The Dark Knight Rises

[DonkeyJote]

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I'm guessing it's not an old-school 15/70 IMAX with the full 1.44:1 framing, correct?

I have no idea, but I seriously doubt it. It's only like the 2nd or 3rd true IMAX in the state.

[Blzer]

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I have no idea, but I seriously doubt it. It's only like the 2nd or 3rd true IMAX in the state.

Well no I mean that's what "true IMAX" is. LIEMAX is a 1.78:1 framing and 2k digital projection (and like a screen less than half the size of a real IMAX screen).

[SidVish]

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Michael Caine explains the ending of the movie and his interest in Justice League.

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After the release of The Dark Knight Rises, speculation immediately centered around the post-film escapades of John “Robin” Blake (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Would the character take-on the recently vacated role of Gotham’s protector as Batman, Nightwing, Robin, or some combination of the three?

Months later and we’re no closer to a concrete answer regarding the future adventures of John Blake but a recent interview with actor Michael Caine has shed light on the finale’s other point of contention: did now-retired butler Alfred actually see Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle alive and well at that cafe in Florence or was he dreaming?


Most moviegoers took the Florence cafe scene at face value, accepting that Bruce Wayne had faked his own death in order to disappear into regular life, and pass the Gotham superhero role to Blake. An equally telling exchange between Lucius Fox and a set of Wayne Enterprises engineers discussing Wayne’s implementation of a life-saving software patch for The Bat vehicle further corroborates a literal interpretation of Alfred’s “Happily Ever After” encounter in Florence.

Still, plenty of viewers weren’t convinced – possibly still reeling from Nolan’s open-ended Inception conclusion (read our explanation of that ending) – refusing to accept that Wayne made it out of Gotham alive. In this interpretation of the ending, Alfred wouldn’t actually see his former master and friend, he was merely seeing what he wanted to see.

However, Caine has officially set the record straight (in an interview with Hero Complex):

They were there. They were real. There was no imagination. They were real and he was with Anne, the cat lady, and I was happy ever after for him as I told him during the picture.

Caine doesn’t really elaborate on any conversations with Nolan about the scene – so it’s not entirely clear whether or not this is solely the actor’s take on the ending or a definitive explanation. However, while some viewers will certainly disagree, Caine’s explanation is not that surprising – given that, as mentioned, the evidence certainly points to the interpretation that Wayne survived and, at the very least, vacationed with Catwoman to Europe.

That said, what might surprise fans of the series is the possibility that Caine is interested in reprising his Alfred role in the Justice League movie (or future Batman installments) – even if Nolan isn’t directing. When asked directly about the possibility of an Alfred appearance in Justice League, the actor stated:

I said to Chris, “If they do it again and they ask me to be the Butler, I’m going to do it.” He said, “I want 10%.”

Given that Caine tosses in Nolan’s tongue-in-cheek 10% finder’s fee line, it’s clear that the actor is open to the idea of returning for the role and, unlike Bale, doesn’t see a new Batman director or possibly a new Justice League team-up storyline as a deal-breaker.

How exactly Wayne’s butler would fit into the larger Justice League universe, which will also be tasked with introducing an iconic team of superheroes, makes for fun speculation but, at this point, there’s no reason to think he’s even being considered. Similarly, Nolan has directly stated that he is not coming back for future Batman installments – though that doesn’t necessarily prevent DC from continuing to tell stories in the Batman Begins movie universe.

Maybe John Blake will recruit Alfred to help him turn on the bat computer?

http://screenrant.com/dark-knight-rises-ending-explained-alfred-justice-league-movie/

[Blzer]

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Never found this gif anywhere else. If that's the case, I can't believe anyone has made it before... but I got the Blu-ray for Christmas and felt compelled to make it:

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[Kashanova]

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Never found this gif anywhere else. If that's the case, I can't believe anyone has made it before... but I got the Blu-ray for Christmas and felt compelled to make it:

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you're missing the two punches that goes through the pillar

[Blzer]

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you're missing the two punches that goes through the pillar

I was thinking of adding them, but for the meantime just wanted to get this single shot. I'll do that next though.

[doubledeuceR6]

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My wife got me the the Blu-Ray trilogy for Christmas. After having seen this opening weekend in theaters I couldn't wait to watch TDKR again.

I am still just blown away by just how good all three movies are. I honestly can't say I like one more than the other. I wasn't quite sure how TDKR was going to turn out, but I thought Hardy just did a fantastic job with the Bane character. He had a brain and also used just sheer brute force at times.

My favorite and I think a lot of people's favorite scene is the first fight scene with Batman and Bane under the city. No music, just dialogue and fighting. I know that's been done before but this just seemed...........I don't even know how to describe it.

[greenegt]

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Loved it even more on second viewing, without the CO shooting in the back of my mind. Hans Zimmer is a beast.

[AUChase]

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I watched my Blu Ray copy of this last night.

I love this movie so much I'm considering watching it again tonight

Watchig it at home was more enjoyable than the theater. The temperature was better, food was cheaper, and the seats were more comfortable + I could rewind if I felt it was necessary.

Baine's character is just bad ***.

Was getting caught part of your plan?

Of course... Dr. Pavel refused our offer in favor of yours, we had to find out what he told you.

Well, congratulations! You got yourself caught! Now what's the next step in your master plan?

Crashing this plane... with no survivors!

[Blzer]

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Yup, I've watched it in my house three times in the last two days.

Bane is clear as day, but I still wish they kept the original voice (the one where you hear "Crashing this plane").

The trailers for this film are on the special features disc. Unlike downloading them from Apple or whatever, these are uncompressed and take advantage of your home theater system. Watch Trailer #2 and make sure to crank it up when Ward is running with the exploding football field behind him. The LFE bit there is so awesome!

[slickdtc]

Bout to watch this today, so excited.

[DJ]

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Loved it even more on second viewing, without the CO shooting in the back of my mind. Hans Zimmer is a beast.

Yeah, I waited until a couple of weeks ago to watch this and I'm glad I waited. Fantastic end to the trilogy.

I wouldn't have appreciated the movie had I tried to force myself to go to a theatre and watch it after the shooting out here.

[Sportsforever]

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Wayyyy late to the party I know, but I finally saw this last week. Fantastic...best of the bunch IMO. I haven't read through all of this thread, but there was one thing that baffles me. WTH do they have the 'love' scene with Miranda Tate? The scene makes NO sense at all and feels like a cheap trick IMO. Was this ever explained?

[BlueNGold]

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Wayyyy late to the party I know, but I finally saw this last week. Fantastic...best of the bunch IMO. I haven't read through all of this thread, but there was one thing that baffles me. WTH do they have the 'love' scene with Miranda Tate? The scene makes NO sense at all and feels like a cheap trick IMO. Was this ever explained?

Because even Batman needs to get laid.

[Blzer]

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Wayyyy late to the party I know, but I finally saw this last week. Fantastic...best of the bunch IMO. I haven't read through all of this thread, but there was one thing that baffles me. WTH do they have the 'love' scene with Miranda Tate? The scene makes NO sense at all and feels like a cheap trick IMO. Was this ever explained?

The novel makes it abundantly clear that it's the first time since Rachel's death that Bruce actually felt like he could have a real life with somebody outside of his world as Batman with Gotham.

He wanted to end it with Bane that night and hang it up for good, flying away with Miranda. He actually felt something for somebody for the first time since Rachel, and she wasn't the first person on his mind.

The movie obviously didn't spell that out very well. That part was a bit more rushed than I hoped it would be. However, I think it was really important to have because it showed that Bruce's chi was basically rid from him that night, and it gave Miranda more exposure before the end of the film.

(I'd like to clarify that I typed this out while talking to a bunch of family members, so if this didn't make sense I'll try it again later)