Dark Knight Rises - Preperation

[Dreadylocks]

Originally Posted by Sucramdoow

This is what I pictured when I read that... I have no idea why.

Where did you get that picture?! No fair! I wasn't wearing make-up that day!

[Sucramdoow]

Originally Posted by Dreadylocks

Where did you get that picture?! No fair! I wasn't wearing make-up that day!

Ha, looks like a Muppets character.

In regards to the thread, I spent 4 hours trying to buy 2 tickets for the London IMAX. Got them, and now I can't find anyone (at the moment) to go with.

Though I could use the seat next to me for my drinks & popcorn... and my dignity.

[Budget:0]

Originally Posted by Dreadylocks

Nolan's a fine director. Clearly he's a favorite of yours, nothing wrong with loving a director and their work.

Like I said, I thought the Dark Knight was good, but Batman Begins was really mediocre and I don't see how he can replicate what was good about DK without Heath Ledger, who totally made that movie. And the trailers for the new one just make it look as if Michael Bay did Batman. Which is why I'm not really excited about it.

I will give it a chance because the Dark Knight was good, but unless the reviews are universally awesome and make it sound like more than the sum of it's parts, I'm gonna wait for the dvd.

I've got to agree with you there. Batman Begins was mediocre to the point I was dragged to Dark Knight.

(But I sure am glad that person dragged me.)

Real life schtuff is making me see the movie on the 28th.

[NickClapper]

Batman Begins > The Dark Knight

'nuff said.

[PaulGriffith]

I've come to realize that I just like movies. I'm easy to please, there have only been a handful of films I've seen that I didn't enjoy.

That said, I really liked Begins and TDK haha.

[Budget:0]

Originally Posted by NickClapper

Batman Begins > The Dark Knight

'nuff said.

Yeah, the bland performances by usually great actors, shaky-cam, and a film that seems like it's really two spliced together really make it superior to the dark, gritty Crime film that knows what it's trying to be. Also, no shaky-cam in the sequel and better yet, Heath Ledger!

I mean, really. Who's better: Ledger or Neeson?

Who's the better Rachel: Maggie or Katie?

Plus, there's no heart in Begins. At least Dark Knight feels like there's a message and it's genuine fun, whereas Begins leaves me bored, and cold. It's {without-a-doubt} Nolan's worst film. (for me)

I respect that you like it better, but I can't agree with that statement.

[fernando97echeverria]

Batman Begins is incredible and outstanding. It's one of the best told origin stories of all time and just short of The Dark Knight, and the second best comic book movie. It being anywhere near mediocre is an outrageous statement And if Nolan had a worst film, it'd be Insomnia and even that was amazing.

But The Dark Knight is a flat-out masterpiece. The story and screenplay were flawlessly paced, the acting was fantastic (Ledger was perfect, but didn't really overshadow everyone, especially Eckhart) and the cinematography and ridiculous set pieces were one-of-a-kind. It's the best action film of all time because it has a brain, heart and, well, serious action.

That said, TDKR has a lot to live up to - and to top.

[NickClapper]

Originally Posted by Budget:0

Yeah, the bland performances by usually great actors, shaky-cam, and a film that seems like it's really two spliced together really make it superior to the dark, gritty Crime film that knows what it's trying to be. Also, no shaky-cam in the sequel and better yet, Heath Ledger!

I mean, really. Who's better: Ledger or Neeson?

Who's the better Rachel: Maggie or Katie?

Plus, there's no heart in Begins. At least Dark Knight feels like there's a message and it's genuine fun, whereas Begins leaves me bored, and cold. It's {without-a-doubt} Nolan's worst film. (for me)

I respect that you like it better, but I can't agree with that statement.

I like Katie Holmes.

That is my answer.

[PaulGriffith]

As good as TDK is, it's full of holes in the action. With what seems like more action scenes in TDKR I am curious to see if it's improved at all.

[Budget:0]

Originally Posted by NickClapper

I like Katie Holmes.

That is my answer.

You may be the first person I've ever heard say that. Not like it's a bad thing.

Obviously, i like Maggie Gyllenhaal better.

To each his own.

[rayw]

Look, if you really wanna see the ugly underside of humanity you gotta be more... base in understanding "fan appreciation."

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Maggie+Gyllenhaal+nude

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Katie+Holmes+nude

I'm... surprised.

[Zensteve]

This new Batman movie is nothing more than a liberal-elite Hollywood political attack ad: Proof

Now, if you'll excuse me, back to what I was doing...

[rayw]

Originally Posted by Zensteve

Hollywood political attack ad: Proof

Goooood lorrrrd.

Remember that argument where I kept calling people stupid?
Yeah well... it's not so much directed at the one idiot behind the microphone as it is toward the hundreds of thousands of audience members that tune in sufficient to pull in advertising dollars that find such ramblings "entertainment."


May I... ?

[Budget:0]

Originally Posted by rayw

Look, if you really wanna see the ugly underside of humanity you gotta be more... base in understanding "fan appreciation."

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Maggie+Gyllenhaal+nude

http://www.google.com/trends/?q=Katie+Holmes+nude

I'm... surprised.

As am I.

[Budget:0]

Originally Posted by Zensteve

Proof

My lord. Can't people just pick their political views, vote for who they want, and then shut the fuck up? Instead, they feel the need to make schtuff up about movies, that's clearly false.