The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

[bluballer]

Am I hallucinating, or did I watch this in 3D in a movie theater? I can't remember if I did.

[JYokogawa]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I was thinking about this myself...an obvious improvement.

Personally I feel like it's the same. Most of the time when I saw the film (I saw it three times in theater, twice in IMAX theater, once in a regular theater, although I'm not saying because I've seen it three times that I know better than anyone), I felt like Bane's voice was just a touch louder than anything else going on, from ambiance, to score, to other characters dialogue.

I could be wrong though. When I sampled it earlier, Bane was still noticeably louder, which I don't really mind all that much.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by Sir Platypus

I don't mean to criticize or anything, but why are you looking for the trilogy set? They are releasing a better version of that next year, after all.

Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

Because that's what I want. And who's to say how much better the next version will be? Plus at $30, it doesn't matter. I could easily offload it for cheap and not care, or give it away.

+1

Originally Posted by xSeanZx

There is one thing that bugs me about this movie.... and its so random but

[Show spoiler]Is it just me that hates the transition of the IMAX footage of the bane and batman fight towards the end when he comes back, and then he kicks him into the building and it goes regular?
It is such an awkward cut imo. It bugs me every time

You know, I was actually watching the movie, letting it wash over me - not watching "shots" or playing critic. At this point, I'm not even sure which shots were IMAX - and I don't care. Some of these folks, not you, who whine about this scene or this movie being sharper should wake up - it's not a focus festival, it's a movie. If you're not prepared to surrender yourself to it, the magic will not be there for you. "Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream, it is not dying" - it is living! Like they say : "Be Here Now." Oh, and the movie? It was great!

[Benh911f]

Originally Posted by bluballer

Am I hallucinating, or did I watch this in 3D in a movie theater? I can't remember if I did.

You're hallucinating.

[Slim Chonson]

I'm sure I'm echoning sentiments here, but this is one of the BEST looking BluRays I've ever seen. Watched it with my dad today on a 50 inch LED TV with a surround sound system hooked up. Great, great experience.

[se7en082]

Originally Posted by Benh911f

You're hallucinating.

He might not. The theater I go to, I believe had 3-D version, IMAX, D-Box version, and regular movie version. Or maybe I'm on what he's on.

In case nobody knows what D-Box is - http://www.muvico.com/DBOX.aspx

[joenostalgia23]

Originally Posted by se7en082

He might not. The theater I go to, I believe had 3-D version, IMAX, D-Box version, and regular movie version. Or maybe I'm on what he's on.

In case nobody knows what D-Box is - http://www.muvico.com/DBOX.aspx

Ive never heard anything about a 3D version of a film. Nothing in posters or trailers or other forms of marketing. And I know that the director is a not a fan of 3D at all. He won't even touch a digital camera.

[mart_p]

Originally Posted by se7en082

He might not. The theater I go to, I believe had 3-D version, IMAX, D-Box version, and regular movie version. Or maybe I'm on what he's on.

In case nobody knows what D-Box is - http://www.muvico.com/DBOX.aspx

There was definitely no 3-D version!

[se7en082]

Originally Posted by joenostalgia23

Ive never heard anything about a 3D version of a film. Nothing in posters or trailers or other forms of marketing. And I know that the director is a not a fan of 3D at all. He won't even touch a digital camera.

True. I just looked it up to be sure. It was probably just Imax and that D-Box gimmick the theater I go to uses.

I'm as high as he is!

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

+1



You know, I was actually watching the movie, letting it wash over me - not watching "shots" or playing critic. At this point, I'm not even sure which shots were IMAX - and I don't care. Some of these folks, not you, who whine about this scene or this movie being sharper should wake up - it's not a focus festival, it's a movie. If you're not prepared to surrender yourself to it, the magic will not be there for you. "Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream, it is not dying" - it is living! Like they say : "Be Here Now." Oh, and the movie? It was great!

I agree, I don't watch for critical stuff, but if audio sounds bad (the Alfred hallway scene, for example) or a shot is out if focus, it pulls me out.

I enjoyed this movie immensely, but poor audio mixing in the first half really took its toll on me in a way I've never experienced before.

[Dreamliner330]

Originally Posted by joenostalgia23

And I know that the director is a not a fan of 3D at all. He won't even touch a digital camera.

3D sucks, especially when compared to resolution of IMAX.

Resolution > Gimmik
Substance > Fluff

I can't wait for the next Nolan project.

[Javert]

I just got the regular version from Wal-Mart, along with Finding Nemo. Very excited to get into the Special Features especially.

I wanted to go to the Best Buy to check out the steelbook just to see what it looked like, but they were closed. I do want to see what it looked like. I just didn't get it because I didn't have the other steelbooks and judging by what other people have said, the "Reborn" docu isn't very appealing.

[evoxturbo]

I just bought the cheap edition. I have Begins and Dark Knight in regular cases as well. I bought Prometheus and Amazing Spider-Man as blind buys. Both were the 3D versions because I liked the cover better. I do not have a 3D tv. I gotta stop caring about what the Blu-ray cover looks like, its not something I should care about. Im not rich.

Anyway this is one of the best Blu-rays ever. I had a better time watching the blu-ray then when I saw it in theaters. I liked it better on second viewing also. Great Batman film. So glad I own all three now. I just need to get my hands on the 89 Batman on Blu.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by mikesncc1701

Watching my Best Buy edition now. The girlfriend had to go to bed halfway through because of work and school schedules. We initially saw it in the IMAX and the blu-ray holds up spectacularly. The transition that impressed me the most was the switching ratio when the gate drops on Batman for the first fight. This disc is absolutely tops. The film may have a few plot holes and eye rolling moments but the precision of acting, directing, and writing completely disarm any bad moments. This is extravagant Hollywood at its very best. Having a blast watching this again.

It's nice of so many people to just "ignore" the awful moments and terrible writing... like a few "plot holes" are just no big deal. That's why we have to many bad movies these days - people's ability to praise films out of bias instead of seeing them for what they really are. I guarantee, if it was almost any other movie, the message boards would be ripping the same plot hole a new one.

I'm on the fence about picking it up to complete the trilogy. It's certainly not "Hollywood at it's finest", as you say... that would be a great film with NO plot holes or eye-rolling moments, dont you think?

Not ripping your opinion, just the hypoocritical-ness of it.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by bluballer

Am I hallucinating, or did I watch this in 3D in a movie theater? I can't remember if I did.

I'm always incredibly high when I watch movies so everything is in amazing 3D.

[rockstarnati]

Although the IMAX scenes certainly look better, I actually really enjoy the alternating aspect ratios for some reason.

[jordanwalkert]

Originally Posted by retablo

It's nice of so many people to just "ignore" the awful moments and terrible writing... like a few "plot holes" are just no big deal. That's why we have to many bad movies these days - people's ability to praise films out of bias instead of seeing them for what they really are. I guarantee, if it was almost any other movie, the message boards would be ripping the same plot hole a new one.

I'm on the fence about picking it up to complete the trilogy. It's certainly not "Hollywood at it's finest", as you say... that would be a great film with NO plot holes or eye-rolling moments, dont you think?

Not ripping your opinion, just the hypoocritical-ness of it.

+1. This was a tough one to decide to pick up. To this day BB and TDK both have chill inducing memorable moments that I can always jump to, and really enjoy upon multiple viewings. Even re-watching the entire films is always pleasurable. TDKR really doesn't have that many great moments. Maybe the first Bane/Batman fight? The opening sequence is easily the best scene in the whole movie for the most part. At least it starts off somewhat making sense and doesn't initiate 100 side plots and have borderline terrible acting and writing. It DOES still introduce Bane's awful, over the top voice though.. So it's a tough decision. #TheDarkTurdRises

[MoviesandSGs]

I knew that when I bought the BB Steelbook that there would be a draw for me to buy the 2 Steels of the first 2 movies. So today I remember seeing someone hiding a Dark Knight Steel. It was the only one I saw in the store. So I may go buy it so I can have a full collection of the Trilogy in Steelbooks. Is this insane of me? I actually see this as being acceptable vs buying all 3 exclusives. Anyway I will have to charge and put myself in more debt but if you were me would you do it? Yes I already have all the movies and even have a collector Batman Begins although it only came with one Blu Ray disc which puzzled me.

And then o God we will all have to get the Resident Evil Retribution BB steel to match the other 4 we have. This is a terrible Evil addiction isnt it?

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

+1



You know, I was actually watching the movie, letting it wash over me - not watching "shots" or playing critic. At this point, I'm not even sure which shots were IMAX - and I don't care. Some of these folks, not you, who whine about this scene or this movie being sharper should wake up - it's not a focus festival, it's a movie. If you're not prepared to surrender yourself to it, the magic will not be there for you. "Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream, it is not dying" - it is living! Like they say : "Be Here Now." Oh, and the movie? It was great!

Great post. I go into movies with the same attitude. Seems to work for me until I see a movie more than 5 times. Then I start noticing the minutae.

[HDMan72]

Finally received my Cowel Edition from Amazon. UPS delivered at 9:45pm last night!!!