I don’t know about the rest of the world… but my husband and I will be visiting the theatre this weekend to see the new Batman movie; Dark Knight.  As a child, I grew up adoring the cartoons, movies, action figures, etc. so I’m really looking forward to this new edition.  Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer were always my favorite Batmen.  To me those two encased everything that was Batman; both in great shape, humble personalities and good looks.  Although I think Kilmer was better as Doc Holiday in Tombstone, simply amazing.  He encompassed the drunken, gun slinging, dentist from Griffin, GA wonderfully – just a few minutes from my hometown.  Has anyone seen him lately?!  BOY has he changed in the looks department… but to me he will always be my Batman and even now that he’s in his 50’s and has what appears to be a beer belly, I would SO leave my husband for him.  There are only 2 men out there that have this effect on me… Val & Johnny Depp.  Sorry Brian!

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I know a lot of moviegoers are eager to see Heath Ledger’s role in the film.  With all the hype around his psychotic role and the strange circumstances surrounding his death, people can’t help but to be naturally curious.  A momentary look into his mental status and the impact this part may have left on him.  Do I think this movie would be getting as much media attention if Ledger had not died?  I honestly do not think it would have.  The “comic book” heroin movies have been doing wonderful in theatres recently and I do think this movie would have gone over nicely.  However, since 1966 there have been about 13 Batman movies and the public may not be as interested as it once was.  I still can’t wait to see it and hope that it lives up to the name.

Have a wonderful Saturday,

 

Lindsey

 

**Update 7/20/08**

WARNING; DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE MOVIE, I do not want to spoil it for you!

Dark Knight is now on my top 3 list of favorite Batman movies ever!  Never mind the brilliant cast of characters, this comic book remake was different than most of the other “hero” movies that’s been out lately.  The Joker gives you a peek into his childhood and allows you to recreate the madman that loved to cut with a knife and savor every moment of it; as he confessed so gleefully.  “Who so serious?”  Batman reveals moments of weakness and for once, looks to someone else as the cities new hero, whom horribly lets him down.  The stunning damsel (Maggie Gyllenhaal), Bruce’s longtime friend and secret love does not have an agreeable fate and for what seems like the first time in these D.C. remakes, the girl dies.  Batman actually chooses the guy over the girl, bro’s before ho’s?  The entire movie kept me on the edge of my seat and commanded my attention.  I would love to purchase this on Blu-Ray when it comes out and I officially give this movie 2 thumbs up!   Excellent job Mr. Nolan.  An unconventional statement was presented, “you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become a villain.”  What do you think?

On that note, buona notte.

 

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