"The Dark Knight" Preview & Trailer
July 17, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Half the country’s probably seen this movie by now, but figured I might as well post an official Gecko preview and trailer. It opens wide in theaters tomorrow. I’ll be there with my 13-year-old son and two 20-something nephews.
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker (Heath Ledger).
Also stars Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, and Cillian Murphy, who plays Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow. Check out my interview with Chin Han (who plays Lau).
Trailer:
Not sure if I’ll take the 9-year-old to see this one; he’s so sweet-natured. But I may see it myself. I think the wry wit in Iron Man may have ruined me for all other super hero movies. Humor will get me there every time; pathos tends to keep me home.
That being said, I’m amazed by how completely Ledger steals every scene; wonder if the film is like that, too. Also: the stunt featuring a semi trailer flipping over? TOTALLY COOL.
Hi Toni - Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I think it’s a little intense for a 9-year-old. The Joker is pretty darn scary, and there’s a couple scenes where children are in peril.
That said, this is the best Batman film so far. Definitely worth checking out. And yes, Ledger really DOES steal every scene he’s in, which is quite a few.
It is definitely a little dark for kids, but not nearly as dark as some reviews led me to believe. The Joker is very funny, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Loved this movie!!! I thought it could have been a little shorter but, then again, I saw the midnight show and was a little tired.
Heath Ledger ruled the role of the Joker.
Jeanne - Yeah, that was my one complaint, too. Too long! Even my movie-happy butt got numb sitting that long. Still, the best Batman movie so far, I think.
Liz - We really liked Ledger as The Joker, too. Up til now, I’ve been a Jack Nicholson fan and still am, but Ledger definitely brings something new and creepy to the role.