The Dark Knight
Not a huge surprise to many, but I just saw the midnight showing of this movie.
Two words: Blown Away
Not one character seemed two-dimensional, the movie was engrossing from start to finish, and it didn't have a campy or cheesy feel to it that comic book movies can get (especially sequels). On top of all this, you get to see the single most saddening thing ...
Heath Ledger gives the performance that is due the Joker. All due respect to Jack Nicholson, but this guy plays the part as it was originally written - crazy, psycho, unpredictable, funny, sick, twisted, and most of all human. He's not simply a patsy or buffoon - he is the Yin to Batman's Yang. It's subtle, but you do see it as the movie goes on. Sadly, the character will never be properly captured again - now that the bar has been set and Ledger won't be around to follow it up.
While watching him, I couldn't help but feel a bit saddened that such talent was now wasted. He did, however, go out with a bang. It will be what he will be remembered for. To say he stole the show would be wrong, it was his performance to give. He was the centerpiece and the rest were supporting him. It would have been this way even no matter what.
I don't want to ruin it at all for anyone, so no spoilers here. No secrets, no tidbits. To do so would be shameful. You have to witness this one for yourself.
Oh ... ok ... one tidbit. The previews included one of the Watchmen. Can't wait for that one now. Heh. That's how they 'keep ya coming back'.
Now that it is close to 4am, I bid you a 'good night'.
- Ken
Two words: Blown Away
Not one character seemed two-dimensional, the movie was engrossing from start to finish, and it didn't have a campy or cheesy feel to it that comic book movies can get (especially sequels). On top of all this, you get to see the single most saddening thing ...
Heath Ledger gives the performance that is due the Joker. All due respect to Jack Nicholson, but this guy plays the part as it was originally written - crazy, psycho, unpredictable, funny, sick, twisted, and most of all human. He's not simply a patsy or buffoon - he is the Yin to Batman's Yang. It's subtle, but you do see it as the movie goes on. Sadly, the character will never be properly captured again - now that the bar has been set and Ledger won't be around to follow it up.
While watching him, I couldn't help but feel a bit saddened that such talent was now wasted. He did, however, go out with a bang. It will be what he will be remembered for. To say he stole the show would be wrong, it was his performance to give. He was the centerpiece and the rest were supporting him. It would have been this way even no matter what.
I don't want to ruin it at all for anyone, so no spoilers here. No secrets, no tidbits. To do so would be shameful. You have to witness this one for yourself.
Oh ... ok ... one tidbit. The previews included one of the Watchmen. Can't wait for that one now. Heh. That's how they 'keep ya coming back'.
Now that it is close to 4am, I bid you a 'good night'.
- Ken
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