I generally dislike superhero movies. Batman Begins and Tim Burton’s Batman have a special place in my heart, though. I saw Burton’s Batman when I was eight or nine years old, and I LOVED it. Watching it as an adult is a whole new experience. There is a lot of depth to the movie, and I look at it more like an actual story than just a *SMACK!* *POW* *ZING!* superhero movie. I sat down and watched TB’s Batman this evening. Just a few thoughts:
One – Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of The Joker is insane. While Michael Keaton was great as the Dark Knight, Nicholson’s The Joker stole the show in that movie. What a horrible lunatic.
Two - I forgot just how awesome Jack Nicholson is in general. Whether he is playing a whacked out super-villain, an angry Irish mob boss or a neurotic OCD plagued writer, Jack is badass. I want to be as cool as him.
Three - Vicky Vale screams way too much in that movie. I found myself wishing Batman had some sort of gadget that could have swiftly removed her vocal chords.
I am seeing the midnight showing of The Dark Knight tomorrow evening. I have no doubt it will rule.
1) True.
2) Not really. Jack Nicholson seems to be going the way of Diane Keaton in that they both now just play caricatures of themselves.
3) Very true.
I hope the movie is awesome. I can’t wait to see it.
i saw the Dark Knight by myself, and best believe it was one of the most awesome movies i’ve ever seen.
i could just be biased though, because Heath Ledger was AMAZING, but he passed away and we don’t really know for sure if that’s the reason we think he is amazing or not. :|