Also the first fight scene betwen Bane and Batman>>>>>>>>> might be the best fight scene in a looooong rime

The Batmans return and ensuing police chase is awesome but short. He just drives downtown and flies away. I was hoping for a more full block "cops vs. batpod" chase.

This was at least my 8th view and I was still blown away by it.

Blown away?

Do you have a short term memory loss or something?

IS it that hard to believe i just LOVE this film?.

Not at all, but can you think about the expressions you use before using them?

You love it, I get it, but to be blown away everytime you watch it, even though you know what's coming..come on...a bit much, wouldn't you say?

There are still some movies/sequences that still blow me away, even though I have seen them many times. Stop being a twat.

Perhaps I am being a twat. I've just never associated that expression with events that you know are going to happen.

I am glad that a movie impresses you both time and time again, though.

**** out of *****.

Easily the best CBM trilogy closer.

Worst of the NOlan Batman trilogy...

... which makes it the 3rd best Batman film overall.

I see what you did here

still, Batman Returns deserves more praise

The Dark Knight Rises

Watched it last night again. It was on TV. It is not a totally bad film, it just has some serious flow problems. And it is not something that a mediocre scene-connecting soundtrack can fix.

B-

Watch it three more times and upgrade your current grade

Nah

I like the flm, A LOT because it had a lot of really cool elements and it is a technical Marvel and Anne Hathaway is plain awesome and the fight between Bane and Batman rocks.

But I still realize at the same time, tha it is a deeply flawed film.

technically it's dc

This movie is all right. It has a swaggering, booming aural and visual confidence which often distracts from a certain central hesitancy and confusion.

Any time this is on TV, I ALWAYS watch at least some of it. I love this movie. Still my favorite Batman film.

And as Lecter said, the Batman/Bane fight is so fucking awesome.

This

The trilogy is so impressive thematically. TDKR is an epic, awesome film which may have been a bit better overall had it been separated into two films. Nolan made 3 very different films, which is why they all work both on individual levels and collectively.

**A phenomenal triumph of character storytelling, The Comic book trilogy curse has been squashed flat!**


With by far the most difficult task ever given in comic book films (being a worthy successor to The Dark Knight, killing the Comic trilogy curse plagued by far inferior fare such as Sam Raimi's atrocious Spider-Man 3 and Brett Ratner's lazy, laughable X3 affair), Nolan manages to accomplish both of these tasks with intelligent character writing, witty style and heart pounding, adrenaline pumping action that rivals any action blockbuster ever made.

The film simply drips with charisma, with every cast member delivering an exceptional performance. Anne Hathaway redefines the Catwoman character, creating the greatest incarnation to ever hit the big screen, splicing the tough exterior of action heroines from the 80's and 90's with the of classic sophistication of big screen icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Gloria Swanson.

Tom Hardy's Bane provides the film with cinemas most intimidating big screen antagonist since Heath Ledger's Joker, a criminal mastermind that is both intelligent, cunning and physically powerful. It is not difficult to see why his character has endured in pop culture significantly more than forgettable villains from other properties (Lena Headey's Ma-Ma and Tom Hiddleston's Loki).

But the true journey lies with our protagonist, Bruce Wayne, played with astonishing soulfulness by Christian Bale, who's journey from broken man to shining beacon once again for the city of Gotham (which feels like a character more than any other Metropolis in film) is filled with tension, despair, hope and a real solid sense of pathos.

With the always excellent Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman rounding out the Oscar calibre cast, The Dark Knight Rises provides many heart felt moments and surprises guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat trying to what comes next.


On another note. Stating that the concept itself should not be treated in a serious fashion is ludicrous. Any material, no matter how unconventional, is beyond the realm of tackling deep, though provoking, psychological issues and providing relevant social commentary on matters afflicting the world.

That's basically saying that Let the Right One In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Night of the Living Dead shouldn't be treated as anything but turn your brain off comedy romps due to the fact that they feature vampires, zombies and talking gorillas. It's a one-dimensional, and frankly, asinine statement to make.

I kinda like your post, but there's one thing I cannot let slide. Tom Hiddleston's Loki kind of is a big pop cultural icon, I might even say bigger than Tom Hardy's Bane, and this is coming from someone who wasn't a big fan of The Avengers or its series in general. If you doubt me, just browse the internet for five minutes and then come back and try and make that claim again. There's a reason why Loki got a big focus in the trailer for Thor 2.

Bane is more popular with me than Loki. I didn't even particularly like Bane. Nolan's villains ranked:

1. The Joker
2. Scarecrow
3. Bane
4. Ra's Al Ghul
5. Two-Face
6. Catwoman

Good idea Algren!

1. Joker
2. Ra's al-Ghul
3. Two-Face
4. Bane
5. Catwoman
6. Scarecrow
7. Falcone
8. Talia al-Ghul

Bane is more popular than Loki. It's not really disputable.