Movie: The Dark Knight

Let's keep this short and sweet.

How do I love "The Dark Knight"? Let me count the ways:

a. The best Batman movie ever because it's the most realistic, has a screenplay that makes the most sense and better cinematography as compared to the previous Batman movies.

b. Awesome performances of actors (in order of preference):

Heath Ledger at The Joker

I couldn't agree more with everybody that this was Heath's best performance as an actor and best portrayal of The Joker. Anyone who will play The Joker next will probably have a hard time encompassing Heath's performance.

Heath's The Joker portrayal had stirred so many emotions in me while watching this film: fear because he was psychologically scary, excitement because he simply lights up every scene when he's in it, pity because his eyes showed a certain despair and need for revenge, joy because he was funny and entertaining and awe because he simply was so different from the Heath that played lead actors in his other movies. He was simply The Joker here, nothing more, nothing less.

Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes

It would be unfair to compare her to Katie Holmes but I can't help it (so sue me hah!). I liked her as Rachel Dawes because she was convincing enough to be a lawyer, her acting was simple but substantial and her death (sorry, spoiler!) was a surprise.

Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox

Two actors that supported the lead role and yet they delivered. Bow.

On why I won't give it 5 stars?

Because the voice of Batman (played by Christian Bale) was soooo hoarse, it was annoying. The only thing I said when I first heard it was "Kiko Matsing, is that you?" Good thing, Batman doesn't speak so much. But I do like Christian Bale as Batman...he's way better than all the other Batmans put together.

If you haven't seen this film, watch it! And I really hope you watch it on the big screen beacause this Batman has more substance than ever, more haunting and very entertaining...it's worth your money and your time.

We watched this movie last Friday, 18 July 2008.

World Youth Day Sydney 2008

For two whole weeks, all my entries had been about World Youth Day 2008...*whew*. It was hard work to put it all together, but worthwhile.

So now I'm just going to write down a summary of everything I've written about WYD08 for easy access (just click on the highlighted phrases and it will automatically link you to a certain entry) to those who might have missed them or for readers who will chance upon my blog later...and for me too (knowing I would forget where to find my WYD08 articles).

Primer on WYD08, plus the WYD08 prayers, theme and Sydney preps can be found here:
World Youth Day Sydney 2008

My happiness at seeing WYD pilgrims, especially Pinoys delegates:
Today Was A Good Day

My WYD08 Day 1 Observations

On Filipino and Aussie stories:
Kwentong Pinoy on WYD08

Kwentong Aussie on WYD08

My stories and videos on seeing the Pope:
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Memoir of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

LP: Remembering The Holy Man From The West

Pope's Motorcade

Pope's Boat-a-Cade

On why I'm proud of Australia for hosting WYD08:
Bravo, Sydney!

NSW Government says "Thank you"

On photographs that will help me remember the happy celebrations of WYD08:

WYD08 Photo Gallery

All good and beautiful things may come to an end, but the memories we have experienced from this year's World Youth Day will always remain in our hearts.

World Youth Day Sydney 2008 Photos

Some photos taken by me and my husband during the World Youth Day 2008.

Pilgrims at Central Station

Pinoy Pilgrims at Circular Quay

Sydney Opera House during the Pope's Boat-a-Cade

Albert Street during the Pope's Motorcade

Greetings to Pilgrims

More photos here: World Youth Day Sydney 2008.

LP: Remembering The Holy Man from the West

Ito ang aking lahok sa Litratong Pinoy na may temang "Sa gawing Kanluran".

Ngayong tapos na ang World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08), itong souvenir na ito kung saan may larawan si Pope Benedict XVI ang laging magpapa-alala sa akin ng napakasayang experience ko ng WYD08. Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan na nakita ko sya nang dahil sa sa okasyong ito.

Litratong kuha noong 17 July (Pope's Motorcade in Sydney)