The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

[TitusTroy]

no one has mentioned whether we will be getting the shifting aspect ratio IMAX scenes (hopefully Yes)...anyone know?

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

And yet, this set will be way more comprehensive than the Avengers BD. And by a lot.

Avengers had a damn good commentary which is a must for me. Ill take one good commentary over the kind of features we got on the TDK bluray and look to be getting on TDKR.

I really don't understand not doing a commentary. Is it that hard to set down for a couple hours and discuss your film? If its a small movie and the studio doesn't want to pay for one. Ok that i get but all major films should have commentaries.

[Loiselle]

Originally Posted by TitusTroy

no one has mentioned whether we will be getting the shifting aspect ratio IMAX scenes (hopefully Yes)...anyone know?

I can only assume that it would be handled the same way TDK was on Blu-ray. Where it would shift in and out.

I, for one, was unhappy with the movie in IMAX altogether. And here's why.

The scenes shot in IMAX were breathtakingly spectacular. Amazing detail, fantastic clarity, the "hugeness" of it... it was awesome. But when the movie would shift to the 2.39:1 ratio, the picture would lose its clarity and detail. It was akin to watching a movie that shifted between SD and HD. My experience at a regular cinema was much more enjoyable in the fact that the picture quality remained the same from beginning to end.

I wish Nolan would have shot all in IMAX or not at all. One or the other. Again, this is just my 2 cents.

[mredman]

Originally Posted by TitusTroy

no one has mentioned whether we will be getting the shifting aspect ratio IMAX scenes (hopefully Yes)...anyone know?

It is Said in this Press release that the IMAX footage is on the disc

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/...nt-and-details

But one thing i don't understand wasn't there 70 min of IMAX footage in the theaters here they only mention nearly an hour

But there seem to be 2 BD 1 for the movie and 1 for extras

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by Cook

Avengers had a damn good commentary which is a must for me. Ill take one good commentary over the kind of features we got on the TDK bluray and look to be getting on TDKR.

I really don't understand not doing a commentary. Is it that hard to set down for a couple hours and discuss your film? If its a small movie and the studio doesn't want to pay for one. Ok that i get but all major films should have commentaries.

So, you rip Nolan but no mention of Spielberg's who's never done one. At least, Nolan's done three.

Some director's just don't like to do it. It's a choice they make. I understand not wanting to talk about my own film. Let the audience decide.

And the commentary on the Avengers is barely passable, if you can stand Joss Whedon's ego seeping through the damn speakers on that one. One and only time I'll listen to that commentary again.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

So, you rip Nolan but no mention of Spielberg's who's never done one. At least, Nolan's done three.

Some director's just don't like to do it. It's a choice they make. I understand not wanting to talk about my own film. Let the audience decide.

And the commentary on the Avengers is barely passable, if you can stand Joss Whedon's ego seeping through the damn speakers on that one. One and only time I'll listen to that commentary again.

I dont own many spielberg film, and i thought i was Making it clear that it goes for all directors. Directors who are anti commentary tend to aggravate me.

Are you kidding, Joss Whedon's ego? What ego? The man constantly riffs on himself and has a self deprecating humor and is complimenting his cast and crew throughout the entirity of the commentary. He even calls out his own failures. And riffs on the stupidity throughout the film especially the chitari dying when the mothership is destroyed. He calls out his mistakes. He mentions his editors, composer, DP, set designer, and a number of other crew members specifically by name on multiple occassions. Talks about the ideas and help Marvel contributed to the film. The hard work and ways his cast went out of their way to get things done, and discusses the actor's input on the characters. Either you haven't actually listened to the commentary or you have and this is just some childish anti-joss whedon Batman's better fanboy kick.

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by Cook

I dont own many spielberg film, and i thought i was Making it clear that it goes for all directors. Directors who are anti commentary tend to aggravate me.

Are you kidding, Joss Whedon's ego? What ego? The man constantly riffs on himself and has a self deprecating humor and is complimenting his cast and crew throughout the entirity of the commentary. He even calls out his own failures. And riffs on the stupidity throughout the film especially the chitari dying when the mothership is destroyed. He calls out his mistakes. He mentions his editors, composer, DP, set designer, and a number of other crew members specifically by name on multiple occassions. Talks about the ideas and help Marvel contributed to the film. The hard work and ways his cast went out of their way to get things done, and discusses the actor's input on the characters. Either you haven't actually listened to the commentary or you have and this is just some childish anti-joss whedon Batman's better fanboy kick.

Yeah, I listened to it. Read between lines, the dude thinks he's a genius. I don't care how many times he pulls that self deprecating crap. It's a complete mechanism to shield an ego bursting to get out. There's been flashes of it in interviews and what not since Avengers got released.

Listening to him solo on the commentary just confirmed my theory about the guy.

And director's who are anti-commentary? I just don't understand why that has to be a must on a disc. Some like for the film to stand for itself with the audience member engaging with the film without the answers. Completely justified.

[Kaiju]

Joss Whedon is a genius. So what if he knows it?

[Cook]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

Yeah, I listened to it. Read between lines, the dude thinks he's a genius. I don't care how many times he pulls that self deprecating crap. It's a complete mechanism to shield an ego bursting to get out. There's been flashes of it in interviews and what not since Avengers got released.

Listening to him solo on the commentary just confirmed my theory about the guy.

And director's who are anti-commentary? I just don't understand why that has to be a must on a disc. Some like for the film to stand for itself with the audience member engaging with the film without the answers. Completely justified.

Your entire take on the commentary sounds like it is based on a pre-existing personal bias of the man. There isnt anything in that commentary to draw the conclusions you have. Unless maybe you are overly paranoid and hearing things that aren't actually there. Ive seen crazier things on both sides of the insane batman/avengers fanboy war.

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by Cook

Your entire take on the commentary sounds like it is based on a pre-existing personal bias of the man. There isnt anything in that commentary to draw the conclusions you have. Unless maybe you are overly paranoid and hearing things that aren't actually there. Ive seen crazier things on both sides of the insane batman/avengers fanboy war.

I don't get the loyalty to the guy with the work he's done. Everyone keeps saying it but I don't understand how he got this status.

One thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual. Let's hope he ups his game big time for Avengers 2.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

I don't get the loyalty to the guy with the work he's done. Everyone keeps saying it but I don't understand how he got this status.

One thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual. Let's hope he ups his game big time for Avengers 2.

I disagree. I've pretty much LOVED almost every movie he's directed... Nolan on the other hand. it's a 50/50 thing

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by wormraper

I disagree. I've pretty much LOVED almost every movie he's directed... Nolan on the other hand. it's a 50/50 thing

We'll be on opposite sides on that one.

[duggie walker]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

One thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual.

What do you mean by this?

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by jumpman

one thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual.

LOL right.

[srinivas1015]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

One thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual.

If you're talking about Nolan, then I agree. He's great with characters and the plot but sucks at visuals and photography. It's too 'bland'. Batman Begins is an exception though).
Still pumped for TDKR

[BluProofie]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

One thing us for sure; he's not a good director, in terms of visual.

LOL. You've only seen The Avengers and your judging his visuals. First, The Avengers looked fine. Second, if you don't like the visuals then watch Serenity and THEN judge his visuals. That film looked incredible.

[srinivas1015]

Originally Posted by BluProofie

LOL. You've only seen The Avengers and your judging his visuals. First, The Avengers looked fine. Second, if you don't like the visuals then watch Serenity and THEN judge his visuals. That film looked incredible.

Not to mention Dollhouse and Cabin in the Woods. A couple of these guys (especially Michael Bay) can make the most mundane environments look beautiful with lighting,color grading and the usage of shadows.

[shealer]

Come on folks, this isn't the Avengers thread.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by shealer

Come on folks, this isn't the Avengers thread.

For a second, I forgot it wasn't.

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by srinivas1015

If you're talking about Nolan, then I agree. He's great with characters and the plot but sucks at visuals and photography. It's too 'bland'. Batman Begins is an exception though).
Still pumped for TDKR

Yeah, I wasn't. What you described fits Whedon to a T.

In terms of framing and composition from the Avengers, Whedon needs to go back to school. Seriously.

Anyone who has seen Inception, Memento, and especially the Prestige and says Nolan's not a great visual storyteller is completely off their rocker.

His and Wally's Batman work is just as great, with Rises being their crowing visual achievement of the trilogy.