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FanFix August 16, 2014 6852
Overall rating
 
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
10.0
Audio Editing
 
10.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0
A tour de force in editing.
TDK is a pretty good film with an *outstanding* performance by Heath Ledger, but is weighed down by a lot of crap, particularly in the 3rd act, which is very slow.
What njvc has done is trim the fat of the whole film, particularly the set pieces, and the 3rd act. And he's done it brilliantly.

I have only one *tiny* criticism - right at the end with Gordon's narration: we see Batman on the bike, then it cuts to Gordon talking to... well in the original, his son, but in the edit it looks like he's just a little bit nuts, spouting dramatic dialogue into the air! :-) I would recommend cutting the Gordon scene and extending the bike scene - either slowing it down or looping it or cutting in previous bike footage.

As with BB, video and audio quality is superb. Cuts are unnoticeable. One or two audio changes I could hear on my headphones (sounded like some dialogue shifted from centre channel to L/R channels), but barely noticeable.

Most of the cuts are totally unnoticeable little trims here and there. This is a masterclass in "trim" editing - leaving the film basically as it was, but with hundreds of little trims, all of which add up to a monumental improvement.

njvc did cut some good scenes - the scenes on the boat with the ordinary guy not being able to push the button, and the big guy who grabs the detonator then throws it out the window and then rejoins his prayer group!
Good scenes. But they weigh down the already bottom-heavy end - and Nolan should have cut them. Likewise some of the "we need to chase batman" dialogue.

njvc has produced the definitive version of TDK. This replaces the original, and then some.
Highly recommended!

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Owner's reply August 19, 2014

Thank you dangermouse, that is pretty amazing feedback! I must admit, your comment about Gordon made me lol. I'll have to rewatch that scene with 'crazy Gordon' in mind :) Interesting to read that you like the drama on the boats! But from the sounds of things, you didn't miss those scenes either, so that's good to know. Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to review.

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The drama ties in to the theme of the darkness within. They're good "everyman" scenes. They also subvert expectations, particularly the criminal who's good! But they're totally misplaced, and clearly so once they're edited out.
Amazing feedback because it's an amazing edit. Credit where credit is due :-)
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