Was the Anticipation worth it?

[BatLobsterRises]

Totally agree that the journey is almost always the most fun, no matter what the event is.

I can still watch any TDK or TDKR trailer and get swept up in all those emotions I felt when I first saw them, when my mind was just swirling with all the possibilites. I have cherished the build-up to these films possibly moreso than the films themselves. And feel truly grateful that these films have made Batman a constant topic of discussion and excitement amongst all my casual/non-comics fan friends. It's really become something that I've bonded over with so many people. It's gone from me being the one-Batman obsessed guy in my group of friends (pre-Begins) to it being the norm to have a Batman obsession. That never ceases to blow my mind.

And the beauty of it is, I suspect as long as the reboot is good, they'll all stay interested.

[Rogue Kira]

It was good movie all this nitpicking was just troll being trolls, every movie has its flaws but it doesn't mean it's not a good movie.

One thing I have to disagree with (and I probably going to some heat for this) that alot people are say this is the greatest movie of all time,that being said I do think it is One of the greatest movies of all time.

[aeioulul]

Originally Posted by Johnny Drama

the nitpicking, people went overboard with it. As if they were LOOKING for reasons to not like the movie. Thing is, TDK had just as many inconsitencies and people ignored them and enjoyed the film. In The Dark Knight, Batman saves Rachel from a fall that neither of them should have survived even with Batmans armour and cape and we never know what happened to the Joker in Wayne's Mansion who was still trying to find Harvey Dent at the time, they just cut to the next scene. Jokers hair was 3 different lengths over the course of the movie, or how about the Joker placing a grenade in the bank managers mouth, while the bank manager, whos hands are free, just leaves it there? Or what about Joker killing Gamble...by cutting his mouth? I am not bashing The Dark Knight, I am just wondering why it's heralded as this masterpiece whil TDKR is shat on for something the Dark Knight itself was heavy on: Inconsistencies. ANd alot of the so called "inconsistencies" stem from the viewers own lack of imagination and common sense. Like all the people who can't understand how Bane knew Batman was Bruce Wayne. I mean, it's not like Bane was part of the same terrorist organization that trained Bruce Wayne and burned his house down.

This. Thank you.

Rises gets a lot of hate and it didn't deserve it. Just sayin'

[georgec]

Damn where have you guys been? I always feel like I'm one of the few trying to explain why the nitpicks and purported "plot holes" are not what people make them out to be. And I've said many times that TDK can be dissected much more than TDKR.

[Mob1423]

TDKR had flaws, obvious flaws, but they weren't a big deal. That's why I do agree with some that this may be on of the greatest BATMAN films of them all. But one of the greatest movies of ANY film? That's pushing it. Maybe in the top 100 or top 50, but not top 10 or 20

[ShadowBoxer]

Originally Posted by aeioulul

Yes. And I'm having a hard time accepting that Nolan and Bale will never do another Batman movie.

While Nolan has said that he is done with Batman, Bale has said that he would do another one ONLY if Chris Nolan came to him with a script/story that was worth telling. But its safe to say this is the end of the Nolan Bat films.

[TheFuture]

Originally Posted by Deserana

I don't know what to call it. Some of it was just bizzarre.

The nitpick that stays in my mind was "How the hell is JGL gonna fit in the bat-suit?"

The one that stands out for me is "How did Bruce Wayne get back to Gotham!!11? Lolz plothole."

It's because he's ****ing Batman. That's why.

[Mob1423]

Originally Posted by TheFuture

The one that stands out for me is "How did Bruce Wayne get back to Gotham!!11? Lolz plothole."

It's because he's ****ing Batman. That's why.

It's actually a good answer. Every single Batman movie, we see how he does things. This one played mind games, and now it's like we are the criminals of Gotham who question what Batman can do all thanks to theatricality, the art of deception, and superstition: "How did he do that? Can he really fly? I heard he isn't even human."

How did Batman do it? Perhaps it's best we just not know for once. When you question things like that, you underestimate him. Just know that it was The Batman who did all of that, and that should be a good enough reason for anyone.

[TheFuture]

Originally Posted by Mob1423

It's actually a good answer. Every single Batman movie, we see how he does things. This one played mind games, and now it's like we are the criminals of Gotham who question what Batman can do all thanks to theatricality, the art of deception, and superstition: "How did he do that? Can he really fly? I heard he isn't even human."

How did Batman do it? Perhaps it's best we just not know for once. When you question things like that, you underestimate him. Just know that it was The Batman who did all of that, and that should be a good enough reason for anyone.

Indeed, plus I think BB established that Bruce has other aliases with resources attached to them. I mean how else did he buy up WE without Earle getting a hint of Bruce being involved?

[Ant-LOX]

Yes, well worth wait. At some point towards the end of June I didn't pick up an internet card, because I had to avoid all spoilers.

I went on an internet and all media break (BTW, I cleared my head, and now I am no longer addicted to the internet and TV and other social networks, which is a blessing)

I went into the movie clean. The only time I popped on the internet was to find out the runtime, and to check showtimes.

Seeing all three movies in a row of the trilogy at my favorite theater (AMC 14, Franklin Mills, Philadelphia) was the best way to experience it.

I didn't see any reviews, or read any backlash until today.

It was the same way I approached TDK.

[Mob1423]

I feel the way people anticipated wasn't worth it, but when the movie finally came out, it was worth every penny it was getting

Believe it or not when I first saw it opening day, after Bruce made the jump to the ledge, I swear EVERYONE in the theater jumped out of their seats and screamed "YEAAAAAH!" and applauded. I have NEVER seen an entire audience react like that and I am so glad I was a part of it

[the_monk]

I think anticipation is a dangerous thing. In moderation it can be good, but I nearly ruined TDK for myself by hanging around here.

I was watching a clip of Michael Caine teaching an acting for film workshop. He said he never views the rushes after a performance. The reason is that everyone who views rushes looks only at what they're doing. The makeup looks at makeup. The DP looks at the lighting and composition. It's dangerous to view something without seeing it in its proper context.

I feel like that's a good analogy for what happens here sometimes. People focus on individual situations and scenes, and it harms their ability to view them within the context of the film. I stayed away from here deliberately after TDK and for the buildup to TDKR, and I enjoyed the movie much more for it.

[mjbull23]

Originally Posted by TheFuture

The one that stands out for me is "How did Bruce Wayne get back to Gotham!!11? Lolz plothole."

It's because he's ****ing Batman. That's why.

Because they're the plot holes we deserve as Batman-Nolan fans, but not the one's we need right now. So we'll take em, and rationalize them, because we can. Because they don't have to make sense, but we can accept them within the scope of suspended disbelief.

[Fudgie]

Definitely not worth the anticipation.

[Tequilla]

Of course it was. The movie was much better than i expected. Everything i could have hoped , being a Batman fan for so long.

Nolan is also a huge director , so success always bring petty criticism . People need to move on , and dont care so much what some average joe thinks about it in the web .

As a Batman fan , i never thought i would ever see a closing chapter so good. The sensation is magnificent.

[Just_Human]

The spoilers gradually killed my anticipation


:-)

[BlackFox]

Originally Posted by Just_Human

The spoilers gradually killed my anticipation


:-)

Glad I learned my lesson on TDK about spoilers, didnt make that mistake twice.

[Lord]

The viral was fun but i was never very anticipated, which once again worked foor me because it made me love the movie while others that were very hyped for this were disapointed

[Demon Hunter]

I was trying to stay as far away from spoilers and discussions as I could. I remember that I didn't even check the trailers because I wanted to be surprised.
However, a month before it finally hit the theaters I was doing some Bat-related stuff like reading comics, watching Batman TAS again and playing Batman Arhkam City. I was really hyped to see the movie although I knew nothing about it.
When I finally saw it I was mindblown. Catwoman looked amazing, Bane was horrifying and Batman... Batman was more Batman than he had ever been in the previous movies. I remember when I saw the moment where Bane was revealed to be the son of Ras Al Ghul I was like "C'mon! Bane is no son of Ras... Ras has a daughter!" But I was still willing to accept whatever changes Nolan needed to do for his movies. And when in the end Miranda was revealed to be Talia, which I did not see coming at all, I was almost jumping in my seat like "Yes, yes!.... This twist was amazing!
At the very end of the movie I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see if Batman was going to make it or not! For a moment I got really depressed that he had indeed died, although that would've been a great ending as well. Finally, when I saw him alive at the cafee with Selina... I felt a warm feeling of great satisfaction. I mean for me personally that was the best ending this trilogy could've had and the movie instantly became my most favourite Batman one.
So, was the anticipation worth it? Yes, absolutely!

[Bruce_Begins]

Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

I was trying to stay as far away from spoilers and discussions as I could. I remember that I didn't even check the trailers because I wanted to be surprised.
However, a month before it finally hit the theaters I was doing some Bat-related stuff like reading comics, watching Batman TAS again and playing Batman Arhkam City. I was really hyped to see the movie although I knew nothing about it.
When I finally saw it I was mindblown. Catwoman looked amazing, Bane was horrifying and Batman... Batman was more Batman than he had ever been in the previous movies. I remember when I saw the moment where Bane was revealed to be the son of Ras Al Ghul I was like "C'mon! Bane is no son of Ras... Ras has a daughter!" But I was still willing to accept whatever changes Nolan needed to do for his movies. And when in the end Miranda was revealed to be Talia, which I did not see coming at all, I was almost jumping in my seat like "Yes, yes!.... This twist was amazing!
At the very end of the movie I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see if Batman was going to make it or not! For a moment I got really depressed that he had indeed died, although that would've been a great ending as well. Finally, when I saw him alive at the cafee with Selina... I felt a warm feeling of great satisfaction. I mean for me personally that was the best ending this trilogy could've had and the movie instantly became my most favourite Batman one.
So, was the anticipation worth it? Yes, absolutely!

Good post.

I hope more people feel the way you did !

[Mace Dolex]

Activity here at the boards might be slow now but they're soon to bounce back with the DVD/BR release.

If anything I think posters are still soaking up the movie I know I am, currently I'm reading the novelization, listening to the soundtrack, rewatching BB and TDK so it's a good time right now.

I think the Spider-Man threads have cooled off even sooner that I was expecting.