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Anavax · 07-24-2008, 10:59 AM

I never really liked the first Batman. Is that not allowed? Everytime I see that movie, I see Jack Nicholson, not the joker.

Batman Returns was better IMO.

Maybe you're the homer, did you think about that? Were you one of those legions squalling 'They'll never replace Nicholson'?

I wasn't. I'm glad someone finally stepped up to the plate and nailed the Joker. And I'm talking about Christopher Nolan, not Heath Ledger.

Course its not Nicholson's fault that Tim Burton is a sissy douche.

pantherclaw · 07-24-2008, 11:48 AM

Nope, never was one who said they'll never replace Nicholson. Any role can be done well, when the right actor is found, and they embrace the role. The similarities between the two are quite apparent...which is why I find it so surprising that you show so much distaste for Jack's performance. While I enjoyed the first Batman, it wasn't until Batman Begins that I felt it was being truly represented how it should be. So I think you have to give some credit to the directors, producers, and the writers along with Heath's commitment to research, and throwing himself into the role.

Anavax · 07-24-2008, 11:54 AM

I just always thought Jack's performance was overrated, and I grew tired of 'they'll never replace Nicholson as the Joker' 10 years ago. I don't blame Jack as much as I blame Tim Burton, but the recent fits thrown by Nicholson for not being offered the part of the Joker in Nolan's version, on top of him coming out and saying 'I told Heath Ledger not to take that part because it would kill him' after Heath was dead has really turned me sour on the old bastard.

But for the record, one of the finest performances ever in a thriller was Nicholson in The Shining.

I just think he was coasting by that point in his career, and I never really saw the Joker. Just Jack Nicholson pretending to be the Joker, and everyone that's never picked up a Batman comic in their lives and only know about the guy from that cheesy TV show ate it up.

Oh, and his one liners like 'Wait til they get a load of me' and 'Where does he get those wonderful toys' sucked too.

pantherclaw · 07-24-2008, 12:17 PM

I never heard of those comments being made by Jack. Nor do I give a damn if he did say them, cause I'm not going to let something distastefully said out of jealousy change my opinion on his performance. I didn't feel he was coasting. While I was never the Batman comic collector, I have read more batman comics than I care to count.

As your your distaste of the one liners, I suggest you blame the writers.

Anavax · 07-24-2008, 12:19 PM

I did say I blamed Burton more than Nicholson. He did well enough with what he was given.

murphman13 · 07-25-2008, 10:09 PM

Just got back and all I can say is Wow!!!!

shinner · 07-25-2008, 11:17 PM

Watched it tonight. It was pretty good but I'd still like to see it in the theater. The opening scene was pretty obvious. About the only thing I didn't like about the Joker was how, early on, he kept stopping/starting his words erratically. Just a bit annoying....other than that, great job.

SorthNarolina · 07-26-2008, 09:34 AM

I sure hope that lamborghini was fake

because it wasn't just a regular old lamborghini, it was a limited edition one

theres only 20 of those in the world, they cost about 1.6 million

Go To Girl · 07-26-2008, 11:58 AM

I just saw it this morning. It kept me riveted, but I was disappointed in the ending.

Paintballr · 07-27-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zod

If there is a female version of droopy dog I think she would be a perfect fit.

Saw it tonight, loved it but after reading your quote the other night, I was watching and then saw it at the fund raiser scene i was thinking "My god its droopy dog...."

xooberon · 07-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go To Girl

but I was disappointed in the ending.

really? i thought nolan ended it perfectly, what didn't you like about it?

Anavax · 07-27-2008, 02:49 PM

Yeah, I left The Dark Knight with a rare feeling of closure and fulfillment.

Nolan is one of the best closers in Hollywood atm, imho.

pstall · 07-27-2008, 02:58 PM

Nolan is in my FIVE

Anavax · 07-27-2008, 03:34 PM

He hasn't done a bad film that I've seen yet.

His interpretation of Insomnia is...perfect.

pstall · 07-27-2008, 04:11 PM

I can still remember sneaking out of work early to go so Momento.
The first 30 mins or so was a game changer for me. Amazing

07-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#101 (permalink)
Anavax Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belmont Nc Age: 32 Posts: 7,541 Rep Power: 295	Re: The Dark Knight I never really liked the first Batman. Is that not allowed? Everytime I see that movie, I see Jack Nicholson, not the joker. Batman Returns was better IMO. Maybe you're the homer, did you think about that? Were you one of those legions squalling 'They'll never replace Nicholson'? I wasn't. I'm glad someone finally stepped up to the plate and nailed the Joker. And I'm talking about Christopher Nolan, not Heath Ledger. Course its not Nicholson's fault that Tim Burton is a sissy douche.

07-24-2008, 11:48 AM	#102 (permalink)
pantherclaw Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Galveston, Texas Age: 33 Posts: 14,795 Rep Power: 832	Re: The Dark Knight Nope, never was one who said they'll never replace Nicholson. Any role can be done well, when the right actor is found, and they embrace the role. The similarities between the two are quite apparent...which is why I find it so surprising that you show so much distaste for Jack's performance. While I enjoyed the first Batman, it wasn't until Batman Begins that I felt it was being truly represented how it should be. So I think you have to give some credit to the directors, producers, and the writers along with Heath's commitment to research, and throwing himself into the role.

07-24-2008, 11:54 AM	#103 (permalink)
Anavax Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belmont Nc Age: 32 Posts: 7,541 Rep Power: 295	Re: The Dark Knight I just always thought Jack's performance was overrated, and I grew tired of 'they'll never replace Nicholson as the Joker' 10 years ago. I don't blame Jack as much as I blame Tim Burton, but the recent fits thrown by Nicholson for not being offered the part of the Joker in Nolan's version, on top of him coming out and saying 'I told Heath Ledger not to take that part because it would kill him' after Heath was dead has really turned me sour on the old bastard. But for the record, one of the finest performances ever in a thriller was Nicholson in The Shining. I just think he was coasting by that point in his career, and I never really saw the Joker. Just Jack Nicholson pretending to be the Joker, and everyone that's never picked up a Batman comic in their lives and only know about the guy from that cheesy TV show ate it up. Oh, and his one liners like 'Wait til they get a load of me' and 'Where does he get those wonderful toys' sucked too.

07-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#104 (permalink)
pantherclaw Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Galveston, Texas Age: 33 Posts: 14,795 Rep Power: 832	Re: The Dark Knight I never heard of those comments being made by Jack. Nor do I give a damn if he did say them, cause I'm not going to let something distastefully said out of jealousy change my opinion on his performance. I didn't feel he was coasting. While I was never the Batman comic collector, I have read more batman comics than I care to count. As your your distaste of the one liners, I suggest you blame the writers.

07-24-2008, 12:19 PM	#105 (permalink)
Anavax Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belmont Nc Age: 32 Posts: 7,541 Rep Power: 295	Re: The Dark Knight I did say I blamed Burton more than Nicholson. He did well enough with what he was given.

07-25-2008, 10:09 PM	#106 (permalink)
murphman13 Joe Cool Forum Legend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oh, round bout here Age: 41 Posts: 9,326 Rep Power: 686	Re: The Dark Knight Just got back and all I can say is Wow!!!! __________________

07-25-2008, 11:17 PM	#107 (permalink)
shinner Tiocfaidh ár lá Forum Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Awesome World Posts: 18,423 Rep Power: 819	Re: The Dark Knight Watched it tonight. It was pretty good but I'd still like to see it in the theater. The opening scene was pretty obvious. About the only thing I didn't like about the Joker was how, early on, he kept stopping/starting his words erratically. Just a bit annoying....other than that, great job. __________________ . Now the music fans are restless, as they watch the stage show live Oh, the countdown brings you closer, underneath the stars And when we come they want it louder, love my f*cking job Blacked out in Brooklyn, I'm so hard Naked with lady, crashed my car Maxed out all of my credit cards Blacked out in Brooklyn, all night long .

07-26-2008, 09:34 AM	#108 (permalink)
SorthNarolina All Pro Forum Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Wylie Age: 19 Posts: 2,211 Rep Power: 59	Re: The Dark Knight I sure hope that lamborghini was fake because it wasn't just a regular old lamborghini, it was a limited edition one theres only 20 of those in the world, they cost about 1.6 million

07-26-2008, 11:58 AM	#109 (permalink)
Go To Girl Huddle Mom Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ... Age: 45 Posts: 23,732 Rep Power: 1167	Re: The Dark Knight I just saw it this morning. It kept me riveted, but I was disappointed in the ending.

07-27-2008, 02:49 PM	#112 (permalink)
Anavax Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belmont Nc Age: 32 Posts: 7,541 Rep Power: 295	Re: The Dark Knight Yeah, I left The Dark Knight with a rare feeling of closure and fulfillment. Nolan is one of the best closers in Hollywood atm, imho.

07-27-2008, 02:58 PM	#113 (permalink)
pstall Stealth Surfer Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The light fandango Age: 40 Posts: 6,406 Rep Power: 423	Re: The Dark Knight Nolan is in my FIVE __________________ Let me tell you this, the older you do get the more rules they're gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N. David Wooderson

07-27-2008, 03:34 PM	#114 (permalink)
Anavax Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belmont Nc Age: 32 Posts: 7,541 Rep Power: 295	Re: The Dark Knight He hasn't done a bad film that I've seen yet. His interpretation of Insomnia is...perfect.

07-27-2008, 04:11 PM	#115 (permalink)
pstall Stealth Surfer Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The light fandango Age: 40 Posts: 6,406 Rep Power: 423	Re: The Dark Knight I can still remember sneaking out of work early to go so Momento. The first 30 mins or so was a game changer for me. Amazing __________________ Let me tell you this, the older you do get the more rules they're gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N. David Wooderson

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