Best to Worst of the Dark Knight Trilogy

[Decepticonus]

Yet you included Batman '89, this is TDK trilogy dude.

 

[WingedAvenger89]

Yet you included Batman '89, this is TDK trilogy dude.

I ranked the TDK trilogy. Thoroughly.

In fact I went in depth ranking various aspects of said trilogy as well besides the simple, and obvious ranking of three movies that the vast majority of everyone considers TDK being the crown jewel off the franchise. Also, many consider unfairly TDK Rises is beyond terrible. Hyperbole of the highest degree.

Then as a bonus I ranked the entire Batman franchise on screen. As did others. If you could read, you'd see that. So why are you on my nuts?

 

[Lord]

Does anyone count with the Gotham Knight film as canonicaly taking place between Begins and Dark Knight?

I don't think it had the involvement of the Nolan brothers, and it's not perfect, but it does flesh out the time a bit and makes Batman's career in this universe seem a bit longer.

 

[BatLobster]

There's really no reason one couldn't consider it canon if they wanted to. I don't think it outright contradicts anything in the movies, but I also haven't watched it in a while.

 

[Decepticonus]

Well it has Fox supplying him new toys, the Russian mob to appear in TDK, hunting down Scarescrow. But it has Croc, egad the supernatural and not realistic. Yeah, it could be canon and does fit but I normally do not count Gotham Knight.

 

[Squaremaster316]

Tdk: *****

bb: ****3/4

tdkr: ****

 

[Keehar]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. The Dark Knight Rises

 

[JackWhite]

1. The Dark Knight 10/10
2. Batman Begins 9/10
3. The Dark Knight Rises 6.5/10

I last remember you giving TDKR around a 7/10 when the Blu Ray/DVD was released, IIRC. Has it gotten worse for you on subsequent viewings, Mr J?

The Dark Knight - 10/10
Batman Begins - 9/10
The Dark Knight Rises - 8/10

 

[BatLobster]

Ouch. I slept better at night with the comfort that Mr. J at least gave it a 7.

My ratings have not changed since I saw TDKR.

TDK- 9.5/10
Rises- 9/10
Begins- 8.5/10

Trilogy as a whole- 10/10

 

[Nardz937]

The Dark Knight 10/10
Batman Begins 9.5/10
The Dark Knight Rises 8/10

 

[The Joker]

I last remember you giving TDKR around a 7/10 when the Blu Ray/DVD was released, IIRC. Has it gotten worse for you on subsequent viewings, Mr J?

In some areas yes, that's why it's dropped down a 0.5 for me.

Ouch. I slept better at night with the comfort that Mr. J at least gave it a 7.

I'm flattered my opinion means that much to you

 

[hafizbat]

I kept trying to make a list, then deleting it because I just couldn't pick a favorite. I also couldn't stand putting any of them in third place because it makes them look bad

I love all three. I prefer to look at the trilogy as one long story, and each of the movies have strengths and weaknesses.

I'd like to grade the trilogy as a whole...10/10. I highly doubt we'll see a better trilogy of superhero films for a long long time.

 

[Thoix]

1. The Dark Knight - 10/10
2. The Dark Knight Rises - 10/10
3. Batman Begins - 9/10

These are still my ratings nearly three years after the release of TDKR. As for the trilogy in a whole:

10/10

 

[BatLobster]

In some areas yes, that's why it's dropped down a 0.5 for me.



I'm flattered my opinion means that much to you

I was kidding of course, but I do have a lot of respect your opinions as a Bat-fan as you tend to be pretty fair and objective, so it's always delightful when I do agree with your take.

 

[The Joker]

Thanks man, same to you, but not for a second did I believe you were serious about sleeping better at night because of my opinions lol. My ego is not that big

 

[Travesty]

BB 9/10
TDK 7/10
TDKR 4.5/10. It would be a coaster if I owned it.

Lose sleep on that, suckers! My ego needs it. I'm out!

 

[BatLobster]

Devastating lol

 

[titansupes]

TDK - 10/10
TDKR - 9/10 (though it fights it out for top spot with TDK regularly).
BB - 7.5/10

 

[SHADOWBAT69]

I haven't been on the forum in a very long time. Reading through this thread I will admit I'm a but surprised at how many rank TDKR so high, but that's the diversity in fan opinion I guess.

For the Dark Knight Trilogy it's easy for me:

Begins
TDK
TDKR


As for the franchise as a whole:

Batman
Returns
Begins
TDK
Forever
B&R
TDKR



I almost got up and walked out on Rises. No kidding. I despised it that much. Never even bought it, and refuse to ever own it.

 

[BatLobster]

I haven't been on the forum in a very long time. Reading through this thread I will admit I'm a but surprised at how many rank TDKR so high, but that's the diversity in fan opinion I guess.

And that's a good thing, I think. It would be pretty dull if everyone unanimously agreed. The Batman franchise has some very polarizing films in its midst as far as the fanbase goes. One is Rises, the other is Returns.

 

[Knightfall]

Mine would have to be

BB: 8/10

TDK:5/10

TDKR:2/10



Batman Begins was the closest we've gotten to a real representation of the actual batman of the comics. It was gritty, dark and brooding. Bruce Wayne was on a mission and was a bad ass. Bale was also in his best shape out of the trilogy. His voice worked the best here. The costume was also the most menacing and he didn't look like 'Armor Man'. The action was decent and the best fight choreography of the trilogy. The story whilst a tad cliche in places was very good and the entire movie keeps you very engaged and rooting for batman. Not to mention I didn't think there was one bad actor in the movie and I much preferred Holmes.


The Dark Knight: Aside from a nice performance from Ledger and the original cast from Begins, the acting was not very good. Terrible pacing, terrible costume for Batman. Wasn't a fan of Ledgers look and being totally honest.. His performance didn't really feel like the Joker to me, still a good performance. The story felt pretty boring and whiny in places. The entire third act could have been cut.. It just felt like the screenwriters were just adding cliche tid bits for the fun of it. Didn't like Chicago Gotham. Really did not like Maggie replacing Holmes, she felt cheap and delivered her lines very fast like a rehearsal. There was no chemistry with her and Aaron/Christian. I could go on, don't get me wrong, I don't hate it, it's still much better than any other batman live action movie besides BB and even though B89 isn't very comic accurate I still prefer that over most of TDK.



The Dark Knight Rises: Wow, where do I begin? I hate that Bane was 5'7 and his race was changed just because Nolan decided to s*** on the character. Catwoman was obnoxious as was the cliche "Clean slate" concept. The worst fight choreography in the trilogy. HATE JOHN BLAKE!!!!! And Joseph Gordon Levitt's acting! Batman barely shows up, and once again armor man. Completely wrong use of Talia. The only thing in this movie that I liked... Was the scene where Bruce shows up at Selina's apartment.... I'm not joking.. This movie was trash... Utter trash.

 

[shauner111]

Mine would have to be

BB: 8/10

TDK:5/10

TDKR:2/10



Batman Begins was the closest we've gotten to a real representation of the actual batman of the comics. It was gritty, dark and brooding. Bruce Wayne was on a mission and was a bad ass. Bale was also in his best shape out of the trilogy. His voice worked the best here. The costume was also the most menacing and he didn't look like 'Armor Man'. The action was decent and the best fight choreography of the trilogy. The story whilst a tad cliche in places was very good and the entire movie keeps you very engaged and rooting for batman. Not to mention I didn't think there was one bad actor in the movie and I much preferred Holmes.


The Dark Knight: Aside from a nice performance from Ledger and the original cast from Begins, the acting was not very good. Terrible pacing, terrible costume for Batman. Wasn't a fan of Ledgers look and being totally honest.. His performance didn't really feel like the Joker to me, still a good performance. The story felt pretty boring and whiny in places. The entire third act could have been cut.. It just felt like the screenwriters were just adding cliche tid bits for the fun of it. Didn't like Chicago Gotham. Really did not like Maggie replacing Holmes, she felt cheap and delivered her lines very fast like a rehearsal. There was no chemistry with her and Aaron/Christian. I could go on, don't get me wrong, I don't hate it, it's still much better than any other batman live action movie besides BB and even though B89 isn't very comic accurate I still prefer that over most of TDK.



The Dark Knight Rises: Wow, where do I begin? I hate that Bane was 5'7 and his race was changed just because Nolan decided to s*** on the character. Catwoman was obnoxious as was the cliche "Clean slate" concept. The worst fight choreography in the trilogy. HATE JOHN BLAKE!!!!! And Joseph Gordon Levitt's acting! Batman barely shows up, and once again armor man. Completely wrong use of Talia. The only thing in this movie that I liked... Was the scene where Bruce shows up at Selina's apartment.... I'm not joking.. This movie was trash... Utter trash.

Ill respect that this is your view on the trilogy but i can have my two cents too.

I dont see how Dark Knight is poorly paced, quite the opposite. I also didn't think Maggie delivered her lines fast like a rehearsal. Don't know where that's coming from.

Bane wasn't 5'7 in the movie, now you're being ridiculous. What are they supposed to do? Hire a 6'7 actor just because he's tall?

My ratings:

BB: 4/5
TDK: 4.5/5
TDKR: 4.3/5

I watched Rises the other day, still love this movie to death. I don't like rating the individual films though, since i see it as one story.

 

[Knightfall]

Ill respect that this is your view on the trilogy but i can have my two cents too.

I dont see how Dark Knight is poorly paced, quite the opposite. I also didn't think Maggie delivered her lines fast like a rehearsal. Don't know where that's coming from.

Bane wasn't 5'7 in the movie, now you're being ridiculous. What are they supposed to do? Hire a 6'7 actor just because he's tall?

My ratings:

BB: 4/5
TDK: 4.5/5
TDKR: 4.3/5

I watched Rises the other day, still love this movie to death. I don't like rating the individual films though, since i see it as one story.

Ridiculous? Why because I speak the truth that all Nolan worshipers are to afraid to do? Tom hardy is 5'7 give an inch or two. No they did not have to hire any tall actor, but how about one that's comic accurate and gee.. Idk the same race? The same way it irks me when they change the race of characters like Human Torch, Nick Fury, Perry white ect. It completely disregards the source material. Also TDK was incredibly fast paced in a bad way, it was rushed and felt like a combination of scenes from different movies piled together to try and make one.

 

[Keehar]

Ridiculous? Why because I speak the truth that all Nolan worshipers are to afraid to do?

Oh we got us a ripe one here. That kind of attitude is why your opinion ain't going to be taken seriously. Delusional dark knight as your custom title. Good choice.

Anyways my ratings.

Begins - 9/10
Knight - 10/10
Rises - 8/10

That's my truth aka honest opinion and I ain't afraid to speak it.

 

[Knightfall]

Oh we got us a ripe one here. That kind of attitude is why your opinion ain't going to be taken seriously. Delusional dark knight as your custom title. Good choice.

Anyways my ratings.

Begins - 9/10
Knight - 10/10
Rises - 8/10


That's my truth aka honest opinion and I ain't afraid to speak it.

Attitude? Not really pal, just defending myself from claims of being "Ridiculous". Just carry on about yourself and focus more on putting things in order of Greatest to least greatest as the thread says, cause you have it as good to best to worst... Kind of eludes me.