Says dumb
The effect is useful for the story but it is hard to follow in some scenes. I would have liked a milder version.
Why does Batman's voice sound so rough in The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (2008)
At 0:38:20
Verdict: Explained. 45% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: In the story the voice disguises Bruce Wayne's identity.
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Bruce Wayne speaks in a low, rough voice when he wears the Batman costume. Some viewers find it hard to understand or distracting. The film treats it as a disguise.
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Says explained
The voice is a deliberate disguise and the film makes that point. I got used to it.
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Actually, it’s explained
In the story the voice disguises Bruce Wayne's identity.
- DumbScenesStaff13 months ago
In the story the voice disguises Bruce Wayne's identity.
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