Ply the Silent Planet

I loved Batman Begins- it was very well done, and gave the Batman franchise the rebirth it needed.

But I have to be honest- there was a major flaw in that flick.  That flaw’s name was Katie Holmes.  Now, I know that for many this is sacrilege- but let’s be honest here people.  She’s kind of odd looking for one thing.  And that wouldn’t be such a big deal if the girl was at all decent at acting, but she seems to have about as much depth on screen as her life decisions have had in reality.  And speaking Tom Cruise and Scientology, having her on screen is simply too incredibly distracting for me; I can’t stop thinking: “That poor, poor girl.”

Imagine the pleasant surprise I had today when I read the bottom of The Dark Knight movie poster and discovered- NO KATIE HOLMES! Could it be?  What about her character?  But yes, it is true- they have replaced Katie with Maggie Gyllenhaal.  You know, Will Ferrell’s love interest in Stranger Than Fiction.  Jake Gyllenhaal’s sister, apparently.

And so now I am much more excited about this movie, especially because of the rest of the talent listed on the bottom of that poster: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman…  I can think of at least 25 films with these names which I enjoy thoroughly.

But probably the most important name on that one-sheet is Chris Nolan.  It is worth getting revved up for the work of the man who made Memento.