The Dark Knight Rises - In theaters July 20, 2012

[Horhay]

[CONTAINER][MOVIE1]Title: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Tagline: The Legend Ends

Genre: [GENRE]Action[/GENRE], [GENRE]Crime[/GENRE], [GENRE]Drama[/GENRE], [GENRE]Thriller[/GENRE]

Director: [DIRECTOR]Christopher Nolan[/DIRECTOR]

Cast: [ACTOR]Christian Bale[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Michael Caine[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Gary Oldman[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Anne Hathaway[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Tom Hardy[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Marion Cotillard[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Joseph Gordon-Levitt[/ACTOR], [ACTOR]Morgan Freeman[/ACTOR]

Runtime: [RUNTIME]165[/RUNTIME]

Plot: Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.[/MOVIE1][POSTER1]

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Spoiler: Old infos

From IMDB:


Old info:

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The fact that there will be another Batman film in Christopher Nolan’s presumptive trilogy is assumed by just about everyone, despite the fact that there has been no formal announcement of the film. But in the runup to the release of Nolan’s Inception, which opens on July 16, there is already some talk about what the next Batman film might look like.

Wally Pfister is the cinematographer responsible for all of Christopher Nolan’s features from Memento on, and his photography was one of the things I liked best about The Dark Knight. He captured Chicago-as-Gotham with a simplicity and clarity that was very uncharacteristic of most superhero films. Now he’s talking about possibilities for the third film, including the option of 3D. Hint: don’t expect Batman 3D.

Cinematical spoke to Pfister when the Dallas Film Society presented him with the Star Award for accomplishments in cinematography. The site promises a full interview in which Pfister explains the “mutual disinterest” he and Christopher Nolan have for 3D. But they do quote him saying,

What Chris and I have talked about is doing something cool and something interesting…Brad Bird was [saying] ‘you’ve got to shoot the whole thing in IMAX!’ I was like, yeah, I’ve talked to Chris about that.

There’s also another comment, which seems to refer to shooting more of this upcoming film in IMAX:

But I think Chris is game for doing something interesting like that, Lord knows that the 3-D fad might pass by the time that summer comes around.

AICN, meanwhile, got a few more of Pfister’s comments from a tipster. Both the cinematographer and Nolan are disinterested in digital cinematography and very much prefer to shoot on film. That’s the root of their disinterest in 3D, which Pfister said is “great for like amusement park rides like the ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’ ride at Disneyland.” Pfister also called 3D a distraction and not realistic.

The appeal of IMAX and the disinterest in 3D both come from that love of shooting on film. While 3D lacks realism, shooting in IMAX has huge latitude, and captures incredible detail. The downside to IMAX is that the cameras are bulky and loud, and the format is expensive.

FYI, Batman on Film is saying that Warner Bros. will officially announce the third Batman film in July. Which isn’t that much of a deductive leap, as Nolan hasn’t been interested in talking about Batman while he finishes Inception, and that movie is released in July. Plus, there’s that little Comic Con gathering in San Diego. So expect more news in July.

/Film http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/04/21...-pfister-talks-batman-3-and-3d/#ixzz0llqYzWTi

Can't wait!

 

[taylorlarose]

Sounds like the movie is pretty intense

 

[Drum18]

That story with all these people is completely insane...

Back to topic:
Ash, I watched BB and TDK yesterday and I'm going to TDKR tonight so everything will be fresh in my memory!!! Cannot wait!!! Only 10 hrs to go...

 

[taylorlarose]

Hopefully it's not all hype and all let down like Avengers!

 

[digitalbabe]

Hey guys, been out of the loop due to illness, but just saw this, and thought I'd share. Sorry if it was posted before. Kinda cool...

https://pinterest.com/pin/111675265730619098/

 

[mllNY]

can we post our thoughts of this movie yet in spoiler form of course. Cause I am itching to have a discussion already!!!!!

Let's go people!!!

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 AM ----------

First and formost prayers are with the victims of that heinous shooting and the despicable actions of one man.

Alright. Fine. I am starting it.


DO NOT READ THE BELOW SPOILER UNLESS YOU HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE OR WANT THE ENDING RUINED, THIS MESAGE AND THE FACT THAT IT IS IN A SPOILER ARE YOUR ONLY WARNINGS

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first I would like to say that most of my predictions I had did come true, here is earlier proof of my one written on. so huzzah for me, I feel special https://www.hidefninja.com/forums/showpost.php?p=272155&postcount=206

Onto my thoughts...

I believe, after my first viewing anyway (and I will see this again), that I enjoyed The Dark Knight over TDK Rises. This movie was overall much more depressing and less beleivable throughout as well as a bit more predictable. Tate as Talia Al Ghul, Blake as Robin, Catwoman saves the day (I guess I played too much Arkham City) really what a shocker. Whereas in TDK there is some chaos and bad stuff going on it is not gripping throughout the entire movie. Joker wrecks havoc but not continuous this just persists throughout the entire movie. I mean Nolan was trying to make Bane/Talia a meaner more calculating villian but to me it felt like he was trying to make Bane/Talia top the Joker since the Joker was so good.

Also there is no explanation of how Bane/Talia gets so many followers and gets such intricate plans other than the same excuse, League of Shadows (sigh).

Also how many people know Batman is Bruce Wayne I mean come on at this point all of Gotham seems to know, although that’s just me being grumpy, I think.

Finally I am still uncertain about whether I really enjoyed the ending or not and if I didn’t whether it was because it was bad or because I did not like the direction it took. Again I will have to see the movie a second time. Overall it was a good movie. But was it the ending the movie deserved or what the fans wanted. If you are familiar with the comics you know Talia and Batman have a child together and that has its own canon, and other characters have taken over for Bruce as Batman in the comics.

So let’s take the comics out of the equation for the sake of how these movies have been presented. How do you remove a living Bruce Wayne/Batman from Gotham? Bruce Wayne is Batman and Batman is Gotham, this is why he never has lasting relationships he cannot give up the cowl. How do you take two characters set in their ways and completely change their tune in the last 5 minutes of a movie. Catwoman is too much in love with the stealing and he is Gotham’s protector. As much as I absolutely love him ending up with Catwoman, that has always been my feeling of how it should be, the reality is they shouldn’t ever truly end up together. Watching them go at it and have this flirtatious/deadly relationship is half the fun.
For Wayne to be some anonymous broke person in Paris and him nodding at Alfred just doesn't hold true for me.

As long as Bruce Wayne/Batman is alive he is the protector of Gotham and he would not leave that post. That is who Batman is, that is what he stands for. Now I know Nolan left Gotham to Blake as Robin, but Robin to me that is not the same. I just don’t feel that you build up the myth of Batman in 3 movies to hand it over in the last scene to another character. Was it a happy ending for a tormented Bruce Wayne yes, but was it the ending that should have occurred, as of my first viewing my answer is I do not believe so!!!

But having Bruce still alive does always lead to the possibility of a return. Not in the sense of another movie, but in the reality of the movie. If Gotham truly needed him again he could always resurface.

Now wouldn’t it be funny if Blake assumed the Batman role and Bruce had to become Robin.

 

[toddly6666]

I saw the midnight showing last night and The Dark Knight Rises is definitely one of the best superhero movies ever!

Batman Begins: A-
The Dark Knight: A
The Dark Knight Rises: A+

But as one long story, this is one of the best trilogies. Right up there with Lord of the Rings, but Nolan's trilogy does have the advantage since each screenplay is original and not based on any book. The whole Nolan trilogy is more or less an A+ trilogy.

Just an amazing movie - moved along faster and was more entertaining than the previous two films. A perfect ending. Just perfect!

The Dark Knight is such a small movie after watching this one - the epicness is unbelievable. Hardy may not get an Oscar nomination, but his presence is equal to Joker's presence and he's such a great villain.

Everyone was perfect in this - Batman, Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, Bane, Alfred, Joseph-Levitt, Gary Oldman. Just an amazing ensemble piece. If anyone should get nominated it should be Michael Caine. He really got me tearing up in every scene he was in.

 

[xMicheil]

Got back from seeing it about an hour ago, loved it. Going again to see it either tonight or tomorrow.

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I'm not really into the comics so I was shocked at Miranda revealing herself as Talia, loved the touch in that scene where Batman goes into his normal voice he's so shocked. Banes tears really added to that scene as well.

Which brings me onto my highlight of the film, Bane, Hardy in my opinion knocked out of the park with Bane, just the ferocity in his eyes to

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how he completely destroys Batman with ease is incredible.

All in all the perfect end to a perfect trilogy

 

[mllNY]

All in all the perfect end to a perfect trilogy

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Really i just don't feel that way yet. maybe i can come to appreciate it after a second viewing (like fine wine) but something about him just giving up the post of Batman to be happy just does not ring true for Batman. Maybe he was ready to move on in the Dark Knight with Rachel but by the end of TDK Rises he is Batman, he is the protector.

Although seeing him with Selina Kyle brought to my heart

Oh and I should say loved Hathaway as Catwoman, I am seriously hoping to see a spike in the sale of leather catsuits in the next few months

 

[friedricetogo]

Watched the midnight screening last night! It was so darn awesome. Although i got a few predictions of my own correct, the ending still surprised me! Truly a masterpiece film and perfect trilogy.

 

[Buffalo MX]

 

[Anna]

Here they are - 7th in line for the opening of the trilogy on IMAX in 3 hours!!!! And they are not giving out extras at the theater I am in

Yeah the theater I went to was not giving out extras either.

To anyone planning on going I suggest that in order to enhance your viewing experience, I recommend you watch TDKR in IMAX...fortunately I got to watch all of them in IMAX.

 

[xMicheil]

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Really i just don't feel that way yet. maybe i can come to appreciate it after a second viewing (like fine wine) but something about him just giving up the post of Batman to be happy just does not ring true for Batman. Maybe he was ready to move on in the Dark Knight with Rachel but by the end of TDK Rises he is Batman, he is the protector.

Although seeing him with Selina Kyle brought to my heart

Oh and I should say loved Hathaway as Catwoman, I am seriously hoping to see a spike in the sale of leather catsuits in the next few months

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I thought it was time for Bruce to put up his cape so to speak, he was clearly past his best and had to come out of retirement to stop Bane. Plus so many people knew his identity, Alfred, Fox, Gordon, Selina, Blake, Miranda/Talia & most importantly Bane & his 'army'. He had to 'die' to protect the ones closest to him.

Also throughout the film Bruce kept referencing how Batman is a symbol, not just a man, especially to Blake & I kinda hoped then that he would take the mantel of Batman & by making Wayne Manor a boys home was giving Blake the means to be Batman.

That's just how I interpreted it, I could be wrong as there's so much to take in, repeat viewings are essential to fully flesh out the film.

 

[mllNY]

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I thought it was time for Bruce to put up his cape so to speak, he was clearly past his best and had to come out of retirement to stop Bane. Plus so many people knew his identity, Alfred, Fox, Gordon, Selina, Blake, Miranda/Talia & most importantly Bane & his 'army'. He had to 'die' to protec the ones closest to him.

Also throughout the film Bruce kept referencing how Batman is a symbol, not just a man, especially to Blake & I kinda hoped then that he would take the mantel of Batman & by making Wayne Manor a Boys home was giving Blake the means to be Batman.

That's just how I interpreted it, I could be wrong as there's so much to take in, repeat viewings are essential to fully flesh out the film.

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I understand how that has been a theme in the movies. But the LoS already knew his identity for years.

The thing is Batman maybe a symbol, but he made Batman the symbol because of who he is and his actions. It is hard for me to describe it's a circular pattern, Batman is the symbol because He is the symbol. Also check out my long winded above post regarding Robin taking over (or at least the end) and my feelings. Like I said this needs more than one watching

 

[Horhay]

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I thought the movie was good, not perfect IMO. I read some reviews from various places this morning and I sort of agree with a few that there were so many things happening. Luckily there was also so much in terms of spectacle that any flaw can be easily overlooked.

Wasn't completely happy to see him pass the torch.

 

[Buffalo MX]

Cine Premier a movie magazine here in México has launched a initiative against violence and supporting the Batman release and invite all to wear and/or use the white logo below.

Staff Cine PREMIERE20 / 07 / 2012

Cine PREMIERE rechaza toda forma de violencia que atente, perjudique o atemorice a otros seres humanos. Después del penoso tiroteo acontecido en Aurora, Colorado durante una función nocturna de Batman El Caballero de la Noche asciende (The Dark Knight Rises), hemos decidido portar un logo blanco de Batman en la premiere*, funciones de medianoche y durante el estreno comercial de la próxima semana para protestar en contra de este lamentable suceso.

Ése será nuestro símbolo para mostrar al mundo que el cine no es el causante directo de este tipo de hechos, que esta película es una gran pieza de entretenimiento y sólo así debe de ser valorada. Y sobre todo, que debemos de ir y seguir yendo al cine sin miedo, aquí o donde sea.

Los invitamos a que se unan a esta campaña utilizando un logo blanco de Batman en la ropa cuando vean la película (aquí podrán descargar una imagen e imprimirla). Ésta también será nuestra muestra de apoyo hacia las víctimas, sus familias y los artistas que hicieron Batman El caballero de la noche asciende. En Twitter usaremos el hashtag #ApoyoaBatman para cualquiera que se quiera unir y mostrar su rechazo a este tipo de eventos.

*Los mantendremos al tanto sobre todas las noticias de la premiere a realizarse en el Auditorio Nacional.

 

[Jason Bourne]

Just watched TDKR and wow what a trilogy this is.... Nolan is movie genius!!! I mean this movie really puts the trilogy all together story wise and it really is an epic ending. Wont share too much at this point since most people haven't seen the movie.

Like some others said watch BB & TDK before TDKR and it will that much more amazing IMO. Anyone who say's this movie was anything less then an A+ I might lose respect for their opinion is all I gotta' say.

Best trilogy ever made.

 

[mllNY]

Just watched TDKR and wow what a trilogy this is.... Nolan is movie genius!!! I mean this movie really puts the trilogy all together story wise and it really is an epic ending. Wont share too much at this point since most people haven't seen the movie.

Like some others said watch BB & TDK before TDKR and it will that much more amazing IMO. Anyone who say's this movie was anything less then an A+ I might lose respect for their opinion is all I gotta' say.

Best trilogy ever made.

well give my thoughts in post 416 (higher on this page) a whirl

 

[Jason Bourne]

well give my thoughts in post 416 (higher on this page) a whirl

I just read them now. Very well thought and written post. I will put my thoughts in spoiler just incase:

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Enjoyed reading it and I may even agree with some of it. But here's how I see it... it was an amazing movie trilogy and I hope you don't take offence to this but some people are just too hard to please no matter what you do like yourself? Its a very tough act to follow movie greatness set out like the TDK achieved even by Nolan himself. And I think he did a damn great job of matching TDK with TDKR and then taking the TDKR story to envelope all three movies together into a "true trilogy".

Comics are comics. Books are books. And movies are movies. Things have to be modified to best adapt a comic and script for the screen and IMO if someone else thinks they can do it better then Nolan then in Eminem like fashion will they please stand up?

People have to let go of the comic and look at this strictly as a movie. People do the same thing when they whine when books are adapted to the screen. It just not fair to the filmmakers. Its a completely different medium.

I will say this though no one can top Heath Ledger's Joker role as a villain despite how amazing and great a job Tom Hardy did as Bane.

I will end off by saying there was a sense of "obviousness" to TDKR if you know the comic's and games that perhaps TDK didn't have to it like you say. I personally look at the three movies as a continuing movie divvied up in 3 parts and they are just an amazing movie combined together. I was perfectly content and happy with the movie as it was.

Again best movie trilogy ever made I say.

 

[xMicheil]

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I understand how that has been a theme in the movies. But the LoS already knew his identity for years.

The thing is Batman maybe a symbol, but he made Batman the symbol because of who he is and his actions. It is hard for me to describe it's a circular pattern, Batman is the symbol because He is the symbol. Also check out my long winded above post regarding Robin taking over (or at least the end) and my feelings. Like I said this needs more than one watching

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That's true about the LoS knowing about that I'd forgotten about that. Although I never got the feeling they were going to reveal Batman, although neither did I with Bane, but with Bane dead? & there being no LoS leader as Talia died too, the remainder of Banes soldiers looked like they were going to prison, more than likely the same prison where all the people Batman/The Dent Act put away, they would have definitely said who Batman was. It was more likely then ever that all the crooks would find out who Batman was.

Fair enough about Robin though, I knew when I saw it that would be something not everyone would be happy with, me though I really liked it. I know Nolan doesn't do Directors Cuts but I'd love there to be one for this, maybe we'd understand some motives more.

 

[mllNY]

I just read them now. Very well thought and written post. I will put my thoughts in spoiler just incase:

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Enjoyed reading it and I may even agree with some of it. But here's how I see it... it was an amazing movie trilogy and I hope you don't take offence to this but some people are just too hard to please no matter what you do like yourself? Its a very tough act to follow movie greatness set out like the TDK achieved even by Nolan himself. And I think he did a damn great job of matching TDK with TDKR and then taking the TDKR story to envelope all three movies together into a "true trilogy".

Comics are comics. Books are books. And movies are movies. Things have to be modified to best adapt a comic and script for the screen and IMO if someone else thinks they can do it better then Nolan then in Eminem like fashion will they please stand up?

People have to let go of the comic and look at this strictly as a movie. People do the same thing when they whine when books are adapted to the screen. It just not fair to the filmmakers. Its a completely different medium.

I will say this though no one can top Heath Ledger's Joker role as a villain despite how amazing and great a job Tom Hardy did as Bane.

I will end off by saying there was a sense of "obviousness" to TDKR if you know the comic's and games that perhaps TDK didn't have to it like you say. I personally look at the three movies as a continuing movie divvied up in 3 parts and they are just an amazing movie combined together. I was perfectly content and happy with the movie as it was.

Again best movie trilogy ever made I say.

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In fairness I did state I separated my thoughts of the comic from this set of movies but you can't have too much separation, Bane does break Batman's back, Batman and Catwoman have a love intreset. Nolan drew on these stories from Batmans arcs in order to use them in the movies and leave people satisfied. And I really should clarify that I did enjoy the movie and I did think it was awesome and as a trilogy it worked very well but I still like TDK over TDKR.

Honestly my biggest point I am struggling with is the end. Batman is my favorite superhero bar none so I just can't live without Bruce with Alfred in Wayne Manor fighting crime, whihc is what makes this ending hard for me.

Even if he ends up with Selina. And why couldn't Alfred have run into him somewhere else. Of course it had to be at that cafe...