im not here to write a review...i dont think my words would do justice to this excellent, totally mind-blowing sequel of the Cape Cruisader. But if u want a review, the best one ive read so far, click here.
at first all we wanted to do was to watch 'sepi' but when we got to GSC, it seemed like they are not showing sepi anymore so we had to go for another option. the best options at that time was Dark Knight or Hellboy 2...so we decided to go for Dark Knight...
obviously its a no-secret that im pretty emotional in cinema. hey, its not like i can help it! of coz, i dont get that emo when i watch the telly at home coz im not totally focus on the screen. but when ure in the cinema, ur 100% attention is directed on the screen, following every moves, from one plot to another, so tell me this, how the hell can u help urself from screaming ur lungs out at the sight of the ghost that appears from god-knows-where or when theres a war going on with bullets flying everywhere! its just too intense, too much for my poor soul!
but for Dark Knight, i must say i have to make an exception. eventhough i was totally freaked out at the sight of the Joker the first time i saw the trailer, but i knew, deep down within me, my heart was screaming and shouting to watch the movie. haha....yeah, a bit dramatic there ;)
so i did some preparation for the movie...went up to the website and watch the trailer a few times just to get used to the new Joker. i call this, my mental preparation.hehe...and boy, it was all worth it! i was so glad that i did what i did, otherwise i'd be closing my eyes throughout the movie.
the movie was great! despite the two and a half hours length it did not feel that long to me. in fact we were quite shocked to realise that it was 9pm when we walked out of the cinema...
for me, i think this is the best sequel ive watched so far. its totally different from the others, but if you've watched Batman Begins i think u would expect nothing less than this. from the storyline to the twisted plots, the narations even the shots were nicely done. the charecters evolved so well in the movie. there are many interesting scenes that got me thinking about the significance behind it. i agree, it is a very good movie to study. but then again, Christopher Nolan has always been known for his amazing psycholgical thrillers (eventhough i have never dared to watch any of his work before Batman Begins) so, i can see why it comes so natural in Dark Knight.
here are some interesting lines from the movie;
Bruce: I knew the mob wouldn't go down without a fight. But this is different. They crossed the line.
Alfred: You crossed the line first, sir. You hammered them. And in their desperation they turned to a man they didn't fully understand. Some men aren't looking for anything logical. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.
The Joker: I use a knife because guns are too quick. Otherwise, you can't savor all the emotions. You know who people are in their last moments.
Batman: Why do you want to kill me?
The Joker: I don't want to kill you. What would I do without you?
The Joker: Introduce a little anarchy... Upset the established order... Well then everyone loses their minds!
Harvey Dent: The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming!
Harvey Dent: You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Bruce: People are dying. What would you have me do?
Alfred: Endure. You can be the outcast. You can make the choice that no one else will face - the right choice. Gotham needs you.
Gotham National Bank Manager: The criminals in this town used to believe in things. Honor. Respect. Look at you! What do you believe in? What do you believe in!
The Joker: I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger.
but for me personally, the best line in the movie was when The Joker mocked a famous line in Jerry Maguire when he told Batman, "You complete me,"
so yes, The Joker is every bit as described by the late Heath Ledger; "a psychopathic, schizophrenic, mass murdering clown with zero empathy" and a world class sense of humor...
