On Seeing Batman...

A few thoughts running through my head after seeing The Dark Knight.

#1. Heath Ledger is captivating in this. Folks around me were laughing at all the Joker's antics, but I couldn't. It was dark and brilliant and completely scene-stealing.

#2. Most punk kids don't really know who Gary Oldman is. They do now. I agree with those out there saying it's sad that Oldman's getting overshadowed by Heath. They're definitely on two totally different levels, but I had forgotten how good that dude really is.

#3. Folks who text all the way through a movie baffle me.

#4. The movie did feel a bit long. I kept thinking we were at the end...but no! More fighting! More explosions!

#5. I knew Harvey Dent was a component, but had no idea how big a role he was gonna' play. Pretty cool addition to the storyline.

#6. Great plot twist at the end...smart sequel planning.

#7. Let's just face it...the best previews are always the ones that run before superhero movies. It's like GUY-MOVIE-TRAILER-SEQUENCE. The Watchmen...Eagle Eye...Terminator...Twilight...Righteous Kill. Any of you see any others?

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