Is Batman An American Psycho?
Yes, I have seen "Batman Begins" and can I say...AMAZIN'!!! The best movie of the summer. Even beats out Episode III. Christian Bale, an absolute perfect choice. For those of you out there who are huge fans like me, you know he has a penchant for choosing, shall we say, characters that fall on the darker side of the spectrum. "American Psycho," "The Machinist." He's so dedicated that, like Morgan Spurlock did for "Super Size Me," he let his weight do the talking for "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins." Especially for the former, for which he lost 65 lbs, hovering at a dangerous 121 lbs; then gaining 100 lbs. for Batman. If you watch closely, you can see in certain spots of "Batman" how skinny he still was from "The Machinist." In my not so humble opinion, he is long overdue for some serious accolades. He is too underrated. But then again, that is a blessing in disguise. With that lack of widespread recognition, he can sneak under the radar and make each character his own. No studio exec expects great things from him, so he has the freedom to create greatness without the weight of the studio's money, the freedom to surprise everyone.
As for Katy Holmes, totally unnecessary for the movie, especially since she allowed her supposed fiance to storm the premiere and steal Christian's thunder. Placing yourself in her shoes, how could you not know the medial maelstrom would be focused on Tom? She hasn't had a career since Dawson's Creek, and now she has to go and get in the way of someone who already has a more promising career than her, who is sure to receive more accolades than her. No wonder she is not being asked back for any sequels--and there is sure to be at least one.
Now, Liam Neesom and Gary Oldman. So wonderful to see them in opposite roles. Oldman playing eventual Commissioner Gordon and Neesom, the bad guy. Morgan Freeman, what a choice to make after "Million Dollar Baby." He's Bruce Wayne's Q (for those who are not James Bond fans, this is the gadget guru). And Michael Cane: Absolutely perfect choice for Alfred.
Go see this movie, and let me know what you think.
Question of the week: Who is your favorite underrated actor?
posted by Maggie @ 6:20 PM
1 Comments:
Hear, Hear, Bat-buddy! I can't stop singing the praises of such an excellent film, either. This definitely raises the bar for future comicbook films. Interesting how Liam Neeson and Gary Oldman did a flip-flop, as Liam was the bad guy, and Gary, the good guy for once. Okay, for those of you reading this, the ending is now spoiled... but shame on you people, it's been two weeks already!
As for most underrated actor... hmm... I think Don Cheadle doesn't get the attention he deserves. But that's sort of the popular choice when picking the number one underrated actor in Hollywood, or so I've read. As for what I think... Alan Rickman always does a great job, whether he's playing the Sheriff of Nottingham, an angel, or an English thespian in an alien costume. Alan Rickman: The most ENGLISH man in the world!
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