UTtoyfan
Super Freak
I saw it last night and I don't get how anyone could be disappointed in any facet of this film. Never before has any movie been this hyped in my head and delivered on this level. I was 110% satisfied with what I saw.
They somehow managed to give Lucius, Rachel, Harvey, Bruce, Batman and the Joker all depth... without drowning the movie while doing so (ala Spider-Man 3).
Heath's performance was astounding, his Joker was one Hell of a twisted bastard but very smart at the same time. It really was a joy to watch. It doesn't get any better than that hospital scene and the resulting explosions, that was THE JOKER. I found myself forgetting it was Heath under there, it was so well performed. While Nicholson will always hold a dear spot in my heart for his Joker, THIS Joker was the one I wanted to see the most. It was perfection.
Two Face was handled extremely well, he made me more nervous than the Joker did at times. His dedication to his form of justice was so absolute, and his pain was justified... They really nailed the transformation and tragedy of Harvey.
I could go on about how the suit performed waaay above expectations and how I loved it more than the Begins suit, or how the story twists threw me, or how much the end surprised me... But I won't.
Let's just say that there is a new favorite Comic Book movie of all time on my list, and a new top 10 movie of all time as well. I wasn't disappointed at all, in any way. Best movie of the summer, bar none.
I'm in the same boat with you, Josh. (Hopefully it was the boat full of Gothamites cause I ain't wearing a jump suit). This is my favorite comic book movie and I am thinking it is the BEST movie I've ever seen! Again, I am biased though since I watched them film parts of it. The police funeral procession and the Mayor Garcetti speech were exactly like I remembered it. Just like the 21 gun salute with Heath dressed as the policeman in front.
The action was great and the 18 wheeler flip was astounding to finally see on the big screen.
And of course, like everyone says, Heath Ledger was amazing!!
