Contributed by:
YourHub.com
on 7/22/2008
I interviewed my friend,
Nathan, about 'Dark Knight' last week. See my previous blog. He asked me a few questions in response. This will be my last posting on Batman, I promise:)
Q: Now that you've had the chance to see
The Dark Knight, how would you say the "hype" and expectations lived up to the actual film? In what ways was it better or worse?
A: Going into the movie, I knew it had no chance of living up to my expectations because I had read so many gleaming reviews and anticipated the release for so long. Ultimately, it came as close as possible, though perhaps a little too long and a tad too "heavy" at points.
Q: Without giving away any spoilers, how would you explain or defend the criticism by a few people that the movie isn't "superhero" enough? Is this a good or bad thing for superhero movies in general?
A: I didn't think that at all. In fact, I think Batman transcended some of the superhero traits we've grown accustomed to. As his butler, Alfred says, he "endures." He's forced to make some really difficult decisions and he always takes the high road.
Q: The movie is obviously a smash hit, and has broken nearly every box office record so far in its first week in theaters. Do you think this warrants a (almost guaranteed) sequel? How would you feel about a sequel or not? And would you see it if
Christian Bale or
Christopher Nolan were not involved?
A: The New York Times review said it best: this movie feels like it's somewhat of an end. But I think they should make a sequel. And there's no way they should make it without Bale and Nolan.
Q: All the praise thus far has been on the late
Heath Ledger's performance in the film. Would you please address the performances by the other stars, who may have been overshadowed by the Joker?
A: I loved
Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent. It was difficult to watch his transformation into Two-Face because I had really grown to respect his character. In retrospect, I think they should have left Two-Face for a future movie. I didn't think
Maggie Gyllenhaal was much of an upgrade as Rachel Dawes, who was played by
Katie Holmes in the first movie.