BATMAN BEGINS review thread...
06-09-05, 09:20 AM
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My sister knows this guy who got like eight preview passes. They had a special showing the 7th here in Omaha. I was really lucky to have my sister give me two tickets for it.
Its an amazing movie. If Batman and Robin killed the franchise, this restarts it throughly.
Its an amazing movie. If Batman and Robin killed the franchise, this restarts it throughly.
06-09-05, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by scott shelton
I saw the film with a bunch of 12 year-olds, and they LOVED it.
It'll be big with the pre-teen crowd. And lordjesusmanno, the geeks will see it over and over...
It'll be big with the pre-teen crowd. And lordjesusmanno, the geeks will see it over and over...
06-09-05, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by scott shelton
I saw the film with a bunch of 12 year-olds, and they LOVED it.
It'll be big with the pre-teen crowd. And lordjesusmanno, the geeks will see it over and over...
It'll be big with the pre-teen crowd. And lordjesusmanno, the geeks will see it over and over...
06-09-05, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
Scott, you start this thread, seen the movie and this is all you can say... come on, what's your opinion of the film?
Are you kidding? I'm not bucking the trend: this fucker rocks.
It is a WONDERFUL comic book adaptation. Solidly acted by all, and sharply directed by Nolan. And the set-up for the sequel is killer stuff.
It's super-dark too, which should make the comic snobs wet their underoos.
Thanks for caring. *wipes tear*
06-09-05, 06:01 PM
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I like Bale's thoughts on ideas for the sequel:
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/i...ory=0&id=31148
...I just really think it would be nice to come up with some kind of R-rated version, too, like a movie that is at one time PG and R, where you do two different edits for it.
06-09-05, 10:12 PM
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Nice interview regarding the score:
http://www.james-newton-howard.com/m...atman_sfx.html
What bugs me, though, is the mention that they composed around two hours worth of music. This bothers me because the score CD is said to only be 60 minutes long. Would have been nice to hear everything they came up with. Hopefully another music CD will be released shortly after.
http://www.james-newton-howard.com/m...atman_sfx.html
What bugs me, though, is the mention that they composed around two hours worth of music. This bothers me because the score CD is said to only be 60 minutes long. Would have been nice to hear everything they came up with. Hopefully another music CD will be released shortly after.
06-09-05, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RocShemp
Nice interview regarding the score:
http://www.james-newton-howard.com/m...atman_sfx.html
What bugs me, though, is the mention that they composed around two hours worth of music. This bothers me because the score CD is said to only be 60 minutes long. Would have been nice to hear everything they came up with. Hopefully another music CD will be released shortly after.
http://www.james-newton-howard.com/m...atman_sfx.html
What bugs me, though, is the mention that they composed around two hours worth of music. This bothers me because the score CD is said to only be 60 minutes long. Would have been nice to hear everything they came up with. Hopefully another music CD will be released shortly after.
Either way, I can't wait to see this. Good reviews make me happy.
06-09-05, 10:49 PM
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I know.... I know... Still wish we'd get it all.
And, yes, June 15th cannot arrive soon enough.
And, yes, June 15th cannot arrive soon enough.
06-10-05, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by scott shelton
Thanks for caring. *wipes tear*
anyone know if King of Prussia IMAX is gonna play this, or are they committed to play Episode III for awhile?
06-10-05, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
aaah, you're cool in my book
anyone know if King of Prussia IMAX is gonna play this, or are they committed to play Episode III for awhile?
anyone know if King of Prussia IMAX is gonna play this, or are they committed to play Episode III for awhile?
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=3104
06-10-05, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Cartload
Here is a list of the theaters that are showing Batman Begins in IMAX. Looks like King of Prussia is on the list.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=3104
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=3104
06-10-05, 02:30 PM
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Haven't seen it yet, but all I have to say it I can't fucking wait!!!
Plus look at this cast, its amazing! Shit I would go to watch Michael Caine read through a phone book if I could, this guy will make an awesome Alfred. Plus Gary Oldman as Gordon, and Ken Watanabe too, great strong cast (besides Holmes who I won't judge till I see it) but pokies are good!!!
Christian Bale .... Bruce Wayne/Batman
Michael Caine .... Alfred Pennyworth
Liam Neeson .... Henri Ducard
Morgan Freeman .... Lucius Fox
Gary Oldman .... Lt. James Gordon
Ken Watanabe .... Ra's Al Ghul
Katie Holmes .... Rachel Dawes
Cillian Murphy .... Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow
Tom Wilkinson .... Carmine Falcone
Rutger Hauer .... Richard Earle
Plus look at this cast, its amazing! Shit I would go to watch Michael Caine read through a phone book if I could, this guy will make an awesome Alfred. Plus Gary Oldman as Gordon, and Ken Watanabe too, great strong cast (besides Holmes who I won't judge till I see it) but pokies are good!!!
Christian Bale .... Bruce Wayne/Batman
Michael Caine .... Alfred Pennyworth
Liam Neeson .... Henri Ducard
Morgan Freeman .... Lucius Fox
Gary Oldman .... Lt. James Gordon
Ken Watanabe .... Ra's Al Ghul
Katie Holmes .... Rachel Dawes
Cillian Murphy .... Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow
Tom Wilkinson .... Carmine Falcone
Rutger Hauer .... Richard Earle
06-10-05, 03:00 PM
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06-10-05, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cartload
Here is a list of the theaters that are showing Batman Begins in IMAX. Looks like King of Prussia is on the list.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=3104
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=3104
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06-11-05, 04:13 PM
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I can feel you guys excitement. Yes, it is indeed awesome. There's no glaring flaws here. If anything, someone will nitpick it, and stupidly drop it down a score or so. I can't wait to see it again. I thought it would be cool seeing it a week and a day before its released (at a preview screening here in Omaha), but I can't talk about anything because I and everyone else don't want it to be spoiled.
06-11-05, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Cornelius1047
I'm really considering having this be my first IMAX experience (at King Of Prussia). I'll probably watch it at my normal movie theatre first though. One thing I like about this new Batman flick is that it's got an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 instead of 1.85:1, which was always my grudge with the previous installments. This just seemed like the kind of franchise to benefit from a wider screen. How does this bode for IMAX?
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06-12-05, 03:20 PM
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I just looked at the Calender section of the LA times sunday paper, and there are some new reviews quoted.
"5 Stars! Phenomenal. Not only the must see movie of the summer, its the film of the year!" -Shawn Edwards, Fox TV
"Without queestion the best Batman ever" -Joe Siegel, Good Morning America
"A brilliant, complex, intelligent action thriller" -Jeff Lyons, NBC TV
"If you only see one movie this year, make it Batman Begins" -Steve Oldfield, FOX TV
"A Masterpiece!" - Mark S Allen, UPN
"Smart, romantic and loaded with vibrant depth and dimension. A dynamic blockbuster!" -David Sheehan, Hollywood Close-ups
"A rugged and rousing adventure" -Newsweek
"5 Stars! Phenomenal. Not only the must see movie of the summer, its the film of the year!" -Shawn Edwards, Fox TV
"Without queestion the best Batman ever" -Joe Siegel, Good Morning America
"A brilliant, complex, intelligent action thriller" -Jeff Lyons, NBC TV
"If you only see one movie this year, make it Batman Begins" -Steve Oldfield, FOX TV
"A Masterpiece!" - Mark S Allen, UPN
"Smart, romantic and loaded with vibrant depth and dimension. A dynamic blockbuster!" -David Sheehan, Hollywood Close-ups
"A rugged and rousing adventure" -Newsweek
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06-12-05, 10:34 PM
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I just got back from seeing this movie at the Director's Guild today. The movie is great! I would have to say it is the best of all the Batman movies, no comparision to the previous ones. I will even go as far as saying this is the best comic book super hero film I have seen. Absolutely loved it, thinking about seeing it again tomorrow night. One other thing, Christian Bale made an excellent Batman.
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06-13-05, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by William Wallace
My God...this forum has no Batman buzz whatsoever.
Neither does thedigitalbits forum..
What the hell is going on??
Neither does thedigitalbits forum..
What the hell is going on??
06-13-05, 01:57 PM
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Hmmmmm. Could it be hardly anyone has seen it yet since it has not opened???
These types of movies usually get a LOT of anticipation on movie forums. I expected even more of Batman Begins since its directed by forum favorite Chris Nolan. And plenty of people HAVE seen the film.