The Dark Knight Rises *Spoilers* Thread

[Reaper16]

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.

[Hammock Parties]

JGL > Bale.

[lcarus]

I just saw it tonight for the first time. Good movie but I think I enjoyed TDK more.

[Micjones]

Who voiced Bane? Was it Hardy, himself?

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by Micjones

Who voiced Bane? Was it Hardy, himself?

This is an excellent question, because after 12 viewings I'd swear that the voice is done by different people. Perhaps they overdubbed with someone else to improve the voice? In the beginning it sounds different. In certain points it sounds different (e.g. during the fight with Batman). The accent sounds different, the intonation sounds different, even the tone/pitch. Either it's multiple voices or Hardy should get an Oscar for "Best Voice Manipulation". (He does have a fascinating way of pronouncing words, like during his big speech before blowing open Blackgate Prison, or when he says, "Keep her close... he'll come for her," and accents "clo" and "her" in a rising lilt that's unusual.)

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by JD10367

This is an excellent question, because after 12 viewings I'd swear that the voice is done by different people. Perhaps they overdubbed with someone else to improve the voice? In the beginning it sounds different. In certain points it sounds different (e.g. during the fight with Batman). The accent sounds different, the intonation sounds different, even the tone/pitch. Either it's multiple voices or Hardy should get an Oscar for "Best Voice Manipulation". (He does have a fascinating way of pronouncing words, like during his big speech before blowing open Blackgate Prison, or when he says, "Keep her close... he'll come for her," and accents "clo" and "her" in a rising lilt that's unusual.)

You've seen the film 12 times?

After scouring the web, I guess Hardy did voice Bane.
I really like that kid. He's talented, he's working his ass off (something 6 movies in the past year) and he's putting a diverse filmography together.

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by Micjones

You've seen the film 12 times?

12 down, probably around another 75-125 viewings to go. By the time the film's over I'll be able to quote every line in perfect intonation. I could "Rocky Horror" the film.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by JD10367

12 down, probably around another 75-125 viewings to go. By the time the film's over I'll be able to quote every line in perfect intonation. I could "Rocky Horror" the film.

Something to do with your job?

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Originally Posted by JD10367

This is an excellent question, because after 12 viewings I'd swear that the voice is done by different people. Perhaps they overdubbed with someone else to improve the voice? In the beginning it sounds different. In certain points it sounds different (e.g. during the fight with Batman). The accent sounds different, the intonation sounds different, even the tone/pitch. Either it's multiple voices or Hardy should get an Oscar for "Best Voice Manipulation". (He does have a fascinating way of pronouncing words, like during his big speech before blowing open Blackgate Prison, or when he says, "Keep her close... he'll come for her," and accents "clo" and "her" in a rising lilt that's unusual.)

I thought he sounded like Liam Neeson doing a Sean Connery impression.

[Mr. Plow]

Watched it again last night. No IMAX this time, just regular old screen with regular old sound system.

I thought Bane sounded more clear last night, but that could of been that I didn't have my 2 youngest boys there with me and was able to focus on it more. But, there was only like 1 phrase that I couldn't make out what he said. Not sure if it was just how loud IMAX is that distorted it a bit, or what.

[lcarus]

Anyone think Batman survived by bailing on the "bat" and having the "bat submarine" waiting in the water? Lol...who knows.

[scorpio]

Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by scorpio

Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb

I love the cartoon bomb and all the people just going about their business as if nothing is going on.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by scorpio

Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb

you are now the second person I have seen quote this scene.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Originally Posted by lcarus

Anyone think Batman survived by bailing on the "bat" and having the "bat submarine" waiting in the water? Lol...who knows.

the most likely explanation is that he switched Bats when he flew "through" the building after lifting off with the bomb. There were at least 3 Bats, so it's not impossible a second one was waiting that he used to fly away after setting autopilot on the bomb carrier.