In general, I’m not a huge fan of movies based on comic books. I assume it has something to do with that whole being a female thing. But Batman is definitely an exception. Why? Because Batman kicks all kinds of ass, duh!
I loved the first two Batman films (the Tim Burton ones). Then came the two horrifying sequels that brought us such gems as a batsuit with nipples. But all was forgiven when Batman Begins was released. Christian Bale was a fantastic Bruce Wayne and a badass Batman. Michael Caine was perfectly cast as his sweet and sour butler, Alfred. And they’re both returning for The Dark Knight, along with Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent and Heath Ledger as The Joker. Even the weakest link from Begins (that would be Katie Holmes) is getting replaced by Maggie Gyllenhaal. I never understood why it was necessary for Batman to even have a love interest in every movie, but at least Gyllenhaal is 80 shades of awesome. The only downside to this movie is that I have to wait another year to SEE IT. But I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I am fully prepared to once again dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.
The Dark Knight is not yet rated and opens July 18, 2008. (Official site)
I’m with you, Rachel. I really can’t wait. Although I am a bit worried about the actors they chose to play the villains. Aaron Eckhart and Heath Ledger?!?! Did the producers have a momentary brain fart and think that they were making a romantic comedy? I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think either of them will even come close to matching the performance by Christian Bale.
I’m on the fence. Though I like the teaser for its simplicity I would have liked to see more yet, I did like it and I’m looking forward to it though not nearly as much as everyone else appears to be.