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Here we go.

Review from an Outsider.
Batman, The Dark Knight.





As much as I've always enjoyed superheroes, I honestly could never get into batman. In my eyes, all he really seemed to be was a rich, snobby, vengeful douche-bag with some nice gadgets, a handy butler, and girlfriends that always die.(Did they really HAVE to kill Maggie? Come on...)

WOW!

quite the hero.

Unfortunatly, seeing The Dark Knight did not change my view on our classy jerk-off of a "hero".

Bruce "The Batman" Wayne honestly did nothing more than make me wish the movie were called "The Joker And His Psychotic Antics", and simply focus on that point.
Sadly enough that was not the case and I was forced to endure the snarkiness and douchebaggery of one Bruce Wayne. Along with his continuous, awkward voice changing. He sounded like QUITE the chain smoker.
Though it did have a few redeeming qualities.
But we'll get to that later.



Douchebaggery aside,
I would have to say that The Dark Knight was quite an enjoyable film. It was definitely worth the 8 dollars for the ticket, 11 dollars worth of snacks, and the agony of re-entering an dreaded workplace full of foul and wretched memories.
So, yes, I will admit that it was a great film and I would be willing to see it again just for the scene were the Joker smashes the guy's head into the pencil. Can you say "epic"?

For a moment lets quietly put the topic of Mr. Ledger's death aside and focus simply on the character of The Joker.
An award winner preformance, I'd say.
Let us not revisit Van Gogh, Cobain, or Tupac syndrom and have bitter little nymphs say that "he would only win an award because he's dead". Mr. Ledger certainly did give an award winner preformance and is more than deserving of the Best Actor title.
As a Batman outside, I cannot say that he did the Joker justice, simply because I'm not entirely familiar with the Joker anyway. Though, I would like to think that he did.
From the evil cackling and maniacle laughter, to the prancing about in a dress, to the undisputably twisted and psychotic mind-games, Mr. Ledger truly did capture the villianous and psychopathic character of The Joker to a tee.
I feel now that I would have to call myself a Batman fan simply for the villians.
Is it bad that I actually want them to win in the end and beat the Dark Knight's pansy ass?
It already seems as though dogs are his kryptonite, tearing effortlessly into his oh-so-baby-soft flesh. (Though bullets, cars, falling from great heights, metal bars, knives, concrete pillars, car wrecks, car wrecks, car wrecks, glass, and explosions hardly scratch the sparkling surface of his bat suit.)
So maybe next time they'll bring in coyotes or werewolves or something. I really wish the movie had been about the Joker more.


In the end, I would say that this movie was pretty damn phenominal, even for those who aren't Batfans. Its honestly worth seeing just for the other characters.

I can guartunee you that you will certainly see a Lady Joker running around this halloween.







So, really quick lets go over the pros and cons.







+++YAY+++

First off, the acting was fantastic.
Mr. Bale did a wonderful job protraying a rich angry snob. He was way convincing. It was nice.

Mr. Ledger kind of made me want to cry because the Joker was so damn freaky. You couldn't even tell it was Heath (most of the time). I actually forgot it was him and just saw "The Joker". How the hell did he make ramming a pencil through somone's head...funny?

I can;t remember his name at the moment, but Harvey Dent.
Wow. What an interesting character.
and I had totally forgotten that he was Two Face.
Wowee! He did a pretty damn good job, I'd say.

and of course Ms. Maggie. Maybe Im just biased...
teehee.
But she did a pretty grand job too. ^-^....
Her acting is always so great.

And all the other little characters and bits and bobs did quite well also. I can't say that there was any bad acting. Thoug there were some cheesy and cliche lines, the acting was on point.

Lets now touch on Special Effects. Affects? Effects? Whichever. They were great.
(Im still laughing about the hospital scene...)
AThe explotions were good, the stunts were good, the makeup was excellent, as were the costumes.
10 points to gryffendor.

The executios of the film was wonderful, in my opinion. Even though I don't know a damn thing about batman, I was still very entertained and could follow the movie for the most part. It held my attention very well.






---BOO---

1. Batman was annoying as hell, to me.
His voice..kept changing all weird..and I couldnt understant him very well.

I know the movie itself isnt realistic, but there were something things that were just...far fetched.

Batman's injury level, for one.

He tried so hard to save people from these horrible fates, because they would ahve SURELY died.
Buuuuut
when the same exact thing happened to him...
he was a-okay.
Even though he's 100% human.
That bummed me out.
But thats just a character flaw. Had nothing to do with the actual filming or the movie.


2. The fight scenes.
Been there, done that, seen it all.
Sorry.
Yes, there was SOME originality, and there really only is so much you can do with a fight scene without making it too over the top . *COUGH*crouchingtigerhiddendragon*COUGHCOUGH*
but still.
If I see that damn grappling gun one more time...
*fist shake*


3. Joker makeup.


WAIT WAIT NO DONT HIT ME!
*winces and covers face*

It was great.
The only slight probablem I had was closer to the end when it was really wearing off, it made it really obviouse that it was Heath.
When it was all caked on, you couldn't tell at all.
I understand that was part of the character, yes.
But it was just a liiiiiiiitttle distracting.
That's all.


But yes.
Over all, I'd have to give it 5 stars, even though I don't like batman.
If you haven't seen it,
see it.
Seeing this movie is indeed money worth spent, and you most certainly won't regret it.


-Fin-




























side note/quick question.


Did the Joker die in the end?
Or was he just left hanging there for a sequal?
Ooooor, did they just never really get to finish it because of Heath's passing?
Could someone please fill me in?
Thanks.