UPDATE: I just read in the Daily Herald that The Dark Knight dropped $40 Million into the Illinois economy. And 4,500 local jobs were generated to make the movie.
Here's a breakdown of all the Chicago locations used in the movie.
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In case you haven't heard, the new Batman is amazing! I want to see it again...that means I am willing to spend more money on this movie...that is rare. It has a fantastic assemble cast. Like I said before, I'm very happy with the addition of Maggie G. Bale was lovely eye candy, as usual. However, what is up with that raspy Batman voice? Very distracting. Heath was absolutely perfect. Aaron E, also great, even with half a burned face. The use of Chicago as the backdrop to the movie was interesting. I loved looking for familiar sights, but at the same time, it kind of broke the sense of fantasy. Kind of weird to see the Joker riding past the Lyric Opera. Or to see the Chicago River and Wacker Drive from outside Harvey Dent's office window.
We went to see the movie on opening night at 10:20 pm and the place was a mad house. We stood in line for an hour to get into the theater. Once the doors opened, it was a mad dash to find a good seat, which Tim and I did. The crowd was great...both quiet and rowdy at the right times. The best part was during the previews, when a new Keanu Reeves movie came on the screen and everyone busted out laughing at his delivery of lines.
I know this has been said time and time again, but it really is a tragedy that we lost such a talented actor. After watching Heath Ledger's performance of the Joker, it really hit me how hard it must have been to take on that role and truly nail it. This movie really would have sky-rocketed his career. It's really a shame.
I vote we bring back Catwoman for Batman III
4 comments:
The 'raspy voice' is used to further conceal his identity while striking fear into those who terrify the good people of Gotham... In contrast, Keaton utilized a hushed monotone.
Lee
ok...now i want to go see this asap. we were gonna wait till it was $5 but i'm not sure i can.
let me know when you feel like seeing it again!
i want to see it at the IMAX, but it is sold out for the next week or so!
Ugh, that raspy voice.. it may have worked when he barely had any lines, but one more monologue about the decency of Gotham in that voice and... well, yeah, I would have still loved the movie. I still think Bruce Wayne should have been sucking on throat losanges throughout the movie, haha.
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