Dark Knight : is it as good as you hoped? Well, yes and no.
Went to see Dark Knight at a special sneak preview screening last night.
Now I know you don't want me to give anything away - so here's a 'yes and no' guide to the biggest Batman blockbuster of them all.
Does it live up to all the hype?
No
But is it the best Batman movie ever made?
Yes
Is it the best action movie of the year so far?
Yes
Does it have scenes of graphic violence?
No
But is the Joker scary?
Yes
Are there moments when I might feel uncomfortable?
Yes
Should it be rated older than a 12a?
Yes
Is it too long at two-and-a-half hours?
No
Is Heath Ledger (The Joker) as good as they say he is?
Yes
Does he deserve a posthumous Oscar?
No
Do any of the main characters die?
Yes
Can you tell me which ones?
No
Is it faithful to the comic books?
Yes
Is it a re-run of The Killing Joke?
No
Are there villains other than The Joker?
Yes
Are the special effects cool?
Yes
Does it follow on from Batman Begins?
Yes
Is it all set in Gotham City?
No
Is it all set within the USA?
No
Should I go see it on the big IMAX screen rather than the normal cinema?
Yes
Want to read a full review (be warned there may be spoilers)?
Yes
Then see Roz Laws' review in the celebrity or movies section of www.sundaymercury.net
Or head over to the Geek Files - our sister site at www.coventrytelegraph.net - for David Bentley's in-depth verdict. But keep the surprises to yourself!
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