QUOTE(Eventru @ Jul 19 2008, 08:22 PM) 535601
I've been stalling about seeing this movie, for a few reasons.
One, I loved Heath Ledger as an actor, and I know I'll be hugely depressed by the movie.
Two, I grew up with the original Batman movies. I just don't know if I can envision another Joker who isn't Jack Nicholson.
Though I fear I will give in to temptation soon enough...
One, I loved Heath Ledger as an actor, and I know I'll be hugely depressed by the movie.
Two, I grew up with the original Batman movies. I just don't know if I can envision another Joker who isn't Jack Nicholson.
Though I fear I will give in to temptation soon enough...
Excuse me... The ORIGINAL Batman movies did NOT have Jack Nicholson as the Joker, They had Cesar Romero. I highly suggest you go rent this film, to see the best version of batman ever made. (assuming you want to laugh)
the real original batman
QUOTE(Corinthian @ Jul 20 2008, 03:58 AM) 535676
Have you read the killing joke? Arkham Asylum? That's the cool canon Joke and Nolan got heavily influenced on it for this film.I heard way way back when Heath Ledger was cast that Nolan gave him the killing joke to prepare him for the role.
QUOTE(Shaddus Mes @ Jul 20 2008, 06:12 PM) 535865
Just watched it, the movie was pretty kickass. Better than I expected, but the whole burned Harvey Dent/ Two-face pissed me off, "Batman and Robin" and I think the comic books had the real way, that he was burned with acid. Can anyone enlighten me on this, please?
First off, Shaddus, Two Face did get burnt during a trial. The criminal had a vial/bottle of acid and threw it at Harvey Dent, causing his face to burn.
Nextly, the Hanged Man tarot is surely not the only thing you could think of. While it is easy to think of it, since Tarot Cards are cards, and Joker had a Joker card, the connection is immediate. Also, though, you should think of Odin, who sacrificed one of his eye and hung upside down from Yggdrasil for nine days and nights in order to obtain the runes, which gave him wisdom to have power within and even over all nine worlds.
That being said, I feel that the older movies are based off of the TV Show (not the cartoon from the 90's, obviously!), while these movies are based moreso off of the comic books.
They should have killed off Joker instead so that they don't have to find a next one for the next movie.
I wonder, if there is a next movie, if it'll feature Catwoman, Penguin, or the Riddler? Ivy was pretty neat also, as was Harley Quinn.
With that annoying 
out of the way, should be easy to add in one of the ladies!
out of the way, should be easy to add in one of the ladies! Anyway, completely loved the movie.
As for Shiri's question, since I saw both...
1) Wall-E is emotional, cute, touching, and makes you think
2) The Dark Knight is bright, flashy, dramatic, funny (Joker!!!), exciting, and blows you away
Based on this, you could probably figure out which you'd rather see, I think. :3 I, personally, saw Wall-E first. Two times in total, before the Dark Knight.
QUOTE(Myrkr @ Jul 20 2008, 04:24 PM) 535881
I wonder, if there is a next movie, if it'll feature Catwoman, Penguin, or the Riddler? Ivy was pretty neat also, as was Harley Quinn.
With that annoying out of the way, should be easy to add in one of the ladies!
out of the way, should be easy to add in one of the ladies! I was talking to a friend about this and she pointed out that during the scene with Batman asking Lucius about his new suit whether or not it'd protect against dogs. Lucius' reply, if you'll remember, was "No, but it'll protect against cats!" So maybe we're reading into it too much, but it'd be cool if she was in the next movie.
His magic trick was awesome. As was the potato peeler. This Joker, while not strictly canon, is my favourite Joker. I remember the Joker from the 90's cartoons, with the pointed face and the guns that had the flags. He's nice for silly roles, but this one fit the bill for the movie. I'm really sad Ledger died though. This Joker was insanely good from my view. He wasn't some madcap "Hehe, this looks like fun" screwball, he appeared to me what Jigan should half be. Brilliant, seeing how things really connect, and willing to burn money to make a point. I will indeed buy this movie when it comes out.
Now I gots inspiration.
Now I gots inspiration.
QUOTE(Sojiro @ Jul 20 2008, 08:27 PM) 535898
I was talking to a friend about this and she pointed out that during the scene with Batman asking Lucius about his new suit whether or not it'd protect against dogs. Lucius' reply, if you'll remember, was "No, but it'll protect against cats!" So maybe we're reading into it too much, but it'd be cool if she was in the next movie.
I hope they don't cast Halle Berry. 
