Discuss: Will You Go See ‘The Dark Knight’ Again?

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on January 19, 2009

Why So Serious Again?

Call it a ploy for making even more money or an earnest response to the fanbase and their feverish desires, but The Dark Knight is hitting theaters again on Friday after destroying the world last year and breaking almost every record on the books.

Today’s discussion question is a simple one that needs little in the way of introduction. We’ve all seen it. I’ve met people from remote villages in Brazil that have seen it. Hell, some of you (and them) may have already seen it twice (or fourteen times).

Now, the question we’re asking, and that IMAX is asking on Friday:

Will you go see The Dark Knight again? Why or why not?

Side question: Does it appear like a selfish money-grab or a mutually beneficial situation for fans and the studio?

Side side question: Is it too convenient that they’re re-releasing it on the anniversary week of Heath Ledger’s death?

It’s starting to feel like the question isn’t so simple after all. By the end of the weekend, we should have a solid idea of whether or not the film can pull another rabbit out of a hat. Or at least make another pencil disappear.


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  • Some of my friends haven't see in it in IMAX yet so I'll go with them
  • Mack41
    Same with me. Some of my friends missed it cause they were at camp and want to see it on the big screen. And as good as it was on Blu Ray, it was amazing in IMAX and I can't wait to see it again on the big screen
  • I created a Facebook Group for my friends, invited five people, we now have 36 people coming... It helped that I added a bunch of research/articles about IMAX and Dark Knight in IMAX...

    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38815392822
  • I'm sick of TDK to be honest. Ledger's joker wasn't that great. It's easy to play a guy who shows no emotions! I won't be at IMAX, I'm sorry. If Heath gets a bigger shout out that the likes of Paul Newman at the Oscars, I'll be pissed...If he gets anything CLOSE to Paul Newman I'll be pissed!
  • While I appreciate you strongly opposing the majority, I disagree completely. I was hyper-aware of the buzz Ledger was receiving, therefore I put my skeptic goggles on. I was blown away by what he did. I think there was plenty of emotion in his performance, it just wasn't in a conventional form. That's what made it so great. There was no understanding his character. He was pure chaos.
  • What a terrible sentiment to want one person to get a bigger 'shout out'? than another. I mean terrible that Newman died but he lived a long life and I think it's safe to say he'd be first to say what happened to Ledger was a tragedy. Both will be missed and revered for years to come.
  • Mack41
    I'm not sick of TDK, but I do find Ledger's joker overrated. I feel that Aaron Eckhart's performance as Two Face was much better than Ledger's performance. Two Face started out as the squeky clean white knight of Gotham than transformed into this evil character who absolutely did not care what his actions would bring about so long as he got revenge. I did like the Joker and felt Ledger did a great job, but Eckhart does not get enough credit in my opinion...
  • joshi38
    I don't fully agree, but I will admit, I'm rather saddened that Eckhart isn't getting the praise he deserves for playing an amazing character. Wayne was played a little too woodenly for my liking, so he's literally the only main character who goes through something of an emotional arc and he plays it off amazingly.

    Oh, him and Gordon of course, but that goes without saying.
  • Seriously man? You thought he wasn't that great? Wow... I thought he was amazing. He was playing a chaotic lunatic, what did you expect?
  • Nevernude
    Im there! I've seen this movie 7 times, and own the blu-ray, but i'll be seeing it again. What else is there to do on a friday evening?
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