The Dark Knight

[jackskellington]

Figured there would already be a thread about this, but couldn't find one.

Synopsis...
Batman (Christian Bale) raises the stakes in his war on crime in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight." With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker (Heath Ledger).

Cast...
Aaron Eckhart, Anthony Michael Hall, Christian Bale, Eric Roberts, Gary Oldman, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Melinda McGraw, Michael Caine, Michael Jai White, Morgan Freeman, Nathan Gamble, Nestor Carbonell

Teaser...

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809271891/video/3870382/

Couple of pics...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight1.jpg

[Darkness]

"It's about time they got back to the basics of Batman, and got rid of all the fluff. I grew up on the original comics, and in them Batman was no saint. I loved it. Bring On The Dark Knight!!!!" :)

[zombiekilling101]

seems that heath has got the jacky n voice down.

looking forward to it now.

[Groovy]

Seems like it'll be a good one. I'm interested to see how Heath will pull off the Joker.

[chickenchop1]

seems that heath has got the jacky n voice down.

Yeah, when I heard it, I had to remember who it was, surprised it sounds a lot like Nicholson's character. But hopefully he brings his own ideas and style to it as well.

[zombiekilling101]

Yeah, when I heard it, I had to remember who it was, surprised it sounds a lot like Nicholson's character. But hopefully he brings his own ideas and style to it as well.


I dont really like the look of joker for this one. and the stills of batman in direct light just make him look like a fictional character....

[Corpse Grinder]

It'll also be interesting to find out if Harvey Dent has his accident in this one or if they'll wait for another sequel for his story and revenge to develope.

But I am excited and can't wait for it next year!

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

this movie looks like its going to be grat, Ill definatly be seeing this one at the theater, however, I am much more looking forward to the Iron Man movie due out about the same time as this one, however, both should be killer.

hm infact i think ill post a link tot he iron man sizzle reel, good stuff

[jackskellington]

Another pic...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight.jpg

[jackskellington]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/Joker2.jpg

[C J]

You gotta love everything about the first movie. Something that makes the trailer sound so great is the script the writer(s) have worded it in a way that is immediately captivating.

[as_i_lay_dying]

I cant wait for this movie. I'm going to go see I Am Legend in IMAX so I can see the 5 min preview:)

[zombiekilling101]

man joker just looks terrible to me.. good voice but the look isnt on for me

im a man of my wooordd.. hahahh

[as_i_lay_dying]

Found a ton of new photos that I haven't seen before:

http://i6.tinypic.com/6x9bn5x.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/82uzm95.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/7wopmj4.jpg
http://i15.tinypic.com/6nqdi84.jpg

[Mr. Grey]

I am eagerly awaiting this film!!! I thought the first film was a new and refreshing take on the Batman storyline. I hope this one lives up to it's hype.

[Moonbutterfly7]

Another pic...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight.jpg

Damn that looks so damn good that image. At first I kind of dismissed Heath as the joker because he just didn't seem to have the look. But he looks pretty good in the photos and the research he is doing on the character seems pretty solid. For instance reading the "The Killing Joke" and basing his character on that seems like he really wants to be true to the character.

[jackskellington]

Empire Online are slowly revealing what looks to be a new image of Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight which might be on the cover of an upcoming issue for the magazine.

As of right now, (11/26/07), all that's revealed is his feet. Guess they'll reveal more every couple of days or something...

http://www.empireonline.com/heiscoming/

[jackskellington]

Evidently the pic that was supposed to be revealed in that link above was leaked early. Looks pretty damn good!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/untitled-10.jpg

[as_i_lay_dying]

swwwwwweeeeeeeet! I am loving the new look of the joker.

[jackskellington]

Another pic...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/joker.jpg

[jackskellington]

Teaser Poster. I don't like it very much at all, but...:roll:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/batman.jpg

[devourthesun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/blackmetalkilla/2079985101_cd8b0ce8bc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/blackmetalkilla/2079985289_8ed2eea13b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/blackmetalkilla/2079985405_bb848e0ce4.jpg

found these on AICN a few days ago

[jackskellington]

Those are some sweet pics of the Joker! I'm really digging his "escaped mental patient" look!!

[jackskellington]

MUCH cooler poster!!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight2-1.jpg

[as_i_lay_dying]

Saw the Full trailer tonight with I Am Legend. WOW.

Finally seeing the Joker (Other then the pictures) was amazing. Plus we can finally hear that laugh. I am loving where this is going. I can not wait for The Dark Knight.

Hopefully it will be up on Apple Trailers soon.

[jackskellington]

Couple more posters...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight2-2.jpg

I freakin' LOVE this one!!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/darkknight3.jpg

Also found the leaked trailer on Youtube, but the quality is so poor that I stopped it just a few seconds in. I'd rather wait a couple of days and see it the way it's meant to be seen.

[as_i_lay_dying]

Also found the leaked trailer on Youtube, but the quality is so poor that I stopped it just a few seconds in. I'd rather wait a couple of days and see it the way it's meant to be seen.

Yeah I never watch leaked trailers because of quality. But you will love the full trailer once you see it.

[C J]

Saw the Dark Knight trailer too at the release yesterday and yes its truly awesome. In one scene, the Joker is sniping with some serious firepower!!! This movie really makes this out to be a real serious matter and not a comical fashion. Batman is either going to get his ass kicked in this movie or have the fight of his life!

[as_i_lay_dying]

CLEANER TRAILER -
http://www.joblo.com/video/player.php?video=TDK_TRL2_best

Still looking forward to an apple release, but this is the best quality you're going to find.

Damn this movie looks so good! I love Nolans take on the Batman franchise. Its a lot more realistic.

EDIT:
Higher Quality Quicktime versions:
http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/deathtrap/default.htm

[jackskellington]

Higher Quality Quicktime versions:
http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/deathtrap/default.htm

Holy shit!! That's one bad-ass trailer!! Thanks for posting it asilaydying!!:clap:

[as_i_lay_dying]

Welcome! I was dying to see the trailer again. Luckily I found that site.

[Francesco Dellamorte]

the stills of batman in direct light just make him look like a fictional character....


as opposed to the non-fictional Batman? So is The Dark Knight a documentary?



-FD

[Darkness]

as opposed to the non-fictional Batman? So is The Dark Knight a documentary?



-FD

"I think he meant 'looking fictional' as in looking like he stepped right out of the comic book. As opposed to 'looking realistic', more life like."

[zombiekilling101]

saw the trailer at I am legend.. now I am looking forward to this. looks really good

[Francesco Dellamorte]

"I think he meant 'looking fictional' as in looking like he stepped right out of the comic book. As opposed to 'looking realistic', more life like."

I know, it was just a poor choice of words. I think the costume is great, as long as it's not a rehash of the Batman Forever costume/cod-piece...I'm good. The costume is completely secondary for me, I'm a man of the story and getting it right.

-FD

[as_i_lay_dying]

I wanna bump this thread back up, because its honestly my most anticipated film for this year. I just can not wait.

Aaron Eckhart stated in an interview that two-face will make an appearance. Source (http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/03/07/aaron-eckhart-confirms-two-face-and-two-performances-in-dark-knight/). I am guessing that it will probably be at the end of the movie, as at the end of Begins we were introduced to the idea of The Joker. Bringing us into the 3rd installment. I am quite excited, and with the atmosphere of Nolan's Batman films Two-Face is going to be hard to pull of realistically. But I have major faith.

[detpat]

i saw a new trailer on friday when i did a trailer check at the pgh lowe's, it looked really good.

[as_i_lay_dying]

Did it reveal anything different?

[jackskellington]

New Poster...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/batman-1.jpg

New Trailer Coming Tomorrow!!!

[Lian]

I can not wait to see this movie. Joker was always one of my favorite all time villains and they turned him back into a bad guy not just some guy with funny makeup, he's the certified lunatic, psycho, killer clown he was meant to be. :evil:

Just going by the trailer I'm convinced Heath Ledger is gonna go down as a hero in my book. :drinking:

[zombiekilling101]

I didnt like the new trailer in front of Iron Man. I still prefer the voiceover teaster trailer...

Im a man of my wooorddd...

[Lian]

Didn't like the new trailer much myself either. Less talking about bullshit more stuff blowing up and a scary clown.

[jackskellington]

Dying to see the new trailer, but all I can find is a bootleg which I refuse to watch. Supposedly the "official" one will be online sometime late tonight or tomorrow.:x

[jackskellington]

NEW TRAILER KICKS MUCH ASS!!!!

http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm

Also, on a personal note, I'm SO happy to see that Katie Holmes isn't in this one! Batman Begins was such a phenomenal movie, but she pretty much ruined every single scene she was in.

[zmbvan]

Nice this is going to be a wicked movie. Batman is one of my favorite superheros

[as_i_lay_dying]

The new trailer is awesome, but I liked the first theatrical trailer a little better. It was probably because it was the first time seeing the joker in action, which was amazing.

Anyone notice Two-Face (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/zombiejoel/twoface.jpg)?

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

here is what is being called " a leaked , early concept" of what two face will look at, looking at the pic you posted and the way the little bits of scaring you can see looks this may actualy be somewhat how he will look, though to be honest im not sure if its legit or not, but either way its fun to look at and speculate.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff226/glompworthyash/1210118313469.jpg

[as_i_lay_dying]

Yeah I saw that image... it looks fake to me, but I am sure that its more then likely based on what he will probably look like. I am also not sure on how Two-Face was created in the comic, but in the trailer it looks as if he gets his face burnt.

[Fang]

That image is fake, it's just an artist rendering. Warner Brothers is throwing a fuss about it though, making websites that have it posted remove it, which means it's probally really close, if not exact to how it's going to be in the film.

[jackskellington]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/jackskellington70/Random/joker20banner.jpg

[as_i_lay_dying]

And a lovely little clip:)

http://www.whysoserious.com/myhero/

[jackskellington]

So was that 2-Face or The Joker?

[as_i_lay_dying]

2-Face:)

Notice the guy says "Dent? I thought you were dead."

[UNDEAD FRED]

I saw it today, fantastic, The best movie I have seen in a very long time. Heath Ledger was great. This movie deserves the Oscar for for best movie this year.

[zombiekilling101]

With all due respect to Heath Ledger.. im hoping peoples opininos arent clouded by his death. Im planning to see it soon and hope his performance is as good as everyone says it is.. it looks good anyway.

RIP

[UNDEAD FRED]

With all due respect to Heath Ledger.. im hoping peoples opininos arent clouded by his death. Im planning to see it soon and hope his performance is as good as everyone says it is.. it looks good anyway.

RIP

Heath Ledgers performance was great. I think you will not be disappointed when you see this movie. I usally dont get so excited over a movie but Wow, The Dark Knight is the best movie I have seen in 10+ years.

[Undead Ryan]

Saw it saturday with a few friends. Wasn't really planning on going and seeing it but once i made plans for it i got exited. This movie was really good, a little long but still very good. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker was impeccable. This was the best 08 summer movie that i have seen. Blows handcock out of the water.

[MaxVeers]

Went at midnight and went back again tonight. Fan-****ing-tastic.

[C J]

Just finished watching the Dark Knight and It came up nothing short of great.
The Joker given was brilliant but, Aaron Eckhart aka Two-Face was also very impressive in his development. He should be nominated for a best supporting actor.

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

This was the best movie probably ever..... I was so in love with every character it was nuts!


I was able to go to the Imax premiere to see this and dressed up as the joker and it was pretty much amazing. There were several people dressed as batman characters and everyone was having so much fun....They even had the news people there interviewing movie goers and filming the huge lines waiting to get in to the theaters


So basically if anyone tells you this movie wasn't very good, then they're dumb. Don't listen.

It was Heath Ledgers best performance in my opinion and half the time you really can't even tell that it's him.


So good....I get goosebumps just thinking about it!!!!!!:clap:

[as_i_lay_dying]

Saw it during the midnight showing. It was beyond incredible! Probably my favorite movie. Yes a lot of hype for Heath Ledger, and honestly I was pumped about it before his death, so that had no effect on me. His performance was one of a lifetime. I didn't even believe it was him, I really believed that it was The Joker. Also Aaron Eckhart was incredible too at his role(s). Both of them really overshadowed Christian Bale not to say he did a bad job. Anways fantastic film, I'm gonna go see it a few more times. Cant wait to add this to my movie collection.

11 out of 10.

[nirvroxx]

really great flick....a liltle long...and christian bales voice as the batman is annoying...he sounds like he should be fronting a death metal band...butr other then that a great movie! 2 thumbs up 5 stars 9.5 outta 10... generic praise comment here.

[UNDEAD FRED]

I saw it again, and im still blow away by Heath Ledgers performance. I need to see it now in IMAX. I think its top the 200 million mark allready.

[Victor Clark]

I am not at all suprised by the numbers that this movie is recieving. I absolutely loved this movie! Everyone's performances were amazing (I especially liked the Joker's "Magic Trick" near the beginning :lol: ), and it had a stellar story to go with it. The fights and car chase scenes kept me glued to my seat, and the long run time was acually a big positive for me (just more story to appreciate). I do agree that Christain Bale's voice when wearing the Batman mask was kinda odd, but it sort of made sense since he was trying to conceal his identity. I give this film a 5 out of 5, and I will DEFINATELY get this one on DVD!

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

yea, I thought this movie was amazing, not much more I can add that hasnt been said.

anyone who thought bales batman voice was a bit over the top needs to watch this video, its absolutely hilarious - http://thehealingtouch.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/batman-week-misc-media-deleted-scenes-from-the-dark-knight/

:drinking:

[Zombie Survivor]

^ That was an awesome video. Had me laughing all the way :lol:

[HOO-HAA]

***SPOILERS!!!***


I thought it was a great flick. Ledger's Joker was suitably dark, yet still a whole lot of nasty fun. Two-face's CGI face was a little daft looking, and I could have done without Batman's watery-eyed speach at the end... but all-in-all, a GRADE-A flick! :clap:

[Crickler]

Caught a late showing of this last night and thought it was bloody brilliant! Top notch film from start to finish. Ledger's Joker is brilliant, completely different from Jack Nicholson's but a perfect combination of dark sadism and a quirky sense of humour. Maybe it was a little too long but I was actually dissapointed when it ended cos I wanted more!

anyone who thought bales batman voice was a bit over the top needs to watch this video, its absolutely hilarious - http://thehealingtouch.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/batman-week-misc-media-deleted-scenes-from-the-dark-knight/

That was damn funny!

[zombiekilling101]

Saw this tonight and I liked it alot. The movie overall could have been better but Heath did such a damn great job.. that joker is one of the best villians ever. Very dark 8/10

minor spoilers



I was hoping cillian murphy was going to have a bigger part.. but it was still cool seeing him.

[Panther7]

this movie was great, and i mean GREAT. although i gotta say, there where like three parts where i thought it was over. one guy actually stood up early! lol

[chickenchop1]

I was relieved the movie wasn't over at that one point, as it didn't end with enough action. The bat cycle got a lot more screen time than I was expecting, glad about that as well, and it's grappling hook trick was great.

[UNDEAD FRED]

Heath Ledger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor,:clap::clap::clap: Hes going to be missed, great talent

[DarthJoe8]

I think he did a great job with the Joker but do you think that the oscar was charity? :think: I don't know of anyone else who would be in line for it...

[JohnDRobinson]

Still haven't seen it. Not that I don't want, didn't really have the time to see it in theaters and haven't had the chance to rent it. I really want to see it, though. Isn't that sad, in terms of films, that you let things slip? Back in the day when I was mad into movies, I would've seen this opening day and over and over and over but I just am not as big into seeing stuff now.

[Sllikylloh]

Great movie.
Simple as that.

[Zombreach]

I finally saw this movie...it was great! It was hard to watch knowing that it was Heath Ledger's last movie. His portrayal of the Joker was outstanding, but I have never been let down by his acting before! Would not of known it was him behind the make-up.

[Chuck Zombie]

To anyone who thought Bale's voice was over the top in The Dark Knight, have you even seen Batman Begins? There's a scene in that where he is asking a dirty cop where some drugs are and it's seriously worse than anything in TDK. BTW, Batman Begins and Dark Knight are definitely the best Batman movies. Can't wait for the next one. Christopher Nolan is AWESOME!


P.S. Speaking of Bale and Nolan, watch The Prestige. It's a drama, but it is GREAT!!!!!!!

[zombiekilling101]

Watched it again a few months ago... Its good but not as good as the first time I saw it. Drags on a bit. I dont think it would have been that good of a movie without heath as joker.

7/10

[GamingMaiden]

I absolutely love love love this movie. Everything about it is wonderful. I'm a Batman fangirl definitely and this is my favorite movie at the moment. So you know...yeah.

[Interdeadical]

I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it.

I believe Heath's portrayal of the Joker was probably the best acting he'd ever done. If he wasn't in this movie, it wouldn't have been half as successful.

After Batman Begins' cruddy villains, the Joker was a breath of comic book fresh air!

Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard did an amazing job with the music! Probably one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever made IMO

And another thing... how many Brits were in the movie? :clap: w00t!

[Victor Clark]

If you don't know what Rifftrax is, it's an MST3K-style audio commentary for movies. They're around YouTube, and I found one for the Dark Knight which I thought was funny as hell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5afhUembT4o