Steve9347 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I bought my tickets a month ago for Friday night, 7pm. Right now I'd like to cut myself for appeasing my wife. MY WANT. Anyway, f*** you all, I'm not reading s***. My GUESSES. Batman dies, Bruce Wayne is a cripple, JGL is Batman at some point. And I ejaculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 10:47 PM) Just saw it, I wont post any review because there is just no way not to reveal spoilers. Some people are going to be very mad. Hathaway is hot as hell though, so hot. Just saw it too and i agree on both points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Just got back. Pretty good. 3 1/2 stars. The Dark Knight was better, in my opinion. 2 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES Bane's voice literally made me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 12:10 AM) So here are the spoliers, DO NOT READ IF YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW. Youve been warned 3) John Blake is Robin. The first two were done well, the third felt forced and does not really follow the Batman story arc at all. And everything ends happy, yay. His name was Tim Drake in the comics. He'll probably this character: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Robin_%28comic_book%29 Batman does die, sort of. It leads to a Red Robin/Azrael storyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 11:10 PM) So here are the spoliers, DO NOT READ IF YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW. Youve been warned There are arguably 3 twists: 1)Bane is not the ultimate bad guy, Miranda is, 2) Miranda is the daughter of Ra's Al Ghul, and 3) John Blake is Robin. The first two were done well, the third felt forced and does not really follow the Batman story arc at all. And everything ends happy, yay. Everything ending all happy kind of killed the movie for me. I guess I would've preferred a more painful ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 The best movie ever status update can be seen on my news feed. Also, apparently there was a mass shooting in Aurora, CO at the screening of TDKR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I have to say, this was definitely the worse one of the 3. Bane is definitely a badass but after the movie dragged on for awhile the end was super rushed and yeah the ending was very predictable as soon as Alfred told Wayne his little dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 03:02 AM) Bane's voice literally made me lol I figured out why. He sounds like a poor impersonation of Henry Kissinger . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 06:48 AM) I have to say, this was definitely the worse one of the 3. Bane is definitely a badass but after the movie dragged on for awhile the end was super rushed and yeah the ending was very predictable as soon as Alfred told Wayne his little dream. I'm going to respectfully disagree. I felt it was the best of the three, but people won't like it if they're expecting non-stop action. It's kind of like Casino Royale in that it pulls on your emotions and you don't expect it to do so, that much. The ending was long. Very long. And the ending was not predictable. You're basically taking guesses at how it ends. Some will be right, some will be wrong. I'd say, more people are wrong. I'll only say that much unless we get a spoiler thread going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I haven't seen it, but a movie being "predictable" re: the ending has got to be one of the sillier things. You could tell me the ending of a movie, whether the movie sucks or not is determined outside of that knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 01:20 PM) I'm going to respectfully disagree. I felt it was the best of the three, but people won't like it if they're expecting non-stop action. It's kind of like Casino Royale in that it pulls on your emotions and you don't expect it to do so, that much. The ending was long. Very long. And the ending was not predictable. You're basically taking guesses at how it ends. Some will be right, some will be wrong. I'd say, more people are wrong. I'll only say that much unless we get a spoiler thread going. At least in Casino Royale, there was a real chemistry between Daniel Craig and Eva Green. That seemed to be lacking A BIT...even moreso in the "relationship" with Marion Cotillard or whatever her name was, Miranda Tate? It was probably my least favorite of the 3, so my initial reaction was slight to moderate disappointment...probably because we've grown to expect so much out of Nolan movies, perhaps expectations were TOO high? That's probably a fair argument in defense of this movie. It did kind of meander around too much. There wasn't enough focus on Batman, too much on Bane...whose voice was very distracting (bordering on annoying) and sometimes difficult to understand clearly. Nobody seems to no exactly what to do with this 1% vs. 99% thing. The 99% aren't looking for anarchy or lawlessness...just more of an opportunity to advance themselves, more social mobility, more fairness or equality, the belief that you can still have success if you work hard and play by the rules. The whole motivation or theme of the movie was quite murky or nebulous, but that's normal for comic book movies. In the end, there's just no way to beat the Heath Ledger/Joker and Aaron Eckhart/Dent characters...everything else pales in comparison. And something just seemed off or not quite up to par with the fighting sequences. I felt like I was watching WARRIOR, Fast Five or Expendables and not a Batman movie at some points. Edited July 20, 2012 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'm finally heading to this f***ing movie, and I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 02:24 PM) I haven't seen it, but a movie being "predictable" re: the ending has got to be one of the sillier things. You could tell me the ending of a movie, whether the movie sucks or not is determined outside of that knowledge. It only ruined the movie by taking away what would be a perfect ending to the Batman series. The movie was good just when compared to the first 2 it doesn't stand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 11:32 AM) The voice acting of Batman in the cartoon series is so much better than the Bale's Batman impersonation. It's one of the things that makes me take the movie not so seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 04:29 PM) The voice acting of Batman in the cartoon series is so much better than the Bale's Batman impersonation. It's one of the things that makes me take the movie not so seriously. I don't know why, but it made me think of a lower pitched skeletor. The first time he talked in the movie I actually laughed out loud. Overall, I agree with the Ebert review. I thought for sure Nolan was going to have the balls to let batman die, though. That was kind of disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I loved it though the ending wasn't the best thing in the world. WHY IS HINES WARD RETURNING KICKS?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I loved the movie, and I'll be seeing it again soon in the next couple of days. I was kind of resigned to the fact that Batman was going to die and give the ultimate sacrifice to save (himself) in saving Gotham. It felt like the entire movie was leading up to that. So when he was alive in the end, it was a surprise, despite Alfred's earlier dream. Plus, the "burial" of Bruce Wayne sealed it to me. Alfred's little spiel was insanely emotional. I was really surprised with how emotionally attached I was to the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 02:20 PM) I'm going to respectfully disagree. I felt it was the best of the three, but people won't like it if they're expecting non-stop action. It's kind of like Casino Royale in that it pulls on your emotions and you don't expect it to do so, that much. The ending was long. Very long. And the ending was not predictable. You're basically taking guesses at how it ends. Some will be right, some will be wrong. I'd say, more people are wrong. I'll only say that much unless we get a spoiler thread going. TDK was MUCH better, IMHO. Although Joker obviously wasn't gonna be topped, I liked Bane. TDKR feels a bit too forced a lot of times, though. And yeah, I wasn't expecting the ending and appreciate a good twist, BUT Alfred basically reciting the ben affleck speech in good will hunting at the end kinda irked me. I mean, really??! As for Bane's voice, I think it's BADASS. I am currently working on it as we speak, and doing a horrible job at it, but it still feels pretty cool to recite some of the badass stuff he says The Batman voice has been ridiculous since day 1... And I will be seeking the medical expertise from prisoners in remote holes in case of a serious spinal injury... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I am very good at keeping perspective on movies. The Dark Knight Rises very well might be the best movie I have ever seen. It's sheer scale makes TDK look like child's play. I have no idea how anyone could complain about that movie. It was absolute perfection; and that's from a Bat-Fanatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 11:10 PM) So here are the spoliers, DO NOT READ IF YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW. Youve been warned There are arguably 3 twists: 1)Bane is not the ultimate bad guy, Miranda is, 2) Miranda is the daughter of Ra's Al Ghul, and 3) John Blake is Robin. The first two were done well, the third felt forced and does not really follow the Batman story arc at all. And everything ends happy, yay. John Blake is not "Robin", at least we arent' told that. I believe that is very tongue-in-cheek for the "next Batman". The entire series has been all about Batman being bigger than any one man. I am so f***ing happy that Bruce Wayne didn't die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 08:49 AM) The result, in Christopher Nolan's conclusion to his Batman trilogy, is an ambitious superhero movie with two surprises: It isn't very much fun, and it doesn't have very much Batman. I swear Roger Ebert did not watch the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 06:48 AM) I have to say, this was definitely the worse one of the 3. Bane is definitely a badass but after the movie dragged on for awhile the end was super rushed and yeah the ending was very predictable as soon as Alfred told Wayne his little dream. I loved it. I thought it ended before it started. Already planning to see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 09:09 PM) I loved the movie, and I'll be seeing it again soon in the next couple of days. I was kind of resigned to the fact that Batman was going to die and give the ultimate sacrifice to save (himself) in saving Gotham. It felt like the entire movie was leading up to that. So when he was alive in the end, it was a surprise, despite Alfred's earlier dream. Plus, the "burial" of Bruce Wayne sealed it to me. Alfred's little spiel was insanely emotional. I was really surprised with how emotionally attached I was to the film. Dude, I agree entirely. I was seriously getting depressed as I slowly realized Batman's fate. When he died, I was honestly truly upset. I was f***ing nervous for the fate of a fake character. I was incredibly pleased with the ending, and am hoping for some sort of spinoff given word that Nolan is writing and producing a new Batman "project". I can't wait to watch it again. Honestly, the scale was just out of this world. I like that it actually felt like a continuation of a greater story. I just wish I could see more. Immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 09:34 PM) TDK was MUCH better, IMHO. Although Joker obviously wasn't gonna be topped, I liked Bane. TDKR feels a bit too forced a lot of times, though. I disagree. The Dark Knight was a Joker movie. The Dark Knight Rises was all about the persistence and dedication of Batman. Bane made the Joker look like a p****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 10:35 PM) I am very good at keeping perspective on movies. The Dark Knight Rises very well might be the best movie I have ever seen. It's sheer scale makes TDK look like child's play. I have no idea how anyone could complain about that movie. It was absolute perfection; and that's from a Bat-Fanatic. Are you being sarcastic with your posts I can't tell. Especially this one those statements don't really belong together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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