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The Dark Knight will soon be upon us!!!

August 19th 2007 08:43

Coming soon...

With audiences once again in love with Batman and a revolutionary, realistic plot and premise to his name at last, the sequel to Batman Begins is already one of the most anticipated movies of 2008!

The Dark Knight, prompted by a quick moment at the end of Batman Begins - the Joker's calling card - is wrapping filming in the US just at present. And the director, Christopher Nolan, along with Warner Brothers studio, know their hype techniques down pat it would seem.
Check the teaser trailer - it looks set to be a doozy! And we don't even see anything!!!
The casting of Heath Ledger in the covetted (many would say iconic or legendary) role of the Joker raised many eyebrows and caused a lot of negative buzz.

Heath Ledger gets to play one helluva messed up Joker!!

The Joker - played most notably in the past by Cesar Romero, Mark Hamill and Jack Nicholson - is supposed to be an acid head whose trademark is the Joker card from the playing card deck and lame practical joke devices.

Of course in the 60's and 70's when Batman first appeared on screen the acid bit was always left on the cutting room floor. Not this time!!!
Heath Ledger, from the looks of advance pictures, doesn't just drop acid in this upcoming feature. He drowns himself in it!!!
Whether you're a fan of the black winged super-hero or not, it's good to see a movie franchise take itself seriously. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and now Heath Ledger and Maggie Gyllenhaal make for some inspired casting. It's good to see that legitmate actors are still what makes a hit these days. It's not all just down to the blue screens.

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Comment by Tracy

August 19th 2007 11:24

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GreaT review, not long now....

Comment by Logan

August 19th 2007 18:25

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I have to admit, like most people, I was very skeptical about the choice for the Joker...but seeing some of those images...i think heath may actually be one of the best...though it would be hard to be Jack-it's that grin!
looking forward to it, and great review.
stop by groovenomics.com for my take on music if you feel like it.
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cheers
-Logan

Comment by Tracy

August 19th 2007 23:16

Movies and Life

Hi Logan

Welcome to Orble...beware it's addictive!!

Yes, I had my doubts about Heath in this role but it looks like he's embraced it well.

I think I hopped over to groovenomics and voted last night, but I'll look again.

Byee

Comment by Aimzster

August 20th 2007 03:11

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Hi David, I'm a huge fan of Christian Bale and I thought they couldn't have picked a better Batman. But I was really disappointed with Batman Begins - maybe it's to do with Katie Holmes, don't know. But I hope Dark Knight is much better as I have no doubt my hubby will drag me off to see that one.

Comment by Tracy

August 20th 2007 04:36

Movies and Life

Hello

I was just thinking the same as you, Aimzster - that my husband will drag me to this one too, when I'm not really that keen!!

Byeee

Comment by Logan

August 20th 2007 19:37

Groovenomics

Thanks for visiting the site tracy.

I have to agree with aimzter. i wasn't a big fan of Batman Begins...
ever since a kid i've liked Batman but Begins really let me down. and i do think it might have been katie holmes...she really wasn't needed at all.
even though i don't have too high of hopes for this new one, i am a bit curious.
what do you think, David? do you think this one can surpass expectations or is going to be doomed like most of the other batman movies?

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