The Dark Knight

[_____V_____]

Quite possibly, THE best superhero movie, EVER.

And it has firmly wedged itself in my top 10 of all-time favorite movies. (in the top 5 maybe)

Do yourself a huge favor and watch it.

Today, tonight...whenever.

If you haven't seen this within the next few weeks...you are committing a serious crime.



And I know there are other threads about TDK, so sue me.

[illdojo]

*********Spoiler Alert**********
















One scene that gave me goose bumps is when ....The Joker *wearing the nurse outfit*... walking out of the Hospital with it blowing up.....Fucking killer!!! :cool:

[_____V_____]

Bombing abruptly stops...









and the pause...







Joker...wtf?! click, click, click...






BOOM!





(A-ha!)





:D

[massacre man]

*****SPOILER******


Anybody else get assumption I did? The man who figured out Batman's identity, he's a smart fellow. He also has short red hair. And his name was Mr. Reese. Anyone else see what I'm getting at here?

I'm probably just over analyzing.

[GorePhobia]

I agree 10000000%!!

GO SEE THIS NOW!

and listen to my batshow on right now as well....

[Psycom5k]

ya know, me and gore are trying to do a show about it at 12:30 tonight, on his radio show, you guys should check it out... that is if we get the fucking thing working


edit: gore there is a guy that won't leave the chat, and I can't get him out.

[massacre man]

ya know, me and gore are trying to do a show about it at 12:30 tonight, on his radio show, you guys should check it out... that is if we get the fucking thing working

So you can hurt me again?

[illdojo]

Do you wanna know how I got these scars??

[Psycom5k]

So you can hurt me again?

I didn't mean too... :(

[_____V_____]

"Who wants to see a pencil disappear?"


SCRUNCH!!!


:cool:

[massacre man]

He asked me "WHY... SO... SERIOUS!?"

[massacre man]

If anybody wants to, feel free to save this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/SimpsonMmyers/Top2503.jpg

[Dante'sInferno]

Heh.Yeah.




Who wants to see a pencil disappear?!





Nuff said.

[illdojo]

"How many of your friends have I killed?? "

[massacre man]

"Hi Freeze. I'm Batman."

[Freak]

You know what sucks I'm so busy and broke that I don't know if I'll get to see this any time soon.

[roshiq]

Damn! I hate to wait for it's dvd release!:(

[Noah]

Here's my review I posted over in the other thread:

I really enjoyed the shit outta this one. This is the first movie I decided to go and see on opening night in over probably 10 year or something like that. What made the whole experience for me that much better, is that there were NO children running around, and no small babies screaming. No distractions at all from the crowd, which is pretty much a fucking first for me, in a theatre... ESPECIALLY on opening night.

Though I must say I much prefer Katie Holmes in the role of Rachel, to Maggie Gyllenhaal. I think Maggie's pretty rough to look at, actually.... It looks like her face is smashed in, and she looks much older than I am sure she is. Just not attractive at all, and her performance wasn't any better or worse than Holmes', I didn't think.

Other than that, am I the only one who thinks that Aaron Eckhart looks almost exactly like Thomas Jane? I SWORE it was Tom Jane playing Two-Face! Boy was I wrong! And whatta great character, and acting job he did as Harvey Dent. I was a bit disappointed with his ultimate demise, I was thinking they'd save him for a 3rd film.

Gary Oldman as the commissioner did a helluva job in this too. Much more prominent in this movie, as compared to Begins, and I really got behind him. Helluva job here.

Also absolutely LOVED Bale once again as Wayne/Batman. FUCK Michael Keaton, FUCK Val Kilm, FUCK George Clooney, FUCK Adam West - Christian Bale OWNS this character IMO. Kick-ass, innovative action scenes, sweet gadgets galore, and great character development.

Heath Ledger's final performance turns out to be his absolute GREATEST one as well. Just ridiculous how this guy transformed himself into this looney, likeable, maniacal, insane, twisted, masochistically gleeful individual. He really made this movie for me.... I was smiling ANY and EVERY time he was on the screen.... When he wasn't on the screen, I was anticipating when I'd next see him. Of course that didn't stop me from enjoying the rest of this film though.

This movie was awful long, but I can't complain. I think this is probably the BEST comic book movie out there... It'd be a toss-up between this, X2, Spider-man 1 and Superman Returns. They're all fucking FANTASTIC in my mind.

If you're not a fanboy, and have been thinking about seeing this.... Just do yourself a favour and do it. I was on the fence about it before today.... But I bought into all the hype, and the movie more than outdid itself in being an immensely enjoyable time at the theatre! :)

[The_Return]

So, who else caught the ultra-badass and REALLY well hidden Riddler reference?

I didn't make the connection AT ALL when I watched it. Wow...just wow. As if this movie needed to get any fucking cooler?

[massacre man]

So, who else caught the ultra-badass and REALLY well hidden Riddler reference?

I didn't make the connection AT ALL when I watched it. Wow...just wow. As if this movie needed to get any fucking cooler?

Was it the one I posted? If it's something else pass a PM my way.

Check this out. I don't really care about the ratings on IMDb, but this is just cool.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/SimpsonMmyers/Top2501.jpg

[The_Return]

Was it the one I posted? If it's something else pass a PM my way.

Maybe - point me towards your post.

I'm pretty sure I found it on IMDB myself, but I may have got it from you and not connected. What was yours?

[massacre man]

Maybe - point me towards your post.

I'm pretty sure I found it on IMDB myself, but I may have got it from you and not connected. What was yours?

The fourth post in this topic.

[ChronoGrl]

Just came out of it and I have to say I was pretty goddamn impressed.

I thought that it ran a bit long, but other than that... Good GOD Heath Ledger was so ridiculously impressive.

Not to mention...




***possible spoiler***

The Two Face makeup was so ridiculously creepy and well done I was actually upset when he died - I was hoping that he'd make it to the next movie just so that I could see that makeup again... as weird as that sounds.

And I agree... Joker in the nurse's outfit... Priceless. Absolutely priceless.

***/possible spoiler***




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/joker-740320.gif

[Posher778]

So... What was everyone's favorite part?


*Mild spoilers*

Mine was easily, EASILY the "Slaughter is the Best Medicine" scene, with the trucks and transportation.... All leading up to the big *flip* and "HIT ME!"

*end spoiler*

[massacre man]

I liked all of The Joker's scenes.

SPOILERS

I liked Cillian Murphy's part with the imposters.

I also liked when Harvey had the guy tied up. And everything after he got scarred.

My favorite Bruce Wayne scene was when he blocked Reese and Gordon's car and just played it off as trying to beat the light.

Fuck it, I liked the whole movie.

[Posher778]

*spoilllllllerrrrrrrrrrrr*



I honestly liked how the Joker basically won in the end. Not completely, but he got exactly what he wanted, and that's the most fucked up thing about the movie. An Unstoppable Force.

[The Mothman]

is this one, like, waaay better than the previous one with Christian Bale?
I wasnt too huge a fan of that one.

[Noah]

Significantly better Mothman. Batman Begins was damned good.... This one was great. :)

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

is this one, like, waaay better than the previous one with Christian Bale?
I wasnt too huge a fan of that one.

I bet it was a little better than batman begins, the ratings are amplified once by hype and 10x by heath ledgers inability to read labels.

Join me in not caring about this movie.

[The Mothman]

There's been a bombardment of super hero movies lately. Hulk, Iron Man, (both of which were good) now this. I'll see it.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

I'm going to see this movie and it better be DAMN GOOD.

[Posher778]

I'm going to see this movie and it better be DAMN GOOD.

You won't be disappointed. You love murder and mayhem, and you're gonna get it.

[newb]

I bet it was a little better than batman begins, the ratings are amplified once by hype and 10x by heath ledgers inability to read labels.

Join me in not caring about this movie.

fuck it girl.....give in to it......I'm gonna have to see it sometime this week just to stop these nagging sonobitches

[Noah]

Just fuckin' see it.... I thought about waiting till it was on DVD myself. But I said "fuck it" and I wasn't disappointed in changing my mind.

[James Whale]

I loved this film. I want to see it again, though. I drank a huge 3 dollar Pepsi and had to pee halfway through it; I didn':) t take a break; so, I didn't enjoy the last half of the movie as much. I didn't want to miss anything!

[Despare]

Great movie for sure, not one of my top movies of all time but still a wonderful watch. Can't believe the wife liked Batman Begins better. :eek:

The Joker gets a lot of attention because Ledger did a brilliant job playing him but Oldman and Bale both perform well and there's a lot of moral and political depth to explore. Overall it's a riot but I guess with all this "best movie ever" talk I had a different picture in my head... even though I can't fathom how this one could have been better.

[alkytrio666]

I loved everything about the movie except for one thing.
Am I the only one who think Aaron Eckhart put on a pretty awful performance as Dent?
Every line was forced, his voice was sometimes two octives lower than he can control with reasonability.

Spoilers
And I was actually not impressed with Two Face's make-up; I thought it looked campy and cheap.
Spoilers

[ChronoGrl]

is this one, like, waaay better than the previous one with Christian Bale?
I wasnt too huge a fan of that one.

Yes.

I hated Batman Begins. I still think that Christian Bale makes a shitty Batman (a good Bruce Wayne, but a shitty Batman), but Heath Ledger truly steals the show. And Gary Oldman's talent wasn't wasted this time. He had a beefier role and was quite good. Also, they got rid of the abysmal Katie Holmes and replaced her with Maggie Gyllenhaal. The role itself is still insipid and poorly written (as most comic book ladies are), but Maggie does a much better job with it.

It still suffers a bit from some poor editing decisions and it runs far, far too long.

However, it's definitely worth seeing in the theater.

[ChronoGrl]

I loved everything about the movie except for one thing.
Am I the only one who think Aaron Eckhart put on a pretty awful performance as Dent?
Every line was forced, his voice was sometimes two octives lower than he can control with reasonability.

Spoilers
And I was actually not impressed with Two Face's make-up; I thought it looked campy and cheap.
Spoilers

Oh, wow. I was actually impressed by his acting job AND his makeup. Huh.

[The_Return]

I loved everything about the movie except for one thing.
Am I the only one who think Aaron Eckhart put on a pretty awful performance as Dent?
Every line was forced, his voice was sometimes two octives lower than he can control with reasonability.

Spoilers
And I was actually not impressed with Two Face's make-up; I thought it looked campy and cheap.
Spoilers

My girlfriend agrees with you wholehearted...I think you're both insane :p

And in reference to your spoiler comment:

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/1995_Batman_Forever/tommy_lee_jones_batman_forever_001.jpg

'nuff said.

[Posher778]

My girlfriend agrees with you wholehearted...I think you're both insane :p

And in reference to your spoiler comment:

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/1995_Batman_Forever/tommy_lee_jones_batman_forever_001.jpg

'nuff said.

...He MISSED?!


*smash*

[ferretchucker]

I bet it was a little better than batman begins, the ratings are amplified once by hype and 10x by heath ledgers inability to read labels.

Join me in not caring about this movie.

I think I agree. I haven't seen it yet, but whenever someone mentions it at school and when I'm out with my friends, Heath ledger dying is always mentioned
and the hype over it is huge! Although, from what I've been told (mainly by you guys), it does sound great. It hope it's better than BB because I wasn't particularly impressed with that either.

[massacre man]

Estimated weekend gross: 155 million.

We have a winner.

[urgeok2]

Oh, wow. I was actually impressed by his acting job AND his makeup. Huh.


same here - the makeup was awsome ...

have you seen the comics or the previous movie ???

the makeup far surpassed my expectations - and i thought his performance was dead on.

as far as what happened to him ..

if they want him back - there is always a way to bring him back. (didnt you guys ever actually read comics ? :)

[Psycom5k]

I'm getting ready to go see it right now, I'm soooo fucking like twitchy cause I wanna see it so bad. I know i'm gonna giggle like a school girl when I see the Watchmen trailer again. anyways i'm off to go see it, peace.

[Psycom5k]

oh my fucking god..... I don't think I've ever had that much fun in a movie theater. That movie was so fucking awesome.... I would have to disagree with whoever said that Harvey dents makeup/effects looked bad, I thought it was sick.

[alkytrio666]

**Spoilers?**

Well, sure, Dent looked like he did in the comic. But The Joker didn't.
Why take everything to such a fark, believable, serious level but leave Twoface looking so cheezy?
And if you're telling me that it didn't look campy- that is, if you're telling me that through all that heavy damage his perfectly round eyeball is in mint condition, then I don't know what.

I mean, hey, it's one thing in a nearly perfect film, but since we're on the subject, I'll gripe.

[Psycom5k]

**Spoilers?**

Well, sure, Dent looked like he did in the comic. But The Joker didn't.
Why take everything to such a fark, believable, serious level but leave Twoface looking so cheezy?
And if you're telling me that it didn't look campy- that is, if you're telling me that through all that heavy damage his perfectly round eyeball is in mint condition, then I don't know what.

I mean, hey, it's one thing in a nearly perfect film, but since we're on the subject, I'll gripe.

Yeah I thought about that too, but who cares? The movie was fucking awesome, its just one "campy" thing about it, why even complain?

[massacre man]

that is, if you're telling me that through all that heavy damage his perfectly round eyeball is in mint condition, then I don't know what.

He had his eyes closed when he caught on fire. :D

[Psycom5k]

*Spoiler Alert*











There are no rubber bat nipples. :D

[hammerfan]

I saw it on Friday night with my nephew. Wow! I was blown away by everyone's performance except Maggie Gyllenhaal. I thought she was mediocre at best. All of the guys rocked!

*SPOILER*

My favorite scene was also the Joker dressed as the nurse and leaving the hospital while it's blowing up. When the explosions stop and he gets the "WTF" look on his face.

[hammerfan]

So, who else caught the ultra-badass and REALLY well hidden Riddler reference?

I didn't make the connection AT ALL when I watched it. Wow...just wow. As if this movie needed to get any fucking cooler?


What reference? What did I miss?? C'mon Return, help the old broad out! :D

[Despare]

I'm curious about The Riddler too...



*SPOILERS*


Is this something other than the "Mr. Reese" association? I've also been told there's a subtle hint toward Catwoman appearing AND there've been rumors that the tattooed prisoner (Tiny Lister) will become Bane. The next movie in this serious could either be phenomenal or a huge let down. Personally I'd like to see Harley Quinn as the next villain. I also noticed that people thought AMH would be The Riddler in Dark Knight but instead he played a news anchor named Mike Engle (Mr. E).

[hammerfan]

I'm curious about The Riddler too...



*SPOILERS*


Is this something other than the "Mr. Reese" association? I've also been told there's a subtle hint toward Catwoman appearing AND there've been rumors that the tattooed prisoner (Tiny Lister) will become Bane. The next movie in this serious could either be phenomenal or a huge let down. Personally I'd like to see Harley Quinn as the next villain. I also noticed that people thought AMH would be The Riddler in Dark Knight but instead he played a news anchor named Mike Engle (Mr. E).


The Catwoman reference was when Morgan Freeman and Christian Bale were discussing the new Batman suit, and the line was, I believe, "Will it protect me against dogs?", and the response was "It'll protect you against cats." I'm probably para-phrasing, but you get the idea.

[Despare]

The Catwoman reference was when Morgan Freeman and Christian Bale were discussing the new Batman suit, and the line was, I believe, "Will it protect me against dogs?", and the response was "It'll protect you against cats." I'm probably para-phrasing, but you get the idea.

Oh ok, well, I guess I wouldn't have considered that a hint toward Catowman but good call. :)

[massacre man]

Personally I'd like to see Harley Quinn as the next villain.

:):):):):)

[illdojo]

I just saw it for the 2nd time @ the IMAX......definitely the best way experience the film. :cool:

[The_Return]

***SPOILERS GALORE***




The Riddler thing was tipped off to me through the Mr. Reese/Mystery thing, but if you look at the character, everything fits perfectly.

- He works for Wayne Industries, which is seen in more than one version of Riddler.

- He has a damn good idea who Batman is, and judging by the look he gave Wayne after the Lamborghini crash, he's still a little pissed.

- He's shown to be pretty smart + resourceful.

- Looks the part PERFECTLY.

- After a close call like that, orchestrated by someone like The Joker, you're bound to lose it a little bit.

- And, of course, there's the fact that Gary Oldman already pretty much conformed that Riddler was the next villain. I can dig up a link to the interview if you're so inclined, but I'm sure you've all read it by now.

I know there's more, but thats all I can think of for the moment.


As for Tiny Lister, the big dude on the boat...if he's being set for up anything, it's Killer Croc, not Bane. That shit on his neck looked more like a skin condition that an tattoo. I've never seen a tattoo like that...

I heard somebody mention that the schizo Joker goon that Harvey was interrogating - the one with the Rachel Dawes badge - was supposed to be a set-up for Mad Hatter, but I cant quite figure that one out. Did anybody catch something that I didn't?

Personally, I think they're trying to set up Batgirl / Oracle in some way. In both this movie and Batman Begins, they mention Gordon's daughter constantly, but NEVER show her. Even when his family is kidnapped, she's attached to her mother and you just barely see the back of her head. Nolan's said that he'd never have Robin in his films, but has he ever mentioned Batgirl? Besides, I think that whole kidnapping thing would give her more than enough reason to want to fight crime...I'm against the idea myself, but I can see it happening.

Anyway, I'm still pushing for Black Mask as the next villain...so fucking perfect for Nolan's world. Who would play him though? Joaquin Phoenix? Guy Pearce? Maybe Rufus Sewell?

[Despare]

Lister was listed as "Tattooed Prisoner" in the credits and that kind of scarring tat is pretty common in prisons. As for Black Mask, I think that would be pretty cool but I'd rather see somebody come from Dark Knight and be built into the character they're to play. I'm actually digging this two villian scheme Nolan's films have had though.

[_____V_____]

Above all, Mr. Reese = Mis + ter + Reese = Mysteries...enough subtle hint.

I am thinking Talia might make an appearance in the next one, and/or Harley Quinn.

From what I have heard about Chris Nolan, he ACTUALLY checks out comic fans' message-boards and their discussions after they have seen his adaptations and plans a script for his next movie accordingly. I must say the man does some pretty good and solid homework.

[The_Return]

Above all, Mr. Reese = Mis + ter + Reese = Mysteries...enough subtle hint.

I am thinking Talia might make an appearance in the next one, and/or Harley Quinn.

From what I have heard about Chris Nolan, he ACTUALLY checks out comic fans' message-boards and their discussions after they have seen his adaptations and plans a script for his next movie accordingly. I must say the man does some pretty good and solid homework.

Damn...now I'm REALLY going to have to pimp Black Mask.

[_____V_____]

$161.3 million, in 3 days.


And counting.

[_____V_____]

Damn...now I'm REALLY going to have to pimp Black Mask.

That would make the character draw parallels with The Joker. Knowing Nolan, he will go in an entirely different route for the next one.

The hints for Two Face are amply evident. I am thinking he might prefer Hugo Strange, out of the rest...even over Black Mask.

[jenna26]

I can't read anything about this movie because I won't be able to see it until this weekend.

But from what I have heard (not much, since I am desperately trying to avoid spoilers obviously), I won't be disappointed. :)

[_____V_____]

I can't read anything about this movie because I won't be able to see it until this weekend.

But from what I have heard (not much, since I am desperately trying to avoid spoilers obviously), I won't be disappointed. :)

Welcome back, jen-jen. :)

Wont be disappointed? rofl...it will sweep you off your feet. :cool:

[hammerfan]

***SPOILERS GALORE***




The Riddler thing was tipped off to me through the Mr. Reese/Mystery thing, but if you look at the character, everything fits perfectly.

- He works for Wayne Industries, which is seen in more than one version of Riddler.

- He has a damn good idea who Batman is, and judging by the look he gave Wayne after the Lamborghini crash, he's still a little pissed.

- He's shown to be pretty smart + resourceful.

- Looks the part PERFECTLY.

- After a close call like that, orchestrated by someone like The Joker, you're bound to lose it a little bit.

- And, of course, there's the fact that Gary Oldman already pretty much conformed that Riddler was the next villain. I can dig up a link to the interview if you're so inclined, but I'm sure you've all read it by now.

I know there's more, but thats all I can think of for the moment.


As for Tiny Lister...if he's being set for up anything, it's Killer Croc, not Bane. That shit on his neck looked more like a skin condition that an tattoo. I've never seen a tattoo like that...

I heard somebody mention that the schizo Joker goon that Harvey was interrogating - the one with the Rachel Dawes badge - was supposed to be a set-up for Mad Hatter, but I cant quite figure that one out. Did anybody catch something that I didn't?

Personally, I think they're trying to set up Batgirl / Oracle in some way. In both this movie and Batman Begins, they mention Gordon's daughter constantly, but NEVER show her. Even when his family is kidnapped, she's attached to her mother and you just barely see the back of her head. Nolan's said that he'd never have Robin in his films, but has he ever mentioned Batgirl? Besides, I think that whole kidnapping thing would give her more than enough reason to want to fight crime...I'm against the idea myself, but I can see it happening.

Anyway, I'm still pushing for Black Mask as the next villain...so fucking perfect for Nolan's world. Who would play him though? Joaquin Phoenix? Guy Pearce? Maybe Rufus Sewell?



Thank you, Return!

[ferretchucker]

I dunno how they'd pull it off in the style they've sone the last two films, but I'd be interested in seeing a big screen version of Clayface. I think they'd be able to do Ventriloquist quite. Imagine how creepy they could make Scarface the Dummy.

[Mr. Grady]

Is it too intense for a 7 year old boy? I want to go, but my kid will flip if I don't bring him...consensus here?

Brutal Massacre disc released today http://lmbproductions.com/

[_____V_____]

Is it too intense for a 7 year old boy? I want to go, but my kid will flip if I don't bring him...consensus here?

Depends on if he can take a dark, gritty and black-humor loaded version of Batman. Its basically more of a crime-thriller, than a superhero movie.

It's intense alright...very intense in the middle and towards the climax.

[hammerfan]

Is it too intense for a 7 year old boy? I want to go, but my kid will flip if I don't bring him...consensus here?

Brutal Massacre disc released today http://lmbproductions.com/


If I was his mother, I would not let him see it.

[massacre man]

I dunno how they'd pull it off in the style they've sone the last two films, but I'd be interested in seeing a big screen version of Clayface. I think they'd be able to do Ventriloquist quite. Imagine how creepy they could make Scarface the Dummy.

Like this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayface#Basil_Karlo

If they do Ventriloquist and Scarface they shouldn't be a major villain. Just someone inside Arkham.

[massacre man]

If I was his mother, I would not let him see it.

Awwwwh. Be cool.

[hammerfan]

Awwwwh. Be cool.


Sorry, I think it's too intense for a 7-year-old.

[Roderick Usher]

Sorry, I think it's too intense for a 7-year-old.

My kids adored it and they are 5 & 11. It all depends on the child. Some kids are easily upset, others have been taught to seperate fantasy from reality.

It's sad how the older people get, the less they remember how much fun it was to get scared as a kid. The television "personalities" bitching about how "bad" this film is for kids are all in thier 50s or older. How many of us are here because we saw a scary movie when we were young and it sort of blew our minds? Kids are resiliant - even more so than adults, it's in their wiring.

I was going to see Rated R films when I was 8 and I'm a realtively normal husband and father. No mental/emotional scars here.

[ferretchucker]

But so far, like many of the superhero movies lately, they're going for realism, and the new batman series more than most, so a giant clay monster I don't see how they'd do it. But I do hope they do eventually.

[The_Return]

But so far, like many of the superhero movies lately, they're going for realism, and the new batman series more than most, so a giant clay monster I don't see how they'd do it. But I do hope they do eventually.

Did you even read the article? Karlo started out as just some dude in a bunch of masks, I think thats what MM meant.

[Despare]

Is it too intense for a 7 year old boy? I want to go, but my kid will flip if I don't bring him...consensus here?

Brutal Massacre disc released today http://lmbproductions.com/

I wouldn't take MOST 7 year olds to see it.

[massacre man]

Did you even read the article? Karlo started out as just some dude in a bunch of masks, I think thats what MM meant.

Yeah, I meant that.

[ferretchucker]

Fair enough. I stand corrected.

[hammerfan]

My kids adored it and they are 5 & 11. It all depends on the child. Some kids are easily upset, others have been taught to seperate fantasy from reality.

It's sad how the older people get, the less they remember how much fun it was to get scared as a kid. The television "personalities" bitching about how "bad" this film is for kids are all in thier 50s or older. How many of us are here because we saw a scary movie when we were young and it sort of blew our minds? Kids are resiliant - even more so than adults, it's in their wiring.

I was going to see Rated R films when I was 8 and I'm a realtively normal husband and father. No mental/emotional scars here.


I remember full well how thrilling it was to watch a horror movie when I was a child. The movies that are made now are way more intense than the movies when I was in grade school - heck, even high school for that matter.

[illdojo]

The movies that are made now are way more intense than the movies when I was in grade school - heck, even high school for that matter.

That's a good thing - IMO. :cool:

[stubbornforgey]

Well worth dragging thine ass out of bed n going to see.

[stubbornforgey]

damn I am sure I posted a comment in this.

Assssssssssssss I was saying or as I said..
Well worth dragging thine ass out of bed for.

But.I must also add, not really a movie I would see twice

[ferretchucker]

Forgey...Look up.

[stubbornforgey]

Forgey...Look up.

ewwwwwwwwwwww I can see whats under your boxers!!!

ohhhhhhhhh you mean the posting .. soz :o

Yeah , must have been a laggy time between me posting and it reaching the
thread.

[Roderick Usher]

I remember full well how thrilling it was to watch a horror movie when I was a child. The movies that are made now are way more intense than the movies when I was in grade school - heck, even high school for that matter.
I grew up on
The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Escape From New York and The Road Warrior.

and so have my children

I'd say every one of those was more intense then The Dark Knight.

[illdojo]

I grew up on
The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Escape From New York and The Road Warrior.

and so have my children

I'd say every one of those was more intense then The Dark Knight.

Amen...Rev. Sean :D

[ferretchucker]

ewwwwwwwwwwww I can see whats under your boxers!!!


You flirt!!! :p

[neverending]

I grew up on
The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Escape From New York and The Road Warrior.

and so have my children

I'd say every one of those was more intense then The Dark Knight.

Yah, but you're a generation younger than hammerfan & me.

[Dante'sInferno]

Yah, but you're a generation younger than hammerfan & me.Heh I was raised on To Kill A mockingbird(watching it again right now for the first time in a long time),The 3 Stooges(I LOVE that show),Terminator and Robocop.I think I did alright.Some things from different eras.I'm catching up now,I think.I mean on all the classics.I've yet to watch a silent movie though.I want to.

[missmacabre]

just saw dark night. well all buut 3 minutes of it. my two cents later.

[alkytrio666]

Heh I was raised on To Kill A mockingbird(watching it again right now for the first time in a long time),The 3 Stooges(I LOVE that show),Terminator and Robocop.I think I did alright.Some things from different eras.I'm catching up now,I think.I mean on all the classics.I've yet to watch a silent movie though.I want to.
A heavenly voice calls out,

"Nosferatu, my son, Nosferatu!"

[Dante'sInferno]

A heavenly voice calls out,

"Nosferatu, my son, Nosferatu!"I definitly need to see that!You said the new DVD release had an amazing transfer.I can't wait to watch Nosferatu.It's going to be my first silent film.:D



EDIT:I just shat my pants!I FOUND it. I'm going to watch it now.Hehehehehe

[massacre man]

I saw my first (and only) porno in first or second grade.

[ferretchucker]

Yah, but you're a generation younger than hammerfan & me.

Really? I dunno why but I always pictured you as more around Dude's age.

[neverending]

You haven't been paying attention.

[missmacabre]

ok, so, I am fully aware that some people are going to want to kill or disown me for saying this but...









I didn't LOVE Dark Knight.

I was expecting so much more, and I'm not even sure what exactly I didn't enjoy. I went to see the movie with someone who had already seen it twice and he did a good job of not letting his body language ruin anything for me. So no spoilers. The action was well done, the story was cool, acting was above par for action packed movies. The Joker was sooo well acted, and genuinely scared me in a few parts.
(*SPOILERS* When Rachel and Harvey were captured and Joker was blowing up the police station.) I was terrified. I have a bit open lip to prove it.



I think what I disliked the most, was how the whole movie was so well done, well acted, costumes and makeup were great..... Then Dent turns his ugly scarred face when he was in the hospital and I laughed. He looked rediculous and unrealistic. Like Alky said, why go to all the trouble of making things dark and realistic and pull out effects like that? Really threw me off.

On top of that, the power went out due to a thunder storm and we missed about 3 minutes just between (*SPOLIERS*when Batman was dangling the Joker off the edge of the building and part way through Commisioner Gordon's family getting kidnapped/saved) Fill me in if I missed anything important. but ya. Pivotal scene, atmosphere ruined.

All in all, a solid movie but not a great movie IMO

[massacre man]

ok, so, I am fully aware that some people are going to want to kill or disown me for saying this but...









I didn't LOVE Dark Knight.

I was expecting so much more, and I'm not even sure what exactly I didn't enjoy. I went to see the movie with someone who had already seen it twice and he did a good job of not letting his body language ruin anything for me. So no spoilers. The action was well done, the story was cool, acting was above par for action packed movies. The Joker was sooo well acted, and genuinely scared me in a few parts.
(*SPOILERS* When Rachel and Harvey were captured and Joker was blowing up the police station.) I was terrified. I have a bit open lip to prove it.



I think what I disliked the most, was how the whole movie was so well done, well acted, costumes and makeup were great..... Then Dent turns his ugly scarred face when he was in the hospital and I laughed. He looked rediculous and unrealistic. Like Alky said, why go to all the trouble of making things dark and realistic and pull out effects like that? Really threw me off.

On top of that, the power went out due to a thunder storm and we missed about 3 minutes just between (*SPOLIERS*when Batman was dangling the Joker off the edge of the building and part way through Commisioner Gordon's family getting kidnapped/saved) Fill me in if I missed anything important. but ya. Pivotal scene, atmosphere ruined.

All in all, a solid movie but not a great movie IMO

If you weren't a girl I'd punch you.

Kidding. I'm kidding.

[Despare]

I'm really surprised the deeper layers of the film haven't been discussed here yet, although I suppose it's because of how new the film is. I would have expected more exploration of the moral and political issues wrapped up in Dark Knight.

[missmacabre]

I'm really surprised the deeper layers of the film haven't been discussed here yet, although I suppose it's because of how new the film is. I would have expected more exploration of the moral and political issues wrapped up in Dark Knight.

Having just read BS8 I still had the ideas of Where do you cross the line when it comes to doing something wrong for the sake of what is right fresh in my head. Is it okay to rob a bank and use the money to save the world from demons and vampires? Not really. So what makes vigilante "super heroes" so great? They're doing major wrong to make things right (and that's right by their own definition) Yet in the end we still love them.

[The Mothman]

I'm really surprised the deeper layers of the film haven't been discussed here yet, although I suppose it's because of how new the film is. I would have expected more exploration of the moral and political issues wrapped up in Dark Knight.

that was one of the first things i took note of while watching the movie. It's an extremely deep film. The movie was based around moral decisions, what a chracter is forced to decide when things get drastic.

**SPOILERS**
for example, Two Face avoided these decisions for some time by flipping a coin. Before his wife had died, he only had one outcome from his coinflip, the good one. but after his face was burnt, one side of the coin was burned....which also symbolizes what happened to his physical appearance. To make things even deeper, he went against his newly formed morals towards the end of the film, and shot batman when the coin told his otherwise. Deep shit.

[Despare]

SPOILERS

that was one of the first things i took note of while watching the movie. It's an extremely deep film. The movie was based around moral decisions, what a chracter is forced to decide when things get drastic.

**SPOILERS**
for example, Two Face avoided these decisions for some time by flipping a coin. Before his wife had died, he only had one outcome from his coinflip, the good one. but after his face was burnt, one side of the coin was burned....which also symbolizes what happened to his physical appearance. To make things even deeper, he went against his newly formed morals towards the end of the film, and shot batman when the coin told his otherwise. Deep shit.

Yeah, there were things that allowed you to question your morals and think about what you would do when confronted with a certain situation but there were larger moral issues raised that encompassed our entire society. A lot of people I've talked to didn't like the whole sonar/cell phone thing but I thought it really balanced the film and not only helped increase the image of Batman as a technological genius and brilliant detective (something he seemed to be missing in The Dark Knight) but brought up a politically topical subject. Great stuff...

[jenna26]

Welcome back, jen-jen. :)

Wont be disappointed? rofl...it will sweep you off your feet. :cool:

Thanks V....:) And it had damn well better...I am going out there in the world where other people, less respectful people are, waiting with their cell phones and annoying habits to....annoy me....so I better be mesmerized.....;) :p

[missmacabre]

Speaking of moral situations. (*SPOILERS*what do you think about the ferrie situation? Would you blow the convicts sky high in order to save a boat full of inocent people? Would the guilt be too much, or would you just wait it out and put your life in the hands of a bunch of criminals, and a vigilante 'super hero'?)

[Despare]

Speaking of moral situations. (*SPOILERS*what do you think about the ferrie situation? Would you blow the convicts sky high in order to save a boat full of inocent people? Would the guilt be too much, or would you just wait it out and put your life in the hands of a bunch of criminals, and a vigilante 'super hero'?)

More Spoilers!













To be completely honest... I'd swim for it. I wouldn't even try to make that decision or sacrifice.

[Posher778]

Spoilers....


Not to mention the charges were obviously wired to their own boat. Totally Joker's style, and perfectly ironic.

[The Mothman]

More Spoilers!













To be completely honest... I'd swim for it. I wouldn't even try to make that decision or sacrifice.

**SPOILERS**
they coulda got away with it too. as long as they jumped out of the boat opposite the shore.

[The Mothman]

btw, is it just me or did Gary Oldman resemble Ned Flanders with the mustache?

[missmacabre]

Spoilers....


Not to mention the charges were obviously wired to their own boat. Totally Joker's style, and perfectly ironic.

I thought that too, but that wasn't a part of the question.

I, personally, would not have hit the button either way.

[urgeok2]

Is it too intense for a 7 year old boy? I want to go, but my kid will flip if I don't bring him...consensus here?



it was fine for my 7 year old ... but it depends on the kid .. they're all different.

Mine can handle a darker Batman ... but he sure as fuck couldnt handle the films R. Usher has shown his kids.

Fantasy violence is one thing ... but i know my kid isnt emotionally equiped at this point to handle rape and torture violence - especially how they are presented in a lot of horror movies. (slow, lingering and exploitive)

also - i would always worry if there was anything going on on a subconcious lever ... not visible now but something that could have a time bomb effect later in life. I'm not willing to gamble on certain things.

that being said - kids are a lot more informed - and jaded these days..

my kid had no problem with 2 face's makeup effects.

40 years ago it would have scared the shit out of me and given me night terrors. back then we didnt have special features on DVDs that showed how makeup and FX were done)

but The Dark Knight ... i'd day that there are a couple of things that might bother a more sensitive kid ... but not too much.

there is a bit with a pencil that is pretty nasty when you think about it - but its done very quickly - and non graphically.

[urgeok2]

btw, is it just me or did Gary Oldman resemble Ned Flanders with the mustache?


actually - he really does

[Despare]

there is a bit with a pencil that is pretty nasty when you think about it - but its done very quickly - and non graphically.

They seemed to cut away at a few intense moments and it really didn't hurt the film at all. Especially one particular "why so serious" moment.





As far as the Flanders thing, I never thought about it but he indeedily does!

[massacre man]

As far as the Flanders thing, I never thought about it but he indeedily does!

No he doesn't. Flanders is yellow.

[Despare]

No he doesn't. Flanders is yellow.

Flanders isn't Asian... wth are you talking about?

[_____V_____]

btw, is it just me or did Gary Oldman resemble Ned Flanders with the mustache?

Bingo. I knew I saw that look somewhere else...

[massacre man]

Flanders isn't Asian... wth are you talking about?

I said yellow. Not yellow-brown.

[_____V_____]

And I have a poser for all who have already seen TDK...


(***POSSIBLE GIGANTIC SPOILERS AHEAD***)


Whats the deal on Harvey Dent? I mean the way he landed, body all twisted up and limbs thrown, neck twisted...for all accounts dead, as they showed...followed by the funeral/memorial.

So is he really dead? Or is Two-Face a possibility for Batman 3?

[Dante'sInferno]

HUGE SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!





I think Harvey is dead.That's why they had the memorial and they didn't want the others to know what had become of him.I think that Two-face is alive though.Sure he was in alot of pain when he fell,but he could have survived out of sheer anger.He was very angry.I don't think he's dead.I think Nolan just wanted us to speculate,untill the 3rd movie is announced and goes in production.I wish Heath hadn't died though.:(
The Joker was bad-ass.Now he probably won't ever be acted the same.



END SPOILER..

[_____V_____]

Just read through this :


http://movies.ign.com/articles/892/892656p1.html


Jim at IGN raises several interesting noteworthy points.

[Vodstok]

This movie shows what an incredible tragedy heath ledger dying was. There were parts where he made me feel physically threatened.

He was brilliantly and convincingly psychotic. Everything blended together beautifully. the "Everybody is basically good" scene with the ferries was great, and not ham fisted and annoying like the "you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us" scene from spiderman.

All that aside, i loved the pencil trick. I also loved "I'm the guy who kills the bus driver."

"The bus driver?" *CRASH*

[massacre man]

the "Everybody is basically good" scene with the ferries was great, and not ham fisted and annoying like the "you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us" scene from spiderman.

Or the "you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us" scene from Spider-Man 2.

[Vodstok]

Or the "you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us" scene from Spider-Man 2.
that was the first one. And what I was referencing :)


When the Green Goblin is trying to stop spiderman from rescuing the kids and MJ... A smudge on an otherwise great movie.


But it was no Dark Knight.

[Despare]

that was the first one. And what I was referencing :)


When the Green Goblin is trying to stop spiderman from rescuing the kids and MJ... A smudge on an otherwise great movie.


But it was no Dark Knight.

I didn't mind that part in Spiderman at all, I think it fit the mood of the film just fine. Same with the mask part in Spidey 2.

*SPOILERS*

From The Dark Knight I would have liked more fleshing out of Dent, he transformed too quickly in my opinion. I wouldn't think that even a baptism in fire wouldn't have purged him of his convictions that quickly.

[Vodstok]

I didn't mind that part in Spiderman at all, I think it fit the mood of the film just fine. Same with the mask part in Spidey 2.

*SPOILERS*

From The Dark Knight I would have liked more fleshing out of Dent, he transformed too quickly in my opinion. I wouldn't think that even a baptism in fire wouldn't have purged him of his convictions that quickly.
I thought the spiderman 2 scene was well done, the one from spiderman was just too hokey for me. New Yorkers acted like that for about a week after 9\11, after that, it was business as usual for america.

I completely got what it was there for (and, lets face it, the movies are fantasy...) i just didnt care for it.

[Despare]

I thought the spiderman 2 scene was well done, the one from spiderman was just too hokey for me. New Yorkers acted like that for about a week after 9\11, after that, it was business as usual for america.

I completely got what it was there for (and, lets face it, the movies are fantasy...) i just didnt care for it.

It's definitely a moment that divides people and every Spiderman had that moment really. From the bridge scene in one, to the happy smile/jump/pause in two, to the long bad-boy dance scene in the third. I'd still put Spiderman 1 up there with The Dark Knight and Burton's Batman but that's the beauty of personal preference. :)

[urgeok2]

I didn't mind that part in Spiderman at all, I think it fit the mood of the film just fine. Same with the mask part in Spidey 2.

*SPOILERS*

From The Dark Knight I would have liked more fleshing out of Dent, he transformed too quickly in my opinion. I wouldn't think that even a baptism in fire wouldn't have purged him of his convictions that quickly.


i think his fiance dying while he listened was the biggest push.


and screw the spoiler warnings anymore ...

if you havent seen the movie yet - you have no business being in this thread !!

[Despare]

i think his fiance dying while he listened was the biggest push.


and screw the spoiler warnings anymore ...

if you havent seen the movie yet - you have no business being in this thread !!

Yes it was a big push but one would expect more grieving before everything he stood for collapsed. Still a great flick and I can't wait for the third but I think Joker carried TDK over it's speed bumps for a smooth ride.

[_____V_____]

Dont forget Dent's anger. That is another big reason for him to flip early.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

I like how I don't even need to watch the movie now, because in reading this thread I think I have the jist of it.

[Despare]

I like how I don't even need to watch the movie now, because in reading this thread I think I have the jist of it.

If you want I can PM you all the scenes that fill in the gaps.

[Disease]

Why has everyone got a heathledger banner?

Did you guys start a gang? I'm actually sick of hearing about Ledger as the Joker, it is putting me off the movie.

This is the most overused image in the media at the moment in the U.k at the moment, anything to do with the darknight has it atatched. Have they forgotten about Batman?


http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2007/12/18/Joker460.jpg

[massacre man]

Why has everyone got a heathledger banner?

Did you guys start a gang? I'm actually sick of hearing about Ledger as the Joker, it is putting me off the movie.

This is the most overused image in the media at the moment in the U.k at the moment, anything to do with the darknight has it atatched. Have they forgotten about Batman?


http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2007/12/18/Joker460.jpg

Return and __V__ both have Batman. And I have both.

[Vodstok]

batman was great, christian bale was awesome, and i love how violently he kicks the shit out of everyone.

But heath ledger as the joker was way the hell over the top, and not in a bad way. he was exceptional in the role, more so than the other actors were in their roles, and that is saying a lot because there isnt a weak performance in the movie. Even the wimpy paranoid-schizo dent interrogates.

[urgeok2]

Did you guys start a gang? I'm actually sick of hearing about Ledger as the Joker, it is putting me off the movie.




it's not often we get something other than a 2 dimentional by the books villian.

for me - this wasn't just the batman i've been waiting for - it had the villian - in any movie - i've been waiting for.

this one rare time - the hype is justified.

he has a lot of screen time - and doesn't waste a second of it.

i went in there with my guard up - prepared to be disappointed because i figured all the noise and interest was because the guy died ... well - i think that generated more interest than usual - but the word of mouth is carrying the film ... all the positive noise is justified.


as far as banners go - i have the only good one anyway ...

[Vodstok]

go read the trivia for dark knight on IMDB. heath ledger put a lot of work into that character, and it shows. probably my favorite thing i read was chris nolan's response when asked why he chose heath ledger:

"He was fearless".

[_____V_____]

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ "The Dark Knight" has a real shot at crossing the $300 million mark at the domestic box office this weekend. If it does so, it would become the first film in history to hit that mark in its first 10 days.

Through Wednesday, "Dark Knight’s" cume was $222.1 million from 4,366 theaters after opening to a record-breaking $158.4 million last weekend. Film has also enjoyed record-breaking weekday numbers -- not counting holidays -- grossing $24.5 million on Monday, $20.9 million on Tuesday and $18.4 million on Wednesday.

"Dark Knight" would need to gross more than $62 million to reach $300 million this weekend, assuming it grosses $16 million on Thursday. Some box observers put the weekend number as high as $75 million-$80 million. The movie has become a phenomenon and is already destined to gross north of $400 million domestically.

It took "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest" 16 days to reach $300 million in domestic grosses and 17 days for "Star Wars -- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith." Last summer, "Spider-Man 3" hit the mark in 19 days.

[GorePhobia]

TDK will still become the fastest to 300 even if it doesn't make it in 10 days. They still have days 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

:)

[ferretchucker]

Anyone know a good argument I can use to get my dad to take me to see it soon?

[The Mothman]

TDK will still become the fastest to 300 even if it doesn't make it in 10 days. They still have days 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

:)

which film is the competition?

I have a question, what started the hype before the movie's theatrical release? there wasnt nearly as much hype for the previous film. How did everyone know before hand how good it would be?

[GorePhobia]

which film is the competition?

I have a question, what started the hype before the movie's theatrical release? there wasnt nearly as much hype for the previous film. How did everyone know before hand how good it would be?

The idea of Ledger being cast as Joker, then the teaser trailer with Joker's voice, then viral marketing that was done EXTREMELY WELL, then full trailers, then Ledger's death, then more trailers, TV spots, word of mouth, sponsorships and lots lots more.

The movie it is beating out for the top spot is Pirates of the Carribean Dead Man's Chest I believe.

[novakru]

Anyone know a good argument I can use to get my dad to take me to see it soon?

There is no nudity, sex or really horrid language....and just completely downplay the fact about how incredibly violent it is.
Tell him how this movie is considered far and above the BEST Batman flick.

[massacre man]

There is no nudity, sex or really horrid language....and just completely downplay the fact about how incredibly violent it is.
Tell him how this movie is considered far and above the BEST Batman flick.

Showing the IMDb ranking wouldn't hurt either. Convince him "Hey, it's good, take me."

[Psycom5k]

Anyone know a good argument I can use to get my dad to take me to see it soon?

You could always tell him you're going to hold your breath until he says yes, and then do it.

[neverending]

Play the accordian until he says okay.

[newb]

Anyone know a good argument I can use to get my dad to take me to see it soon?

Just be a good kid....take out the trash once in awhile....pick up your room...wash his car.




and stop leaving dirty glasses all over the house...damnit




sorry....just a bit of venting there:o

[_____V_____]

which film is the competition?

The weekend will have X-Files: I Want To Believe and the comedy Step Brothers lined up for release, both opening in over 3000 theaters.

They are predicting that TDK will go strong through the second weekend, but the above two should take a share of the spoils too. Although, Fox is already worried that X-Files will be swept off its feet.

[GorePhobia]

It will be:

1. The Dark Knight - $65 million.
2. Step Brothers - $30 million.
3. The X-Files - $25 million.

[James Whale]

Are these predictions or the actual grosses?

[neverending]

Are these predictions or the actual grosses?

It will be:



"will be" is future tense.

The weekend isn't over yet.

[James Whale]

I thought you were talking about just Friday. I know about verb tenses.

[GorePhobia]

I am saying it will be as in meaning I believe it will be those numbers.

They are not actuals just my mere predictions.

[ferretchucker]

Good news! My Dad has agreed to take me on Monday. Should be great.

[hammerfan]

Good news! My Dad has agreed to take me on Monday. Should be great.



I know you'll enjoy it, Gabe!

[Psycom5k]

Good news! My Dad has agreed to take me on Monday. Should be great.

Did you hold your breath? If so, how long did it take?

[ferretchucker]

I'm not sure exactly because I passed out after the fifth minute.

[Psycom5k]

I'm not sure exactly because I passed out after the fifth minute.

So I see that you didn't notice that was a crack at you... so let me explain. Kids hold their breath to try to get what they want, therefore I was cracking at your age, but... I guess that must be above your head, which isn't saying much cause you're like 4 foot nothing. :D

[ferretchucker]

Lol, I did get it, but I thought if you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be allowed to laugh at all.

And as for my height...have you been spying on me?

[Psycom5k]

Lol, I did get it, but I thought if you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be allowed to laugh at all.

And as for my height...have you been spying on me?

no, but you look like you're 7 and they are around 4 feet tall.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

ferret is 8, ass.

[Posher778]

Whoooa Psycom, again with the condescending shit?

[_____V_____]

Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight" continued to dominate the box office in its second Friday, taking in $23.1 million from 4,366 theaters and propelling its domestic cume toward $300 million.

Repping a 66% decline from its opening day, the current B.O. for the Christopher Nolan-directed superhero pic currently stands at $261.7 million. By Sunday, it's possible that "Dark Knight" might break the record for a pic's second weekend take. Among the highest grossing sophomore frames, DreamWorks' "Shrek 2" holds the title with $72.2 million.

In second place yesterday, Sony's R-rated laffer "Step Brothers" headlining Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly reaped $11.7 million from 3,094 venues.

Universal's "Mamma Mia!" took a 44% dip from its opening a week ago, ringing up $5.5 million off 2,990 for third place. Its eight-day cume currently stands at $50.3 million.

"Dark Knight's" continuing success stole some male action away from Fox's weekend entry "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" which placed fourth yesterday with $4 million from 3,185.

While the long-awaited follow-up to the 1998 pic "X-Files: Fight the Future" performed at the lower end of expectations, the pic had cost under $30 million to produce, thereby minimizing the studio's risk.

[ferretchucker]

Some interesting facts there. Are those total figures worldwide? Because if so, It opened in England on Friday so that might help.

[_____V_____]

Warner Bros.' Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" earned a record-breaking $75.6 million in its second weekend from 4,366 theaters, bringing its domestic cume to $314.2 million and putting it on track to reach $400 million in slightly more than a week from now.

It was another sunny weekend at the domestic B.O. overall. Sony's Will Ferrell-John C. Reilly comedy "Step Brothers" opened to plenty of laughs in grossing an estimated $30 million from 3,094 runs, while Universal holdover "Mamma Mia" dipped only 36% in its second weekend to grab an estimated $17.9 million from 2,990 runs for a cume of $62.7 million in its first 10 days, according to Rentrak.

The only title coming in on the lower end of expectations was 20th Century Fox's "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," which opened to an estimated $10.2 million from 3,185 runs. Pic placed No. 4, behind "Dark Knight," "Step Brothers" and "Mamma Mia," respectively.

Studios weren't sure they could match the strength of the same weekend a year ago, when Fox's "The Simpsons Movie" opened to a boffo $74 million. The weekend was down only slightly from last year by roughly 1%.

Thanks to the runaway success of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight," Warners crossed the $1 billion mark in 2008 ticket sales on Sunday, earlier in the year than ever before.

Warners predicts it will overtake Paramount for top in marketshare by the end of the coming week.

Imax continues to see record-breaking results as well. (Nolan shot several segments with large-format cameras.) For the weekend, "Dark Knight's" Imax haul was $4.6 million from 94 theaters for a per location average of $48,500.

The previous record-holder for best second weekend at the domestic box office was "Shrek 2," which earned $72 million over Memorial Day weekend. "Dark Knight" didn't have the benefit of a holiday either.

[massacre man]

At the Watchmen panel, Zack Snyder expressed his love for Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, in response to a question about the more mature direction of comic book adaptations.

“There are a lot of other graphic novels out there, but I would love to see Frank Miller’s Dark Knight made into a movie, but that’s just me.”

Later at the Entertainment Weekly Visionaries panel, Frank Miller told Snyder “You can do it anytime you want to Zack”. To which Snyder said he was making a note of Miller’s response. Now I know this is very speculative, but even Batman producer Michael Uslan has already expressed interest in a possible adaptation.

Miller’s four-issue comic book miniseries, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, was first published in 1986. It has since become one of the most popular graphic novel/trade paperbacks of all time. It reintroduced Batman to the general public as the psychologically dark character of his original 1930s conception, and helped to usher in an era of “grim and gritty” superheroes from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s.

Set 20 years in the future, criminals run amok and a gang called the Mutants terrorize Gotham City as superheros are a thing of the past. Bruce Wayne has been retired from crime fighting for ten years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin. Despite Wayne’s funding the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to crime. Wayne dons the Batman costume again and apprehends Dent, but the populace debates whether Batman is a savior.

But with Nolan expected to return for a third chapter in the series, might/could Warner Bros also launch a secondary Batman film? This practice is common in the comic book industry, where top franchise characters usually have a few titles running simultaneously, in addition to the occasional one-shot mini-series/graphic novel… Also, is Zack Snyder the guy to bring The Dark Knight Returns to the big screen?
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/26/zack-snyder-interested-in-the-dark-knight-returns-movie/

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LONDON — The U.K. box office biz enjoyed its best weekend so far this year, thanks largely to the arrival of caped crusader “The Dark Knight.”

According to figures released Monday by the Film Distributors’ Assoc., 3.19 million people went to the cinema over the weekend. That was north of the previous best 3.04 million who visited July 4-6. Overall weekend grosses came in at $38.1 million, up 26% on the previous frame.

Bumper results were particularly impressive given the weekend weather was sweltering hot — traditionally not conducive to a rush on indoor entertainment. In fact, Sunday was the hottest day so far this year.

Christopher Nolan’s comicbook actioner “The Dark Knight” led the charge, opening top with a massive $22.3 million (including $5 million in Thursday previews) at 502 screens via Warner Bros.

"The Dark Knight" dominated the international box office with $65.6 million at 7,143 playdates in 43 markets.

With its first European launches and impressive holdover biz pushing foreign cume to $126.3 million, "The Dark Knight" appears well on its way to becoming a massive blockbuster outside the United States.

Combined with its record-setting domestic take, worldwide gross has already hit $440 million in a dozen days.

The Batpic sold 8.5 million tickets overseas and its offshore weekend total exceeded the combined grosses for the next four pics -- "Hancock," "Kung Fu Panda," "Mamma Mia" and "X-Files: I Want to Believe" -- even though Warner Bros. has held off launching "The Dark Knight" in many key markets.

France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Spain will see August openings.

In Australia, it declined only 37% to $7.2 million for the third best soph sesh ever, trailing "Shrek 2" and the final "Lord of the Rings."

In Italy, "Knight" obliterated the competition with a $5 million launch that represented over 70% of the top five.

And its $3.2 million in Brazil represented the third-best second frame ever for that market.

After a softer than usual June due to the Euro Cup soccer tourney, July's biz has helped pull overall overseas biz for the six major studios about even with same point with last year's pace.

With "The Dark Knight" providing a major shot in the arm, the final 2008 number could match or even top last year's $9.5 billion record.




LONDON — Box office sensation “The Dark Knight” opened whammo at London’s BFI Imax, banking $220,000 in its first four days. Opening weekend result was bigger than any other Imax site worldwide.

First 20 shows of “Dark Knight” at the 435-seater London cinema were sellouts. Huge bow was boosted by squeezing in extra nighttime screenings (at 2.30 a.m. and 5.30 a.m.) and by sizable advance ticket sales — 37,929 across the program (also a worldwide Imax record).

"Many of our customers have traveled to London from around the country to ensure that they see the film on the U.K.'s biggest screen,” commented Justin Johnson, head of operations, BFI. “Apart from creating more hours in the day, there is nothing more that we can do to meet the huge demand that the film has created.”

The Christian Bale topliner is skedded to run at BFI Imax until Sept. 4 with 38 performances already sold out.

Christopher Nolan’s brooding comicbook actioner features six sequences filmed with Imax cameras.

[ferretchucker]

Seeing it in a couple of hours!

[Dante'sInferno]

The Dark Knight has taken over the world.:D

[_____V_____]

No shit.

It is a huge phenomenon sweeping across the world right now, like a silent entertainment army...conquering masses, audiences, hearts...and box-offices.

[phantomstranger]

I've been a Batman fan and collector for about 40 years now (yep. I'm one of the old guy fans) I've seen the character go from the silliness of the Adam West TV series to the grim seriousness of Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" and everything in between, So it was with much anticipation(and maybe a little worry)that I went and saw "The Dark Knight". "Batman Begins" was a fine movie and I wondered if they could possibly top it. Well, I need not have worried. "The Dark Knight"was flat out brilliant. Superb acting, action, FX and story all combined to make the best movie of the year (so far) and probably the best comic book movie ever. I can't recommend this movie enough. Go see it, It's great.

[ferretchucker]

MY GOD! I just got back from seeing TDK. And I thought you lot were just exaggerating but that film is simply BRILLIANT!!! When everybody was going on about how good Heath Ledger is I thought some of it was just not wanting to seem disrespectful because he's dead, but I was so impressed with him, I will be annoyed if he doesn't get an award for it. My favourite superhero film, my favourite film this year and in my top 10 favourites. Utterly brilliant.

There was one thing that brought it down and that was Dent. Brilliant character but they made him too insane, too quickly. It just wasn't realistic. And surely he'd have a speech impedement, and have to contnually have eye drops, or this undamaged by fire eye would shrivel up like a raisin. But still, even these annoyances couldn't even make a dent (pun intended) on the beauty that was this film.

[hammerfan]

MY GOD! I just got back from seeing TDK. And I thought you lot were just exaggerating but that film is simply BRILLIANT!!! When everybody was going on about how good Heath Ledger is I thought some of it was just not wanting to seem disrespectful because he's dead, but I was so impressed with him, I will be annoyed if he doesn't get an award for it. My favourite superhero film, my favourite film this year and in my top 10 favourites. Utterly brilliant.

There was one thing that brought it down and that was Dent. Brilliant character but they made him too insane, too quickly. It just wasn't realistic. And surely he'd have a speech impedement, and have to contnually have eye drops, or this undamaged by fire eye would shrivel up like a raisin. But still, even these annoyances couldn't even make a dent (pun intended) on the beauty that was this film.



:D Knew you'd like it!

[Noah]

I don't know.... I thought early on in the movie where they showed Dent's frustration with that hoodlum of Joker's, pointing a gun at his head threatening to kill him, foreshadowed his propensity for possibly losing it, or turning "evil" as it were. That was long before he turned into Two-Face as well.

[The_Return]

I don't know.... I thought early on in the movie where they showed Dent's frustration with that hoodlum of Joker's, pointing a gun at his head threatening to kill him, foreshadowed his propensity for possibly losing it, or turning "evil" as it were. That was long before he turned into Two-Face as well.

He was totally in control of that situation though...it was all for show, just trying to scare the guy into talking.

Remember, he "makes his own luck".

[novakru]

There was one thing that brought it down and that was Dent. Brilliant character but they made him too insane, too quickly. It just wasn't realistic.

I think I would be pretty fucking insane if the love of my life was blown into meatballs.




Glad you got to see it sweetie!:)

[Noah]

I understand The Return.... I just thought it was some good foreshadowing of what was to come was all.

[ferretchucker]

Glad you got to see it sweetie!:)


Thanks. Can't wait until it comes out on DVD!

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Already, there’s talk of whether "The Dark Knight" can sink "Titanic" and become the top-grossing film of all time in North America.

It’s a tricky, and even dubious, comparison.

"Titanic," which collected $600.8 million in total ticket sales, played in theaters for nine months after opening at Christmas — an eternity by today’s standards. Pic stayed at No. 1 for 15 weeks, seeing only minimal declines and, in some cases, gains.

Warner Bros.’ "Dark Knight" is making history, but in an entirely different way. In less than two weeks, it has rewritten the rules about just how big a summer superhero tentpole can be, both in terms of its opening and ongoing playability.

"Dark Knight" may not be able to surpass "Titanic," but it has every chance of becoming the No. 2 grossing film domestically, besting the original "Star Wars," which grossed $461 million, including re-releases.

"Shrek 2" holds the No. 3 spot at $436.7 million.

Through Monday, its 11th day in release, "Dark Knight" hit a cume of $324.3 million. There’s a good chance that it will get to $400 million by early next week. Many believe the Batman sequel will ultimately jump the $500 million mark at the domestic B.O.

"You can’t compare this movie to ‘Titanic.’ That was a different time, and a different genre," said Warners president of distribution Dan Fellman. "Look, at the end of the day, there’s never been another movie like this that has done $500 million in business. That’s a gross that will be remembered for eternity."

"Dark Knight" and "Titanic" took entirely different routes in their first two weekends. "Titanic" made just $28.6 million when opening over the weekend of Dec. 19, 1997. The next weekend, it saw a 24% gain, grossing $35.4 million.

Ultimately, "Dark Knight" may not be able to attract as broad an audience as "Titanic" did.

Also, the movie biz has changed dramatically since "Titanic." Because of an overcrowded pipeline, studios — anticipating steep drop-offs — look for their holiday and summer tentpoles to score giant openings.

Just as "Dark Knight" overperformed in its opening, it’s also bucked the trend in doing better ongoing business than expected.

[urgeok2]

well, i'll be seeing it for a second time tomorrow night - i dont do that very often.

[novakru]

well, i'll be seeing it for a second time tomorrow night - i dont do that very often.

Me and my crew are not big 'go to the movies people' but last time we were out -getting ready to go see Hancock, my husband said maybe we should see Batman again. :eek:
You would have to know my husband to understand how shocked I was at that comment .
But I agree. I would really like to see Batman again :)

[Despare]

There was talk of Spiderman 3 selling more tickets because of the change in ticket costs and with these numbers I have no doubt in my mind that Star Wars will have still sold more tickets than TDK. While it's hard to really gauge the whole thing because that number includes Star Wars' re-release in 1977 ticket prices Averaged $2.23, today we're around $7.08! I have to go see TDK in IMAX again though...

[missmacabre]

saw it for the second time today. I liked it muuuch much better. when i didnt have to concentrate so much on the action, or my ex boyfriend sitting by me being super quiet, i had more time to think about what i liked.

[nathanpayne]

This movie is amazing! Couldn't go and see it till I got home from holiday but worth the wait... My cinema is currently still full booked for the next 3 days still!

[Disease]

The Dark Knight has taken over the world.:D


It seems that way, I might see it a second time if it is playing at the Imax here.

[ferretchucker]

I dunno if anyone else thought of this. It's a bit of a longshot seeingas they said they wouldn't bring robin in, but the Kid from Batman Begins who he gives the metal bat to could quite easily be brought in. He clearly idolises Batman and they have a way to identify him as the kid from BB when he shows he has the bat. Shame he was blonde.

[Freak]

I think I'm the only person that has yet to see this.

[ferretchucker]

Trust me, it's worth the wait.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

I think I'm the only person that has yet to see this.

I haven't. :)

[massacre man]

I haven't. :)

He said PERSON

[massacre man]

13th biggest film of all-time domestically.

By the end of the weekend it'll probably be 8th.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/domestic.htm

[Kemal]

I just saw it. That's how a comic book movie should be done. I don't think I caught all the various plot points, though, it was fast paced.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

just saw it.

Above average, heath ledger's performance was good but it wasn't a classic performance or anything. It was too long and they still didn't have enough time to get anywhere worthwhile with the Two Face character.

I was happy when it was over, but I did enjoy it.

[_____V_____]

just saw it.

Above average, heath ledger's performance was good but it wasn't a classic performance or anything. It was too long and they still didn't have enough time to get anywhere worthwhile with the Two Face character.

I was happy when it was over, but I did enjoy it.

Anyone tell you yet that you aren't a very good liar, Rory? ;)

[_____V_____]

Universal's "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" fell just short of stealing the box office crown from juggernaut "The Dark Knight," which dropped only 42% in its third weekend to come within shouting distance of the $400 million mark in domestic ticket sales.

"Dragon Emperor," which returns the "Mummy" franchise to the bigscreen after a seven-year absence, opened to an estimated $42.5 million domestically from 3,759 screens, while Warner Bros.' "Dark Knight" grossed an estimated $43.8 million from 4,266. Cume is now $394.9 million.

Overseas, the Rob Cohen-directed "Dragon Emperor" displayed far more firepower, grossing an estimated $59.5 million from 28 territories and easily beating "Dark Knight" for the No. 1 spot at the international box office.

Privately, U and most box office observers had expected "Dragon Emperor" to beat "Dark Knight" at the domestic box office, but the Batman sequel's resilience and muscle continued to surprise.

A big reason for the runaway success of "Dark Knight" is that the film is appealing to a broad audience, not just Batman diehards.

"It's a movie that has overperformed at every turn. To have a 42% drop in the third weekend is a tremendous hold," said Warners exec VP of distribution Jeff Goldstein. "Everyone is going — everyone."

On Saturday, "Dark Knight" saw an increase of 35% over Friday's gross, fueling its boffo weekend biz.

"Dark Knight," co-produced and co-financed by Legendary Pictures, should cross the $400 million boundary today or Tuesday, and in record time. It took current record-holder "Shrek 2" 43 days to reach $400 million.

Most now believe the Batman sequel's gross will hit near $500 million domestically. That would make it the second highest grossing film of all time after "Titanic," which cumed $600.8 million in North America.

[novakru]

The thing that really stands out in my mind about this film...if you took all the "comic" out of it, and all the special effects and explosions,
The story, the actual story, would still be great.
I can imagine a nut like The Joker running around in the streets trying to create chaos, just because he thinks we need it.

[_____V_____]

While it may not end up surpassing Titanic's ticket sales to become the No. 1 domestic release of all time, The Dark Knight is certainly well on its way to claiming the second position thanks to its latest milestone.

Variety reports that the Christopher Nolan-directed Bat-sequel passed the $400 million mark Monday, with a grand total of $400.1 million.

The Dark Knight remains in first place at the U.S. box office after three weeks in release, declining only 43% last weekend and fending off the debut of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor to stay on top.

As the trade points out, this continued success indicates TDK should pass the $500 million mark in the coming weeks, placing it right behind Titanic's first-place position in all-time domestic ticket sales ($600.8 million).

[massacre man]

And it beat Spider-Man. :)

[Vodstok]

Its still #1 in the box office, so i dont think it will be going anywhere soon.

at 400 mil in less than a month, it is likely to surpass titanic in my opinion

[Angra]

Can we close this thread now?



ZWOTIIIIIII!!!!

[The Mothman]

No! not yet! first you have to all acknowledge how awesome my new sig is, and how much time I actually wasted making it.

[Freak]

No! not yet! first you have to all acknowledge how awesome my new sig is, and how much time I actually wasted making it.

My new sig pwns yours.

[The Mothman]

My new sig pwns yours.

screw that, you didnt make it.

[Angra]

My new sig pwns yours.


Both your sigs are hilarious.


What movie is it from, Freak?

[Despare]

My new sig pwns yours.

Chris Christmas Rodriguez is so yesterday's news...

[_____V_____]

Nothing official yet but...


The latest rumor abuzz for Batman 3 is that the makers (not sure if it includes Nolan or not), especially David Goyer, are seriously considering Hugo Strange.

Strange might be joined by one more anti-Batman character, both of whom will be finalised by Halloween.

If I get any sort of confirmation on this, you will be first to know.

[massacre man]

Nothing official yet but...


The latest rumor abuzz for Batman 3 is that the makers (not sure if it includes Nolan or not), especially David Goyer, are seriously considering Hugo Strange.

Strange might be joined by one more anti-Batman character, both of whom will be finalised by Halloween.

If I get any sort of confirmation on this, you will be first to know.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/52/ModernHugoStrange.jpg

How good is Sid Haig at not-redneck accents?

[_____V_____]

How good is Sid Haig at not-redneck accents?

Hmm...haven't seen him in a non-redneck role yet.

But he suits Strange's character to a T.

[massacre man]

Hmm...haven't seen him in a non-redneck role yet.

But he suits Strange's character to a T.

Well he doesn't talk like Spaulding. But I don't know if he can do a Hugo Strange voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xDa3DAstTw&feature=related

[_____V_____]

“The Dark Knight” staged a comeback Saturday to emerge victorious for the fourth straight frame, while some surprisingly durable holdovers continued to find traction in the middle of the top 10 pack.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ superhero sequel lost to “Pineapple Express” on Friday by a narrow $7.9 million to $7.6 million margin. But on Saturday it surged ahead of Sony’s stoner comedy, winning the day with $10.5 million vs. $7.6 million. Combined with a slightly higher Sunday estimate, it ended up comfortably in the top spot with $26 million.

Christian Bale and Heath Ledger starrer has now cumed $441.5 million, surpassing “Shrek 2” as the third highest domestic grosser of all time. It’s expected to beat “Star Wars’ ” $461 million total in the next week before finally settling at No. 2, behind “Titanic.”

Similarly, Imax appears to have been an extra boost for “The Dark Knight.” Large-format screens have accounted for $31 million of pic’s cume so far. This weekend, “Dark Knight” on Imax fell only 19%, substantially less than at standard-size playdates.

[The Mothman]

Strange might be joined by one more anti-Batman character, both of whom will be finalised by Halloween.

hopefully The Penguin

[massacre man]

hopefully The Penguin

It should be Black Mask. He's an enemy to both Bruce Wayne and Batman.

[_____V_____]

I am thinking female.

(Meow...) ;)

[massacre man]

I am thinking female.

(Meow...) ;)

Killer Croc?

[The Mothman]

how could I forget. Not quite as much of an intimidating baddie if you ask me.
http://www.catanna.com/officialcatwomancostume.jpg

[massacre man]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Bat636.jpg!!!

[_____V_____]

how could I forget. Not quite as much of an intimidating baddie if you ask me.

Given the atmosphere Nolan has created in his first two movies, I say she will be very much intimidating.

Rumor has it that Nolan is looking for strong female leads for the next one (partly confirmed by Angelina Jolie showing a lot of interest), so I am guessing we will be seeing a very dark, lean and mean Catwoman...if Nolan has her in mind, that is.

[Despare]

Given the atmosphere Nolan has created in his first two movies, I say she will be very much intimidating.

Rumor has it that Nolan is looking for strong female leads for the next one, so I am guessing we will be seeing a very dark, lean and mean Catwoman...if Nolan has her in mind, that is.

Maybe Talia al Ghul...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pAk6DChv218/RcY0egpaWQI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Z7ZJnMloy9I/s1600/talia-al-ghul.jpg

[massacre man]

Or Baby Doll!

[_____V_____]

Maybe Talia al Ghul...

She is my second bet. Harley Quinn is 3rd.

[massacre man]

Anybody else hope Maroni isn't dead?

[The Mothman]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/Bat636.jpg!!!

who's that? looks pretty badass.

[massacre man]

who's that? looks pretty badass.

Black Mask. Look him up on Wikipedia, he is pretty badass.

[newb]

Finally saw it last week at the IMAX. Really good...a bit long...Heath deserves all the kudo's.

[massacre man]

Finally saw it last week at the IMAX. Really good...a bit long...Heath deserves all the kudo's.

And you waited this long to post something!?

[newb]

And you waited this long to post something!?

Been on vacation......not around these parts much this past week.

[massacre man]

Been on vacation......not around these parts much this past week.

I thought this place smelled less like Bengay.

[newb]

I thought this place smelled less like Bengay.

I can see in the week that I've been away, that your jokes have not improved.....very cool...status quo...just the way I like it.

[massacre man]

I can see in the week that I've been away, that your jokes have not improved.....very cool...status quo...just the way I like it.

I've shamed the...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/ibdmentd/gif/suicide.gif

[newb]

I've shamed the...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/ibdmentd/gif/suicide.gif

a bit drastic....but an acceptable punishment.;)

[_____V_____]

Harvey Dent...

Dead or Alive?


Thats the question which has been plaguing every Dark Knight fan ever since the movie came out.

IGN has a very interesting article explaining what is the actual deal with Dent. If you wanna read it, click on this (Beware of HUGE Spoilers):-

http://movies.ign.com/articles/898/898426p1.html

[urgeok2]

Harvey Dent...

Dead or Alive?


Thats the question which has been plaguing every Dark Knight fan ever since the movie came out.

IGN has a very interesting article explaining what is the actual deal with Dent. If you wanna read it, click on this (Beware of HUGE Spoilers):-

http://movies.ign.com/articles/898/898426p1.html



remember the source ... COMIC BOOKS.

people only get killed off when no one cares.

if there is a demand for the character, or a writer thinks it's needed to generate interest - anyone can get brought back - with the most rediculous explainations ... it happened in every comic i ever read.

[ferretchucker]

I hope they don´t bring back Dent. It may work in the comics but in this film series which is incredibly realistic, I just don´t see it being pulled off.

[The_Return]

I think the main thing that points to Dent still being potentially alive is the confrontation between Batman and Maroni.

I forget the exact words, but Maroni says something to the effect of "If you're trying to intimidate someone, pick a better spot. From here, the fall wouldn't kill me.", to which Bats replies: "I'm counting on it", and drops Maroni about 2 stories or so.

Well, Dent's fall was from about the same height...

[urgeok2]

like i said - if it makes sense to bring him back - they'll bring him back

doesnt matter how he died, or if he died ....

[The_Return]

like i said - if it makes sense to bring him back - they'll bring him back

doesnt matter how he died, or if he died ....

Oh, you're 100% right - its still fun to debate though.

[fortunato]

sorry if anyone posted this already, but i found it today.

not sure of the story behind it. i just found it.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2812/riddlerpostercopycopyys0.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riddlerpostercopycopyys0.jpg)

[The_Return]

sorry if anyone posted this already, but i found it today.

not sure of the story behind it. i just found it.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2812/riddlerpostercopycopyys0.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riddlerpostercopycopyys0.jpg)

A few sites online have posted it as being legit, but I think its pretty much been universally written off as nothing more than a damn cool fan-made poster.

Bigger picture:

http://www.toxicshock.tv/news/wp-content/uploads/dark_knight_poster_paper.jpg

[_____V_____]

sorry if anyone posted this already, but i found it today.

not sure of the story behind it. i just found it.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2812/riddlerpostercopycopyys0.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riddlerpostercopycopyys0.jpg)

Fan-made poster, like Andrew pointed out.

It came out a day after the rumors started about Johnny Depp all set to play the Riddler in Nolan's next.


Hmm...what are Nolan and Goyer planning for the next one I wonder...

[massacre man]

I hope Cillian Murphy comes back. He's the only villain now with a shot at appearing in an entire series of Bat-films.

[Vodstok]

I hope Cillian Murphy comes back. He's the only villain now with a shot at appearing in an entire series of Bat-films.
I'm right there with you. I first saw him in 28 days later, and every movie i see with him makes me want to see more. His look is perfect for a raving psychotic.



I will miss Heath Ledger though. I think his Joker will go down as one o fthe all time great performances, and will become a pop culture staple like anthony hopkins as hannibal lecter.

And fans of Manhunter dont give me any shit about the lecter comment. I dont care who you think was a better lecter, hopkins made the character a household name. I am not saying anything bad about Brian Cox; anthiony hopkins is lecter to me, but Brian Cox is close to 20 unique characters to me. Id say that makes him a better actor in my opinion ;)

[Despare]

Heh, cool poster, I'd like to see them bring in Riddler and Viki Vale AND keep Two Face.

[massacre man]

Haha. Happened upon EW's predictions for Summer '08. Way off.



1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
$355.9 million
After all these years, will audiences be interested in some old guy in a fedora? Uh, yeah.

2. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
$310.8 million
The first movie made $292 million, and that was without a hottie prince in the lead role.

3. Hancock
$280.4 million
Will Smith. Superhero. July 4 weekend. 'Nuff said.

4. WALL-E
$280.3 million
If a Pixar film about a French rat can gross more than $200 mil, we suspect this adorkable robot is platinum-plated.

5. Iron Man
$262.7 million
He's no Spidey, but he gets a bump for being the first movie of the summer. And that suit has fanboys near fainting.

6. The Dark Knight
$255.0 million
Batman Begins made $205 mil, and the power of Heath Ledger's last performance, as the Joker, should take this higher.

7. Kung Fu Panda
$224.6 million
Never underestimate the kid-pleasing power of cute animals with attitude. Even Madagascar scored $193 mil.

8. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
$176.5 million
The last one made more than $200 million, but it's been seven years. And this one doesn't have The Rock.

9. The Incredible Hulk
$147.2 million
No, the buzz ain't great, but even Ang Lee's much-maligned version earned $132 mil.

10. Tropic Thunder
$142.6 million
It's got a killer Tom Cruise cameo and will be summer's top comedy. But an R rating limits grosses.

[The Mothman]

I hope Harvey's not dead. I want to see more of that awesome makeup.

[urgeok2]

And fans of Manhunter dont give me any shit about the lecter comment. I dont care who you think was a better lecter, hopkins made the character a household name. I am not saying anything bad about Brian Cox; anthiony hopkins is lecter to me, but Brian Cox is close to 20 unique characters to me. Id say that makes him a better actor in my opinion ;)


better lector - better movie.

Cox will be Lector for me not just because he was better, and the movie was better than the others ... but also - i saw it first.

[massacre man]

better lector - better movie.

Cox will be Lector for me not just because he was better, and the movie was better than the others ... but also - i saw it first.

I liked Red Dragon best (only because Ed Norton's my favorite actor). But I thought Cox was a better Hannibal as well.

[massacre man]

Tropic Thunder has knocked Dark Knight from the #1 spot for the weekend.

But Batman has also topped the new Star Wars film for the weekend and defeated Luke and co. to be America's second highest-grossing film.

[The Mothman]

Tropic Thunder has knocked Dark Knight from the #1 spot for the weekend.

But Batman has also topped the new Star Wars film for the weekend and defeated Luke and co. to be America's second highest-grossing film.

Has anyone seen Tropic thunder? its getting pretty good reviews, i might see it tonight.

[The Mothman]

I liked Red Dragon best (only because Ed Norton's my favorite actor). But I thought Cox was a better Hannibal as well.

I'd say I liked Red Dragon best out of the Hannibal series too, however I havn't seen Manhunter yet, I probably should though, my uncle worked on it.

[massacre man]

Has anyone seen Tropic thunder? its getting pretty good reviews, i might see it tonight.

I thought it was stupid (and I liked Zoolander, by the way, not that kind of stupid). Robert Downey Jr. and Danny McBride are really funny but the ending was really bad and Tom Cruise's little part (save one scene) was fucking terrible.

[pythagoraz]

"Who wants to see a pencil disappear?"


SCRUNCH!!!


:cool:

That was one of the golden moments of the last 5-10 years of action movies... Absolutely awesome! :D

[MichaelMyers]

Bring back Carey and Lee Jones to play Two-Face and Riddler