Movies and TV The Dark Knight Rises *Spoilers* Thread

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-20-2012, 11:47 PM

Was that the bat signal at the end? Does that mean he's still gonna be Batman? Will there be a Batman and Robin movie now?

**mdchiefsfan** · 07-21-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Was that the bat signal at the end? Does that mean he's still gonna be Batman? Will there be a Batman and Robin movie now?

One thing that they could be doing is relieving Bale from his role (since he said he would only do Batman if Nolan wrote another film) and prepping for the next Batman for a potential Justice League movie, in the event they decide to go forward with it. I can only hope.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-21-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Was that the bat signal at the end? Does that mean he's still gonna be Batman? Will there be a Batman and Robin movie now?

I think the bat signal at the end can be interpreted one of two ways:

Batman's personal message to Gordon that he's still alive.

A message to criminals> Remember in TDK when gordon was on the roof with the other cop and made a comment about using the signal as a deterrent even if he never sees Batman. Use of the signal as a symbol to criminals to second guess if he's out there.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-21-2012, 10:49 AM

One place I have to nitpick - and I'm surprised that a Nolan film had this big of a continuity issue in it:

The Wall Street scene. Bane asks how long before the transaction goes through and is told either 8-9 minutes. (Don't recall exactly) Bane, his crew, and the hostages come barreling out of the SE on motorbikes while it is still daylight.

Somehow during the chase - in a less than 8 minute span - it's nighttime in Gotham.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-21-2012, 10:54 AM

Was I the only one that thought the movie was going to abruptly end when Alfred looked up at the cafe?

I think a Sopranos-like ending would have been incredible.

**mdchiefsfan** · 07-21-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Was I the only one that thought the movie was going to abruptly end when Alfred looked up at the cafe?

I think a Sopranos-like ending would have been incredible.

Or even an Inception type of ending, leaving the top spinning. That would've been cruel.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-21-2012, 11:35 AM

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Or even an Inception type of ending, leaving the top spinning. That would've been cruel.

Actually, I think the ending was somewhat Inception-like.

I heard the couple next to us semi-arguing if the final cafe scene was a dream or reality.

Seeing as how Selina was wearing the pearls, (totem?) I think it's clear it was real. Plus, Alfred isn't aware of the relationship between Wayne and Selina. If it were a dream, Alfred would likely imagine Bruce sitting there with Rachel.

Red Brooklyn · 07-21-2012, 12:54 PM

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Was I the only one that thought the movie was going to abruptly end when Alfred looked up at the cafe?

I think a Sopranos-like ending would have been incredible.

No. I was thinking the same thing and I had a grin a mile wide on my face. Then they showed Bruce & Selina and I hate a second of "oh man" but then the theater erupted in cheers and applause. Which was awesome. Great moment.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-21-2012, 01:10 PM

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No. I was thinking the same thing and I had a grin a mile wide on my face. Then they showed Bruce & Selina and I hate a second of "oh man" but then the theater erupted in cheers and applause. Which was awesome. Great moment.

My experience was a bit different. Saw it in a 21+ theater with only 35 seats. There was literally no response from the audience at any point in the film. Hell, no one even moved once the credits started rolling.

My wife and I were the first to get up and walk out, and the looks of people trying to process what they just saw was priceless.

My wife asked me what I thought of it as we walked to the car, and I couldn't even respond. So many powerful, emotional scenes.

Spoiler!

Seeing it again tonight in 15/70 IMAX. Thinking it's going to be even better the 2nd time around.

**mdchiefsfan** · 07-21-2012, 01:15 PM

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My experience was a bit different. Saw it in a 21+ theater with only 35 seats. There was literally no response from the audience at any point in the film. Hell, no one even moved once the credits started rolling.

My wife and I were the first to get up and walk out, and the looks of people trying to process what they just saw was priceless.

My wife asked me what I thought of it as we walked to the car, and I couldn't even respond. So many powerful, emotional scenes.

Seeing it again tonight in 15/70 IMAX. Thinking it's going to be even better the 2nd time around.

There was a roar of applause in the theater I went to. But I felt that exact same thing, I couldn't even discuss what I enjoyed about the movie. I walked out with a headache and thought to myself, this is what it feels like to have your mind blown.

Raiderhater · 07-21-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

My experience was a bit different. Saw it in a 21+ theater with only 35 seats. There was literally no response from the audience at any point in the film. Hell, no one even moved once the credits started rolling.

My wife and I were the first to get up and walk out, and the looks of people trying to process what they just saw was priceless.

My wife asked me what I thought of it as we walked to the car, and I couldn't even respond. So many powerful, emotional scenes.

Spoiler!

Seeing it again tonight in 15/70 IMAX. Thinking it's going to be even better the 2nd time around.

I am not really sure the entire experience has sunk in on me yet. I am no where near being able to rank it in the trilogy because I'm not sure I have fully grasped what I watched last night.

Hammock Parties · 07-23-2012, 02:39 PM

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Was I the only one that thought the movie was going to abruptly end when Alfred looked up at the cafe?

I think a Sopranos-like ending would have been incredible.

I actually thought it was gonna end right there, and that was Alfred coming to terms with Bruce's death.

And then OHMIGODBATMANISSTILLALIVESQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

JD10367 · 07-23-2012, 03:31 PM

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I actually thought it was gonna end right there, and that was Alfred coming to terms with Bruce's death.

And then OHMIGODBATMANISSTILLALIVESQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Just had my 10th viewing, and I still get a little choked up at the end. The look on Caine's face, the slight smile and nod, and the salute from Bale... Just a great ending.

And, for the record, the spinning top at the end of "Inception" pissed me off, LOL.

As humans, we don't like ambiguous answers. We all have the Biggest Ambiguous Answer Of All hanging over our heads (death); in our escapism, we like to have it neat and tidy and preferably happy.

**mdchiefsfan** · 07-21-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I think the bat signal at the end can be interpreted one of two ways:

Batman's personal message to Gordon that he's still alive.

A message to criminals> Remember in TDK when gordon was on the roof with the other cop and made a comment about using the signal as a deterrent even if he never sees Batman. Use of the signal as a symbol to criminals to second guess if he's out there.

Or that Batman would come if needed (as Blake of course, but Batman none-the-less)

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-21-2012, 09:15 PM

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Was that the bat signal at the end? Does that mean he's still gonna be Batman? Will there be a Batman and Robin movie now?

my take is that JGL's "Robin" will actually e the next Batman. Nolan was notoriously not a fan of Robin. With Wayne sprucing up the bat signal and all the talk about Batman being anonymous it totally points to him intending Batman to live on.

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