Opening the movie, we see a lot of different characters in a very short amount of time. I like how this movie does stay more true to the comic itself, but it is also a tad confusing trying to keep everyone straight. A mobster who goes by the named Napier (Nicholson), is playing with a deck of cards. At first this didn't hit me, but when I saw him playing with them again, the metaphor became quite clear that if things played out right, he would be our joker. I'm torn because one half of me likes that the joker comes from a mobster and is humanized quite like Bruce, but on the other hand I like the mystery and randomness of the joker appearing out of no where just to put harm into people's lives instead of getting revenge. Also Commissioner Gordon's character was cast well in my opinion, it matches up to the cartoon and comic well.
Batman (Tim Burton)
I really hate forced love stories that take up a great deal of the movie. Little ones, that's good, that's great, but when the same exact thing happens in every movie, and this is done in this movie.In this version, Bruce is set up as a kind, caring man, rather than a dark, cynical one. The whole movie is pretty cheesy with awkward close-ups and special effects. I do have to say though, I really like the way the Joker is portrayed in this movie. Nicholson really brings out how insane he is, and the way the Joker kills people is sincere to the cartoon. He also has a killer laugh, pun kind of intended. Let's be completely honest though, no one can beat Heath Ledger. This movie goes back and forth between dark and light material to keep things exciting.
There is a nice use of color throughout this entire movie. Most of the lighting and background is very monochromatic in grays, blacks, and tans. This makes Napier's bright purple suit really stand out, and later Joker, and Joker's car stand out even more. This was a nice set up and underlying theme for the entire movie.
At the end of the movie, I am once again torn. Half of me likes the fact that the Joker was the one who killed his parents, making things come round in full circle. The other part of me just thinks it is too planned out. What are the chances of the same lone mugger that murdered his parents, would be the same person he ends up fighting in the end. Part of Batman's story is that as hard as he tries, he can never get the closure that he wants no matter how many bad guys he puts away.
Overall I enjoyed the movie. It was a bit slow at times, but there was solid casting, directing, and of course you really cannot go wrong with Batman. I thoroughly enjoyed how the Joker was portrayed.
The Nolan trilogy still stands as my favorite, and I think we can also all agree that no one can beat Michael Cane playing Alfred I mean come on he's the best. 6.5/10
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