The Dark Knight Rises (the spoiler-free thread)

[Slothy]

I asked someone why they didn't want to go see The Dark Knight Rises and they pretty said what everyone who some how hates the film already has been saying, "BANE IS NOT A MAIN VILLAIN HE'S JUST A HENCHMAN" or they say that it doesn't look like it has enough action in it.

If you see this person again, please slap them for me. Even if you were going to make the ridiculous statement that Bane is just a henchman (henchmen can run Gotham's criminal underworld now?), thinking there won't be enough action is insane. I'd like to know how old this person is because I think the only excuse for not knowing that Bane broke Batman's back then tossed him off a building to make a statement is if you weren't even born when it happened. Even then, if you're even passingly familiar with the villain you should know he broke the Bat. Kids these days.

I stand by my statement that Batman Begins is utter balls and boring.

Feel free to slap yourself for me too.

[Shorty]

If you see this person again, please slap them for me. Even if you were going to make the ridiculous statement that Bane is just a henchman (henchmen can run Gotham's criminal underworld now?), thinking there won't be enough action is insane. I'd like to know how old this person is because I think the only excuse for not knowing that Bane broke Batman's back then tossed him off a building to make a statement is if you weren't even born when it happened. Even then, if you're even passingly familiar with the villain you should know he broke the Bat. Kids these days.

(SPOILER)Even if he was "just a henchman," he cracks Batman's back over his goddamn knee like it ain't no thang. That right there is legendary enough for me.

but no. Slap 'em twice, Shiny.

[Slothy]

Even if he was "just a henchman," he cracks Batman's back over his goddamn knee like it ain't no thang. That right there is legendary enough for me.

Yeah, I mean that image is just the stuff of legends. Particularly the cover art which shows him just really bending the Bat over his knee. Just so brutal and violent. The 90's may have produced a lot of trout in terms of comic book writing, but stuff like that image stay with you. Anyone not expecting much from Bane in the movie needs a lesson in nerd history.

[Shorty]

foa got mad at me on facebook for posting that I was excited about Wayne getting destroyed. Then Sharky pointed out that it's shown on the cover of the original comic. (but I used a spoiler here cause I don't want to get yelled at again)

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[Shlup]

I actually have a semi-funny Neeson story from a while back on the set of movie he did with Christina Ricci. Don't feel like telling that story though.

What in the literal smurf is wrong with you.

[Freya]

Oh man. Some guy posted his bloody shirt from the incident on reddit, and the comments, so many actual comments from the event and videos, and police reports. EVEN A BABY WAS SHOT! Why you'd have your baby at DKR theater who knows but sad!

He even had explosives in his apartment! It's crazy

[DMKA]

I'm looking forward to seeing this, but I never saw Batman Begins. Can someone who's seen it confirm is Begins is necessary viewing for this movie or not?

[Slothy]

I'm looking forward to seeing this, but I never saw Batman Begins. Can someone who's seen it confirm is Begins is necessary viewing for this movie or not?

I've heard it references the original a bit more than the second one. You might want to check it out just to make sure TDKR makes sense.

Also, because Batman Begins is awesome and anyone who disagrees can eat a turd.

[Bubba]

Also, because Batman Begins is awesome and anyone who disagrees can eat a turd.

Agreed.

Batman Begins is likely to end up being the weakest of the three but it still kicks the arse out of every other Batman film ever made.

[Mahad]

I read about that shooting this morning. I thought it was fake/a joke at first. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with people?

I'm looking forward to seeing this, but I never saw Batman Begins. Can someone who's seen it confirm is Begins is necessary viewing for this movie or not?

I'm not sure if it is necessary to see Batman Begins, I'm not familiar with the plot for current release, but it's not a bad movie at all, and regardless of how much it ties up with the new movie, you should see it.

Also, I hope all the victims involved in the mass shooting make a quick recovery and that justice is done with the man who did this. There's just no words to describe this.

[Shlup]

I've moved the off-topic posts to their own thread in EoEO.

I'm looking forward to seeing this, but I never saw Batman Begins. Can someone who's seen it confirm is Begins is necessary viewing for this movie or not?

Yes, you need to see the first and second movies to fully understand the third.

I loved the last installment of this trilogy. I've never really cared for Bane, but I found the ending very satisfying nonetheless.

[Sephex]

Turns out that Nolan is going to make another movie you guys!

[Bubba]

Oh my good lord... I can't believe how ridiculously good this film was. I'll be watching it again on Wednesday and I can probably say I'll be watching it again before the run ends.

There was very little to fault. A great script and story, fantastic action pieces, superb acting and just the best possible way to end it. I can safely say that there doesn't need to be another Batman film made again. Ever. It would be pointless.

[krissy]

that was pretty amazing

gonna go to spoiler thread now to geek out

[edczxcvbnm]

I have now given it enough thought to say that I think The Dark Knight Rises is the best film in the series. It built upon everything from the previous films and gave a fantastic conclusion to the series. I loved the villains and Catwomen has finally been done in a way in which I actually like her. So much good stuff in this movie.