The Dark Knight

[jij]

My thoughts on this are still a bit jumbled, so forgive me if they tend to tumble over each other a bit.  I've written this without looking at any other reviews for the movie because I didn't want mine to be in reaction to them.  So bear with me if I state the obvious that's been hashed over a dozen times, or seem really stupid.  :)

In George

Comments

[bradygirl_12]

YES! Go read my review, Jen! ;)

I focused on the boat scene as one of the best in the movie, and Bruce's aloneness is truly stunning here.

I'm glad the movie didn't bum you out! :)

I do have an S/B plot bunny that takes place at the end of this. Frankly, I didn't like the ending much. As my review states, people taking on blame for something they didn't do doesn't stirke me as noble. More like stupid. ;)

I don't like Batman as killer (perceived as) and will fight that perception with everything I have! Ahem. ;)

Anyway, I detail my thoughts in my review and you can jump in and agree/disagree all you like!

I find your reading of the movie excellent and am thrilled that you enjoyed it! :)

Didn't you just love Morgan Freeman's moment with the blackmailer? ;)

[jij]

I do have an S/B plot bunny that takes place at the end of this. Frankly, I didn't like the ending much. As my review states, people taking on blame for something they didn't do doesn't stirke me as noble. More like stupid. ;)

Oooh, what are you going to do with it?

I don't like Batman as killer (perceived as) and will fight that perception with everything I have! Ahem. ;)

I don't like Batman perceived as a killer either, but I don't think Batman sees the perception of himself as a killer to be important at all. He's not on the streets to inspire people, he's there to stop criminals. As long as he knows he doesn't kill, I don't think he cares what his public image is. In fact, I think if people think he kills, he probably can do his job more humanely. He won't need to do things like break Maroni's legs as often, because thugs are a lot more likely to talk quickly if they perceive Batman as a killer. If being seen as a killer makes Gotham a better place, I think he'd do it and would laugh at fangirls like me getting all woobie

[bradygirl_12]

Oooh, what are you going to do with it?

I'll be going the opposite of what most people think. I don't think it's a good idea for Batman to be perceived as a killer. Then he's no better than the Joker and the other scum out there.

Clark is going to be very upset! He and Jim and Alfred and Lucius will form a conspiracy to enlighten Bruce, I think. ;)

[jij]

I don't think it's a good idea for Batman to be perceived as a killer. Then he's no better than the Joker and the other scum out there.

I assume you mean he's perceived to be no better than the Joker and other scum, right? Because in reality, of course, he's rather better than the Joker. I guess I just don't see Bruce as caring that much what people think of him as long as he's helping them. They can be their own heroes, they don't need him for that. He's there to protect them, not inspire them. But that's just my take, of course--I'll be intrigued to see yours!

[bradygirl_12]

I assume you mean he's perceived to be no better than the Joker and other scum, right?

Correct! :)

And it's true, we see it differently, but that's the great thing about DCU fandom: we can have different opinions without taking up torch and pitchfork! ;)