Dark Knight Analyzed

[Jacko3]

Hello Guys:I went to see the movie this evening, and all i could say is, "the movie is dark"----really dark. The Joker, Batman, The DA, and the Police Chief, were all great. Sure, the Joker stood out because he was the one dishing out the tricks and madness---the ever active antagonist. Everyone's role in the movie appeared to be balanced and equal to me. However, i would say that Mr ledger deserves a post-humous movie award for bringing the Joker character to life---i also suspect the darkness of the Joker's role may have played a part in his death---who knows! Once in a life time, some movie star does such a great job that no one else could possibly play that part as well in a life time. Jamie Fox did the same in the movie "Ray".

In essence, this movie was not about action scenes or getting things blown up. This movie was about the essence of human beings, their behavior, and the choices and the motivation to the choices they make. Without mincing words any further, it was all about ethics and virtues. This was a movie that was more of a mirror than a gaping hole on a finite wall.

So, who is a virtuous person? Can anyone claim to know what they will do if confronted with the worst possible case scenario? Is self centeredness better than altruism? Do we really love to hear the truth about ourselves? Do we really know who we are at all times---self consciousness? What do we stand for and beleive, each passing day? Can most of us maintain the integrity to do rightthe thing everyday, in the face of ostracism, danger, and difficulty? So, what is right and what is wrong? How do we defend right in one instance and not the other? How do we explain doing wrong when we should be doing right?

These are the questions that confront each and every one of us each passing day. The Dark Night only brings these concerns to light in ways that should cause any reasonable person pause for muse. This movie wasn't about action and entertainment, it was about our souls.

If this analysis does not compel any thoughts, then think about the current war in Iraq. Will posterity judge George Bush well for his actions, for allowing 4,000 + troops to die in order to protect 300 million americans? Was the loss of a few lives worth saving many others?

As another example, the Federal Reserve and Congress are putting togther a plan to bail out Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and some failing corporations like Indymac, and many home owners, while many other home owners and businesses who did the right thing will not be bailed out. They claimed it was to protect the economy from failing. So, when is it okay to bail out those who made poor choices in this current mortgage crisis and when is it okay not to bail anyone out?

These are real questions of our time, that buy into the ethical philosophies and query that pervades the movie, the "Dark Night". This is no ordinary movie. This was a dark movie designed to positively disturb our senses, and it did a good job of doing so.

[x240xdrifter]

very well said, the ferry scene, totally blew me away! seriously that was intense. what a great movie

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