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Shaun
26-12-2007, 04:25 PM
I've got two films which I cannot wait for in 2008. This is the first one. It stars Heath Ledger as the Joker, Christian Bale as Batman, and the likes of Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Aaron Eckhart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaIR9dAZRR0
The trailer.
Thoughts?
Shaun
17-05-2008, 11:01 PM
Bump.
Anyone know when this is out? I notice Meredith has a Dark Knight-themed avatar.
And wow, I posted this before he died.
Arneldo
17-05-2008, 11:04 PM
We are the last to get it. It's not out in the UK & Ireland until 25th July. Australia get it on 17th, followed by USA on 18th of July.
Shaun
17-05-2008, 11:05 PM
Ah right cool, thanks for that.
Tom4784
17-05-2008, 11:05 PM
I think it's June or July. I can't wait for this film, i think it could very well be one of my favourite films of the year since Batman Begins was amazing and the same team made this one too.
Meredith
17-05-2008, 11:11 PM
I'm looking forward to this (as you can see). :D
Xander
17-05-2008, 11:24 PM
It looks pretty good, might go and see it when its out.
Callum
06-07-2008, 02:30 PM
I can't wait for this! I loved Batman Begins so this should be good. I heard it's longer than 3 hours though :shocked:
GhettoSuperstar
06-07-2008, 02:34 PM
I can't wait to see this! Not been excited about a film since Spiderman 3 and it's out in about 3 weeks!! Woohoo!
Looks like it is done really well, looks dark and mysterious.
It looks really good and I will definelty go and see it even though I didn't find the first one all that great. I'm glad they have introduced the joker into this one aswell it will make it more exciting with a familiar villain rather than that scarecrow freak from the first one. My second most anticipted film of the summer after Mama Mia!
Sarah.
06-07-2008, 02:40 PM
I can't wait to see this either! :bigsmile:
Blink_Me
18-07-2008, 11:07 AM
This movie is going to break box office records.
Firewire
18-07-2008, 11:11 AM
I so want to see this.
Firewire
18-07-2008, 11:14 AM
Heath Ledger (who plays the Joker), died January 22, 2008 aged 28 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Callum
18-07-2008, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by Firewire
Heath Ledger (who plays the Joker), died January 22, 2008 aged 28 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Yeah :sad: Apparently there's a tribute to him in the end credits.
I just got back from it.
Amazing. Batman's really come a long way since the crappiness that was Batman & Robin. Christopher Nolan was amazing at directing it!
You're in for a treat, whenever it comes out.
MarkWaldorf
18-07-2008, 09:37 PM
Ahh, I need it now.
melanie
18-07-2008, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by Callum
Originally posted by Firewire
Heath Ledger (who plays the Joker), died January 22, 2008 aged 28 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Yeah :sad: Apparently there's a tribute to him in the end credits.
When he was casted as the Joker people thought he didn't suit the part and wouldn't do well but he was amazing, I agree with Rory, the movie was amazing. I saw it on IMAX
Callum
18-07-2008, 09:46 PM
I can't wait to see it! Is it a really long film?
melanie
18-07-2008, 09:54 PM
Originally posted by Callum
I can't wait to see it! Is it a really long film?
Its about 3 hours but its worth it
Originally posted by juicylicious
Originally posted by Callum
Originally posted by Firewire
Heath Ledger (who plays the Joker), died January 22, 2008 aged 28 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Yeah :sad: Apparently there's a tribute to him in the end credits.
When he was casted as the Joker people thought he didn't suit the part and wouldn't do well but he was amazing, I agree with Rory, the movie was amazing. I saw it on IMAX
I was going to watch it in IMAX, but the tickets are sold out for about 5 days, so I figured I couldn't wait any longer and decided to go today.
I'm going again tomorrow with more friends :thumbs:
Annie
19-07-2008, 09:01 AM
Actually cannot wait for this to come out! Whoo!
Hope its as good as Batman Begins... Does look really good though!
:cheer:
MarkWaldorf
20-07-2008, 12:03 PM
The 24th neeeds to come now.
XxShortyxX
20-07-2008, 12:04 PM
I actually want to see this film, even though it's more of a mans film lol.
Emzy-!!
20-07-2008, 02:54 PM
I can't wait to watch Batman, i hear that Heath Ledger is great as the Joker. It is really sad that he died, and I'm pretty sure i will cry watching the film. LOL
Callum
20-07-2008, 02:57 PM
I'm going to see it on the first day. :hello:
Scarlett.
20-07-2008, 02:59 PM
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh172/jthees/lolcats/Serious-Cat-Joker.jpg
MarkWaldorf
20-07-2008, 05:18 PM
LOL Chewy! :laugh:
Shaun
20-07-2008, 05:22 PM
People are claiming Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is the "best portrayal of a villain ever".
I'm sorry, but that's bollocks. I know it's sad he died but he doesn't REALLY deserve all this huge hype. Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs / Jack Nicholson in The Shining easily are the best.
MarkWaldorf
20-07-2008, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by Shaun
People are claiming Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is the "best portrayal of a villain ever".
I'm sorry, but that's ********. I know it's sad he died but he doesn't REALLY deserve all this huge hype. Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs / Jack Nicholson in The Shining easily are the best.
I agree. I haven't seen it so I can't comment on Heath's acting, but it does seem all the buzz for the film is on him. It is meant to be REALLY good though, so hopefully he does live up to the hype.
Shaun
20-07-2008, 05:26 PM
Yeah, I agree.
You have selected
Cinema: Vue Swansea
Screen: Screen 9
Movie: The Dark Knight
Date: Thu 24 Jul
Start time: 6:30pm
End time: 9:30pm
Ticket type(s): 2 Adult
Sub total: £12.90
Card handling fee: £1.20
Total purchase: £14.10
Woop, booked!
MarkWaldorf
20-07-2008, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by Ross
You have selected
Cinema: Vue Swansea
Screen: Screen 9
Movie: The Dark Knight
Date: Thu 24 Jul
Start time: 6:30pm
End time: 9:30pm
Ticket type(s): 2 Adult
Sub total: £12.90
Card handling fee: £1.20
Total purchase: £14.10
Woop, booked!
Ahhh don't.
I've seen it twice now. I want to see it a third time and go to the IMAX near me.
MarkWaldorf
20-07-2008, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by Rory
I've seen it twice now. I want to see it a third time and go to the IMAX near me.
Argh, your so lucky.
I'm gonna pester you on MSN about it now. :laugh:
Shaun
20-07-2008, 05:46 PM
Friend's booking it atm :bigsmile:
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Rory
I've seen it twice now. I want to see it a third time and go to the IMAX near me.
Argh, your so lucky.
I'm going to pester you on MSN about it now. :laugh:
:laugh: Well I forgot to tell you, I leave my MSN on a lot without putting away status' so don't think I'm ignoring you! :tongue:
I really think Rachel McAdams should've taken over Katie Holmes' role as Rachel Dawes; however, Maggie Gyllenhaal was a good choice. What were they thinking with Holmes in Begins?
Callum
20-07-2008, 06:10 PM
I'm rewatching Batman Begins tonight to refresh my memory. :shocked: I never knew Christian Bale was welsh.
GhettoSuperstar
20-07-2008, 06:17 PM
It's 3 hours long? :shocked:
Must be a mighty good film, I've literally been counting down the days to see it.
melanie
20-07-2008, 08:47 PM
'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office.
The figures released Sunday show "The Dark Knight" more than $4 million ahead of the $151.1 million first weekend for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007.
Studio distribution chief Dan Fellman says "The Dark Knight" also broke the "Spider-Man 3" record for best debut in IMAX large-screen theaters with $6.2 million. "Spider-Man 3" opened with $4.7 million in IMAX cinemas.
Source (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jb68x_tOGx8QHjI0Cr6C-Vy79OGgD921LBQO0)
Originally posted by Callum
I'm rewatching Batman Begins tonight to refresh my memory. :shocked: I never knew Christian Bale was welsh.
Yep, you could never tell in any interview because I heard that he always puts on the accent that he used in the film for any interviews related to the movie.
Blink_Me
21-07-2008, 10:06 PM
The official numbers are now $158 million.
And it's number 1 on IMDb's all time list. Pretty amazing to say the least. I'll definitely be seeing this in the cinema. But will it be sold out if I get a chance to see it? Chances are...... yes.
Sarah.
21-07-2008, 10:08 PM
watching it tomorrrowwww..yayXD
Annie
21-07-2008, 10:16 PM
I have booked my IMAX tickets for the 24th... took the day off work too :dance2:
Tom4784
21-07-2008, 11:26 PM
I can't wait for this film! I'm going to see it next Monday, which is gonna be Hellish as i'll see it later then everyone else but whatcha gonna do? Better late then never.
melanie
21-07-2008, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by Blink_Me
The official numbers are now $158 million.
And it's number 1 on IMDb's all time list. Pretty amazing to say the least. I'll definitely be seeing this in the cinema. But will it be sold out if I get a chance to see it? Chances are...... yes.
Yup, it broke a lot of records
ThisIsMarie
23-07-2008, 05:04 AM
OMG it's getting so close!! :cheer2:
Scotboy88
23-07-2008, 05:54 AM
I have already seen the movie and I'm speechless
OMG was brilliant! I predict that its the best film this summer! So action packed and brilliant one-liners from The Joker. I might go see it again on Friday haha. Also got a holographic poster with Joker/Harvey Dent/Batman on it, exclusively for the people who went to the premier.. Woop! GO SEE THE FILM!!!
Callum
24-07-2008, 09:21 PM
Oh my freakin' god. Just got back from seeing it, absolutely fantastic! I loved every single minute of it. It really did exceed my expectations. Heath Ledger was amazing as the Joker, faultless and I can really see why he's getting all this hype. If you thought Begins was good then you'll be blown away by this film. Action non stop. It's definitley my favorite film of 2008 so far and it's one of my best films of all time. I'm going to see it again next week with my dad. The Joker is so funny in it as well, I expected him to be really bitter but some of the stuff he did was hilarious. I really do hope this film gets loads of awards, because it seriously deserves it.
MarkWaldorf
26-07-2008, 02:02 PM
Really good film.
Definitely the best of 2008.
Im going to watch it tonight with me sis :) xxx
MR.K!
26-07-2008, 02:47 PM
good to hear. im going to see it tonight :dance:
Shaun
26-07-2008, 03:09 PM
Already a topic on this.
Shaun
26-07-2008, 03:09 PM
Wow. Just wow.
Bright-Eyes
26-07-2008, 03:12 PM
Well I was going to see it today but my friend backed out
Yeh but mine was confirming it was good
Very_Nayce
26-07-2008, 05:20 PM
The pencil trick.
Enough said. Audience EXPLODED into applause.
Emzy-!!
26-07-2008, 05:24 PM
I'm watching it tonight... Can't wait!!!!!! :thumbs2:
officialleafan
26-07-2008, 05:26 PM
I've seen it :thumbs:
Not bad...better than the first. I prefer the others (Batman Return, Forever etc)
Shaun
26-07-2008, 05:46 PM
Originally posted by Very_Nayce
The pencil trick.
Enough said. Audience EXPLODED into applause.
Lmao.
I can't decide if that was disgusting or hilarious.
I'll settle on both.
Just seen it amazing!.. but it dragged a bit.. toward the end.. and too many people died lol..
Spike
27-07-2008, 12:32 AM
Just seen it
I expected it to be better. It was a good film, the best I have seen recently, but it was dragged on too long. There were about 3 points in the film where it could of ended but there was another bit of the story added in which made it longer so it annoyed me
Heath Ledger was amazing! He made the film, if he hadn't of been in it I would of stopped watching. Really impressed by his performance.
It was a good film, expected a little better and it could of been.
Indierock&roll
27-07-2008, 12:58 AM
it was really good, heath ledger was brilliant in it!
Arneldo
28-07-2008, 07:25 PM
Saw it today. it was great, but amazing. Definitly over-rated imo, although Heath Ledger was amazing.
James
30-07-2008, 11:50 PM
Haven't seen it but the first one was a film I admired rather than actually liked all that much. Cinematography, direction, acting etc. were all first-rate but it lacked emotional involvement in the story for me.
...that is my three-year late review of Batman Begins. :laugh3:
Tasha_x
31-07-2008, 08:48 PM
I saw it today, it's really good
Seen it twice now. :spin: and loved it all over again.
Scarlett.
31-07-2008, 09:01 PM
I really wanna see this:hello:
Jakeh
04-08-2008, 02:46 PM
BEST MOVIE OF 2008 RIGHT HERE.
I want to go see it again!
MarkWaldorf
04-08-2008, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by Jakeh
BEST MOVIE OF 2008 RIGHT HERE.
I want to go see it again!
LOL bitch I told you it was good.
Jakeh
04-08-2008, 03:09 PM
No you didn't. :conf2:
Psycho.
You know, I was thinking earlier and I came to the conclusion that the only people that will appreciate every second of this movie are true Batman fans. The people saying Batman Forever and such movies are better have absolutely no clue who or what Batman really is.
CarpeDiemBaby
07-08-2008, 12:34 AM
I absolutely loved it.
The Joker was amazing, just incredible and I just think its such a shame that there can't be another movie with the Joker.
Jakeh
07-08-2008, 04:43 AM
Originally posted by CarpeDiemBaby
I absolutely loved it.
The Joker was amazing, just incredible and I just think its such a shame that there can't be another movie with the Joker.
Of course there can. And there will be.
The Joker (and Two-Face for that matter) never actually die in the movie. This is because they were supposed to be brought back in the next one. I doubt they'd stuff up their storyline just because someone died.
I don't think it'd be good to bring back Two-Face in the next film. Maybe Catwoman and maybe a villain that has never been portrayed on film. The Mad Hatter is supposed to be the guy in the hospital van that Harvey takes to a random place and is going to kill.
I thought it was the Scarecrow..
Jakeh
07-08-2008, 12:08 PM
Two-Face is basically Batman and the Joker which is why he was perfect for this film. He'll be back, but he wont be the main person.
Catwoman/The Riddler/The Penguin will not be in the next film. The directors only want people that have never been portrayed on film before. It's a great idea, but I really wanted to see what they'd do with the Penguin (my second favourite villain).
Tom4784
12-08-2008, 03:17 PM
It was an amazing film, I loved it best film of the year I thought.
I think Catwoman would be an interesting choice for the third film but isn't she one of the mystical characters that nolan wants to shy away from since she has like 9 lives and was given her powers by cats?
The main rumours I've heard about the villains for next film are Riddler or some guy named 'black mask' or 'dark mask' I can't quite remember.
I think Catwoman would be he best choice for the next film but definetly not Halle Berry, she was so wrong for the part, maybe Angleina Jolie ?
The film will need a well known villain after Heath Ledger.
Tom4784
12-08-2008, 03:50 PM
Angelina is apparently interested in it. I think i'd like to see a villain I haven't seen before, although I think Catwoman would be good (Especially if Ange does it).
Riddler would be interesting but i can see him being similar to Joker.
hanny08
12-08-2008, 03:57 PM
I've heard that the riddler is in the next one and Jonny Depp is interested in the part. Not sure how true that is but I read it somewhere on line.
Scarlett.
14-08-2008, 01:23 AM
I loved the film, amazing
The second half was just ace
Jakeh
14-08-2008, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by DezzyI think Catwoman would be an interesting choice for the third film but isn't she one of the mystical characters that nolan wants to shy away from since she has like 9 lives and was given her powers by cats?
Not true at all. That 9 lives, powered by cats stuff was all completely made up by Tim Burton and has absolutely nothing to do with the true Catwoman.
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