THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) Movie Reaction | Part 1

[@Gamer010001]

Fun fact: when Micheal Cain first saw Heath Ledger in full joker outfit at the fundraiser he was so shocked that he forgot his lines.

[@Smoke_n_Mirrors_Podcast]

That’s hysterical

[@MickShawGaming]

It’s Michael lol

[@andrewrodriguez7014]

Fun fact Maggie gylennhaal hasn’t seen Heath in his makeup yet so the scene where joker is intimidating Rachel at the party she was legit scared

[@fynnthefox9078]

Even Michael Caine forgot his lines!

[@CraigMcfly1985]

I bet Aaron Eckhart had to be serious to play Dent, but boy he really played a serious man like Dent.

[@curtiszyr]

unless she had a existing irrational fear for clowns I’d say she was More uncomfortable than scared

[@est19xxgamerbro]

Saddest thing ever is heath never got to see his genius role as the joker on the big screen and it makes me sad he will always be my favourite joker

[@Jiff321]

lol on a scale of saddest things ever that’s about a 1.1 out of 10

[@willdallas53]

I think heath himself would say that the saddest thing ever about this is that he’s dead. Not that he didn’t get to see a movie in a theater, goober.

[@Bsmith806]

@@Jiff321maybe you could respect the opinion of someone, that is a tragedy that an actor never got to see the performance which made him legend because he died, rather than making such an insensitive remark. What is wrong with people ?

[@nate8604]

Got two adult males revealing their tampons in Jiff and Will….😂😂😂😂 Small shit like this should not have caused a negative reaction out of y’all. Soft as fuck.

[@bharrisn]

Harvey doesn’t have to be perfect to be the hero Bruce wants him to be. He just has to not threaten people with a gun

[@Bigvig_of_bogvog]

The flipped truck was a practical effect, while I don’t know how they did it. They actually did flip the whole thing, which is insane

[@timlanteigne298]

There was a piston that was rigged to the bottom of the trailer. It fired and flipped it over. You can see the residue smoke from it in that scene, as it's white.

[@Bigvig_of_bogvog]

@@timlanteigne298 thanks

[@jdunc635]

The word Caleb used (“efficient”) to describe the writing in this movie is very apt. That’s what makes this movie a classic to rewatch again and again. With all the other factors duly noted (i.e. great acting, cinematography, etc.), there’s just so much content and substance power-packed into each moment of this movie which grips and interests me every time I watch it.

[@nateaurand1601]

The phrase "Will the real XX please stand up" originated from a game show called "To Tell The Truth" which ran from 1956 through 1978. So when you see the card read "Will the real Batman please stand up", Joker is not quoting Eminem, Joker (and Eminem) are quoting the game show

[@wiseoldman53]

The program ("Skyhook") that Lucius mentioned to Bruce about getting Lau out of Hong Kong without landing the plane was a real program developed by the CIA in the 60s, just as Lucius explained. It was to be used to get people out of hot spots. Very realistic.

[@oliverconway6960]

That I did not know.

[@BadassRaiden]

If anyone wants to "learn" more about this - they should play MGS Peace Walker and MGSV. After playing 1-4 of course 🙃

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

50s, not 60s.

[@slchance8839]

They use Skyhook in a JOHN WAYNE movie, called Green Berets about 3 or 4 decades ago. THey also used Skyhook in a Robert Downey Jr/Mel Gibson movie called Air America, about the CIA's black operations.

[@Papaneeks]

That joke about “being able to turn your head” is a reference to Michael Keaton’s Batman having his suit so stiff he could not turn his head.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Which is funny cuz kilmer and clooney had the still neck also, and they didn't fix it then.

[@Progger11]

Not really. Bale's suit in Batman Begins also couldn't turn the head until this movie. It's just a reference to the legacy suit design in general, not specifically Keaton's.

[@ottoswanson6664]

25:06 It's ok to laugh, we know you're enjoying this Joker 😂

[@fynnthefox9078]

Yeah, most of us internet users have a dark sense of humor!

[@IAmCaution]

Bruce totally understands the pressure that Harvey's under But he said those things to him Because he wants Harvey to be the hero So he can selfishly be with Rachel himself And stop being the Batman

[@MrAveryBrown94]

Meg is right-- Caleb actually sounds just like the Joker, when he laughs. I love it. Lol 🤣.

[@tekunin5407]

Would love to see a Knight's Tale reaction for sure!! 😊 Much as I loved Heath as the Joker, a Knight's Tale really holds a special place for Heath fans 💙💙

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

Heath is so "alive" in Knight's Tale every fan of this movie needs to see the stark contrast to William.

[@narjiicday-burns6944]

Knights Tale by far, reactors don't do that movie it's the 💣💥😢

[@MolecularKangaroo]

While Jack Nicholson is my personal favourite Joker, Heath Ledger did exceptional job with his role. Overall, this movie is one of the finest examples of adult superhero movies. The only thing nagging me is Christian Bale's "Batman voice" and mouthbreathing face. And I understand that it makes sence, that's how he keeps up his secret identity. But every time he's doing this I just burst out laughing, and it kinda breaks the dark, solemn and serious mood.

[@CaptainAmercia]

100% Recommend Gotham not only are the characters really fun and amazing but the depiction of Gotham is up there with the Tim Burton Movies. It has this cool timeless aesthetic similar to the Batman Animated Series or Arkham Games from featuring vehicles from the 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, and 1980s while also having a hybrid of fashion and technology. It's just a very nice show visually. I do like The Dark Knight but Gotham was very much just Chicago with GCPD slapped on the side of the police cars. Nolan wanted Gotham to feel like any city but that meant removing it's personality and identity so we kind of just ended up with Chicago while the more Art Deco meets Gothic designs were replaced with more Modern Corporate buildings. Much prefer The Batman 2022 and the Burton films in this regard.

[@drewpaupanekis4710]

Gotham is not a show to watch if you love DC. The entire series is a let down, they had something with season 2 but even that was still riddled with plot holes. There is just a lot of things wrong with Gotham, as big fan of DC comics and the DCEU, the show hurt my soul. Nothing about Gotham makes sense, it’s just a teenage drama at that point. The only thing worth watching in that show is just for Cameron’s character.

[@thegrimreaper990]

First two seasons were ok, the rest not so much...

[@ThePonderer]

This movie is one of those perfect screenplays- clever, funny, tense, and tragic without ever missing a step.

[@Thrman]

unpopular opinion but I prefer Batman Begins. Begins had the better Tone, Art Direction, and Gotham City but I like the story and characters of Dark Knight. It just feels more like a crime film with Batman in it rather than a Batman film. I also just feels like Batman took a trip to Chicago with how much this film just looks like Chicago they didn't even try to hide that. The Batman for example was film in Liverpool, Chicago, and Glasgow but it feels so much like Gotham City. Dark Knight Rises suffers from many of the same problems but overall they're good movies I just prefer Batman Begins.

[@josegutierrez7898]

Don’t ever apologize for your reactions that’s why we watch you guys your so engaging as fans and it’s so exciting you guys really pull me Into the reaction and allow me to get excited reacting with you

[@chandlermorgan708]

10/10 Heath Ledger's Dark and Brilliant Swan Song I couldn't believe "The Dark knight" could live up to the hype. That's perhaps the biggest surprise. The secret, I believe, is a stunning, mature, intelligent script. That makes it the best superhero movie ever made. As if that wasn't enough, Heath Ledger. He, the newest of the tragic modern icons present us with a preview of something we'll never see. A fearless, extraordinary actor capable to fill up with humanity even the most grotesque of villains. His performance is a master class. Fortunately, Christian Bale's Batman is almost a supporting character. Bale is good but there is something around his mouth that stops him from being great. "The Dark Knight" is visually stunning, powerful and moving. What else could anyone want.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@3Kings_Industries]

I was raised a Marvel fan, and didn't really appreciate the Batman story in my youth. That is mostly due to watching the campy Adam West series while stuck at grandma's over the summers. But, when Batman The Animated Series aired, you could see the shift in the flow of stories. Heath Ledger's Joker performance provided a similar change in programming. This performance was just spectacular. And, I don't know if others can see it, but it really feels like this Joker has changed villainy, or at least the presentation of villains, since. RIP Heath L. Thanks for the cinematic gold !

[@davidpuerto1619]

I remember when this movie came out the big things that people were talking about was Heath Ledger's performance. The other thing people were talking about was the practical effect they used for the semi truck scene. They actually had that stunt planned exact so that they actually flipped the entire truck and it slidding down the street to precisely where they wanted it to stop. The behind the scenes footage is around.

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

We came here to see Harvey Dent turning to the darkside but we are seeing Meg turn to the darkside.

[@dylanwedge3721]

The beginning of this was so funny after hearing what fictional characters Meg thinks Caleb could beat up the other day😂 You MUST do A Knights Tale I feel like Meg would really like that one. Heath Ledger is godly in that movie

[@kaybevang536]

Joker : I Like This Job I Like It !!!! Me : I wish I had his enthusiasm at work

[@Potato98765]

I disagree with the idea that batman enjoys dealing with joker. I actually think he is terrified everytime joker starts doing anything just because joker is so randomly violent and chaotic. Joker views it as a game and batman knows that playing along is the only way to beat the joker. I never see any signs that batman enjoys it.

[@mariebourgot4949]

Yeah, most of the time I agree with a lot of what Meg says, she can even have very good and subtle insight that I didn't even think of, but sometimes she has some weird opinions that are not backed up by any proof and more like she is seeing what she wants to see.

[@SilverionX]

My personal theory about this joker is he's ex-special forces. Some sort of commando that went and did dirty work for the government and got caught and tortured on one of his missions. The government turned on him and/or left him to die and that's when he became the Joker. Now he uses all his skills, connections and resources to bring down society and show everyone is an animal underneath. Who else but a top covert operative would have this unique blend of skills and not have popped up as a criminal before he became the Joker?

[@richardlandgraf1953]

One detail I love about this movie is when Rachel says, "Bruce's penthouse is now the safest place in the city." Even though Harvey doesn't like Bruce, and even suspects they still have feelings for each other he still says, "Go straight there." He cares about her so much that he out her safety above everything else.

[@SeanEncarnado]

If you notice that throughout the movie the joker uses the shotgun that he stole from the intro bank heist throughout the movie

[@aspieanarchist5439]

Fun Fact: The mask Heath wears is a modernized version of a mask Cesar Romero`s Joker wore in an episode of ABC`s Batman(1966-1968).

[@MrGaleanon]

Cleopatra was smuggled before caesar in egypt in a carpet. She entered rome in splendor unparalelled.

[@milosixx2458]

Honestly its a miracle people can take this movie seriously despite Bale's ridiculous monster voice

[@fynnthefox9078]

Lol yeah, at least in Rises he dials it back a bit

[@MrAveryBrown94]

The joker puns in this video, are hilarious. 🤣🤣

[@RandomOne1999]

“You think you can steal from us and just walk away” “Yeah”

[@cheetos1231000]

for me, Mark Hamill is the more kooky and funny kind of Joker. Heath Ledger is the more calculated and chaotic role

[@josephmachnik7488]

FYI's Scarecrow wasn't caught at the end of Batman Begins. Hence why he wasn't in jail. The part in the penthouse where Rachel was with the Joker, was the first time Maggie Gyllenhaal (not Katie Holmes) saw Ledger in his Joker character. She truly was afraid of him but the director thought the acting was so good he didn't stop it.

[@misti-step]

yay!!! also both your guys hair looks great!

[@passionsquietrage]

First off, that's how the story goes: Cleopatra wanted to be with Caesar so she had herself rolled up in a carpet(fully naked) and delivered to him. That said, This movie is an absolute MASTERPIECE. I saw it in theaters and have seen it multiple times since. That fake Batman hitting the window was loud as F*CK in theaters! RIP Heath Ledger.

[@The5armdamput33]

Caleb actually laughs like the Joker....

[@afrodemon8629]

I've seen a bunch of reaction videos but I never watch a reaction when the reactor(s) already watched the film but Meg is a doll and a great personality. I love it.

[@boogieman6529]

who said they already watched it

[@JokerFan-hj4iv]

25:08 yep you’d be a good joker alright lol.

[@alexflames612]

2 months late but that Cleopatra story did happen. 1 loyal supporter did in fact carried her back into Egypt's capital in a carpet and revealed herself (naked if I remember the story correctly) right in front of a visiting Julius Caesar.

[@l.piloto7964]

The Joker does see Batman as the undisputed King of Gotham. This is why he calls himself the Crowned PRINCE of Crime. But just like in medieval times this Prince test the King to keep him sharp or take his place.

[@tristanjones7682]

At 37:23 where you mentioned the bullet being recreated like in the games is cool because the games feel like they’ve taken influences from all the Batman movies or media one way or another like the detective mode you use in the Arkham games came from this film and the same goes for the other mechanics as well!

[@tapashe9239]

The Dark Knight and the Dark Knight rises arguable could be tied for greatest movie of all time.

[@Shadowkitty360]

it kills me when Miss Dawson blames batman for not being heroic for letting Harvey stand up when batman needed to and surrender himself, to allow the real batman to continue his work. What is the point of batman and his work if he doesn't inspire anyone else to get off their asz and get in the fight against crime.

[@actroop1112]

I feel like i watched y'all talk more than a movie reaction.. I like y'all videos but this one I kept falling asleep on when I woke up yall was still talking 😂

[@Thom1212]

You skipped my fave line: Gamble: "You think you can steal from us and get away with it?" Joker: "Yeah..."

[@baalzamon6187]

y'all the fire alarm in my building is broken and everytime you played the sound effect with the fire alarm I thought it was going off amazing reaction though loved it

[@dulguuntsg8389]

"on what basis can you say that your way is morally correct and our one is morally wrong..."

[@anteletica1148]

i alwasy had the interpretation that while, yes there are similiarities between batman and the joker, they are not two sides of the same coin. Its joker twisted view of their relationship. i think that in all media not just in this movie. Joker is basically like a abuser gaslighting his vicitim into beliving there is a connection between them. Joker has somehow gaslighted a big portion of the fandom and even some of the comicbook authors into thinking him and batman are soulmates. The entire point of batmans fight against hum is to prove that they are not the same. Joker (wichever origin you take except the joachim phoenix movie but that is its own thing) had ONE BAD DAY and went into madness. Batman on the other hand had that bad day and while it did change him, he never went off the deep end. In his career as batman he had even more bad expiriences but always tried to do the right thing. That is why for me his and jokers relationship is purely onesided. Bruce is only freaked out by him because he cant see any reason in his action (but can at least in his other villains). He tries to keep him alive because he believes in the sanctity of human life and if possible wants to rehabilitate him. Joker cant understandt that and thinks his feelings are mutual

[@iReiGNxx]

It’s refreshing to see actual logic applied to them. Too many people water them down to the point where they can call them the same person, while ignoring the other 90% of their character that separate them.

[@anteletica1148]

@@iReiGNxx yeah its watered down either due to laziness or to make it easier to understand for main stream audiences who just want to watch a semi-deep action movie. The problem is that it makes future writers who grow up on watered down versions midsunderstand the characters. Thats why i always advocate to make Movies as true to the main version of the character as possible, so that people get an understanding for the characters. If someone wants to experiment on character and make new stuff use the comics. For example while I like where the character is at now, I still dont like the way spiderman in the MCU was potrayed in the movies leading up to this. If you make mainstream movies then make the cahracter as close to the original as possible.

[@mariebourgot4949]

Hard agree.

[@williehughes1690]

One the best things about this trilogy is bits like Gordon and Batman's dynamic and Batman upgrading his suit and gear.

[@hater2764]

Third movie ruined it

[@williehughes1690]

@@hater2764 yeah it unfortunately did.

[@nickperkins8477]

My Heath Ledger acting introduction is The Patriot, a Revolutionary War drama from 2000 with Mel Gibson.

[@Tokyo_Gaijin]

You’re right about Cleopatra and the carpet.

[@craze1701]

37:00 That's the Riddler. He figures out Batman and his name is Mr. Reese... Mysteries..

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

Aaaahh this is just part one!!!! 🤣

[@Amiya-n3ko]

Gotham is actually in New Jersey

[@abcdefghi2749]

Next to the dark knight, Matt Reeve's the Batman was my favorite batman film. It is definitely underrated and deserves more love. Batman begins is a very close 3rd place.

[@ohhenry9449]

I’m just checking in to see if A Knight’s Tale is still on the list of future reactions!

[@MegMageReacts]

It is!!

[@earledmondsjr789]

Great reaction 🔥💯

[@TheNeonRabbit]

What's the difference between you and me? I'm not wearing hockey pads Sooo.... money?

[@wellbutrinwarlock]

Ah yes I’ve been waiting for your reaction to this one!

[@newgamer4884]

You boyfriend looks perfect for cosplaying as the (Heath ledger) Joker.

[@SamFerguson]

The story about Cleopatra makes me think that y'all should react to HBO's magnificent series 'Rome' (if you haven't already seen it, which I suspect you might've). It's only two seasons, it's wonderful all the way around, and Cleopatra is a really significant and one of the best parts of the second season.

[@grown_teen]

Aah!! Yes!! So excited for this.

[@hastihomaee2562]

Awww you two are so cute😍

[@nickperkins8477]

I like Maggie as Rachel but she is so different from Katie in the role that it’s jarring.

[@കബാലി-ല8ങ]

Good reaction ❤️❤️❤️

[@grand33p21]

wonder how caleb would look like with joker makeup

[@kmc19xx59]

Pretty good I have a feeling 😅

[@nomadman5288]

My guy was getting completely ignored during his story and he didn't even know it.

[@dpaint3702]

This was filmed in Chicago

[@DemonteCampbell]

Finally! Been waiting for this reaction

[@ghost15214]

Where is part 2?

[@leahscontemporary]

Are you going to do Telltale Batman meg?

[@fynnthefox9078]

The thing with this Joker and his scars stories is that he's an unreliable narrator. He's like that throughout different forms of media. You saw it in Killing Joke and you'll see it again in Mad Love when you get to it.

[@treetopjones737]

He's BatShit. 😉

[@scottroden2104]

The butler has a show that's fire, penyworth i think it's called the actor kills it

[@christophermcbride2522]

You really need to watch the Batman quadrilogy from 1989 to 1997. Do not just watch 1989s "Batman" and 1992s "Batman Returns" like other channels do. You have to watch 1995s "Batman Forever" and 1997s "Batman and Robin" as well. There wouldn't be a Nolan Trilogy without "Batman and Robin".

[@dwaynewhite1669]

Chleopatra didn't go to Rome like that. She appeared before Caesar like that. She had to be snuck into the city of Alexandria that way due to the fact that her brother/husband was at war with her. BTW; it most likely never happened. She may have been snuck into the city that way, but she wouldn't have went before Caesar rolled up in a rug. She was out to seduce Caesar. So she wanted to look her best. Being rolled up in a carpet in the desert heat would not have worked out so well with the heavy cosmetics Egyptians were known for wearing. Much of her life was greatly embellished.

[@eugbeats2]

what kind of acting / performing does caleb do?

[@jitomatino]

Yeah the best Batman movie 🎉

[@fynnthefox9078]

Up there with Mask of the Phantasm and 1989 (imo anyway)

[@subsololiterario]

Sad that by spoiling about the jim gordon we couldn't see the relief reaction afterwards

[@jonahwhitman9509]

Wouldn’t be 2 parts if it wasn’t 10 min of talking to start video

[@actroop1112]

Bro I fell asleep with my blunt in my mouth watching them as soon as I woke up they were still talking

[@ericv4189]

"I'm not wearing hockey pants." Another way of saying, "I'm rich, you're poor. My money gives me special powers." F@*# you, Batman. Same to Nolan, frankly. Great movies tho.

[@mr.rufasi2729]

Random fun fact the guy that joker said “you remind me of my father” to is a senator Patrick Leahy. He’s a big fan of Batman and has been in a few movies. He’s pretty cool as far as politicians go

[@Vamatt99218]

@29:23 was that from the movie? I don't remember that cut.

[@chrispittman8854]

No need to apologize for "laughing." "...aGGREssive exPANtion."

[@adityayadav-fq5lv]

Ya ur husband is so good he resembles every character u see....we get it

[@87jcksn]

I love how corky you too are and it was adorable.

[@hater2764]

It was actually painfully cringe-worthy

[@joshhood7624]

Absolutely you need to do a Knight's Tale reaction.

[@MegaDon000]

I watched this movie by skipping college....my friend watched all the 4 shows back to back on day 1....😂😂

[@reflectionist]

Dude, holy shit. How do you look like Trevor Moore *and* Tom Holland?

[@scottroden2104]

Let's goooooo

[@сиднипрескотт-щ3л]

Great reaction

[@BadassRaiden]

I do a pretty spoy on Heath joker. It's not as menacing as it used to be, on account of habing to wear glasses 😂 Heath's joker is far less terrifying once you put spectacles on him 🤣

[@samgradyfilm]

lmao give taylor the scarf back

[@anthonyleecollins9319]

I laughed out loud at that.

[@OrtegaX13]

Rip heath

[@donovanblackwelder4301]

Is it just me, or does Caleb look like Tom Holland?

[@sammykordy10]

My only problem with this Batman is that he never seems earn the things he has like in Matt reeves Batman it’s obvious that he made the Batmobile as we see him working on it though out the film and also the batsuit that he made by hand

[@jeffthompson9622]

Michael Jai White(crime boss Gambol, "Enough from the clown!" in this) starred in his own comic book movie that you might want to try: "Spawn."

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

10:36 in n just starting

[@tapashe9239]

This is our Godfather.