Batman: The Dark Knight

Who saw it? What'd you think? I saw it in IMax and it is simply amazing. Heath Ledger played Joker flawlessly.

I might see it, I might not.

I haven't seen it yet. I haven't had time and I really don't go to the theater - It's been over a year since I've been as we just watch at home.

I'm still not sure if I'll wait for the Blu-ray release or just go see it at IMAX.

I plan on seeing it in imax ASAP. I avoided seeing it this weekend after reading how well it did.. I bet the theaters were uncomfortably packed. Can't wait though, ive only heard good things.

Guys,

We're already discussing this in another thread...unless you're talking about a different film?:what:

EDIT: My thread is for those who already saw it and want to discuss it -- it does contain spoilers about the plot, so those of you who haven't yet seen it, don't go in there! I suppose that's why you started this thread...

I plan on seeing it in imax ASAP. I avoided seeing it this weekend after reading how well it did.. I bet the theaters were uncomfortably packed. Can't wait though, ive only heard good things.

I seen it twice but once was friday at 8am so it was not bad at all and than again yesterday at 11 which was pretty packed but we got there an hour early so we got good seats.. If you go during the week you should have no problem, but this upcoming weekend is looking to be just as crazy..

Oh and either way, its worth it. It is that good

I seen it twice but once was friday at 8am so it was not bad at all and than again yesterday at 11 which was pretty packed but we got there an hour early so we got good seats.. If you go during the week you should have no problem, but this upcoming weekend is looking to be just as crazy..

Oh and either way, its worth it. It is that good


Did you go to one of the Imax theaters or did you go to Cine Capri?

Guys,

We're already discussing this in another thread...unless you're talking about a different film?:what:

EDIT: My thread is for those who already saw it and want to discuss it -- it does contain spoilers about the plot, so those of you who haven't yet seen it, don't go in there! I suppose that's why you started this thread...

Bingo. I don't really want to know anything about it as I have been looking forward to seeing it the minute I finished seeing Batman Begins.

Bingo. I don't really want to know anything about it as I have been looking forward to seeing it the minute I finished seeing Batman Begins.

Gotcha -- yes, my thread is definitely for those who have officially seen it!

Did you go to one of the Imax theaters or did you go to Cine Capri?

I have seen it twice at the Cine Capri as this movie deserves much better than a normal screen, I did make plans yesterday to go see it at the Imax but even on a monday and getting there an hour before it started, it was Sold out.. So we had to settle on a regular theatre :(

I would see it one more time in the Imax but I will have to wait a couple weeks I think. The Cine Capri is not as bad in regards to being sold out and packed

I saw it and was not impressed. I believe it lacked continuity, had poor character development and was not anywhere near as good as Batman Begins. And even though I don't particularly care for Katie Holmes, they should have kept her in the role of asst. DA as Maggie just didn't get it.

I saw it and was not impressed. I believe it lacked continuity, had poor character development and was not anywhere near as good as Batman Begins. And even though I don't particularly care for Katie Holmes, they should have kept her in the role of asst. DA as Maggie just didn't get it.

Although I value your opinion I think you are in the minority on this one..

I think this movie shined in all areas you thought it failed or left you unimpressed.. This is a rare movie especially for its genre, and to be this complete in soo many aspects is a rare thing..

:yippee: . . . . . got my 2 tickets for this Sunday @ 3:05 PM to see TDK at my IMAX theater.

:yippee: . . . . . got my 2 tickets for this Sunday @ 3:05 PM to see TDK at my IMAX theater.

You better get there early.... With 25 million made on a monday :eek: I can see another huge weekend for them...

Although I value your opinion I think you are in the minority on this one..

I think this movie shined in all areas you thought it failed or left you unimpressed.. This is a rare movie especially for its genre, and to be this complete in soo many aspects is a rare thing..

Well of course it is just my opinion but the 4 others who went with me felt the same way.

Saw TDK in Imax last night. It was incredible. Is the sound in an Imax different than a regular theater too? It sure seemed like it.

The theater was jam packed. Every row but the front row was filled. I really didn't expect it to be that crazy at 10:20pm on a Tuesday night.. it just goes to show how big this movie is.

Anyways, as many have already stated, this is a must see, ESPECIALLY if you've got an Imax local to you. Also will be huge on BD, probably the best selling title yet.

Saw TDK in Imax last night. It was incredible. Is the sound in an Imax different than a regular theater too? It sure seemed like it.

The theater was jam packed. Every row but the front row was filled. I really didn't expect it to be that crazy at 10:20pm on a Tuesday night.. it just goes to show how big this movie is.

Anyways, as many have already stated, this is a must see, ESPECIALLY if you've got an Imax local to you. Also will be huge on BD, probably the best selling title yet.

Yes - the sound is different in an IMAX theater. They don't use a 5.1 setup (single sub.). They use 6 (of which probably only 5 would be active) full range channels. Each channel has it's own sub(s). Plus they use a ton of power - about 15,000 watts.

Yes - the sound is different in an IMAX theater. They don't use a 5.1 setup (single sub.). They use 6 (of which probably only 5 would be active) full range channels. Each channel has it's own sub(s). Plus they use a ton of power - about 15,000 watts.

Thanks Lee. That 15,000 watts of power is VERY noticable plenty of times throughout the movie. You're in for a treat. :thumbsup:

Wow I thought the Imax did better than that on the audio front..

I know I bring it up a lot but the Cine Capri near me has 30,000 watts of digital sound via 146 individual speakers... The screen may not be quite as big as an Imax screen but 70'x30' is nothing to scoff at..

Most imax screens are as wide but about 20' taller, but that would make The Dark Knight have bars on both top and bottom except for the 30 mins or so of imax print they have in it..

hey anythingwt was there any black bars at the Imax or was the screen filled?

Wow I thought the Imax did better than that on the audio front..

I know I bring it up a lot but the Cine Capri near me has 30,000 watts of digital sound via 146 individual speakers... The screen may not be quite as big as an Imax screen but 70'x30' is nothing to scoff at..

Most imax screens are as wide but about 20' taller, but that would make The Dark Knight have bars on both top and bottom except for the 30 mins or so of imax print they have in it..

hey anythingwt was there any black bars at the Imax or was the screen filled?

That 15,000 watts is for a 300 seat theater.;)

They don't use "black bars."

All they do is use the center of the IMAX screen to show the 2.39 AR image.

It would be the same thing if they showed a 1.85 movie on a 2.39 screen

Wow I thought the Imax did better than that on the audio front..

I know I bring it up a lot but the Cine Capri near me has 30,000 watts of digital sound via 146 individual speakers... The screen may not be quite as big as an Imax screen but 70'x30' is nothing to scoff at..

Most imax screens are as wide but about 20' taller, but that would make The Dark Knight have bars on both top and bottom except for the 30 mins or so of imax print they have in it..

hey anythingwt was there any black bars at the Imax or was the screen filled?


The opening scene of the movie completely filled the screen, corner to corner. It was awesome.

The rest of the movie has really small black bars. Like maybe 3-4ft bars on both the top and bottom at the most. You could hardly notice the bars throughout the movie, as the image just about filled the screen. I expected the bars to be way bigger since most of the move was supposed to be 2:35:1.

They don't use "black bars."

All they do is use the center of the IMAX screen to show the 2.39 AR image.

It would be the same thing if they showed a 1.85 movie on a 2.39 screen

Thats what I meant, they are not actually using black bars but it still has that affect of looking like it.. I dont like that look at the theater, which is why I stay away from 1.85 ar movies at the Cine Capri as it cuts off the sides.. although they usually move the curtains in to frame the picture so it is not as distracting..

I think I will pass on the Imax version of The Dark Knight, aside from a little more screen, I rather have top notch sound..

Thats what I meant, they are not actually using black bars but it still has that affect of looking like it.. I dont like that look at the theater, which is why I stay away from 1.85 ar movies at the Cine Capri as it cuts off the sides.. although they usually move the curtains in to frame the picture so it is not as distracting..

I think I will pass on the Imax version of The Dark Knight, aside from a little more screen, I rather have top notch sound..

As I edited - that 15,000 watts is for a 300 seat theater.

How many seats in your theater.

As I edited - that 15,000 watts is for a 300 seat theater.

How many seats in your theater.

Just over 700

so twice as many watts for just over twice as many people.. One thing I could not find on the Imax is how many speakers they have because watts alone is not the end all but speakers and placement count also..

Although I am sure both have placement down pat, but the count of total speakers and Mfgr??

I believe the Cine Capri uses Klipsch since its owned by harkins just like AMC use's JBL... I do not know what Imax uses as they are independantly owned and operated somewhere in Canada I think...

Just over 700

so twice as many watts for just over twice as many people.. One thing I could not find on the Imax is how many speakers they have because watts alone is not the end all but speakers and placement count also..

Although I am sure both have placement down pat, but the count of total speakers and Mfgr??

I believe the Cine Capri uses Klipsch since its owned by harkins just like AMC use's JBL... I do not know what Imax uses as they are independantly owned and operated somewhere in Canada I think...


There were only 2 visible speakers at the Deer Valley Imax. They were placed on the L and R behind where I was sitting. The rest were behind the screen(or at least that's how it sounded)

There were only 2 visible speakers at the Deer Valley Imax. They were placed on the L and R behind where I was sitting. The rest were behind the screen(or at least that's how it sounded)

was it enveloping?

that just doesnt sound right for an Imax theatre, but then again people go to the Imax for its sheer screen size..

Just over 700

so twice as many watts for just over twice as many people.. One thing I could not find on the Imax is how many speakers they have because watts alone is not the end all but speakers and placement count also..

Although I am sure both have placement down pat, but the count of total speakers and Mfgr??

I believe the Cine Capri uses Klipsch since its owned by harkins just like AMC use's JBL... I do not know what Imax uses as they are independantly owned and operated somewhere in Canada I think...

Here is an explaination on IMAX sound:

http://digitalcontentproducer.com/mag/video_big_enough_everest/

I saw it and was not impressed. I believe it lacked continuity, had poor character development and was not anywhere near as good as Batman Begins. And even though I don't particularly care for Katie Holmes, they should have kept her in the role of asst. DA as Maggie just didn't get it.

Yeah, you're the first person I've heard say that. Hmm. I'm not worried. I'm gonna go see it and I"m sure it will be totally awesome.

Damn I didnt think IMAX tickets would be sold out a day in advance on a wednesday.. so I got stucking watching it in a normal theatre.

Still an amazing movie and I still hate maggie gylenhaal.
**spoilerIm pretty sure everyone in the theatre was happy she ended up dying

(hmm does this forum have spoiler tags?)

was it enveloping?

that just doesnt sound right for an Imax theatre, but then again people go to the Imax for its sheer screen size..I think having most of the speakers behind the screen is the norm for IMAX theatres.

IMAX is doing a landmark business with TDK. Just read that thread i posted about it. Shows are sold out many days in advance.

IMAX uses 6 full frequency channels.

There are 4 channels behind the screen - 3 in the "normal" position - (middle of the screen) - L, C and R. They also add a 4th channel above the Center channel. Each "speaker" is in fact a massive speaker array containing many speakers - from tweeters to subwoofers.

The have two massive speaker arrays - one for left Surround and one for Right Surround.

Here is an explaination on IMAX sound:

http://digitalcontentproducer.com/mag/video_big_enough_everest/

Just got done reading that, it is very interesting.. I guess I should go check it out for myself sometime rather than just judge it with no basis.. I like the fact that they are using Horns, and the custom cabinet design sounds awesome for both the loud speakers and their subwoofers..

Just got done reading that, it is very interesting.. I guess I should go check it out for myself sometime rather than just judge it with no basis.. I like the fact that they are using Horns, and the custom cabinet design sounds awesome for both the loud speakers and their subwoofers..

If you have not been to an IMAX theater before . . .

You have a pleasant surprise awating for you.:D

A comparison of film formats:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x66/LeeAStewart/cinesphere-film-frames.jpg

Still an amazing movie and I still hate maggie gylenhaal.
**spoiler[spoiler]Im pretty sure everyone in the theatre was happy she ended up dying

Agreed -- as I said in the Official Dark Knight discussion, it was a mistake to have dropped Katie Holmes from the role; what was the deal with her, does anyone know? Why did she not want to do the Dark Knight...was it money? Was she pregnant? Did Tom the Freak not let her?

I was suprised she died at the end of this too -- wasn't the "Rachael Dawes" character a long running element in the story, or did this not follow the comic either?

I shed a tear during that last scene with Maggie. I <3 her :D :lol:

I <3 her :D :lol:

:what::what:

:what::what:

I've said it before, and ill say it again:

See Secretary, you'll understand. ;)

I've said it before, and ill say it again:

See Secretary, you'll understand. ;)

Am I missing something? What are you referring to?

Am I missing something? What are you referring to?

Its a pretty raunchy film..

plus she is nude in it..

Raunchy films do not = bad films btw

Its a pretty raunchy film..

plus she is nude in it..

Raunchy films do not = bad films btw

I'm still confused as to what you guys are talking about, but okay...:huh

You mean she was in a film called Secretary? Are we talking about Holmes or the other one? She was naked in it? Pretty freakin awesome...

Maggie Gylanthal...I see he's referring to her now...yeah...

She was decent in World Trade Center...

I'm still confused as to what you guys are talking about, but okay...:huh

You mean she was in a film called Secretary? Are we talking about Holmes or the other one? She was naked in it? Pretty freakin awesome...

Maggie Gylanthal...I see he's referring to her now...yeah...

She was decent in World Trade Center...

Yup were talking about Maggie, she was in Secretary and appeared nude...

Yup were talking about Maggie, she was in Secretary and appeared nude...

When did that come out? What was it about? Did she look good nude?

I'm still confused as to what you guys are talking about, but okay...:huh

You mean she was in a film called Secretary? Are we talking about Holmes or the other one? She was naked in it? Pretty freakin awesome...

Maggie Gylanthal...I see he's referring to her now...yeah...

She was decent in World Trade Center...


Yeah, as lilmase said, Maggie was in the movie called 'Secretary'

It was raunchy, but also a great performance. Not something you'd expect out of her. Give it a rent, you'll probably enjoy it.

I thought she did well in WTC too.

Yeah, as lilmase said, Maggie was in the movie called 'Secretary'

It was raunchy, but also a great performance. Not something you'd expect out of her. Give it a rent, you'll probably enjoy it.

I thought she did well in WTC too.

What made it so raunchy; can gou give me some details? ;);)

What made it so raunchy; can gou give me some details? ;);)


Link (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274812/)

From IMDB:

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

Yeah...I remember this film now...I didn't see it, but I remember the marketing campaigns with the chick bending over with the nylons and seams...:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Looks like it would be raunchy...

Spader is also a good underrated actor.

Wow I thought the Imax did better than that on the audio front..

I know I bring it up a lot but the Cine Capri near me has 30,000 watts of digital sound via 146 individual speakers... The screen may not be quite as big as an Imax screen but 70'x30' is nothing to scoff at..

IMAX may have only 15,000 watts, but 30,000 watts is not twice as loud as 15,000 watts. The function to describe loudness in a speaker is logarithmic, so it takes 10 times the watts to sound twice as loud. So, when you double the power, you only get a 3 dB increase in loudness (all other things being equal.)

Also, this doesn't take into account efficiency, sensitivity, and dispersion of the speaker which may affect the loudness more than the amount of wattage it can handle.

IMAX may have only 15,000 watts, but 30,000 watts is not twice as loud as 15,000 watts. The function to describe loudness in a speaker is logarithmic, so it takes 10 times the watts to sound twice as loud. So, when you double the power, you only get a 3 dB increase in loudness (all other things being equal.)

Also, this doesn't take into account efficiency, sensitivity, and dispersion of the speaker which may affect the loudness more than the amount of wattage it can handle.

I know a thing or two about speakers, but thanks for the clarification...

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