The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

[ManWithNoUsername]

Originally Posted by MAQS

Nolan has not make a good action scene?, so in order for an action scene to be good it has to be all explosions and destruction like michael bay? look at the batpod chase in TDK or the last 30mins of the dark knight rises, those are good action scenes, they are not the best sure but really, you think they are not good?

You have to consider different types of people. Some people watch Avengers with some of the craziest action scenes Ive ever witnessed and view that as quality action, then you watch these 3 Batman movies and the action is extremely toned down, which is of course on purpose.

One of the big action scenes in the middle of TDK was pretty much just the Joker shooting some guns, a SWAT van gets pushed into the water, Batman rides a bike and shoots some cannons and a truck gets flipped, which we've seen in a million movies before. Nothing really breathtaking or anything that had me on the edge of my seat, although I still think it was well done with minimal amount of CG work. Not easy to pull off Im sure.

Its more of a throwback to just simpler action scenes from long ago before CG came around. Some people view Nolans style as classy, no overused digital effects, and some view it as laziness or boring. No wrong opinions, just people look at it differently.

Even just in my own family, I prefer simpler practical action over CG fests, but my stepdad who is a big time comic book fan finds these Nolan movies visually dull, but absolutely loves Avengers, Iron Man, stuff like that. Just different tastes. And of course whenever we talk about it, friendly arguing, he brings up Avengers making a lot more money and says it must be more exciting if more people wanted to see it. At that point I just change the subject, lol.

[MAQS]

Originally Posted by ManWithNoUsername

You have to consider different types of people. Some people watch Avengers with some of the craziest action scenes Ive ever witnessed and view that as quality action, then you watch these 3 Batman movies and the action is extremely toned down, which is of course on purpose.

One of the big action scenes in the middle of TDK was pretty much just the Joker shooting some guns, a SWAT van gets pushed into the water, Batman rides a bike and shoots some cannons and a truck gets flipped, which we've seen in a million movies before. Nothing really breathtaking or anything that had me on the edge of my seat, although I still think it was well done with minimal amount of CG work. Not easy to pull off Im sure.

Its more of a throwback to just simpler action scenes from long ago before CG came around. Some people view Nolans style as classy, no overused digital effects, and some view it as laziness or boring. No wrong opinions, just people look at it differently.

Even just in my own family, I prefer simpler practical action over CG fests, but my stepdad who is a big time comic book fan finds these Nolan movies visually dull, but absolutely loves Avengers, Iron Man, stuff like that. Just different tastes. And of course whenever we talk about it, friendly arguing, he brings up Avengers making a lot more money and says it must be more exciting if more people wanted to see it. At that point I just change the subject, lol.

agree jajaja, i said this before its all opinion, maybe people dont find exciting the batman action scenes but that doesnt make them bad, i personally think they are good but not great of course, as for my taste on CG it works depending of its use and quality, for example avengers was really breathtaking that was a good use of CGI a bad one would be Neo vs the agent Smith army.

[ry35an]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

No one is minimizing Nolan's genius. The whole point of film scholarship is to explain in clear terms what filmmakers do. This is very different from people on the Internet who describe every movie as "EPIC!!!"

Ha Ha, I believe the most popular word used is "AMAZING"!!

[bunkz323]

Don't know if someone mentioned this already but just found out, I Want that digibook!! with the bane cover but damn it i want that steelbook from bby.

[thegoat]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

Don't poke the Nolan fanboys. You will only make them angry and then their heads will explode Scanners style after they try and explain to you why you are wrong in any thoughts you might have about the films.

Originally Posted by mlittle3

Nah, that would be Whedonites like you who think every movie should star Nathan Fillion.

And here I'm a fan of both filmmakers.

My mistake, I guess only one can "win" movies.

[stvn1974]

Originally Posted by thegoat

And here I'm a fan of both filmmakers.

My mistake, I guess only one can "win" movies.

I am a fan of both also, it is just funny and a bit sad that if you dislike anything to do with the Dark Knight films and you write about it online it brings out the crazies. Also perhaps if Nathan Fillion had played Batman he wouldn't have used that stupid voice.

Also this belongs in the movie Dark Knight Rises thread and not in here about the BD release so I apologize.

[beanham22]

imo the action in the batman trilogy is worlds better than in the avengers. in the batman trilogy 90% of the action is real (practical effects). also the action is not just a meaningless cgi romp in the last 30 minutes that couldve ended at any time.

Dont get me wrong i like the avengers. But to me its greatness comes from the way it actually achieved having multiple superheroes in one movie. It is truly spectacular watching iron man, cap, thor, and hulk work together. The action in The Avengers is at the same level as transformers imo.

[ChristmasFnatic]

NO! There should be no "I like both movies"! Fanboy wars MUST continue!!!!!!!!!!

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by ChristmasFnatic

NO! There should be no "I like both movies"! Fanboy wars MUST continue!!!!!!!!!!

Seems that way.

[TitusTroy]

Originally Posted by ManWithNoUsername

Nothing really breathtaking or anything that had me on the edge of my seat, although I still think it was well done with minimal amount of CG work. Not easy to pull off Im sure.

Its more of a throwback to just simpler action scenes from long ago before CG came around. Some people view Nolans style as classy, no overused digital effects, and some view it as laziness or boring. No wrong opinions, just people look at it differently

Nolan's aversion to CGI definitely contributes to his movies lacking in the action department compared to other directors...Nolan prefers to use practical effects over anything computer generated which makes it look a bit dull compared to others who use green screen and heavy CGI

Originally Posted by MAQS

for example avengers was really breathtaking that was a good use of CGI a bad one would be Neo vs the agent Smith army.

you consider that a bad use of CGI??

I thought Matrix Reloaded was stunning in terms of action and CGI...the extended highway chase scene is one of the best action scenes I've ever seen

[rickah88]

Nolan actually blew up Hienz Field in Pittsburgh? WooooHoooo! I hate the Steelers!

[rexcrk]

Can't decide if I want to spend the extra five bucks and get the trilogy set or just get Rises by itself. I'll probably go with the trilogy, then I could put it with my box sets (and I won't have a "D" movie after a "B" movie on my shelf and it won't look out-of-alphabetical-order ) plus I'll get the little booklet.

Also I got the Batman Begins and Dark Knight Blu-rays for pretty cheap so I won't feel like I wasted money.

[dncpunke]

Anybody know when the BB steelbook will be available to preorder? Still showing coming soon.

[ManWithNoUsername]

Originally Posted by dncpunke

Anybody know when the BB steelbook will be available to preorder? Still showing coming soon.

Jeez, I swear I thought this was up for preorder about a week ago. Can anyone confirm this was already up for preorder, and then taken down, possibly due to being sold out? Or maybe my memory is weak.

[Jay444]

Originally Posted by ManWithNoUsername

Jeez, I swear I thought this was up for preorder about a week ago. Can anyone confirm this was already up for preorder, and then taken down, possibly due to being sold out? Or maybe my memory is weak.

Hasn't been available to preorder yet. Still has 'coming soon' listed for it, so I am guessing they won't have it up until about 1 month before release (like the Spidy Steelbook).

[Jack Burton]

Just watched the blu trailer for this on the Dark shadows Blu ray, and it looks really good. I seriously have problems with BB transfer and the processed look of TDK Blu ray, but this looks like a winner from those clips. I was starting to get worried that they would mess this up.

[tsupra0927]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

Can't decide if I want to spend the extra five bucks and get the trilogy set or just get Rises by itself. I'll probably go with the trilogy, then I could put it with my box sets (and I won't have a "D" movie after a "B" movie on my shelf and it won't look out-of-alphabetical-order ) plus I'll get the little booklet.

Also I got the Batman Begins and Dark Knight Blu-rays for pretty cheap so I won't feel like I wasted money.

I'm in the same boat as you. I got Batman Begins for $5 and The Dark Knight for $10 on Black Friday 2 years ago, so I don't mind double dipping and getting the trilogy box set. For me it's worth it because I just love this franchise. And if the ultimate collectors edition that comes out next year appeals to me, I may even consider getting that too.

[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by tsupra0927

I'm in the same boat as you. I got Batman Begins for $5 and The Dark Knight for $10 on Black Friday 2 years ago, so I don't mind double dipping and getting the trilogy box set. For me it's worth it because I just love this franchise. And if the ultimate collectors edition that comes out next year appeals to me, I may even consider getting that too.

I'm still trying to figure out whether I'm also going to spring for the trilogy set now and call it a franchise or wait until the Ultimate Collector's Edition next year.

Is the extra hour or so of supplement material worth waiting another 8 to 10 months to finally have this trilogy on BD?

Still haven't decided yet...

[ChristmasFnatic]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

I'm still trying to figure out whether I'm also going to spring for the trilogy set now and call it a franchise or wait until the Ultimate Collector's Edition next year.

Is the extra hour or so of supplement material worth waiting another 8 to 10 months to finally have this trilogy on BD?

Still haven't decided yet...

Ill buy the Cowl Ed cuz its Limited/numbered, so if the Ultimate Ed is so cool, I wont feel bad about having the Cowl.

As of the upcoming trilogy, Ill just pass knowing I am interested with the Ultimate Ed anyway.

[MovieFanatic2010]

I have some Dark Knight Rises poster for sale in the trading forum if anyone is interested.... they are on the last page
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=205032