I can already tell that an American recession wont hold back for this movie. The Dark Knight is debuting tonight at midnight for anybody that is interested in watching it (good luck). Our town and many like it throughout the US are showing the movie at 12:00 a.m. to a Batman crazy crowd.
The movies showing tonight in fact sold out as early as two weeks ago for the first showing. What on earth did the marketing team for the star-studded Dark Knight do in order to stir up such a craze? The first thing they had going for them are the leading actors all of who I enjoy greatly myself. Here is the cast rundown: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger (recently deceased), Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman.
This cast is nothing to laugh at, seeing all of them have starred in major movies before, including Academy Award winners. This is the last film Heath Leder will star in, and I can't help but wonder how that added to the anticipation. Some critics have proudly proclaimed that this film will be Ledger's best film, even going as far to suggest Oscar territory. I personally can't wait to see The Dark Knight very soon. As the newest film in the series begins to roll in front of everyone, ask yourself, how did the producers attract the attention of so many? I am willing to guess they gave you something to talk about.
This film will live on and be hailed as a masterpiece by many, as well as the greatest role Heath Ledger ever played. Do you know why? Because it is?.
In a world of uncertainty there stands a hero that everyone can look up to. Batman. I sure hope that everyone makes a point to check out th