I saw the movie last weekend. Just have to say that while I think that TDK is a better and more Oscar caliber movie, TDKR was a very satisfying ending to an excellent and memorable trilogy. Without doubt the greatest Comic book trilogy of all time and one of the greatest trilogies of all time.
I will say this. I don't think this movie will get nominated for an Oscar (I would love to be wrong) because of the movie comic booky elements in TDKR but I give kudos to Nolan for this. He sacrifice a possible best picture/best director nod in order to give the fans what they wanted. It was still "grounded in reality" but he really pushed against his self-imposed boundaries.
I can gurantee a Best Pic nod. The critical reception was massively positive a Oscars increased the Best Pic category because of the uproar that TDK's snub caused. They will give it one no matter what.
Nolan may also get a nom because the academy will likely deem it "his turn". They are a shallow bunch.
This won't get a best Pic nod. I'll be extremely surprised if it does.
What if The Avengers get a best pic nod instead of this? I thought The Avengers was great but I would be upset if that happened.
Joss Whedon's head will burst.
Nah, even if TDK was nominated a few years ago, I think the Oscars are utter crap. I've hated them ever since Gary Sinise got screwed for Lt. Dan.
I hate them for never awarding Alfred Hitchcock with an best director Oscar.