ToyMachine228
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Got a ticket for the midnight showing at the closest theatre. Definitely psyched to go see it. Don't know how early I should go though...
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Rottenwatch: THE DARK KNIGHT
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jacf29 said:
That's a lie/BS.
When the certain showtime is completely soldout (like the one yesterday), an automated request is played back, requesting people to go to the center of the room. You shouldn't be worrying about "couples" if you're getting center seats. There are no cops. That's like asking someone on the bus to get the hell out cause there's a "couple" that needs two seats and you're sitting in one of them.
You have the right to sit wherever you want when it comes to first come, first serve. Don't be afraid and be a man. I took over 10 seats yesterday for my friends and people were giving me bitchy attitude but hey, that's the way things are.
There is a thing called "Sorry but i was here first and i like these seats" and then there's this bullshit lie called "Sorry but these seats are reserved for i work for the theater". You belong in the "i like these seats" category and there is no one in the world who can force you outta your seats.
If they give you a shitfest and you have two empty seats side by side, then be the bigger man and move one seat left or right (depending on which one you like). They can't tell you to go to the bottom row cause you are alone. Tell them you can't go and if someone from theater shows up (which is VERYYYYYYYY unlikely and stupid) then tell them to piss off and bring forward the manager.
Saw it last night, posted my opinion. It's awesome and all that.
But did any of the theatres you early screeners saw it have the Watchmen logo flash for a second? Because that's what happened in San Diego. The logo popped up, people were confused, I got excited, and it disappeared. I'm wondering if the trailer's actually on the IMAX reel, even though they don't usually show traditional trailers.
But did any of the theatres you early screeners saw it have the Watchmen logo flash for a second? Because that's what happened in San Diego. The logo popped up, people were confused, I got excited, and it disappeared. I'm wondering if the trailer's actually on the IMAX reel, even though they don't usually show traditional trailers.
shintoki said:
I saw the 9.35pm IMAX session last night in melbourne. we had a group of about 20 ppl. split across 2 rows (coz everyone in the group walked in randomly).
anyway, some guy JUMPED ACROSS several rows and sat RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of one of the groups, effectively splitting them. being the conservative asians that we were, we just let him be, no big deal. we did have to pass lollies and popcorn to and from each other though... that may have annoyed him somewhat (ah well, his fault).
also, there was a guy dressed in a joker suit and another guy with fangs (looked pretty real!).
BEST MOVIE EVER.
Maybe, but if he's talking to an intelligent person he rarely fails to get them to discuss their work in an insightful manner.icarus-daedelus said:
It's also podcasted and you can grab it from their site afterwards. No need to be in SoCal and have the radio tuned in to hear it.SpeedingUptoStop said:
SCULLIBUNDO
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So I just got back from my second screening, the first being last night. Its even better the second time around. What a great fucking movie. This one will go down in history. This is what the future Clerks will talk about and cry 'blasphemy' when somebody denounces it.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Much like with The Prestige, everytime I watch Batman Begins, I see something new, something fresh. This is what I caught with tonight's viewing, on the eve of The Dark Knight:
There's two parts to the film. The first part is building batman, that much is obvious. But what's more subtle is the building of Bruce Wayne, which comes right after Batman is fully established. When he's off in the mountains, he's skirting responsibility for his father's work, and generally, he (bruce Wayne) is a blank slate when he returns to Gotham. In the midst of finding Batman, Wayne loses control of his company. When he's out making his suits and taking out the guys at the docks, being obsessed with the toys and perks that will come with being Batman, he forgets Rachel altogether and thus, loses her (by forgetting their bond in favor of a new one with Batman). When he's trying to save Rachel and causing mass mayhem, he loses Alfred (by forcing him to lose faith in Bruce). And when he loses focus of Wayne Enterprises altogether (by concentrating of the fun gadgets), he loses Lucious (by letting him get fired). It's not until he's confronted by Ras with the reality that his parents fought injustice in their own way that he realizes that Bruce Wayne is just as necessary as Batman. They both need their compatriots (Batman's main friend being Gordon) in order to succeed, stepping stones that are necessary for the bigger goal. He (Bruce Wayne) sets things right - he gets Lucious his job back, he lets rachel know who he truly is & where their relationship lies, he gets the company back, he saves Gotham in ways his father never could, and finally, makes alfred believe in him again (solidified by "I believe there should be improvements in the foundation" yadayadayda). It's truly striking how not only the conflict of Batman was totally resolved completely, but the conflict of Bruce Wayne, too.
A lot of people talk about how Burton's Gotham had so much personality, it practically became a character in the film. Not many say that about Begins' Gotham - and that's a problem. It's talked about so much in the film - it's romanticized, criticized, and degraded and praised. While it isn't quite a character, it still feels very real and very important for many reasons. Look at what it means to the main characters: Falcone treats it as a fighting dog, something to be controlled and have the benefits reaped from. Crane believes it is a bargaining chip, a stepping stone to more important things. Obviously, Ras sees it as a corpse, something that should buried to give the soil opportunity for fresh life (he, surprisingly, is one of it's champions. You don't put a city in the same leagues as Rome or Constantinople unless you believe it was once on of the finest that ever existed). Bruce, ultimately, wants Gotham to be free - free from tyranny, corruption, FEAR, etc. The city is fought for as much as the values that each character represents. It's not an entirely visual struggle, but a touchstone nevertheless.
The film establishes a great sense of geography. Almost every wide shot of the city features the monorail somewhere tucked away in it. Night shots primarily established where the narrows are in relation to wayne and the higher class sector. It's very well done - outside of never really noting where the hell Wayne Manor is. But, it's no big deal - pretty much like any other negative that can be placed on this film.
Just thought I'd share my latest thoughts with you guys.
Now I'm prepped
for the Dark Knight.
There's two parts to the film. The first part is building batman, that much is obvious. But what's more subtle is the building of Bruce Wayne, which comes right after Batman is fully established. When he's off in the mountains, he's skirting responsibility for his father's work, and generally, he (bruce Wayne) is a blank slate when he returns to Gotham. In the midst of finding Batman, Wayne loses control of his company. When he's out making his suits and taking out the guys at the docks, being obsessed with the toys and perks that will come with being Batman, he forgets Rachel altogether and thus, loses her (by forgetting their bond in favor of a new one with Batman). When he's trying to save Rachel and causing mass mayhem, he loses Alfred (by forcing him to lose faith in Bruce). And when he loses focus of Wayne Enterprises altogether (by concentrating of the fun gadgets), he loses Lucious (by letting him get fired). It's not until he's confronted by Ras with the reality that his parents fought injustice in their own way that he realizes that Bruce Wayne is just as necessary as Batman. They both need their compatriots (Batman's main friend being Gordon) in order to succeed, stepping stones that are necessary for the bigger goal. He (Bruce Wayne) sets things right - he gets Lucious his job back, he lets rachel know who he truly is & where their relationship lies, he gets the company back, he saves Gotham in ways his father never could, and finally, makes alfred believe in him again (solidified by "I believe there should be improvements in the foundation" yadayadayda). It's truly striking how not only the conflict of Batman was totally resolved completely, but the conflict of Bruce Wayne, too.
A lot of people talk about how Burton's Gotham had so much personality, it practically became a character in the film. Not many say that about Begins' Gotham - and that's a problem. It's talked about so much in the film - it's romanticized, criticized, and degraded and praised. While it isn't quite a character, it still feels very real and very important for many reasons. Look at what it means to the main characters: Falcone treats it as a fighting dog, something to be controlled and have the benefits reaped from. Crane believes it is a bargaining chip, a stepping stone to more important things. Obviously, Ras sees it as a corpse, something that should buried to give the soil opportunity for fresh life (he, surprisingly, is one of it's champions. You don't put a city in the same leagues as Rome or Constantinople unless you believe it was once on of the finest that ever existed). Bruce, ultimately, wants Gotham to be free - free from tyranny, corruption, FEAR, etc. The city is fought for as much as the values that each character represents. It's not an entirely visual struggle, but a touchstone nevertheless.
The film establishes a great sense of geography. Almost every wide shot of the city features the monorail somewhere tucked away in it. Night shots primarily established where the narrows are in relation to wayne and the higher class sector. It's very well done - outside of never really noting where the hell Wayne Manor is. But, it's no big deal - pretty much like any other negative that can be placed on this film.
Just thought I'd share my latest thoughts with you guys.
Now I'm prepped
like Batman
So I just finished a 50 mile round trip drive to the IMAX theater where the dark knight was playing. To my surprise I see signs all over the theater saying they mistakenly said the movie would be tonight, when it would be tomorrow night. WTF??? I just paid 1/4 of a tank of gas for nothing. No email notification. No phone call. They forced me to drive over there to find out it wasn't playing.
This is freakin bullshit. I am also pissed because of how hyped I got about seeing it tonight, only to have to now wait until tomorrow.
Is there any way I can get the theater to give me my ticket for free tomorrow?
This is freakin bullshit. I am also pissed because of how hyped I got about seeing it tonight, only to have to now wait until tomorrow.
Is there any way I can get the theater to give me my ticket for free tomorrow?
Mr. Spinnington
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guess what else is bullshitjacf29 said:
sell your car
Mr. Spinnington
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wow, i stand by what i saidjacf29 said:
i have a 2001 honda civic that gets 425 miles per tank. if your car only gets 200 on $60 of gas you oughta sell it tomorrow
Mr. Spinnington
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:lol :loljacf29 said:
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I might actually go see this. I hardly go to day 1 viewings but this.....this is an exception.
SCULLIBUNDO
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LiquidMetal14 said:
Do it. You won't be disappointed.
Confusion Illusion
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Can't wait to see this, hopefully this weekend. My buddies said they're gonna see it on IMAX, I hope that still the plan.
heh, the guy on the radio this morning was so psyched about it...he gave it 5.5/5 :lol
He also loved iron man and hated crystal skull. I never heard what he thought about the hulk though.
heh, the guy on the radio this morning was so psyched about it...he gave it 5.5/5 :lol
He also loved iron man and hated crystal skull. I never heard what he thought about the hulk though.
Skiptastic
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Penguin said:
I found it rather easy to "figure out" if a scene was filmed in IMAX or not, because there was a little bit of blackness towards the bottom and/or the footage was sharper. But it never took me out of the movie.
SpeedingUptoStop
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Austin disappointed they're not New York, Chicago, or Gotham, news at 11.Solo said:
On the brightside I'll be seeing it in IMAX. A fair trade-off to me! 
ScientificNinja
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Just got home from watching it.
Wow that surpassed all my expectations - very, very well written indeed!
And dark.
I don't know how much credit Heath deserves, but the Joker was definitely the star of the show. Well done Chris Nolan - there isn't a movie you've made that's disappointed me yet.
Wow that surpassed all my expectations - very, very well written indeed!
And dark.
It is sooo dark.
I don't know how much credit Heath deserves, but the Joker was definitely the star of the show. Well done Chris Nolan - there isn't a movie you've made that's disappointed me yet.
Mecha_Infantry
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Where did you IMAX guys sit? I only could get 4th row seats so fuck it
To the LONDON, ENGLAND guys, I have 1 spare ticket going for the 29th of July at 17.55
To the LONDON, ENGLAND guys, I have 1 spare ticket going for the 29th of July at 17.55
SpeedingUptoStop
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The Dark Knight Has Already Broken One Record - Theater Counts!
Skiptastic
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SpeedingUptoStop said:
FOUR MORE THEATERS! FORE MORE THEATERS!
SpeedingUptoStop
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Which is probably the exact amount of new theaters that have opened since POTC came out:lol one of which being right down the street from me!Skiptastic said:
milanbaros
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Don't think it will break any boxoffice records for all-time but maybe this year. I think it misses the mass kid/woman love thats needed for a record gross past ow.
http://www.cracked.com/article_16494_20-everyday-items-if-they-were-designed-batman.html
20 gadgets that would be improved if designed for Batman.
20 gadgets that would be improved if designed for Batman.
Mecha_Infantry
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Smiles and Cries
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damn I really should wait for imax but can't wait too hyped must watch it sooner okay I am leaving for the theater to see if I can get in on the midnight action
Confusion Illusion
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Penguin said:
:lol @ #2
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