tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post1884887710977528185..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: The Dark Knight Rises: The Return of Bat LazonneNikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-5154997218069033302012-08-02T10:47:59.575-04:002012-08-02T10:47:59.575-04:00We saw it, too!! I keep meaning to post on here to...We saw it, too!! I keep meaning to post on here to say the mystery has officially been solved, but my son was watching Scooby-Doo and all of a sudden he screamed, "MOMMY!!! This is the Bat Lazonne commercial!" When he armors up and the voiceover says, "The battle's on!" I couldn't stop laughing. Brilliant.Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-23811221535606896312012-07-30T20:48:49.991-04:002012-07-30T20:48:49.991-04:00I saw the Bat Lazonne commercial today! It's a...I saw the Bat Lazonne commercial today! It's an ad for "kinectex" (or some such thing) Batman toys. In one of the scenes, it shows Bane and the announcer says, "The battle's on!" and I said, "Wrong! The Bat Lazonne!"Joan Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513335615114222374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-75652603626267982582012-07-30T16:18:46.087-04:002012-07-30T16:18:46.087-04:00We had... different... assessments of The Dark Kni...<br>We had... different... assessments of <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i>, Nikki (and fellow commenters). I think that my disappointment in the film is not just due to my being a lifelong comic-book reader and Batman fan, because my problems with it were generally less in the arena of "That's not Batman" — after all, I knew what to expect from Nolan's Batman given the previous entries in his trilogy — than they were in the arena of "That's problematic storytelling". And lots of comic-book / Batman aficionados I know <i>loved</i> the film. I admire Christopher Nolan a great deal both for what he attempted to do with Batman and for his work on <i>Memento, The Prestige, Inception</i>, and his little-seen first feature <a href="http://blamken.blogspot.com/2010/12/deception.html" rel="nofollow"><i>Following</i></a> [reviewed on my blog at that link], but — while all three films have almost uniformly great acting and fascinating ideas to explore — the promise of most of the first film hasn't been followed through the later two, made all the more frustrating by some standout, totally committed performances, great action/adventure set pieces, and lofty goals.<br /><br>Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-73390863623178002682012-07-25T20:55:08.974-04:002012-07-25T20:55:08.974-04:00Excellent film with some obvious flaws and, except...Excellent film with some obvious flaws and, except for one stunning and exciting reveal, a very predictable plot. But those performances... Fantastic!<br /><br />Best Joseph Gordon Levitt film with a guest appearance by Batman I've ever seen.<br /><br />Though I saw Moonrise Kingdom yesterday and liked it more.Colleen/redeem147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-7579945291843946062012-07-23T20:46:42.449-04:002012-07-23T20:46:42.449-04:00Justin and I (plus 2 friends) saw it on Friday mor...Justin and I (plus 2 friends) saw it on Friday morning. We heard about Aurora before we left. I have to admit it left me a little unsetted as we sat in the theatre waiting for the film - we were the first in the theatre.<br /><br />So let me begin with this: @Nikki said, "And for Lost fans, watch for a scene that’s reminiscent of the fuselage destruction scene, and also keep your eyes open for Lost folks throughout the movie."<br /><br />Justin and I had seen this sequence, out of context, as an extended trailer for the film. It made me gasp then and it made me gasp again in the film. The power evoked by it; the resolution of Bane and the insight into what he was capable of doing was very powerful. Never have I seen a villain in a film introduced in such a way. I am not familiar with the comic book character so I had no expectations but this made me sit up and take notice!<br /><br />I completely missed that the CIA agent was Littlefinger from GoT! Good thing I am seeing the film again tomorrow night so I can see for myself ... if I don't get caught up again in that sequence. lol<br /><br />Tom Hardy, along with the rest of the cast was exceptional. I only knew who was playing Bane when I saw him interviewed at Comic-Con. I nearly flipped when I tried to put this man with this character. The difference in body and voice. Wonderful range of emotions demonstrated through his face, and that body!!<br /><br />I completely agree that the actors's portrayals were understated and subtle but each conveyed so much of who they are as people, whether hero or villain. Standouts for me especially were Anne Hathaway, whose Selina Kyle (not ever referred to as Catwoman which I applaud!) in manner and dress reminded me of Lee Meriwather from the 60's Batman series. Soooo sexy!! Also Joseph Gordon-Levitt who has been brilliantly cast in films lately, including Inception, 50/50 and, the first film I saw him in as an adult - Brick!<br /><br />I also cried at Michael Caine's performance. I am sure I will again tomorrow. I cheered for Gary Oldman's Commissioner Gordon raising above the stupid bureaucracies of the police department and city hall. Like we, as ordinary citizens, don't see that day to day in our own politicians.<br /><br />I so enjoyed this film. I cannot recommend it highly enough to people I know. Some people will disagree, as is their right, but, I agree, @Nikki that this film puts superhero characters in a place they have never been before on film - fully fleshed out people with faults, dreams, experiencing a complete range of human emotions.<br /><br />Hopefully, we won't fall too far back in those areas and other directors/writers will rise up to the challenge set by Nolan with this trilogy.<br /><br />Oh, and before I forget. In addition to all those lovely "cameos" ... if any of you like Star Gate, look for an SG1 actor in the film and pay close attention as you might not realize who it is at first!SenexMacdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627665857390777236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-70066158174098943482012-07-23T12:14:49.726-04:002012-07-23T12:14:49.726-04:00I loved Bane's voice. I spent the whole car ri...I loved Bane's voice. I spent the whole car ride back from the theater doing Bane impersonations for my friends! LoL<br /><br />Great movie, fantastic plot, and an emotionally rocking ending. Applause all around, Mr. Nolan. Now please make an Inception sequel! :DThe Question Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900131704617088181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-35921456404248436542012-07-23T11:50:50.215-04:002012-07-23T11:50:50.215-04:00Yes! The moment they showed him I said to my husba...Yes! The moment they showed him I said to my husband, "It's Carcetti!" Then about a full minute later he looked at me and said, "That guy is Carcetti!" (It takes him a little longer...) ;)Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-37805105310032389832012-07-23T11:13:37.132-04:002012-07-23T11:13:37.132-04:00Did you notice that the CIA agent in the introduct...Did you notice that the CIA agent in the introduction was Aidan Gillen (Littlefinger in GOT)?Jeremynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-2218838705823352732012-07-23T08:48:32.619-04:002012-07-23T08:48:32.619-04:00I saw it on Saturday morning too and thought the s...I saw it on Saturday morning too and thought the same - it's just fantastic, and so much more than a "superhero movie". I'm seeing it again tomorrow (in IMAX!) and can't wait. Also - Tom Hardy. God damn. I love him - and I was so glad that we get one quick glimpse of those lips! Also, for further "Tom Hardy is a monster of a human being" reference - watch Warrior. He is jacked beyond belief. Well worth your time, I assure you.Ashlie Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819825642101427700noreply@blogger.com