Liselot's Talk

Mamma Mia!

The most fun to be had at the movies this summer!

It's tragic that this highly enjoyable film had to open opposite The Dark Knight, but I highly encourage everyone to see it.

Now, I haven't seen the musical so I don't know how it compares, but I do know that the screen version is a lot of fun.

The cast is fantastic, and the songs are simply perfect. Streep of course does her normal great work here, but the rest of the cast also pulls their own. Amanda Seyfried is great, and her singing voice is simply beautiful. I really hope to see more of her. Julie Walters and Christine Baranski are extremely memerable as Streep's best friends in the film. The trio of main men also suprise here with fitting renditions of hit ABBA songs.

The thing about this film is that the audience can clearly tell that the whole cast had a great time making this film, and we couldn't be happier as it's a breath of fresh air in the summer movie season.

The film was shot primarily in Greece, so the scenery is gorgeous. Having just got back from there, I really enjoyed seeing all the sights again.

Make sure to fit this in with your showing of The Dark Knight. You won't be sorry.

Wanted

This is ok but its been done before ha la The Matrix, this movie feels like a reheated Sunday Roast

The Dark Knight

I went to the midnight showing of this film, and I must say that it was the best movie going experience of my life. Before this film I deemed midnight showings worthless, but never had I been so excited for a movie.

Simply put, this film is a masterpiece. A stunning achievement for everyone involved, and a film that stands as one of the best OF ALL TIME.

Everything about this film is just perfect. The cast, the script, the cinematography, eveything.

Christopher Nolan had already established his genius with previous films such as Memento, The Prestige, and Batman Begins, but it's with The Dark Knight that he shows us all that he really has. No only did he co-write the best comic book script ever, but he directed what is easily the best crime-epic of the past decade. Come Oscar time, directing and screenplay nods would be well deserved.

The cast of course is perfect. Come awards season, they are the only ensemble that deserves recognition. Each gets the chance to flesh out their character, to make us care for them. Each takes their performance to areas I never thought possible in a comic book movie. Christian Bale has been absent from some of the reviews, but the truth is that he is brilliant. Not not only the best Batman, but he brings things to the character that no other actor would be capable of. He's simply brilliant.

Still, this movie would not be quite what it is without the fearless performance of the late Heath Ledger. Leaving the theater, one can't help but think that Ledger would have become one of the greats had he continued on from here. He emerses himself completely in his role as the Joker, and in the process creates what I believe is the most memerable screen villian of all time. He has scenes which draw fear from the audience, and others that draw laughter. It's simply a brilliant performance. Come Oscar time, he'll be the only one worthy of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

The supporting cast is also great. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine expand greatly on their characters. Throughout the movie we begin to know each of them better. Rarely do films allow the audience to feel an emotional connection with its characters, but through eveyone's performance it's possible here. Gary Oldman is also great, as is Maggie Gyllenhaal. Aaron Eckhart, as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, also deserves attention. His character makes much of this crime epic work, and many of the scenes hinge on his ability to flesh out his character. he does it though, and easily stands his groud in this talented group of individuals.

Another thing that should be pointed out is the lack of special effects used here. Nolan is a true storyteller, and therefore tends to cut back on these over the top, ridiclous CGI shots. Sure, there's some but only when nessicary.

The film also notably uses the fears of our country since 9/11. The videos made by the Joker are easily comparable to the films sent out every so often by Osama bin Laden. Truth is, the film prays on people's fears and in this day and age the film gets across this point more eerily then I ever thought possible.

In short, I could go on about this movie forever. There's so much to be said about the film, and subsequent viewings will only result in more praise.

So, in closing I encourage everyone to see this film. It's dark, haunting, and spectacular. A true testament to what movies should be, and how stories should be told.

It's nothing short of brilliance!

R.I.P. Heath Ledger

"THEY'RE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE WORLD ALLOWS THEM TO BE"

The Dark Knight

I went to the midnight showing of this film, and I must say that it was the best movie going experience of my life. Before this film I deemed midnight showings worthless, but never had I been so excited for a movie.

Simply put, this film is a masterpiece. A stunning achievement for everyone involved, and a film that stands as one of the best OF ALL TIME.

Everything about this film is just perfect. The cast, the script, the cinematography, eveything.

Christopher Nolan had already established his genius with previous films such as Memento, The Prestige, and Batman Begins, but it's with The Dark Knight that he shows us all that he really has. No only did he co-write the best comic book script ever, but he directed what is easily the best crime-epic of the past decade. Come Oscar time, directing and screenplay nods would be well deserved.

The cast of course is perfect. Come awards season, they are the only ensemble that deserves recognition. Each gets the chance to flesh out their character, to make us care for them. Each takes their performance to areas I never thought possible in a comic book movie. Christian Bale has been absent from some of the reviews, but the truth is that he is brilliant. Not not only the best Batman, but he brings things to the character that no other actor would be capable of. He's simply brilliant.

Still, this movie would not be quite what it is without the fearless performance of the late Heath Ledger. Leaving the theater, one can't help but think that Ledger would have become one of the greats had he continued on from here. He emerses himself completely in his role as the Joker, and in the process creates what I believe is the most memerable screen villian of all time. He has scenes which draw fear from the audience, and others that draw laughter. It's simply a brilliant performance. Come Oscar time, he'll be the only one worthy of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

The supporting cast is also great. Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine expand greatly on their characters. Throughout the movie we begin to know each of them better. Rarely do films allow the audience to feel an emotional connection with its characters, but through eveyone's performance it's possible here. Gary Oldman is also great, as is Maggie Gyllenhaal. Aaron Eckhart, as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, also deserves attention. His character makes much of this crime epic work, and many of the scenes hinge on his ability to flesh out his character. he does it though, and easily stands his groud in this talented group of individuals.

Another thing that should be pointed out is the lack of special effects used here. Nolan is a true storyteller, and therefore tends to cut back on these over the top, ridiclous CGI shots. Sure, there's some but only when nessicary.

The film also notably uses the fears of our country since 9/11. The videos made by the Joker are easily comparable to the films sent out every so often by Osama bin Laden. Truth is, the film prays on people's fears and in this day and age the film gets across this point more eerily then I ever thought possible.

In short, I could go on about this movie forever. There's so much to be said about the film, and subsequent viewings will only result in more praise.

So, in closing I encourage everyone to see this film. It's dark, haunting, and spectacular. A true testament to what movies should be, and how stories should be told.

It's nothing short of brilliance!

R.I.P. Heath Ledger

"THEY'RE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE WORLD ALLOWS THEM TO BE"