as for Gordon and Wayne's cover-up of Harvey's fall...all of those criminals that Harvey imprisoned will now be free. his life works are in vain. the only thing left is the ability of his memory to inspire others to carry on his work and try to succeed where he failed. can you imagine what would happen if it were revealed that George Washington was actually a mass murderer? what about MLK Jr.? all of their work would be undone in a moment. one of the main points of the movie is that one man cannot solve Gotham's problems - they can only inspire others to rise above the darkness. seen from that point of view, i don't see Bruce and Jim's decision to hide the truth about Harvey as "paternalistic bullshit" at all, but a kind of necessary lie for the greater good.
you say this film was "morally bankrupt" in the same breath that you condemn it's morality for not being punitive enough. i think perhaps i don't quite understand your definition of "entertainment."
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Date: 2008-08-06 12:12 am (UTC)you say this film was "morally bankrupt" in the same breath that you condemn it's morality for not being punitive enough. i think perhaps i don't quite understand your definition of "entertainment."