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The Dark Knight - A Super-hero movie without a hero

Advantages: Heath Ledger, great special effects, some excellent scenes
Disadvantages: Batman

...enough to see yourself become the villain" The release of "The Dark Knight" was greeted with something approximating mass-hysteria by the film-watching public due to the tragic circumstances surrounding the movie. For those who happened to be on another planet at the time, Heath Ledger, who plays arch-villain "The Joker", tragically died of an apparent overdose of prescribed drugs just before release. Ledger automatically gained Kurt Cobain/James ...
...the greatest actor ever to draw breath. Co-stars and fans alike queued up to pay homage. His performance as The Joker was no longer merely acting, it was a "legacy", instantaneously elevating it into the echelons of "best villain ever status". Immediately all the press releases and film trailers focussed on The Joker rather than the supposed star, Batman. Maybe this would have been the case anyway, but the cynical mind may wonder. In short, the Ledger ...

stevek181 20.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Dark Knight (DVD)

The Batman story begins

Advantages: Great cast and story
Disadvantages: none

...Bale - Bruce Wayne / Batman Michael Caine - Alfred Liam Neeson - Henri Ducard Ken Watanabe - Ra's Al Ghul Morgan Freeman - Lucius Fox Katie Holmes - Rachel Dawes Gary Oldman - Jim Gordon Cillian Murphy - Dr. Jonathan Crane Tom Wilkinson - Carmine Falcone Rutger Hauer - Earle Mark Boone Junior - Flass Linus Roache - Thomas Wayne Larry Holden - Finch Gerard Murphy - Judge Faden This is a fantastic film about the early years of Bruce Wayne/Batman. It ...
...cast, with many established British actors. It is good to see the characters in their younger incarnations before they become vital to the Batman world. The special effects are stunning and will dazzle and amaze. This is an amazing film from Christopher Nolan that definitely does the Batman franchise justice. ...

mozzie76 15.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Batman Begins (DVD)

Batman Begins/ Dark Knight Blu Ray Box

Advantages: Great Films, Good Value for Blu Ray
Disadvantages: Still cheaper to buy normal DVD and the difference isnt that huge

...Nolans Excellent Screen Conversion of The Caped Crusader Both films are set in the dark and dirty city of Gotham, the stories follow Batman as he fights crime and generally saves the day. Batman Begins: This film basically sets the scene for the probable next few batman films, we see bruce waynes story from the murder of his parents... to overcoming personal demons and rising to become the batman. While stopping along the way to kick Scarecrow ...
...packing in his job as the Batman, theres a new politician in town... a Mr Harvey Dent,and he is doing a great job of cleaning up Gotham so why would Gotham need a Vigilante..... because the jokers in town thats why. I have to honestly say joking aside.... Heath Ledgers performance in this film is nothing short of AMAZING, he will make you walk around asking people " Why So Serious" Trust Me.... buy this film... just to see him in his final and finest ...

RobWallace101 08.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Dark Knight/Batman Begins (Box Set) (Blu-Ray)

As So The Story Begins

Advantages: Good action, great effects, good storyline
Disadvantages: Batman's voice!

...curious to find out how Batman began and what made him want to be him. I am so glad that I did as I so enjoyed the film. As I said previously this was watched on the TV so this is a FILM ONLY REVIEW. At the start of the film we see a very young Bruce Wayne playing with his friend Rachael when he falls down a well and is attacked by bats. He suffers nightmares from this and when he is at the opera with his parents and there are bat like actors on ...
...was keen to know how Batman became what he did and I have to say that I was not disappointed in anyway. I think the only downside to the film for me was the role of Christian Bale as I did not like him playing the role in the Dark Knight either. He was great when he was playing Bruce Wayne and even when he put the Bat suit on but as soon as he opened his mouth as Batman it just went wrong! I loved how he managed to portray the hurt he was bottling ...

sewbizzie 09.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Batman Begins (DVD)

The Bigger the hit, the faster the rush, the Sweeter the revenge!

Advantages: Great action packed film, Great actors, Good storyline
Disadvantages: You may not be able to get into the story-line!

...WHSmith. ***CRANK 2*** Crank 2: High Voltage was released this year and contains Jason Statham again. Chelio’s tears through the town in search for the Chinese criminal who has possession of his heart. Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakham, and Efren Ramirez revisit their roles from the original film. ***OVERALL OPINION*** I think Jason Statham is a fantastic actor anyway and I have to say that I loved this film. It was full of action and also has some funny ...
...I wouldn’t hesitate to watch Crank 2. My dad did how-ever borrow the DVD and after 30mins he switched it off as he couldn’t quite get into the film. If you like Jason as an actor and if you like his other films I think you with thoroughly enjoy this film. I would recommend it to anyone who like’s action packed films. (review als on dooyoo) ...

kiss_me2070 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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