Tuesday, July 22, 2008

My take: The Dark Knight

"I am an agent of chaos."
-- The Joker

The Dark Knight begins with Batman still going after the criminal underworld of Gotham, and making great strides. Along comes The Joker, a psychotic sort bent on changing that. Played perfectly by the late Heath Ledger in a role not only deserving of an Oscar, but a performance that sets a new benchmark for true villains, the Joker sets out on his mission of restoring criminals to being, well, criminal.

What plays out is a dance of death that is as disturbing as it is entertaining. I'm leaving this review short to avoid spoiling the movie for any of you, but I do have a word of caution. This is a hard PG-13 movie. There's a good bit of violence and death, and the intensity could be too much for some kids. If you're thinking about taking kids to this one, screen it first - especially if they're under 13.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

I am Charles Bronson








What Kind of a Western Hero are You?
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You scored as Charles Bronson

You're normally peaceful and friendly, but when trouble strikes you respond with brutal vengeance. And despite having a face like a bashed crab, your sensitive soul helps win over ladies way above you appearance wise.