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packbat ([personal profile] packbat) wrote2008-08-25 11:02 pm

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Sorry for not getting around to taking about stuff. Enjoyed The Dark Knight when I saw it Saturday, but consider it overrated - worth walking/running 2.5 miles for, but not nearly the religious experience people treat it as. Also, Two-Face was so much cooler than the Joker. (Yes, I said it. So there!)

In contrast, Test Drive Unlimited on XBox 360 rocks like a hurricane. This is a game where you really can drive at 140 mph (225 km/h) for forty miles without loading, through traffic, and it's a fantastic feeling. Only underwhelming parts are (a) the character customization, which is terrifically complex for not much effect, and (b) the motorcycles, which are a little too carlike to be truly thrilling. Oh, and they clearly didn't optimize for the in-car view. In spite of those, it's awesome - A+.

[identity profile] padparadscha.livejournal.com 2008-08-26 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
Both the movies were pretty cool, but mostly that movie made me remember why I'm such a fan of the TAS Joker. Now THAT guy was rockin.

[identity profile] packbat.livejournal.com 2008-08-26 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
Don't think I've seen the animated series. Is it out on DVD?

[identity profile] padparadscha.livejournal.com 2008-08-26 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, most assuredly. You can also Netflix it, or even get it off iTunes. Or you could go to Youtube ...

The series is one of the most well-done animated shows I've come across. A lot of fans consider Mark Hamill's Joker to be the definitive version of the character--a lot different from the slob in the movie. He's certainly one of my favorite things about the show.

[identity profile] toya121.livejournal.com 2008-08-26 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
I've heard many mixed reviews. From what I gather "don't believe the hype"

[identity profile] packbat.livejournal.com 2008-08-26 11:34 am (UTC)(link)
Agreed. It's still good, though.

[identity profile] bourgeoisify.livejournal.com 2008-09-01 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
physically, Two-Face was cooler. I mean, seriously, how the hell did they do his face? But he was a whiner. Personality wise, the Joker was cooler.

[identity profile] packbat.livejournal.com 2008-09-01 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm, in an overall sense, I suppose you're correct. The coin thing was awesome, though.

[identity profile] bourgeoisify.livejournal.com 2008-09-01 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. Especially the, "Your driver isn't so lucky" bit. WOW.