Movies and TV The Dark Knight Rises *Spoilers* Thread - Page 23

**mdchiefsfan** · 07-20-2012, 02:42 AM

For anyone who has seen the movie and wants to discuss it.

**KcMizzou** · 07-24-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

That's one thing I like about working in a theater. I can come in early or stay late and run a film for myself. Especially now that it's all digital. Nothing to break. Press "Play" and go watch.

That's a pretty sweet perk.

Sure-Oz · 07-24-2012, 06:55 PM

I liked how the movie ended, i think the only thing that would be like OH SHIT would be if they never showed bruce at the end and jut alfred looking up with a smile and cutting. LOVED this movie, all time favorite trilogy

L.A. Chieffan · 07-24-2012, 09:10 PM

The biggest movie "roar" I've ever heard was the night South Park the movie came out. When the boys go to see the Terrance and Philip movie for the first time.... I've never heard so many people laughing their asses off at the same time

**Reaper16** · 07-24-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Despicable? Do you even know the meaning of that word? It sure doesn't make a whole lot of sense when used in that context.

In any case, Robin is not the Dark Knight. Sure, lots of people stepped up in the movie, and that's the whole point of Nolan's Batman, but none of them are TDK. Selina stepped up. Blake stepped up. The commissioner, police, mayor, etc. Nolan wasn't intending Blake to be considered the Dark Knight Rising. That's what I thought Bowener was getting at, and I think that's a little too literal an interpretation. If that makes me despicable, then . . . Well, that's just like, your opinion, man.

There is, however, no doubt that "rising" is the theme of the film -- it just comes in many different forms.

I was being hyperbolic. I do that a lot.

The theme of the film is "rising." It manifests itself in a lot of different ways, including Robin John Blake assuming the mantle of Batman. The last shot was representative of the theme, it wasn't THE interpretation of the film's title.

BTW -- why are y'all talking about Robin John Blake's masked crimefighter identity being Robin or Nightwing. Did you watch the same movie I did? He's going to be Batman. Not anyone else. Batman.

Sure-Oz · 07-24-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I was being hyperbolic. I do that a lot.

The theme of the film is "rising." It manifests itself in a lot of different ways, including Robin John Blake assuming the mantle of Batman. The last shot was representative of the theme, it wasn't THE interpretation of the film's title.

BTW -- why are y'all talking about Robin John Blake's masked crimefighter identity being Robin or Nightwing. Did you watch the same movie I did? He's going to be Batman. Not anyone else. Batman.

I saw it as him taking over as Batman as well.

tk13 · 07-24-2012, 09:22 PM

I initially interpreted it as him becoming Batman as well... but I'm open to other arguments.

**007** · 07-24-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I liked how the movie ended, i think the only thing that would be like OH SHIT would be if they never showed bruce at the end and jut alfred looking up with a smile and cutting. LOVED this movie, all time favorite trilogy

I think I would have liked that a lot better.

Sure-Oz · 07-24-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I think I would have liked that a lot better.

Agreed...was kinda surprised that they showed him. Everyone thinks he's dead. I've had people say they prefer Bruce died, but i just didn't want that to be the case but rather have hope he survived.

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-24-2012, 09:49 PM

This trilogy is the best I've seen in a long time. I can't think of a better trilogy.

**007** · 07-24-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Agreed...was kinda surprised that they showed him. Everyone thinks he's dead. I've had people say they prefer Bruce died, but i just didn't want that to be the case but rather have hope he survived.

Evidently, Nolan was afraid fans would lynch him if he pulled another Inception ending.

mr. tegu · 07-24-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Evidently, Nolan was afraid fans would lynch him if he pulled another Inception ending.

That ending still makes me mad.

tk13 · 07-24-2012, 10:36 PM

The Inception ending might be my favorite experience ever in a movie theater. You could feel the air getting sucked out of the room while the top was spinning, and an entire theater groaned as it cut to black. This movie though, I'm glad he resolved things. This was a three movie arc, and it brought closure to it. It was just a different type of story. The Sopranos thing worked because they were always having to look over their shoulder.

Silock · 07-24-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

BTW -- why are y'all talking about Robin John Blake's masked crimefighter identity being Robin or Nightwing. Did you watch the same movie I did? He's going to be Batman. Not anyone else. Batman.

Then why even bring up the name "Robin?" As much as Nolan likes to play with lore, I just don't see him bringing up some guy who is named Robin, but is actually going to be Batman.

There's only one Batman. Bruce Wayne. Why? It's like he says in Batman Begins.

Alfred: Why bats, sir?

BW: Bats frighten me. It's time my enemies share my dread.

I totally buy that Blake was going to be a crimefighter, Batman I just don't see. He's going to pick his own name and theme. He's too independent a character not to.

**007** · 07-24-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Then why even bring up the name "Robin?" As much as Nolan likes to play with lore, I just don't see him bringing up some guy who is named Robin, but is actually going to be Batman.

There's only one Batman. Bruce Wayne. Why? It's like he says in Batman Begins.

Alfred: Why bats, sir?

BW: Bats frighten me. It's time my enemies share my dread.

I totally buy that Blake was going to be a crimefighter, Batman I just don't see. He's going to pick his own name and theme. He's too independent a character not to.

So where does he get his Robin suit from then? With what money? The only thing available to him is a Batman suit and whatever else is in that cave. I guess if he really wants to stand behind his "no mask" stand even after Batman explained the purpose of the mask he could go without it but I don't see that.

Sure-Oz · 07-24-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Evidently, Nolan was afraid fans would lynch him if he pulled another Inception ending.

good point

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