The Dark Knight: The JokeReview

We went to see the Dark Knight last Saturday. Yeah, I know, a bit late than the rest of the world, but still, watched it we did. It was an enjoyable flick. Nolan interpretation of the Bat-verse totally revived the franchise (if Batman Begins did't already do that). If you haven't already watched the film, I'd suggest that you skip reading this post.

nice CGI work on the trademark facial disfigurement of TwoFace
this was a leaked image before the movie came out, so,
you have to see the post-production version of the above concept in the movie

Eckhart portrayed a disillusioned view of law and disorder as TwoFace. Bale strikes a subtle balance as Wayne/Batman, while Ledger deserves a standing ovation for his manic facial tick and diabolical personification of the Bat's arch nemesis, the Joker.

two words: Creepy Cool!

To quote a brief 3 worded review from a fellow friend; “Joker outshone Batman.”

new suit, same old lispy voice.
OoOooh, watch out for the Bat's Fighting Style..
fair compensation.

On one end, we have Bale – the GOOD guy that's almost BAD (READ: kayu!), on another, we have Ledger, a BAD guy that's too GOOD (posthumous Oscar nominations?) and in the middle we saw Eckhart - perhaps this year's most disturbing onscreen-fall-from-grace.

Alfie, God and Sirius Black
they didn't hired a bunch of nobodies now did they?

The physical transformation of Gotham's knight in shining armor Dent to judge-executioner Twoface, really sets the symbolism for the Bat's emotional transformation from unabashedly hopeful to somewhat stoic despair, hence the moniker of The Dark Knight – setting a stage for a much darker installation in the Batman franchise. While Joker...well, let's just say, the movie can be aptly named Batman:The Killing Joke to follow the comic titular adaptation.

yes yes Ledger, the critics are applauding as well

A solid story supported by commendable casts, pushed Nolan's vision of the Bat-verse to another dimension. Long gone are the days when Batman had rubber nipples and typecast villains made campy in-jokes understood only by fanboys. This movie, this... beast is truly a visual feast that tugs you viscerally and leaves you wanting for more. In a good way, of course.

hehe..moments we want to forget
but i kinda liked its cheesiness

So far, TDK is the only superhero movie this summer that did not try to overplay on the emotional issues. Ok ok..there was a smoochscene or two, but it was scripted in totally non-stimulating moments that moves the story forward. The only gripe I had with the movie was Batman's irritating vanishing and re-appearing act. Yes yes, you are THE Dark Knight. The shadow is your friend. We got it! Jeez..

The Bat after mystically appearing from out of nowhere
(snigger)

TDK is truly the level that of which other comic-superhero-movie-adaptations should aspire to. It's sheer awesomeness transcends mere mortals' understanding of the Bat's awesomeness (to parody this). In a nutshell, go see it. NOW. If it's still not fully booked that is.

let me put a smile on that face..