serious" tag line, I hope is not overused throughout the film.

[Michael Biddle]

I read the title and though of monty python lol.

[deezelpope]

Wow, I love the poster.

I am excited to see Ledger's performance as the Joker - From the trailer, I couldn't even recognize the Joker as being Ledger and I am very impressed by the acting portrayed in the short bit. His accentuation on some of the dialogue gave me the shivers.

The "Why so serious" tag line, I hope is not overused throughout the film.
I thought that poster was freakin' awesome, so I had to include it!!:up:

Yeah, my husband said the same thing about Heath Ledger. I never expected to see him in a role like this in a million years!

Hey, Danny, I was having a blonde moment when I posted this...afterward remembering you had already made a movie thread...I was gonna ask you to merge this with that one. I feel like a total fool.
I read the title and though of monty python lol.
You'll hafta explain that to me...I don't get into Monty Python.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

I read the title and though of monty python lol.
Actually i thought about INXS at first reading the title: In the dark of night

[deezelpope]

Actually i thought about INXS at first reading the title: In the dark of night
I don't get that either.:confused::erm:

[Princeton]

Little skeptical about Heath Ledger as The Joker but I want to see the movie. I think "Batman Begins" was the best Batman movie to ever come out of Hollywood and am definately looking forward to seeing the sequel on the big screen.
I agree "Batman Begins" was the best one.

When I saw the trailer during "I am Legend" it blew me away. I love the fact that joker's makeup is not the typical look of the past.

[Dean C]

I'm excited about it, because Ledger and Bale are great actors. But it's just yet another action film which will have some cool stunt scenes and batman will almost die, but then not die right at the end. And of course he'll kill the bad guys! I prefer more intelligent plot-driven films these days.

[Afterglow86]

I'm hoping that the movie is as good as Batman Begins. But I'm a little iffy about Heath Ledger playing a villian.

And of course he'll kill the bad guys! I prefer more intelligent plot-driven films these days.
Batman doesn't kill! Well, not intentionally.

[Freesteyelz]

I liked Michael Keaton as Batman. :)

[alluidh]

Little skeptical about Heath Ledger as The Joker but I want to see the movie. I think "Batman Begins" was the best Batman movie to ever come out of Hollywood and am definately looking forward to seeing the sequel on the big screen.
You don't have to be "Little skeptical about Heath Ledger as The Joker". Take a little look
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15813
I think he is the right one :D

[Wayne Luke]

Trailers always look good. Sometimes they contain the best and only good parts of the entire movie. Hard to really judge an overall performance in 60 seconds.

[Michael Biddle]

lol....

http://www.iksv.org/film/i/2006/f/150/monty%20python%20and%20the%20holy%20grail.jpg

[dismas]

Originally Posted by whitemike
I read the title and though of monty python lol.

You'll hafta explain that to me...I don't get into Monty Python.

The Black Knight was a character in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. King Arthur and his squire, Patsy, encounter TBK while searching for knights to join his court at Camelot. TBK refuses to let them pass a bridge over what is actually just a little 3 foot ravine which could easily just be jumped across. Arthur and TBK eventually get into a sword fight. The Knight loses an arm and says that it "tis but a scratch". He then loses his other arm and he goes on to say that he's had worse. The Knight then says he'll kick Arthur and through the course of the rest of the fight, Arthur cuts both of his legs off one at a time. The Knight now just a torso and head, standing on the stumps of leg, ridicules Arthur as Arthur leaves screaming "Oh! Running away, eh?!"

It's hilarious! :D

[deezelpope]

Thanks, Dismas! I can assume then that the pic Whitemike posted right above your post is taken from that movie?

Wayne, you're right about trailers...they only show the best parts. But I'm hoping the rest of this movie is as good as the trailer.:)

[Michael Biddle]

You forgot the part where he is going to bite his ankles.

[dismas]

You forgot the part where he is going to bite his ankles.

I posted what I thought was enough of the scene to give her an idea of the reference and the humor (humour).

[alluidh]

Funny, but bad quality

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/batman/the-6+minute-dark-knight-bank-heist-trailer-334675.php

[deezelpope]

Funny, but bad quality

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/batman/the-6+minute-dark-knight-bank-heist-trailer-334675.php
Oooooh!!! Thanks for posting this!!!:up:

[SbyD_Salient]

You forgot the part where he is going to bite his ankles.

got you covered

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMkth8FWno

*WARNING : Some language content ... oh and chopped off limbs (done terribly tastefully though).

"The Dark Knight" gets my vote for top grosser in North America this year :)

More looking forward to "Cloverfield" myself, but will definitely catch the new Batdude movie.

[deezelpope]

I found another really cool poster!:up:


http://i16.tinypic.com/8c3qvll.jpg

[PennylessZ28]

I am jacked about this new movie! Can't wait!

[Wayne Luke]

Heath Ledger found dead in Mary-Kate Olsen's apartment.. He was 28.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/actor-heath-ledger-is-found-dead/

[deezelpope]

I just found out, too...what a shame.:(

[Chris-777]

Absolutely tragic.

[deezelpope]

Heath Ledger found dead in Mary-Kate Olsen's apartment.. He was 28.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/actor-heath-ledger-is-found-dead/
It wasn't Olsen's apartment...

[Freesteyelz]

Bad reporting, Wayne. :D

[deezelpope]

Nahhh, that information was later recanted, not Wayne's fault.:D

[Freesteyelz]

Bah...He could have checked the source. :D

[deezelpope]

I'm sure he did...that article link he posted was updated several times since Wayne's initial posting.;)

[Wayne Luke]

Bah...He could have checked the source. :D

Obviously the reporter for the New York times came to work drunk today because he didn't check his own facts until after it was published on the website.

[Dean C]

My god. He was an amazing actor :( You've ruined my day Wayne.

[Freesteyelz]

Obviously the reporter for the New York times came to work drunk today because he didn't check his own facts until after it was published on the website.


Most likely not and that's the scary thing. Imagine what other events he's posted in error...Or the reporter's just bad on gossip. :)

[Danny.VBT]

Absolutely tragic, I couldn't believe it when I found out. :(

[Freesteyelz]

I believe an autopsy was slated to begin today.

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Authorities have ruled that the rolled up $20 dollar bill found near Ledger did not have drug residue. Toxiology testing still going on...

[Dream]

I just saw the new Batman trailer and I would have never guessed he was the Joker. He seems to be pretty good on that role. It's a shame. That said, I'm excitedly looking forward to the new Batman, the first one was very good.

[deezelpope]

I was reading today that marketing has been thrown into turmoil...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/24/ledger.films/index.html?iref=newssearch


Check this out...pretty creepy: http://whysoserious.com/

[iogames]

I agree, Wayne! I loved Batman Begins!!

I think Heath Ledger looks absolutely CREEPY as The Joker!

We're planning on going opening night!!:up:

:O:O:O

I thought the movie was out... sad thing about Heat Ledger

[deezelpope]

I think it's coming out first on July 18th.

Yeah, such a tragedy.:(

[kevcj]

The joker died in the first batman. Remakes like this are lame as they destroy the story timeline.

Instead of bringing more villains from the comic books, somehow joker has come back to life, as if the first batman never happened. Now we have two jokers and 2 different batmans.

Next will be seeing the riddler and mr freeze again. Bah.

[deezelpope]

Dude, The Dark Knight goes back in time, and is a continuation of Batman Begins, and has nothing to do with the first movies. They're more seriously done...less family-friendly.

Btw, seven different actors have played Batman: Lewis Wilson in 1943's, Robert Lowery in 1949, Adam West in the 1966, Michael Keaton for the first few installments of Batman the Movies, to be replaced by Val Kilmer,George Clooney, and now, Christian Bale.;)

Did I mention there's another Two-Face/Harvey Dent?

[anarcyst_pye]

I'm Seeing It On Friday Xd I Luv The Joker Xd

[legionofangels]

Seeing it in 2 days, will let you know, and yes with my cat named Joker, we are totally going to see the movie.

[deezelpope]

We're going Sunday morning!!:up: SOOOO excited!:D

[iogames]

I'm ready for tomorrow!

Why so serious?

http://www.arcadia.progvisual.com/fight.gif

[Dean C]

I want to go see it at imax :)

[jlew24asu]

Little skeptical about Heath Ledger as The Joker but I want to see the movie. I think "Batman Begins" was the best Batman movie to ever come out of Hollywood and am definately looking forward to seeing the sequel on the big screen.

I saw a special screening of this movie. Mr. Luke you have nothing to be skeptical about. heath gives the performance of a lifetime. best I've ever seen.

[deezelpope]

I saw a special screening of this movie. Mr. Luke you have nothing to be skeptical about. heath gives the performance of a lifetime. best I've ever seen.
Oscar-worthy from what I understand.http://i37.tinypic.com/muuzxx.gif:up:

[Danny.VBT]

I just got back from the midnight showing. Heath's performance is oscar-worthy, the intricacies he has created are mesmerizing and his comedic timing is absolutely stunning.

However, I felt the role is not oscar worthy...when you inspect the character of the Joker in this film, it's a very one-dimensional...It's extremely tragic that this was Ledger's final complete performance. :(

Everyone should go see this film!

[deezelpope]

I just got back from the midnight showing. Heath's performance is oscar-worthy, the intricacies he has created are mesmerizing and his comedic timing is absolutely stunning.

However, I felt the role is not oscar worthy...when you inspect the character of the Joker in this film, it's a very one-dimensional...It's extremely tragic that this was Ledger's final complete performance. :(

Everyone should go see this film!
There were midnight shows here, as well, and we wanted to go really badly, but with my husband's work obligations, it just wasn't possible.:(

I agree with what you said about the role not being oscar-worthy...seems preposterous to me.

Now, a question: would Ledger's performance still be considered oscar-worthy if he wasn't dead? I really believe his death has a lot, if not everything, to do with it.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting his skill or talent, but seriously, how many times has a Batman movie been considered, much less nominated, for the Oscars? The only other mention I could find was a nomination for Best Cinematography (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/01/oscar_nominatio.html) for Batman Begins.

I'm not the only one questioning it, read here (http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080710065946AAQ4J8F).

[Dean C]

There were midnight shows here, as well, and we wanted to go really badly, but with my husband's work obligations, it just wasn't possible.:(

I agree with what you said about the role not being oscar-worthy...seems preposterous to me.

Now, a question: would Ledger's performance still be considered oscar-worthy if he wasn't dead? I really believe his death has a lot, if not everything, to do with it.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting his skill or talent, but seriously, how many times has a Batman movie been considered, much less nominated, for the Oscars? The only other mention I could find was a nomination for Best Cinematography (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/01/oscar_nominatio.html) for Batman Begins.

I'm not the only one questioning it, read here (http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080710065946AAQ4J8F).

I agree with you Dawn. Yes, he's a great actor, but I also feel that he is only being mentioned as an Oscar contender because of the tragic way in which he died.

[bornoffire]

Only one person has ever got an Oscar after being dead. That was over 40 years ago.

I am a huge batman fan. And yes joker is my favorite character. I sure hope he does joker justice, can't wait to go see.

Here is my Halloween Costume for last year. The costume itself took 3 months to be custom fitted and the face took 4 hours to do. The application is a foam latex that covers most of my face, extending the chin and the nose.
http://www.thegamehabit.com/image.php?u=1&dateline=1209639838&type=profile

[deezelpope]

I agree with you Dawn. Yes, he's a great actor, but I also feel that he is only being mentioned as an Oscar contender because of the tragic way in which he died.
Thanks Dean. Do you find that rather sad and insulting or am I the only one?
Only one person has ever got an Oscar after being dead. That was over 40 years ago.

I am a huge batman fan. And yes joker is my favorite character. I sure hope he does joker justice, can't wait to go see.

Here is my Halloween Costume for last year. The costume itself took 3 months to be custom fitted and the face took 4 hours to do. The application is a foam latex that covers most of my face, extending the chin and the nose.
http://www.thegamehabit.com/image.php?u=1&dateline=1209639838&type=profile

I'm sorry, and I'm sure it's not your fault as I've seen it elsewhere, but your information is incorrect: the first person to win a post-humous Oscar was Gone With the Wind screenwriter Sidney Howard; the only actor to win a posthumous Oscar (so far) was Peter Finch, for Network. Audrey Hepburn was posthumously awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jean_Hersholt_Humanitarian_Award) in 1993.

[Princeton]

can't wait - taking the kids tomorrow to the IMAX

I heard Fandango.com sold 90% of their "Dark Knight" tickets - biggest selloff ever.

[jlew24asu]

I just got back from the midnight showing. Heath's performance is oscar-worthy, the intricacies he has created are mesmerizing and his comedic timing is absolutely stunning.

However, I felt the role is not oscar worthy...when you inspect the character of the Joker in this film, it's a very one-dimensional...It's extremely tragic that this was Ledger's final complete performance. :(

Everyone should go see this film!

I disagree and really dont think it matters. oscars are given based on performance, not whether the role is "oscar worthy"

maybe I'm wrong, but thats my opinion. either way, his performance was amazing. and so is the movie

[Brandon Sheley]

we're going to go watch it tonight :D

[Princeton]

watched it on IMAX - simply amazing;

the "nurse" scene was fantastic, comical, and unforgettable!

[KTBleeding]

Now, a question: would Ledger's performance still be considered oscar-worthy if he wasn't dead?If you ask me, absolutely. Before Ledgers death, the previews of him playing the joker were fantastic. I found myself asking.. myself if I would still feel the same way had he not died, and I would 100%. His death is tragic, but it would not be my personal deciding factor whether he did a great job or not. I'm extremely picky when it comes to movies, and actors.. Ledger nailed this role. Hands down. I don't think I've ever seen someone get into character as much as he did with this.

It makes Nicholsons Joker look like something out of an SNL skit now. Seriously.

[iogames]

watched it on IMAX - simply amazing;

the "nurse" scene was fantastic, comical, and unforgettable!

Don't spoil it! :eek:

[deezelpope]

watched it on IMAX - simply amazing;

the "nurse" scene was fantastic, comical, and unforgettable!
:eek:
Don't spoil it! :eek:
OMG, I know, right?!:eek:

http://i36.tinypic.com/2ut3hwi.jpg

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If you ask me, absolutely. Before Ledgers death, the previews of him playing the joker were fantastic. I found myself asking.. myself if I would still feel the same way had he not died, and I would 100%. His death is tragic, but it would not be my personal deciding factor whether he did a great job or not. I'm extremely picky when it comes to movies, and actors.. Ledger nailed this role. Hands down. I don't think I've ever seen someone get into character as much as he did with this.

It makes Nicholsons Joker look like something out of an SNL skit now. Seriously.
Kinda looks like you missed the rest of my quote...


I agree with what you said about the role not being oscar-worthy...seems preposterous to me.

Now, a question: would Ledger's performance still be considered oscar-worthy if he wasn't dead? I really believe his death has a lot, if not everything, to do with it.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting his skill or talent, but seriously, how many times has a Batman movie been considered, much less nominated, for the Oscars? The only other mention I could find was a nomination for Best Cinematography (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/01/oscar_nominatio.html) for Batman Begins.

I'm not the only one questioning it, read here (http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080710065946AAQ4J8F).

No doubt, Ledger's performance was nothing short of spectacular, I wasn't questioning that, but there weren't whispers of an Oscar before his death. I was also pointing out how good The Academy is at snubbing movies and actors' performances like these. I mean, come on, it's about a comic book!

[Brandon Sheley]

I seen it the 2nd night

wasn't impressed

[iogames]

I mean, come on, it's about a comic book!
[/I]

I supposed we are still big kids :D

But Ledger was a great actor since Brockback Mountain [c'mon don't tell me you didn't watch it]

[deezelpope]

I supposed we are still big kids :D

But Ledger was a great actor since Brockback Mountain [c'mon don't tell me you didn't watch it]
Actually, my husband is a comic artist.

Of course I watched it, I had to see what all the fuss was about, but I really didn't care for it.

[melancholiac]

this movie was unbelievable from start to finish. you wouldn't even notice you've sat past 2 and a half hours of it. the performances of Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart were awe-inspiring and deserve applause. this is the best movie of 2008 hands down, and its going to be up there as one of the best movies of all-time.

[dvduval]

I am totally going to go watch this on IMAX.

[Danny.VBT]

An interesting article:

http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2008/07/dark-knight-n-3.html

[iogames]

Wow! I just came in...

Just incredible! it's incredible how one single performance can outshadow the ones on the first series with Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVitto, Tommy Lee Jones [even Jim Carey's ;)]

did you see the guy using vBulletin!?!?! that was hilarious :D:D:D

[jlew24asu]

did you see the guy using vBulletin!?!?! that was hilarious :D:D:D

no. when where?

[Quillz]

Wow! I just came in...

Just incredible! it's incredible how one single performance can outshadow the ones on the first series with Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVitto, Tommy Lee Jones [even Jim Carey's ;)]

did you see the guy using vBulletin!?!?! that was hilarious :D:D:D
I did not notice that at all. Where in the movie was this?

[iogames]

no. when where?

I did not notice that at all. Where in the movie was this?

Gotcha! :D

[Dean C]

Saw this movie today. Everything about the movie from start to finish was exceptional with so many great twists and turns. I really love what Cristopher Nolan has done to the Batman series :)