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BookPrices.net - The Dark Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)
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List Price: $34.98
Our Price: $14.49
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0085391176589
Format: AC-3
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-12-09
Running Time: 152
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Summary: Overrated, overplayed, and just simply overdone in every way.
Comment: So, I finally saw The Dark Knight.
This film attempts to do a lot. On some fronts it utterly succeeds. On several, though, it is blithely simple minded.
The action is spectacular enough, but I don't really buy into the nearly perfect timing of everything, particularly around the character of the Joker. For those who don't know this film the Joker is deftly painted as Satan incarnate, and his resulting efforts at destruction are fully befitting the Evil One himself.
But, the puzzle is a little too machine like, a little too perfect. There's nothing earthy about this film, as was in Batman Begins. There was far and away much more being attempted in TDK, and because they tried to do so much they actually did too much. The film suffers from repeated episodes of the bad guy doing bad things to good people over and over. I realize that in reality life very much emulates that, but in a two and half hour film I don't need to get the point more than once. Not that tragedy isn't wanted for understanding, but seriously how many versions of light versus darkness must we endure in order to finish a story?
Perhaps I'm not far enough into comics to understand what's going on here, but I got the distinct impression that the writers of the film didn't want us focusing on Batman or the Joker, but on ourselves, and I came away feeling clipped like someone had just tackled me by the ankles with their feet. It just didn't come off well. It was very good action entertainment, and it packed a message anyone over the age of 14 should be able to grasp, but it was in no way worth the $500 million it earned at the box office. I think the American audience has lost it's respect for real art. What we want now are special effects and intricate plots and methods, but no actual substance. At least that's what we are getting. Films that attempt to do too much have been en vogue since Titanic came out.
Perhaps I am too much of an old school entertainee. But, really, watch the original Star Wars again and recognize why these films were so good to begin with. That film did plenty with a not so obvious cast, unusual artistry in the production of action, and a budget that went for somewhat less than $20 million, even well done for 1977. And, the Star Wars enterprise could have easily taken on the concepts presented in this Batman film. In many ways it did, but the majesty of it is still unparalleled in film to this very day. The Dark Knight doesn't even come close.
Stop trying to trick me, the viewer. I got bored with the third slight of hand activity presented. Subtance over confusion, any time.
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Summary: Perfect!
Comment: It has to be one of my favorite movies. The acting was the best. Everyone told me it was really dark, but I really liked it. I felt like it explained a lot of things that the regular series never touched on. I don't think it is for young kids esp. if they are the types to get scared, but for teens and adults...I give it a thumbs up!
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Summary: Movie of the year !!!!
Comment: GREATEST movie in a looooooong time. DVD lacks spectacular special features, but I'll take what I can get. R.I.P Heath Ledger.
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Summary: Great!
Comment: My grandaughter age 4 was bewitdhed with her new damera. It became her favorite Christmas gift.
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Summary: Best of the Batmans
Comment: Both Cristian Bale and Heath Ledger gave outstanding starring performances, with Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman also appearing at the top of their craft.
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2008 Run time: 151 minutes Rating: Pg13
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