The Dark Knight Official Critics Reviews of TDK

[Dark Sentinel]

Possibly a Best Picture nom??? we already know that Ledger's basically a shoe-in for Best Supporting Actor, but what about recognition for the film as a whole? and if anyone is deserving of Best Director, it's Nolan.

 

[Nivek]

wholey moses
this movie is getting praise like nobodies bussiness, I never expected this pre TDK.

-I think you guys are taking them saying masterpeice too literally
they are just trying to say its a really good movie
to them (as far as the on tv review went)it was flawless
thus maybe the reasoning for the masterpeice comment

wether this stands up the same way after 3years is yet to be seen, Im sure most figure that.
either that or opinions vary and some people dont consider movies that hold up after years: a masterpeice, maybe to some people a masterpeice is something thats perfect in its time. You see now even im overanylyzing it

I just want to see it for myself at this point. The film getting this much praise is even strange to me, it's almost unheard of in this genre.

 

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

I hope this pops up on their site soon as I don't wanna wait til 1 am Monday morning to see it.

 

[Voyeur]

Wow! Incredible reviews! I'm still going to try the impossible and lower my expectations when I get into the theater. I'm gonna say to myself, "It's just another Batman film...It's just another Batman film."

 

[Apollo]

is the Roeper review video online yet?

 

[namtaB]

is the Roeper review video online yet?

Its on my tivo. I think I'll watch it again now.

 

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Its on my tivo. I think I'll watch it again now.

You suck

 

[YsoSerious]

Wow! Incredible reviews! I'm still going to try the impossible and lower my expectations when I get into the theater. I'm gonna say to myself, "It's just another Batman film...It's just another Batman film."

It's just another Batman film..only much much better!

 

[Voyeur]

Okay, I'm pissed. On more than one guide, Ebert & Roeper was scheduled to play at noon. It didn't. Instead, they showed some dumb "Getting ready for Digital TV" infomercial.

You know, it doesn't matter where I live, when it comes to syndicated shows like Ebert & Roeper, you just count count on their programming 100%.

Anyway, that dumb infomercial is scheduled to play at 2:00pm, so maybe that's when E&R will be.

 

[AdmNelson]

When people say "it's a near-masterpiece," they mean one of two things:

1.) They have a few small, but legitimate issues with aspects of the film (length, acting, scripting, characters, etc.) No problem; you can't please everyone with everything.

2.) They can't consider any "comic book" movie a "masterpiece." It's a COMIC BOOK movie about a guy who dresses up like a bat, and that puts in an inherent level of unreality that simply lowers it a notch from a straight "believable" drama. (And some people aren't going to consider anything that's "pop culture" to ever be a "masterpiece," period.)

Don't let it bug you -- at this point, the movie's getting FAR better reviews across the board than I expected.

...and I've got my tickets for the opening day, 3:40 P.M. Bridgeport Theaters IMAX showing (Tigard, Oregon), and I'm practically vibrating with anticipation!

-- Admiral Nelson

 

[ultimatefan]

I gotta say, when the biggest argument critics and fans are having about a movie is whether it´s a masterpiece or not, that´s a damn cool "problem"...

 

[Phoenix2088]

Does anyone have a copy of the Roeper review they can put on YouTube?

 

[Anita18]

I gotta say, when the biggest argument critics and fans are having about a movie is whether it´s a masterpiece or not, that´s a damn cool "problem"...

I know, poor us, right?

 

[Fenrir]

I gotta say, when the biggest argument critics and fans are having about a movie is whether it´s a masterpiece or not, that´s a damn cool "problem"...

Hahahaha, I remember just one year ago the folks at the FF boards were trying so hard just to convince themselves FF2 was even a decent movie. My how standards have grown.

 

[ultimatefan]

Hahahaha, I remember just one year ago the folks at the FF boards were trying so hard just to convince themselves FF2 was even a decent movie. My how standards have grown.

Tell me about it, some people kept insisting that the first FF was more successful (in the cost/benefit ratio, I guess) than BB, I told and told people on the FF boards how fragile was the basis for the first movie´s sucess, and a lot of people wouldn´t listen, and then the sequel disappointed and they were scratching their heads. And now the huge hype for TDK really comes to show how Nolan built a much, much more solid foundation.

Someday, I hope Marvel will get the rights back to FF and make the epic sci-fi adventure they deserve.

 

[jtfaria]

Hahahaha, I remember just one year ago the folks at the FF boards were trying so hard just to convince themselves FF2 was even a decent movie. My how standards have grown.

The temptation to insert 'nyuck, nyuck' into every post must be overwhelming for you.

 

[BizarroAids]

Sorry about this, but I just had a real quick question regarding the movie.

Is it Linear?? I haven't heard of flashbacks or anything like Batman Begins, but I figured you guys would know better than anyone. Thanks.

 

[YsoSerious]

Sorry about this, but I just had a real quick question regarding the movie.

Is it Linear?? I haven't heard of flashbacks or anything like Batman Begins, but I figured you guys would know better than anyone. Thanks.

Yes it's linear, a reviewer stated so.

 

[Anita18]

Sorry about this, but I just had a real quick question regarding the movie.

Is it Linear?? I haven't heard of flashbacks or anything like Batman Begins, but I figured you guys would know better than anyone. Thanks.

Some reviewers have noted how this is the first completely linear film that Nolan has done, so...yes.

 

[jtfaria]

And now the huge hype for TDK really comes to show how Nolan built a much, much more solid foundation.

Someday, I hope Marvel will get the rights back to FF and make the epic sci-fi adventure they deserve.

Agree on all counts. You know, what works for one comic book franchise will not work for another. 'Realism' won't work for Superman. And Batman's downbeat attitude is the inverse of what makes Spiderman so popular.

Each franchise has to find its level. For me, the FF:

1) Has to be set in the Sixties, when Kirby was doing all that groundbreaking work for them. Just like Mad Men, it has to be of that time. That would give the FF a unique style right there.

2) Has to use those Kirbyesque machines and creatures. Again, it's a style issue. Got to make the FF really stand apart.

3) Has to incorporate Black Bolt and his world. This echoes point 2 but it's worth reinforcing.

4) Has to stick closer to the early FF plotlines. Like Nolan and company studying the Batman canon, learning about what made the FF thge sensation it was IN ITS TIME is crucial.

The handling of the FF to date has really sucked. They missed the point on so many levels that it's not worth detailing them. The filmmakers just didn't get it.

 

[BizarroAids]

Yes it's linear, a reviewer stated so.

Some reviewers have noted how this is the first completely linear film that Nolan has done, so...yes.

Ah thanks. Didn't know where to ask. His first linear film? That's pretty cool. I mean, it's not a big ordeal, but interesting. Thanks guys.t:

 

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

I'd like them to pleeeease utilize one of the most awesome villains properly, Dr. Doom.

 

[Anita18]

Ah thanks. Didn't know where to ask. His first linear film? That's pretty cool. I mean, it's not a big ordeal, but interesting. Thanks guys.t:

It's indeed cool because people were claiming he had no tricks up his sleeve besides the timeline-jumping, but apparently this film is pretty good so...he does apparently have some traditional storytelling skills.

 

[jtfaria]

Sorry about this, but I just had a real quick question regarding the movie.

Is it Linear?? I haven't heard of flashbacks or anything like Batman Begins, but I figured you guys would know better than anyone. Thanks.

Yeah, it's linear. A breakthrough for Nolan - the whole non-linear, flashback thing was becoming a crutch. He's growing and learning, developing his approach and broadening his arsenal. Very exciting to see.

 

[misterteenwolf]

the ebert and roeper review is on youtube. very high praise