The Dark Knight Rises TDKR Reviews/Reactions (SPOILERS/Read At Your Own Risk) (NO DISCUSSION!)

[bosef982]

I remember when I first heard the ending a year ago, and about Blake taking over, and I remember thinking how many fans would to be able to see the point -- that Blake is really the best testament and honor given to Batman. Basically saying -- Batman is that powerful, he lives on beyond Bruce.

That's amazing and he lives on beyond Bruce because of Bruce.

 

[DigificWriter]

I posted in the wrong thread, so ignore this.

 

[Godzilla2000]

Hmmm..it was inferred that Blake is not his real name. I think the big clue is that the woman stated his name was Robin, which could also be an assumed name as well and that Blake is actually Dick Grayson. I'm thinking that if the series were to continue he'd become Nightwing, Dick's other persona, not Robin though.

 

[shauner111]

Ok I just saw the movie again now -
I still think it was a terrible idea to end of the trilogy with a shot of JGL. The "Robin" name was cringe-worthy - People were actually laughing out loud at that in my theater both times I saw that - I would have except I was speechless. Totally classless move. They could have used Richard Grayson, Jason Todd or Tim Drake, hell even Damian (just by first name) - but Robin??? And a 30+ yr old one at that?? Nothing against JGL, his performance was top-notch - this is a screenplay F up.
The final scene should have been the cafe scene.
The screenplay and dialogue was embarrassing in many parts - nowhere near on the level of some of the delivery and dialogue in BB and TDK. The storm is coming line as delivered by Jen comes to mind in particular....
Bane will go down as having the most disappointing comic book movie death in the history of comic book movies. That was awful.
How did Bruce return to Gotham after escaping from the prison? I don't think he walked or hitched a ride because Alfred wasn't even around to pick him up this time.

LOL wow. I think im gonna leave this forum soon, cuz this post is not only nitpicking at its finest, when in my opinion this is the best Batman movie ever made (best comic book too & one of the best movies in general that ive ever witnessed on the big screen)....but it's a reason for my constant face-palming lately.

You thought Banes death sucked? I thought it was amazing, and i wasnt even sure if i would like Catwoman killing him. Batman did the damage first, paving way for Selina. That shot to the chest was MIGHTY.

Dialogue and screenplay were fantastic in my opinion. Nobody laughed when i saw it last night, when the Robin name was dropped. Everyone jumped up screaming YES! 30 year old robin? It's his name...it;s not like he's 30 years old in a robin-esque suit. He's either the next Batman or Nightwing, which is the right age.

My friends and i walked out of the cinema and all agreed that whoever nitpicks this is out of their minds. Where are you going to find such tremendous acting, casting, directing, music, action sequences, pacing, writing, etc?? Especially in this genre?? We were all like jesus christ....nobody should even make a Batman movie after this. WHO is going to top this!? Who would want to!? It's either going to be a rip-off or so far away from it that it'll come off either too goofy or too comic-booky.

It's just our opinion, but it's completely baffling to me how someone can criticise this. Even with its mistakes, it still makes the other CBM'S that were released this year, look like silly action-comedies that are meant for children.

Im no longer complaining about YOU but about everyone elses posts ive read in the last 24 hrs. If you dont like certain things, fine, its ur right. But i just dont understand all the complaints, at ALL. I feel like im from another planet when i read some of this stuff. I cant relate.

Bashing the length of the movie?? Do you people just watch 2 hr movies, because LOTR is some boring ass **** when it hits the 2 hour mark and there's still a damn hour left usually. This was a tight script and didnt lag on and on like LOTR. Godfather 2 is one of my fav movies of all time, do ppl think that's boring?? Just because they think a gangster movie shouldnt be so long? If it fits, it fits. In this case, the script was just right.

I know im coming off like an A-HOLE, like my opinions are fact. But after experiencing this movie last night, i actually dont care right now. What more do you want from Nolan?? This man delivered 80 000 times more than i thought he would. Everything felt so much more realistic, even compared to the others. The scope was INSANE.

Dont like Robin or the reference? K i can see that, but i loved it, and im not even a fan of the character THAT much. Nolan took away all corniness surrounding him, tossed it out, made Blake a mix of all the different robins pretty much. The music, with the scenes edited together, and the emotion?? Perfect ending.

Im out. Done my rant. Dont care about others thoughts on the movie. These are mine. Perfect movie, perfect trilogy, no nitpicking. EXCELLENCE.

 

[silentrascal]

All in all, I give TDKR a solid 9.8 out of 10. I'm afraid I have to take off .2 simply because I just didn't feel or believe in Hines Ward's acting. Quite frankly, he nearly ruined the picture.

 

[NoMoreDeadCops!]

I remember when I first heard the ending a year ago, and about Blake taking over, and I remember thinking how many fans would to be able to see the point -- that Blake is really the best testament and honor given to Batman. Basically saying -- Batman is that powerful, he lives on beyond Bruce.

That's amazing and he lives on beyond Bruce because of Bruce.

 

[Duncan21]

Saw it today at 11AM in IMAX...

1 WORD

WOW!!!!!! I loved it... 10/10, 4 stars. I have to see it again but this I think was my favorite Batman movie of all time. I’ll just go over the characters a little and what I thought.

Batman/Bruce- Bale did his best work IMO in this trilogy. He hit both Wayne and Batman out of the park. His story of an older Batman getting back out there, only to be broken literally and rise back up was thrilling. When Bale was in the prison climbing out I was on the edge of my seat cheering. I liked his chemistry with Anne and everything between Batman and Bane was kick ass...

Bane- Was Scary as all Hell and a brutal villain. All the work they did with the voice in Post paid off. I had my mouth wide open when Bane and Batman fought the first time. You knew what was coming, but could not look away. The Chaos he reigned down in Gotham was insane and so enjoyable to see. I also loved the speeches he gave both at the stadium and to the prisoners, chilling stuff. Hardy’s presence was spot on and oh so creepy...

Cat woman was sexy as hell and Anne nailed it. I was cheering for her to get the part all along and she did not disappoint me at all. Anne was smart, methodical and dripping with sex appeal. I thought she was getting a little bit lost in the mix when Bane was at the height of his chaos but she got right back in the game in the last half. I liked that you were not sure what she was going to do until the end. A Great portrayal from Anne, all the way around.

Ending was different than I expected but still a joy to see. Levitt did well amongst this great cast and by the end of the movie I understood why he wanted to take over the reign. He felt a kinship with Bruce and a desire to be something of a symbol himself realizing the police just could not do enough...

Bravo to Nolan and everyone involved ending this trilogy on such a high note. Well Done…

 

[rogue trooper]

Just saw it! It absolutely lived up to my expectations!! It is this trilogy's Return of The Jedi! Bale's best Bat-performance yet! Even more dynamic and versitile in the suit. Even more depthful, especially his scenes with Cotillard(shame, Marion, shame). Hardy was remarkably menacing! And Hathaway really kicked a$$! A 10!

 

[Duncan21]

Just saw it! It absolutely lived up to my expectations!! It is this trilogy's Return of The Jedi! Bale's best Bat-performance yet! Even more dynamic and versitile in the suit. Even more depthful, especially his scenes with Cotillard(shame, Marion, shame). Hardy was remarkably menacing! And Hathaway really kicked a$$! A 10!

I thought it was gonna be Jedi as well but i liked it even better then TDK or Empire LOL!! You know what took it over the top for me was Bale. He NAILED it this time. Bruce/Batman he was amazing.. Bane was brutal and Anne was sexy.. Loved it..

 

[karatemanchan37]

Solid Overall, but works better as a trilogy.

8.75/10 by itself. 10/10 when viewed after BB and TDK.

 

[kvz5]

wrong thread

 

[Shawn Wayne]

Just got back. I have to say, the scathing reviews out there are really off the mark. With DK being a 10 out of 10 I would give DKR a 9- great movie.

 

[Duncan21]

Just got back. I have to say, the scathing reviews out there are really off the mark. With DK being a 10 out of 10 I would give DKR a 9- great movie.

87% on RT most of the reviews have been great. Just what happens when expectations are so high i guess..

 

[LegendAssemble]

I just saw it and I have a lot to say about the movie.

The Plot: The movie beggining with Banes attack on the CIA jet was a good way to get us into the action, however I don't think the begging was as crisp as the Dark Knight's was. It drags a bit but then it picks up just fine. Unlike Begins and TDK this movie really only has one antagonist. I know there's Talia too but she isn't even a problem until the last 15 minutes and by that point the main threat is a bomb rather than her, which I think worked well, because Bane was certainly more menacing and had a much greater presence than she did.

One of the many risks the movie takes is having several protagonists each with their own stories. These characters are Bruce Wayne/Batman), Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and John Blake/Robin (yes he was Robin see below for my explanation) all with their own character arcs. Catwoman's is probably the most lackluster of these but it is still very good to say the least.

The Tone: I've heard people comparing the tone of the movie to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Most say it doesn't really have the same feeling as the Dark Knight, that is true, but they also say it feels more like Begins, this is not. The movie has it's own tone and it's own attitude. It's like the Return of the King of the trilogy, it's much more grand than either of the previous films, and much more epic for lack of better words.

Bane: To say the least he was a huge improvement from what we got in Batman and Robin. He's calculating and he has a calming cold menace to this voice that gives you chills. He will openly tell his lackeys that he is leaving them to die or that he is sacrificing them, like its a good thing, like they're martyrs. He's the closest thing in the series to the personification of evil..

I've heard people saying he wasn't as much fun to watch as the Joker but he's not supposed to be. Joker is supposed to be someone that can make you laugh at a hospital blowing up. He's a wild card and his only goal is to shake up the status quo.Bane however is an end all master planner, he has clear goals and you definitely don't laugh at his acts. Not only that but the Joker was not a physical threat to Batman, you know the whole time Bruce could break him in half, here it's the other way around. They are both very different antagonists but I'd say both are equally effective.

John Blake: I've heard mixed opinions about John Blake going on to be Robin, however I personally don't think this is the case. People keep saying that his name being "Robin" was a nod to allude to his future in crime fighting however I think it was to show that he IS Robin in the movie. He's a much more realistic take on the character than in the comics. He's a young cop in his early 20s and he has figured out Bruce Wayne is Batman.

Through out the movie he has a steady will to do what's right and to be a hero but he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the police. When Batman returns to Gotham he fights side by side with Batman, and he serves very much as Batman's sidekick (taking his orders to save the school bus, ect). I think the Robin line was more intended so we would understand that was who the character was. The end of his arc doesn't suggest to me that he is going to continue on to become "Robin" (it's his first name, he already is Robin), rather it suggests he is done being the sidekick and he's ready to take up the mantle as the hero. Whether that hero is Batman or Nightwing is up to interpretation, but it's certain he is not becoming "Robin".

Overall: This movie is very different from TDK but it is just as entertaining and fun to watch. The only good third installment in a superhero franchise and a contender for movie of the year.

 

[Mace Dolex]

This movie was excellent and it's very rare that I consider any movie excellent mostly I'll just say "yeah it was good" but this movie delivered on all things in an epic scale, I wasn't bored for a minute even for the dialogue scenes between Alfred and Bruce were very emotional.

While I've never been a Robin fan I'm glad the way the writers didn't feel the need to make him a circus acrobat which wouldve totally been pointless, the only minor gripe would be that Bane's dialogue was difficult to hear at times and he mostly sounded like Count Dracula.

 

[Maximum Carnage]

7/10. Loved the movie overall, but can't help but feeling "meh"..


However, 3 major gripes:

Batman got his ass kicked more than anything else in this film, and I felt the fighting scenes were just .. boring!

Secondly - Bane's voice was goofy .. to say the least.

Lastly, does Batman have teleporting abilities I'm unaware of? How many times does he arrive just at the nick-of-time .. every .. single .. time.

 

[Phantom_Kali]

For some reason the quote thing didn't work. This post is in response to those that think that Bruce is dead.

It would be idiotic if he fixed the auto-pilot thing in the one that he didn't use, while not in the one he did use. It would also be idiotic if he fixed the auto-pilot, not to eject. Remember, JGL's character in Inception did way too much in the supposedly very limited amount of time he had.

Why would Alfred imagine Bruce with Selina? If he was imagining it, he probably would have imagined Bruce with Rachel.

Alfred's non-reaction in Florence would have been because he knew Bruce was alive. Bruce would have told Alfred the truth.

Also, Bruce had good cause to fake his death. Talia tried to nuke Gotham partly out of revenge for Bruce "murdering" her father. So, Bruce could have thought that it was necessary to kill off both Bruce Wayne and Batman in case there were any other League of Shadows members who knew who he was. Also, he may have not been completely recovered from having his back broken and might not have physically been able to continue being Batman for much longer.

 

[Saint]

My early, incomplete thoughts:

Bane and Catwoman were a fantastic one-two punch. Bane had incredibly physicality--the beating he gave Batman at the midpoint was goddamn legendary. I was shocked they managed to fit a back injury in there. Bane a potent, charismatic character--perfect almost all the way through. My only complaint is that I feel he had something of a weak finish. It was a great battle, but then you find out he's not as important as you think and he gets blown up. Imperfect, but a minor complaint. Hardy owned the character.

Likewise, Hathaway was exceptional as Catwoman. They really found that character, I think, in the script and in the performance.

Bruce's return, fall, and double return was well played. It was equal parts DKR and Knightfall, and I loved that he had to reclaim the fear that he had driven out of himself in Batman Begins. He had to become more human to overcome Bane.

Bruce had a reduced role, but his presence was everywhere even when he wasn't on screen. They did a really fantastic job of making a legend out of him. The statue was a little hokey (I would have preferred a more restrained monument, like the Batsymbol), but I think they hit the notes they needed to hit to make everything work.

My biggest complaint, perhaps, is that his final moments as Batman weren't as personal as I would have liked. I loved his fight with Bane, the moments with Talia--but when he flew the bomb off it just felt impersonal and a little detached.

The plot had elements of No Man's Land, which, conceptually, is one of my favourite Batman stories. Crane's place in it was cute.

So, now the big one: Blake. He had a huge role in this movie (I'd be interested to compare his screentime with Bale's), and I liked him a lot more than I ever would have guessed. I wish he could have been Dick Grayson, but to call him any logical established character would have made his fate too obvious--even if it did become readily apparent as the movie went on.

I liked him. He was just a likable guy. And, more than that, I believed it. One of the best parts of the film was when Gordon blew up on Blake about the Dent cover up. Strong stuff. I think Blake was a hard sell, and I give them a lot of credit because when he stepped into the cave and that platform rose up--I got chills. It was something I now wanted to see, instead of just a half-assed approach to Robin that I would have resented.

As I've mentioned, there were trouble spots--but Batman, Bane, Catwoman, Gordon and Blake worked so well together, and were so satisfyingly written that they overcome some of the wandering plots threads and missteps. Those character knocked this one into orbit.

Incidentally, to anyone wondering why Bruce retired--it's because everything Alfred said was, essentially, correct. I like that somebody decided to write Batman a happy ending for once. Yeah, "the war goes on forever" is good too, but because of Blake's role in this story and the type of hero Batman was, it worked that he could finally leave it behind.

 

[sethypants]

I dont understand how people could say Bane death was too quick. He had a rematch with Batman and that significantly weakened him after bats damaged his "venom" so he was already half dead afterwards.

 

[sethypants]

Also, I wanna say Catwoman was great. Anne Hathaway did a fantastic job and all the naysayers that were just upset over her costume would still praise her efforts as Selina Kyle.

 

[TheWatcher]

Best movie I've ever seen.

 

[akfj]

10/10. I loved it. It was epic (overused word, I know). It was a very emotional film. I was left speechless at the end. It’s not as fun or entertaining as TDK, but it is more dignified and classier. It feels like a film that belongs to another time. The way it was shot, the look of it, the way it transpires, and the host of characters together makes it feel like a film from the past and in a way timeless. It made me tearful at times and provided heart-pounding tension at others and then there were moments when my jaw just dropped. There’s such a gloom to the film at points that it makes the resolution that much more satisfying. I think I may like it better than TDK, but it is not as easy as a watch as the first two films and may not lend itself to repeat viewing as much. However, the three films as a whole is what is greatest as compared to any one particular film in the series. The trilogy as a whole will be tough to beat for a long time for any other superhero film franchise. I can rest easy with this one as I feel no anxiety related to this film and found it satisfying.

Oh, and Anne Hathaway was really hot.

 

[BestGirl]

So, now the big one: Blake. He had a huge role in this movie (I'd be interested to compare his screentime with Bale's), and I liked him a lot more than I ever would have guessed. I wish he could have been Dick Grayson, but to call him any logical established character would have made his fate too obvious--even if it did become readily apparent as the movie went on.

I liked him. He was just a likable guy. And, more than that, I believed it. One of the best parts of the film was when Gordon blew up on Blake about the Dent cover up. Strong stuff. I think Blake was a hard sell, and I give them a lot of credit because when he stepped into the cave and that platform rose up--I got chills. It was something I now wanted to see, instead of just a half-assed approach to Robin that I would have resented.

I couldn't stand Blake at first because I felt like he was taking away airtime from Bruce and his role would have been best played by Gordon. When I found out he was Robin I was blown away and realized why Nolan had spent so damn much time on him. It was actually pretty awesome and retroactively redeemed the character for me.

 

[Saint]

I couldn't stand Blake at first because I felt like he was taking away airtime from Bruce and his role would have been best played by Gordon. When I found out he was Robin I was blown away and realized why Nolan had spent so damn much time on him. It was actually pretty awesome and retroactively redeemed the character for me.

I actually knew what was going to happen (broadly, not specifically) when I saw Blake's reaction to the gun after having shot that League goon. There was really never a point where I didn't like him, I just found him an inherently likable guy.

 

[Denver]

LOL wow. I think im gonna leave this forum soon, cuz this post is not only nitpicking at its finest, when in my opinion this is the best Batman movie ever made (best comic book too & one of the best movies in general that ive ever witnessed on the big screen)....but it's a reason for my constant face-palming lately.

You thought Banes death sucked? I thought it was amazing, and i wasnt even sure if i would like Catwoman killing him. Batman did the damage first, paving way for Selina. That shot to the chest was MIGHTY.

Dialogue and screenplay were fantastic in my opinion. Nobody laughed when i saw it last night, when the Robin name was dropped. Everyone jumped up screaming YES! 30 year old robin? It's his name...it;s not like he's 30 years old in a robin-esque suit. He's either the next Batman or Nightwing, which is the right age.

My friends and i walked out of the cinema and all agreed that whoever nitpicks this is out of their minds. Where are you going to find such tremendous acting, casting, directing, music, action sequences, pacing, writing, etc?? Especially in this genre?? We were all like jesus christ....nobody should even make a Batman movie after this. WHO is going to top this!? Who would want to!? It's either going to be a rip-off or so far away from it that it'll come off either too goofy or too comic-booky.

It's just our opinion, but it's completely baffling to me how someone can criticise this. Even with its mistakes, it still makes the other CBM'S that were released this year, look like silly action-comedies that are meant for children.

Im no longer complaining about YOU but about everyone elses posts ive read in the last 24 hrs. If you dont like certain things, fine, its ur right. But i just dont understand all the complaints, at ALL. I feel like im from another planet when i read some of this stuff. I cant relate.

Bashing the length of the movie?? Do you people just watch 2 hr movies, because LOTR is some boring ass **** when it hits the 2 hour mark and there's still a damn hour left usually. This was a tight script and didnt lag on and on like LOTR. Godfather 2 is one of my fav movies of all time, do ppl think that's boring?? Just because they think a gangster movie shouldnt be so long? If it fits, it fits. In this case, the script was just right.

I know im coming off like an A-HOLE, like my opinions are fact. But after experiencing this movie last night, i actually dont care right now. What more do you want from Nolan?? This man delivered 80 000 times more than i thought he would. Everything felt so much more realistic, even compared to the others. The scope was INSANE.

Dont like Robin or the reference? K i can see that, but i loved it, and im not even a fan of the character THAT much. Nolan took away all corniness surrounding him, tossed it out, made Blake a mix of all the different robins pretty much. The music, with the scenes edited together, and the emotion?? Perfect ending.

Im out. Done my rant. Dont care about others thoughts on the movie. These are mine. Perfect movie, perfect trilogy, no nitpicking. EXCELLENCE.

WTF are you talking about? I just said this was MY opinion - and you are wrong - this movie did let the franchise down - probably not in $ terms but in terms of living up to the hype that was created over the last few yrs.
Bane turned out to be nothing more than Talia's muscle which is different how from him being Poison Ivy's muscle again?? Now I'm not implying it was anywhere in the realm of Batman and Robin, I'm just saying that we've all come to expect more from this creative team and I felt it wasn't delivered in this movie - but clearly YOU have much lower standards so each to his own dude.