"The Dark Knight" Continues its March for Oscar

[Brockyman]

He's only done ONE good role, the Joker. Everything else he's done as been for angsty teens or that gay movie.

That gay movie? Did you ever take the time to watch it? There was a reason it won so many awards and was nominated for Best Picture: it was actually a very good film.

1. Just b/c it "wins awards" doesn't mean its a "very good film" in everyone's point of view. I personally don't like "art house" type movies like this. It's just a personal preference. [i.e. Halo 3 wins game of the year, but you don't like Halo or FPS's in general, so it's "not a good game" in your view]

2. I didn't see it. I was going for satire and humor. The only thing I saw from the film was a horrible clip of him whining "I don't know how to quit you". He may have had an excellent performance in that movie. All I know is that he didn't give an excellent performance the other movies I've seen him in.

He did a GREAT job as the Joker, but I don't think he would be up for these awards if he had lived. However, if he had, and was able to continue, he would have in short order. It is sad.

 

[smithy1234]

The Dark Knight was amazing, it has some serious potential. I'll be watching the DVD for years to come.

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

You are right about Ledger though (may he rest in peace). He's only done ONE good role, the Joker. Everything else he's done as been for angsty teens or that gay movie.

But...but..."The Patriot"...:'(

 

[stiver]

I'll probably catch a lot of flak for this, but I think Heath Ledger's suicide was the best thing that could have ever happened to this movie.

He didn't commit suicide. His death was accidental.

Whether it was intentional or not, he killed himself, therefore it is a suicide.

If you accidentally die without the intention of killing yourself, that is not suicide. Sorry.

It is toeing the line, I'll grant you that. I don't consider it any different than someone flying down the highway at 130 mph and slamming into a wall. Technically its an accident, but its really a suicide too.

Regardless, my point had nothing to do with the particulars of his death, just the fact that he died.

if he hits a wall intentionally, that is suicide. If he "flies down the hightway and hits a wall" he is just a moron, without the intention of killing themselves that goes against the very definition of suicide.

 

[Brockyman]

2. I didn't see it. I was going for satire and humor. The only thing I saw from the film was a horrible clip of him whining "I don't know how to quit you". He may have had an excellent performance in that movie. All I know is that he didn't give an excellent performance the other movies I've seen him in.

Oops my bad then.

It's cool my friend! No hard feelings

 

[MURPHYCHACHO]

I'm just pissed it didn't unseat Titanic from the "#1 box office grosser of all time" slot.

Everyone I talk to hates Titanic! It's like I'm the only person out there who genuinely likes that film!

And as for the Dark Knight, it's my pick for movie of the year and I'm always glad to see movies usually designated for nerds get more mainstream recognition.