Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Life Goes On
Dark Knight I feel is one of the best movies so far that i've watched. In a sense, it's a 'thinking' movie, something that will make you pause for a moment and ponder the issues. Not to mention Batpod from the Tumbler is way-way cool!!! .
But one thing i've never did figure out was Batman's motivation. The joker, he's simple, he's just maniacal. But Batman, what drives him? He doesn't believe that Gotham isn't evil, or is deeply convinced that it is worth saving, i mean maybe he does but i just don't get that vibe from him. He's a more cynical superhero than that, different from Jonathan Stark of Ironmen who became a hero becuase of the memory of his weapons causing destruction and of his friend in the cave. Superman oozes pure Goodness, so no choice..gotta be the good guy...but Batman, in this dark knigh series, i really can't figure out. Maybe initially it's to impress his gal pal, but then he got so attached to his character. Now it appears to me that catching criminal is more of a sport to Batman, something to be done for fun and entertainment. In that, he is no different and is as maniacal as the Joker, who robs banks for fun. Only difference is perhaps his rules or his code of ethics.
On another front, it is quite sad to see things turn this badly this fast. And no, my reaction would have been the same if it was anybody else, if what they had done had been so obvious and in your face. I wouldn't say that it wasn't unexpected, just the speed and severity of it left me a little dumbfounded. And it did wonders for my self-esteem too but i guess Life goes on... I dont really know how to explain this, but things really aren't what they seem to be, to a certain degree. I really should stop playing mind games..
goodnight ¶ 10:29 PM
You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain - Harvey Dent-
Dark Knight I feel is one of the best movies so far that i've watched. In a sense, it's a 'thinking' movie, something that will make you pause for a moment and ponder the issues. Not to mention Batpod from the Tumbler is way-way cool!!! .
But one thing i've never did figure out was Batman's motivation. The joker, he's simple, he's just maniacal. But Batman, what drives him? He doesn't believe that Gotham isn't evil, or is deeply convinced that it is worth saving, i mean maybe he does but i just don't get that vibe from him. He's a more cynical superhero than that, different from Jonathan Stark of Ironmen who became a hero becuase of the memory of his weapons causing destruction and of his friend in the cave. Superman oozes pure Goodness, so no choice..gotta be the good guy...but Batman, in this dark knigh series, i really can't figure out. Maybe initially it's to impress his gal pal, but then he got so attached to his character. Now it appears to me that catching criminal is more of a sport to Batman, something to be done for fun and entertainment. In that, he is no different and is as maniacal as the Joker, who robs banks for fun. Only difference is perhaps his rules or his code of ethics.
On another front, it is quite sad to see things turn this badly this fast. And no, my reaction would have been the same if it was anybody else, if what they had done had been so obvious and in your face. I wouldn't say that it wasn't unexpected, just the speed and severity of it left me a little dumbfounded. And it did wonders for my self-esteem too but i guess Life goes on... I dont really know how to explain this, but things really aren't what they seem to be, to a certain degree. I really should stop playing mind games..
goodnight ¶ 10:29 PM
