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The Dark Knight (2008)
"Batman Has No Limits"
(Warning! Lots of Spoilers! Only read if you've seen the film!)
Batman has leaped straight out of the comic book pages and into the real world. To compare "The Dark Knight" to say the "Spider-Man" franchise for example, is almost a joke. The reboot "Batman Begins" established Batman in the real world, and now the sequel takes that an entire step forward. "The Dark Knight" is more than just a great comic book movie, its a masterpiece.
It's been a little over a day since I've seen "The Dark Knight". It really lingers in the mind after a while, even if you're not a big fan of Batman you will be of this future classic crime drama. As I've pondered over the film more and more, I've come to understand it's many complexities.
Since the first film, the mob is getting more and more desperate to launder their cash. Why? Because Batman has been cleaning up the streets and cops and lawyers can no longer be bought. The Joker is employed by the mob to take down the Batman and bring corruption back to Gotham. Until Batman turns himself in, The Joker will continue to kill people. Is Batman a hero? Or just a vigilante looking for self righteousness?
While re watching "The Prestige" the other day, knowing the twist ending, it was beautiful to see how well crafted it was. How much little things that may seem like padding are actually hints that apply to the symbolism of the entire film. The same goes for "The Dark Knight". Not only is it a good picture that stays true to the characters and stories of Batman, like "Batman Begins" did, but its really an artful film. Thats a lot to say for a movie based off of a comic book.
As the credits started to roll I wondered what the plot twist was. I thought to myself "There must not be one in this film", little did I know how subtle it was. Upon further pondering I figured it out. Bale replies to Caine in one scene "Batman has no limits". That statement is both true and false. The Joker tempts Batman to "break his one rule".
Another part of the film that has deep meaning is The Joker. We know from the film that The Joker was somehow abused in the past. So he has lost all faith in people. There is evil in everyone. Two sides one "coin". The Joker strives to create dramatic examples. By corrupting Batman, their White Knight, and themselves. "When it comes down to it, every man for himself, every person is evil" is his basic logic. The Joker acknowledges that he is morally wrong, but wants to prove it to Batman and everyone else in Gotham that they are not much different from himself (Thats a little Killing Joke for you).
The films puts you into a an exciting roller coaster, and a rather abrupt, yet beautiful ending that will leave you stunned. The story is intelligent and action-packed, it is wonderfully well acted to create great characters, and it really speaks to you.
Batman breaks the law for justice, the city who he protects hates him, and yet he still fights injustice for the right reasons. To keep an eight year old's parents from dying. He will only stop when the evil that created Batman is gone. Thats what a hero is. A+
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007)
"Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale" is a Hit!
Looking at the new tom and jerry movie "Tom and Jerry:A Nutcracker Tale" you might think that it'll be awful like some of the others T&J movies that they have made. However this is not the case. If you are a purist as I am, and am a true fan of the original Tom and Jerrys then this is the movie for you. This movie written by Joe Barbera and Directed by Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, has true character, and the animation from this DTV is surprisingly wonderful and impressive. The story shows real character and wonderful graphics to the music of the nutcracker. The real history behind this movie is that Joe Barbera loved Christmas Time. He always believed that the music of the nutcracker fit perfectly with Tom and Jerry. I can also imagine that this movie was difficult to make considering that T&J are hard characters to master, a small DTV budget, and creating an epic adventure that lasts more than more than 7 minutes. So you may ask "Did they succeed?", "Does the movie live up to the original style and humor in which T&J were made?". This can all be answered in one simple word. Yes.
Daffy Duck for President (2004)
Greates Short in a Decade
I really happened to like Daffy Duck For President, I believe this is the greatest Looney Tune short done in the last decade at least. The short stars Daffy and Bugs Bunny in a debate about what the president really does and why. While the short goes on Daffy attempts to become the next president trying pass a law for rabbit season to last twelve months a year. This law is of course ridiculous and shows why the president can never really pass such ridiculous things, because of the system. Throughout this educational cartoon we are given a true example of why we have this system. At the end of the short Bugs breaks it down for us, telling about the three branches of Congress and how it works. Great Job A+, If I could give an A++ I would...............Maybe I would even give it an A+++.....if I could.
The Karate Guard (2005)
Best Cartoon Ever!
I love the Karateguard. I think that this one cartoon is greatest piece of cinema ever! The KarateGuard is a new cartoon with the classic elements of the original tom and jerry's. Mr. Joe Barbera himself worked on this cartoon, the man who helped create the original cartoons! Also the brilliant genius's of the Duck Dodgers series have worked on this cartoon. You heard me right! The Awesome Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone put,no strike that, I mean poured their very souls and hearts into this seven minute masterpiece. You can definitely see Cervones influence in the cartoon from the gut-hacking action in this cartoon and Brandt's influence from the cackling escapade of Tom. There is quite a history of Brandt and Cervone really, I believe they met in a karate class in which they got the genius idea for this cartoon. As far as cinema influence goes you see some reference from the Karate Kid Movie 1 - 7, I think that its pretty obvious that spike in this particular cartoon was trained by Mr. Mieagy.Yes I would definitely recommend the KarateGuard if you miss both tom and jerry and the classic karate kid movies, it an awesome combination of both of them. Thank you so much for the KarateGuard!