[The Assassin]

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I thought the film was pretty good. Definitely not perfect though, and not as good as The Dark Knight. Whilst there were some great scenes, I felt there were faults. For example, at the start I thought Bane's character started off well - i.e he seemed to be cunning, and quite a physical challenge to overcome (for Batman). But then as it went on I was starting to lose interest in his character — and then at the end when Talia was behind it, it weakened the character of Bane even more, by portraying him as some sort of lackey to her. I didn't think that was necessary.

As a cinema experience I was quite annoyed though - during the end of the film the power in the town apparently cut out, so all the screens in the cinema weren't functioning... but somehow the sound was still there. Went on for about 15 mins - lots of arguing with the staff and whatnot, but the power was restored in the end, and everyone was given a free ticket to any Odeon film (or two... if you were lucky )

[james1211]

Thought it was pretty **** to be honest. Dark Knight was great, but this was 2.5 hours of boredom for me. I was begging for it to end.

[Mr Young]

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A phenomenal film, marred by a horrifically clichéd and predictable ending. As soon as the intercepted the right truck I was thinking "it would be hilarious if Nolan trolled us all and had Batman do the stereotypical self-sacrifice then make a dramatic reappearence", little did I know he would actually bloody do it :|

EDIT: Oh dear god I hope my idiocy didn't just spoil it for anybody D=

totally agree with you. thought Anne Hathaway was amazing as selina kyle/catwoman

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thought Bane was a very good villain and when he got killed off so fast I felt a bit cheated :/?

[Mr Young]

(Original post by james1211)
Thought it was pretty **** to be honest. Dark Knight was great, but this was 2.5 hours of boredom for me. I was begging for it to end.

did you even watch the correct movie?

[DemolitionLovers]

I am absolutely shattered. Up at 3.45am for the 5am showing and was not disappointed. I loved everything about it and I'm really sad that it's over

My only trouble was this:

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However, you have to try and really concentrate on Banes voice during some parts.

Which was probably only hard for me because I was so tired Definitely going to watch it at least one more time!

[Mr.Messy]

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I thought they handled the Lazarus pit really well. Loved how they turned it into a prison where you are 'reborn' if you manage to escape it. When Bruce was attempting the leap of faith (Assassins Creed ) without a rope while the prisoners were chanting.. was just

Liam Neeson's cameo was good, Dr Crane's as well. They made a subtle reference to Killer Croc as well I think. I woud have liked to see homage being paid to Ledger. I know Nolan stated that he wasn't going to involve anything Joker in TDKR out of respect to Ledger, but imo it would have been more respectful to have actually mentioned it in some way.

Just when Batman kicked Bane into the room with Miranda in City Hall, I knew she would reveal herself to be Talia. Marion Cotillard did really well, I was impressed.

One of my few real criticisms would be that Bane didn't get the death that he deserved. Tom Hardy did brilliantly to portray a chilling villain, shout out to Anne Hathaway as well for doing great as well. Christian Bale was consistent again and remains as my favourite Bruce Wayne/Batman.

The graveyard scene where Alfred breaks down almost made me tear up even though I just knew they wouldn't have killed off Bruce. Terrific acting by Michael Caine, not just at that moment but in every in all 3 films in the trilogy.

The ending was cliched but I wanted Bruce to survive so I am pleased that he got the happy ending that he deserves.

I thought the first 30 or 40 minutes was a bit confusing and messy, Nolan put too much on the plate from the start but in the end it was a great film.

This film had so much depth, it was really fulfilling to watch it. I loved that they tied it in with the League of Shadows. And perhaps it does have some flaws like "oh your vertebrae is just protruding lemme just punch it in place then you can go climbing pits and stuff in no time" etc but it was just a great film and a great one to end the trilogy on.

All in all, I'd pay to see it again.

[Mr Young]

(Original post by DemolitionLovers)
I am absolutely shattered. Up at 3.45am for the 5am showing and was not disappointed. I loved everything about it and I'm really sad that it's over

My only trouble was this:



Which was probably only hard for me because I was so tired Definitely going to watch it at least one more time!

Ditto except I didn't sleep went to 5am showing so I wasn't really concentrating properly.
luckily for me I'm seeing it next week at IMAX in Waterloo so sound and picture will be much better so hopefully I can understand Bane much better.
In most scenes it was fine!

How did you like Anne as Selina Kyle? I thought she was incredible.

[JJames]

Saw it this morning. It was good, but not 'best comic book film ever' good.
Having read all/most of the comics which influenced the film, I feel a little let down, there are parts that could easily have been used. Plus certain elements seem thrown in and a little obvious.

I would give it a 4/5. The Dark Knight was better.

[DemolitionLovers]

(Original post by Mr Young)
Ditto except I didn't sleep went to 5am showing so I wasn't really concentrating properly.
luckily for me I'm seeing it next week at IMAX in Waterloo so sound and picture will be much better so hopefully I can understand Bane much better.
In most scenes it was fine!

How did you like Anne as Selina Kyle? I thought she was incredible.

I'm very jealous! I think I'm going to have to pay IMAX in Manchester a visit for this

I thought Anne Hathaway was brilliant, plus I loved Bane, thought he was really creepy.

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I thought they handled the Lazarus pit really well. Loved how they turned it into a prison where you are 'reborn' if you manage to escape it. When Bruce was attempting the leap of faith (Assassins Creed ) without a rope while the prisoners were chanting.. was just

Liam Neeson's cameo was good, Dr Crane's as well. They made a subtle reference to Killer Croc as well I think. I woud have liked to see homage being paid to Ledger. I know Nolan stated that he wasn't going to involve anything Joker in TDKR out of respect to Ledger, but imo it would have been more respectful to have actually mentioned it in some way.

Just when Batman kicked Bane into the room with Miranda in City Hall, I knew she would reveal herself to be Talia. Marion Cotillard did really well, I was impressed.

One of my few real criticisms would be that Bane didn't get the death that he deserved. Tom Hardy did brilliantly to portray a chilling villain, shout out to Anne Hathaway as well for doing great as well. Christian Bale was consistent again and remains as my favourite Bruce Wayne/Batman.

The graveyard scene where Alfred breaks down almost made me tear up even though I just knew they wouldn't have killed off Bruce. Terrific acting by Michael Caine, not just at that moment but in every in all 3 films in the trilogy.

The ending was cliched but I wanted Bruce to survive so I am pleased that he got the happy ending that he deserves.

I thought the first 30 or 40 minutes was a bit confusing and messy, Nolan put too much on the plate from the start but in the end it was a great film.

This film had so much depth, it was really fulfilling to watch it. I loved that they tied it in with the League of Shadows. And perhaps it does have some flaws like "oh your vertebrae is just protruding lemme just punch it in place then you can go climbing pits and stuff in no time" etc but it was just a great film and a great one to end the trilogy on.

All in all, I'd pay to see it again.

Amen to that.

[Mr Young]

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I thought they handled the Lazarus pit really well. Loved how they turned it into a prison where you are 'reborn' if you manage to escape it. When Bruce was attempting the leap of faith (Assassins Creed ) without a rope while the prisoners were chanting.. was just

Liam Neeson's cameo was good, Dr Crane's as well. They made a subtle reference to Killer Croc as well I think. I woud have liked to see homage being paid to Ledger. I know Nolan stated that he wasn't going to involve anything Joker in TDKR out of respect to Ledger, but imo it would have been more respectful to have actually mentioned it in some way.

Just when Batman kicked Bane into the room with Miranda in City Hall, I knew she would reveal herself to be Talia. Marion Cotillard did really well, I was impressed.

One of my few real criticisms would be that Bane didn't get the death that he deserved. Tom Hardy did brilliantly to portray a chilling villain, shout out to Anne Hathaway as well for doing great as well. Christian Bale was consistent again and remains as my favourite Bruce Wayne/Batman.

The graveyard scene where Alfred breaks down almost made me tear up even though I just knew they wouldn't have killed off Bruce. Terrific acting by Michael Caine, not just at that moment but in every in all 3 films in the trilogy.

The ending was cliched but I wanted Bruce to survive so I am pleased that he got the happy ending that he deserves.

I thought the first 30 or 40 minutes was a bit confusing and messy, Nolan put too much on the plate from the start but in the end it was a great film.

This film had so much depth, it was really fulfilling to watch it. I loved that they tied it in with the League of Shadows. And perhaps it does have some flaws like "oh your vertebrae is just protruding lemme just punch it in place then you can go climbing pits and stuff in no time" etc but it was just a great film and a great one to end the trilogy on.

All in all, I'd pay to see it again.

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I also thought Banes death was way too quick and it seemed like Nolan just got bored and just said, Anne, shoot him.
Felt a bit cheated after that, wanted more of Bane

[Mr Young]

(Original post by DemolitionLovers)
I'm very jealous! I think I'm going to have to pay IMAX in Manchester a visit for this

I thought Anne Hathaway was brilliant, plus I loved Bane, thought he was really creepy.




Amen to that.

You should, it's worth the money because he filmed half in IMAX cameras.
I think Anne surpassed Pfeiffer, really revived the character and brought her down to the modern day, whereas Pfeiffer was just annoying with her whip and s***.

Yea Bane was a great villain, the fight scenes had me GRIPPED.

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Felt Talia Al Ghul was VERY underdeveloped and not a proper villain, seemed to me like Nolan just wanted something extra to slot in and give the audience a little shock. I was very shocked when she revealed herself, my jaw was hitting the floor but I would have liked a bit more development.

SO SAD NOLANS TRILOGY IS OVER THOUGH
Man of Steel looks great though.

[Ape Gone Insane]

I really enjoyed the film! Though I do have some complaints about how muddled the narrative became at times, how dominating the soundtrack was (largely forgettable except for at the emotional/uplifting scenes) and comprehensibility of Bane's voice in some scenes.

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The film did a pretty effective job of showing an aged hero and the physical vulnerability of Bruce. The pit, 'deshi basara' music and the repeated attempts to climb it with training intervals in between was brilliant. There were slightly too many flashbacks but I think they paid off really well. I really did think the kid was Bane though I could see the Talia twist coming a mile away. I was not pleased with Bane's 'demise' however, it was too quick for a villain who had so much presence in the film.

I loved the cafe scene with Alfred, actually most scenes with Alfred, I think most of the emotional parts of the film really came through that character.

Not sure what I think of the Robin twist though. The character was very much set up to be a Robin/Batman with his background, understanding of Bruce/Batman, dislike of guns after shooting those two men and then the resignation from the force. It may have been better if he had just taken up the mantle of Batman - since the theme always seems to be that anybody really can be behind the mask.

[Jamie66]

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I really enjoyed the film! Though I do have some complaints about how muddled the narrative became at times, how dominating the soundtrack was (largely forgettable except for at the emotional/uplifting scenes) and comprehensibility of Bane's voice in some scenes.

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The film did a pretty effective job of showing an aged hero and the physical vulnerability of Bruce. The pit, 'deshi basara' music and the repeated attempts to climb it with training intervals in between was brilliant. There were slightly too many flashbacks but I think they paid off really well. I really did think the kid was Bane though I could see the Talia twist coming a mile away. I was not pleased with Bane's 'demise' however, it was too quick for a villain who had so much presence in the film.

I loved the cafe scene with Alfred, actually most scenes with Alfred, I think most of the emotional parts of the film really came through that character.

Not sure what I think of the Robin twist though. The character was very much set up to be a Robin/Batman with his background, understanding of Bruce/Batman, dislike of guns after shooting those two men and then the resignation from the force. It may have been better if he had just taken up the mantle of Batman - since the theme always seems to be that anybody really can be behind the mask.

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I think calling him Robin was more of a homage to the previous character of Robin than anything else. I suspect that if another director decides to pick up the series, it will either be with Robin as Batman (most likely) or Robin as Nightwing.

Also, the film is AWESOME. Tom Hardy was great as Bane, took some effort trying to understand what he was saying at times but that didn't take away much from the experience. Anne Hathaway was also a pleasant surprise, and far surpassed my expectations of the character

[TitchTheAntiHero]

oh my god, amazing, amazingggg

[ninja_pidgeon]

It's good but there are sooooo many plot holes and soooooo many way the situation could have been sorted with no threat. However, I loved the additions and references to other villains I.e Croc, Scarecrow (Dr. Crane) but my only problem was that for him to have got out of Arkham Asylum it must have been opened to let them escape meaning the city would be teaming with villains all fighting for power.


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[ninja_pidgeon]

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I think calling him Robin was more of a homage to the previous character of Robin than anything else. I suspect that if another director decides to pick up the series, it will either be with Robin as Batman (most likely) or Robin as Nightwing.

Also, the film is AWESOME. Tom Hardy was great as Bane, took some effort trying to understand what he was saying at times but that didn't take away much from the experience. Anne Hathaway was also a pleasant surprise, and far surpassed my expectations of the character

He's not going to be Batman, it's a set up for a nightwing film which was talked about. However I didn't really like how they changed Banes back story to fit the film.


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[JJames]

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He's not going to be Batman, it's a set up for a nightwing film which was talked about. However I didn't really like how they changed Banes back story to fit the film.


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I didn't like how it changed either, just like Harvey Dent/Two Face in TDK, the comic backstories were way better.

[ninja_pidgeon]

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I didn't like how it changed either, just like Harvey Dent/Two Face in TDK, the comic backstories were way better.

Yeah, I hated that too. I also hated how the explosion could have been fixed easily, ie flash runs round and contains it, captain atom absorbs it or changes it into water, super man pick it up and throws it into space, green lantern corps build a shield round it, the list goes on. I know it's a batman film so he needs to fix it (The other two were very good for that) but they could have made it more suited to him.


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(Original post by JJames)
Saw it this morning. It was good, but not 'best comic book film ever' good.
Having read all/most of the comics which influenced the film, I feel a little let down, there are parts that could easily have been used. Plus certain elements seem thrown in and a little obvious.

I would give it a 4/5. The Dark Knight was better.

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There was a bit from The Dark Knight Returns, like when the two cops are driving after Bane and see Batman, and the older one says "You're in for a treat tonight, kid!", also when Bane tells Batman "You tried to fight me like a young man...", that's what Bruce said to himself after he was defeated by the Mutant Leader. The Bat drawings on the wall were from No Mans Land, and obviously you have the iconic scene with Bane and Batman in Knightfall...