The Dark Knight Rises

[D.B. Barnes]

I dig these trailer mash-up deals. Some of them work really well.

[Danecho1967]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

[Tyrant]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

Well, he's Batman. I don't think further explanation is needed. 

[Russell]

Part of the art of cinema is also in part the art of deception. It's like magic, and if you believe it, then the filmmaker succeeded, as long as the deception is for a good reason. I believed Batman was dead and gone... And then that wonderful moment in the cafe where Alfred sees Bruce sitting over there... and suddenly this whole picture that had such a dark and bleak tone turns into a joyous experience. "It's just a movie" isn't a valid reason anymore. It's not a satisfying answer because movies like the Nolan Batman trilogy is more than just a series of three movies, it's epic story-telling at it's finest. When you argue logic, I argue that if the story-telling is fine enough, emotionally gripping enough, the "logic" doesn't matter as much anymore. I can stretch my disbelief to the same extent that I respect the filmmaker and his/her vision.

[mrbasehart]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

I would say that the very last scene of the film is open to interpretation, considering how it mirrors the scene earlier in the film.  Perhaps its a little too perfect?

[ScottotD]

I'm less "it's just a movie" and more "your mileage may vary"... it's the same as the end of Inception, No Country for Old Men, a computer game, etc, etc. 

While the ending itself may not fit your exacting ideas, it's the ending you have.  For the record, I sort of wanted Bruce Wayne to die but the fact he (probably) didn't doesn't take away from how much I enjoyed the ride of Dark Knight Rises.

[Danecho1967]

Part of the art of cinema is also in part the art of deception. It's like magic, and if you believe it, then the filmmaker succeeded, as long as the deception is for a good reason. I believed Batman was dead and gone... And then that wonderful moment in the cafe where Alfred sees Bruce sitting over there... and suddenly this whole picture that had such a dark and bleak tone turns into a joyous experience. "It's just a movie" isn't a valid reason anymore. It's not a satisfying answer because movies like the Nolan Batman trilogy is more than just a series of three movies, it's epic story-telling at it's finest. When you argue logic, I argue that if the story-telling is fine enough, emotionally gripping enough, the "logic" doesn't matter as much anymore. I can stretch my disbelief to the same extent that I respect the filmmaker and his/her vision.

Well, don't get me wrong.  I liked the ending, overall.  It felt "right" in that...

it gave the character an opportunity to say, "okay, I've done my job.  I can get on with and enjoy the rest of my life."  I also really loved Morgan Freeman's line, "I just want to know what I could have done." and Michael Caine's, "I failed you" line was really poignant.  It's nice that they both were given good opportunities to show why they are fairly respected actors.

Mostly my quibble was an opportunity to make the refrigerator joke.

[pezdrake]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

Well, he's Batman. I don't think further explanation is needed. 

"I'm Batman."  'nuff said.

[Russell]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

Well, he's Batman. I don't think further explanation is needed. 

"I'm Batman."  'nuff said.

What?! "... I'm the Goddamn Batman!!!"

[mrbasehart]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

Well, he's Batman. I don't think further explanation is needed. 

"I'm Batman."  'nuff said.

'nuff said is Stan Lee's sign off, while Batman is DC. 

YOU GOT IT WRONG.

[Russell]

As I said a few days ago, I have one problem with the movie.  It is a spoiler, so I will hide it.  If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, it gives away the ending.


As Batman is flying the core away from Gotham, it cuts frequently from the countdown timer to Batman.  The last time we see the timer, there are two seconds remaining, then we see Batman in the cockpit of the Batplane.  We are to believe that he somehow escapes the plane and gets out of the blast zone in two seconds.  We know that he fixed the autopilot, but he was in the plane with two seconds left, so....  What the hell, man?

Was there a lead lined refrigerator in the Batplane?

Still loved the movie, though.

Well, he's Batman. I don't think further explanation is needed. 

"I'm Batman."  'nuff said.

'nuff said is Stan Lee's sign off, while Batman is DC. 

YOU GOT IT WRONG.

Heh, I can see Comic Book Guy saying that exact same thing.

[k1]

I thought it was "Excelsior!"

[Darth Geek]

I thought it was "Excelsior!"

He has several phrases.

[a pretty girl is like]

I thought it was "Excelsior!"

He has several phrases.

His other big phrase:  Ditko?  Kirby?  Who are they?

[Tripe]

Man I was at an art gallery opening a couple of months ago and managed to turn it into a story time where the tragic fate of Kirby was relived for one and all, and for the life of my I don't even know how it got from abstract art to that.