My Problem With All The Batman Mania

I have not been struck with much to blog about over the past two weeks, so i have taken a break. However, I am now back with vengeance. Once again I am extremely unhappy with Hollywood.

I have not yet been able to see The Dark Knight, but I have heard from many friends, reviews, and critics that it is by far the best Batman to ever hit the silver screen. I am not going to lie, I am very distraught over the fact that the first time I will be able to view the movie is this upcoming friday. But thats what happens when you are a working man.

So here is why I have a beef with the movie. First of all, before the death of the “dreamy” Heath Ledger, half of the people that flocked to theaters this passed weekend did not care or know about the movie. Only after Heath went “crazy” from his role and “committed suicide” did people begin to anticipate this film. (By the way he did not go insane. He was just another Hollywood OD case. Don’t get me wrong, I wish it did not happen, because he is a very talented actor.) However, when i went to get tickets to a sunday night imax viewing, I was unsuccessful, due to these 10 things i hate about you fans.

Second, while his movie was making 25 mill. on a Monday, Christian Bale was in London smacking around his sister and mom. I can’t stand these people who are looked up to as role models act. There are kids who grow up thinking that if they make enough money, then it is ok to do whatever they want. This is not something i would want my kids to learn.

Finally, something that really gets under my skin is the fact that people want to give Heath a posthumous best actor academy award. I fact 75% of voters on todays Variety poll believe that he should win this award. While I understand that he totally nailed the role and made the movie what it is, he should not win a best actor award. The reason being that the movie is called “Batman” and not “Joker.” He is not the main character. No matter how good he is he should not be given a best actor award as a supporting actor. Now if were talking best supporting actor, then that is another thing. I just hope they don’t make an exception just because of his tragic death.

With all of this said, this is sure to be one of the best Batmans of all times. Even with its few flaws, I believe it is a very well made movie and Christopher Nolan deserves a lot of credit for all is innovations in this film. It is sure to be remembered for years to com.

P.S. Please don’t hate on me for talking bad about Heath. I do think his death was tragic and he was a great actor.

Added 8/4/08

Finally, someone agrees with me and can actually put into words what i have been thinking all along!
http://nymag.com/movies/reviews/48514/