• 31Jul 08

  The Too Dark Knight

  I heard in the news the other day that Dark Knight is getting a lot of bad rep because of it's violence and dark humor. People are saying it should be a 15 and yet it contains little if any, specificaly bloddy violence. Surely parents could work out that a film called the Dark Knight was going to be dark. I mean what did they expect? Batman being joined by a load of fluffy bunnies and defeating Joker with a rainbow of flowers? Everyone knows Joker is mad so obviously there is going to be some 'crazy' violence in it. You can tell from the trailers that it is going to be violent. Basically parents:

  If you don't like it, don't let your kids watch it.

  Don't moan afterwards that you didn't think it was appropriate.

  That's All Folks...

  • Posted Jul 31, 2008 4:10 am GMT
  • Category: Opinion
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• 30Jul 08

  Weekly Quote IV

  From the game, Call of Duty 4:

  'War does not determine who is right - only who is left'

  - Burtrand Russell

  Courtesy of spfx30

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  • Posted Jul 30, 2008 8:02 am GMT
  • Category: Rant
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• 25Jul 08

  Dark Knight, An Appropriate Title

  Went to see the Dark Knight yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I've always been sceptical of Batman, holding prejudice against him for not having super powers (which means he isn't a superhero, but that's beside the point). The film couldn't be more dark if it tried. What I mean is that under the genre category of the film's synopsis it should say noir among other things.

  The storyline is superb, with there being more tension than calm throughout the film. And what would a film about the Joker be, without a few gags, which are delivered in a similary dark way. Heath Ledger does a brilliant job playing the Joker, introducing just the right amount of crazy without the Joker seeming low-brow and 'corny'. The stuff on screen is creepy enough but what is just as creepy is the psychological effect it has on you, it's very disturbing (I wouldn't recommend it for young children or those of a nervous disposition ).

  One thing however, is that it is unimaginably long. I mean, there are several moments where you think the film is about to end but then it cuts to a different location and continues. This could be seen as a bad thing if you drink a lot of Coke at the cinema or a good thing 'cos that just means there's more to see.

  All in all, a great film, with a good storyline, brilliant acting and a creepy mood throughout 9/10.

  That's All Folks...

  • Posted Jul 25, 2008 3:18 am GMT
  • Category: Movies
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