I have not felt this satisfied after a movie in a long long time. The Dark Knight was excellent. I think it was even better than Batman Begins, which I loved too and had been fortunate enough to see on an IMAX screen in New York three years ago. I only regret that I couldn’t watch The Dark Knight on the IMAX too.
Movies in Switzerland are very expensive. Tickets are 18 francs for lower level seating and 20 for the gallery. With student ID, one can get a ticket for 16 francs. And on Monday nights, known as Kinomontag, all movies are 12 francs for everyone. Hence, I usually try to go to movies on Monday nights. However, some friends asked me along to the movie today, and since I hadn’t seen them in a long time, I decided to tag along. However, I felt a little heavy-hearted forking over the 20 francs for the gallery seating they wanted.
But believe me, when the movie ended I felt like getting up and giving my sincerest applause. I fully expected the rest of the audience to do the same. I felt disappointed when they didn’t, since my hands were aching to give vent to my pleasure. For the first time since coming to Switzerland, I did not regret paying the full-price for a movie ticket. This movie was fully worth the 20 francs that I paid today. In fact, I would have probably paid more.
One last note, Joker most definitely stole the show (and hats off to the late Heath Ledger for making the character so completely his own that not many people will associate it with Jack Nicholson anymore), but I think the true credit goes to the writers, who gave such an engrossing plot with neverending twists and a very satisfying ending, that even the 2.5 hour movie seemed like it was timed just right.
You’ve hit the nail on the head. You are absolutely right about the timing and Mr. Ledger. With my memory, I couldn’t remember Jack Nicholson but I will definitely remember Heath Ledger for time to come – he’s done a fab job being the dreaded joker and his innocent way of turning two face. A definite watch – more than one time – we’re going again with the office this time.
Before 10 years when I watched a movie ” The Legend of the Fall” (Brad Pit) that hit me I watched that 5 times.
And now i watched The Dark Knight.
cool coool cooooooooolllllll.. I dunt hve more words about this movie.
Heath Ledger is dead.. very sad..
kind of suicide..
anyway this movie is HIT.