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The Dark Knight

Date: Sep 03 2008

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The latest Batman movie has been called “the perfect movie” by some critics, and whether you believe that or not, there’s no doubt it’s the most successful movie to date, since it broke box office records when it opened a few weeks ago.

The film’s success and attention comes not only from the performance of the hero by Christian Bale and all the cool special effects (hint: the amazing car from Batman Begins is back!), but also the villain. Heath Ledger finished taping the movie just before he died earlier this year. Some say his performance is Oscar- worthy. Listen to Marni and Devan talk about it.

Dialog

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Marni

Devan

Marni: So I finally went and saw the new Batman movie the other night.

Devan: Wasn’t it so amazing?

Marni: It was really amazing. It definitely lived up to all the hype, I think. I remember we had a conversation right when Heath Ledger died about how tragic it was and glad we were that this final performance was captured and he just…he blew me away. He was amazing.

Devan: It’s such a bittersweet thing because it’s such a great performance to end a career on, but at the same time it just makes you think about how he was only going to get better and better and that he really could have been such an amazing star. But what a note to go out on.

Marni: Absolutely.

Devan: He really went out with a bang, playing the greatest villain, in my opinion, ever, and if not in a very long time.

Marni: He was an incredible villain. But the film itself, it worked so well. It lived up to The Dark Knight. It was very dark. Just when you thought, “OK, this has got to end…” All these plot twists and they brought in Two Face. I didn’t think they were going to do that. I was really impressed with the whole thing.

Devan: What villain do you think they’re going to have in the next Batman movie?

Marni: I don’t know. I wonder if they’re going to go with the Riddler or Penguin, maybe Catwoman?

Devan: What ever they do, they’ve got big shoes to fill after Heath Ledger.

Marni: Exactly. Definitely.

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Discussion

Marni just now got around to seeing The Dark Knight. She admits that it is, in fact, quite dark. A couple of major characters don’t survive the movie.

Devan is most impressed with Heath Ledger’s performance. She thinks he’s the greatest villain of all time. It’s hard for her to be happy for him though since his death was tragic and recent. Marni liked that the movie was full of surprises. With Ledger dead, the next film will have to feature a new villain. Who do you think it should be? What actor could live up to Ledger’s performance?

Comments

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Totto

Sudan

Is this movie that good that all people are reacting to it that way? hmm it must be, someday i would watch it, and see if you are right.

8rees

Japan

The Dark Knight is the best film in this year so far.

I highly recommend seeing this film.

Christopher Nolan did the best job for this since he directed "Memento".

Definetely Heath Ledger was the one of talented young actors.

bounnn

Turkey

I couldn't watch this film yet. But I like the comment about this film and I am gonna watch the film that the name is "The Dark Knight".

liqiyhb

China

I think it is a good film though i don't watch it.because almost all of my friend love it.

Rene820821

China

the screen is so scared, i don't dare to watch horrific moive.

i always think the picture back,again and again, so i can't sleep well for a week

so i will not watch,when it will be on in china.

Mariangela Giuliane

Brazil

WHY SO SERIOUS ?

hihihihihi… :P

Totto

Sudan

Hello, everybody. What is going on. I am new here so

I need to know what is up, and do i use the forum?

I have not wathed the movie, The Dark Knight, but I

will.

talk to u eveybody.

pigfate

China

I do not watch this film yet.But the public said it is a perfect one in batman series, so when it is brought to mainland, I will rush to the cinema and enjoy this film.

KiaLena

Italy

I love this film <3

Darkromantic

United States

i don't know but this is such a good movie!!! is excellent talking about the effects ,scenes and the new actor heath ledger as the joker—- R.I.P heath ledger you're the best! ^{^}

hey guys and if you wanna see the trailer i mean with new scenes THE DARK KNIGHT because i made it my self ^ the video is on my profile =] i hope you like it :) cya!

APPY

India

HEY IT MUST BE A GOOD MOVIE I'LL LOOK FORWARD TO WATCH THIS MOVIE.

umerrasheed

Pakistan

Now i'm also planning to watch this movie.

qqmonkey

Taiwan

I watched the film 2 days ago.But i didn't like this film actually,and I thought the batman is very weak even if he is very rich and wealthy.In my opinion,the joker in much stronger^^