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No I'm not. I'm not. Thay are two entirely different people in the mediums.

You have Batman, where Bruce Wayne is the mask and Batman is the real person. Mostly the comic version. Heck even the 89 version.
Then you have Bruce Wayne, where Batman is the mask. The Nolan version.

Lame point. He talks like Batman because they're blindfolded plus it's good for interrogation. Someone could recognise him through his voice.

People obviously aren't allowed to have an opinion here. They're either "smoking weed" or they're shot down and it's wrong if it doesn't match to what someone else thinks.

To me, in these films, Batman is very much a major part of Bruce Wayne. But he isn't the real Bruce Wayne.

"it's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me"

Yes, fair point. She does say that Wayne is the mask. But that isn't how it comes across to me in the film from his own characterisation.

It's the same in the comics? Hardly.

Underneath he is Bruce Wayne. What he does is fight crime as Batman.
In a lot of the comics and animated mediums who he is underneath is simply Batman. His throwing away of the false Bruce Wayne identity but for his true "The Batman" in Kingdom Come for example. In one of the Timmverse Animated series he's talking about being in a dream state but he knew it was false because someone in it called him bruce. "In my dreams I don't call myself Bruce"

Miller's TDKR is a prime example of who Batman is, to me. Especially the end, because it's so similar to Rises but yet he goes on. He doesn't stop and live out in Paris, he continues.

Yeah, I've read tons of the comics actually. I've seen all of the Timmverse and others. I still keep up with the current stuff. Yes, they've switched it about a fair bit through the years. But everyone always has their definitive version.
Keaton's Batman is closer to that.

Yet again this'll probably be shot down as well.


You smoking weed or something? Batman IS Bruce wayne. In the first film, Rachel says that Bruce waynes face is the mask, Batman is the real person. In TDK Bruce wayne goes to investigate the proported assassination of Mayor Garcia. He uses his motorcycle, finds the guards that have been tied up, talks like Batman even though he is dressed as Bruce wayne.

Then you have Jokers threat on Coleman reece. Bruce takes the lambo as its 'less conspicuous' than the tumbler. He then proceeds to analyse and assess the threat of the public, he points out the police officers names for alfred to check if they have immediate family in hospital, and the one he doesnt know sat next to O'brian and Gordon in the truck, and texts Gordon the information. He then sees the guy in the truck about to ram the police truck, so Bruce goes and purposely crashes to protect Coleman reece.

If that isn't Batman, I dont know what is to you, clearly youve been blind through the films. Bruce Wayne is the name, Batman is the person. Its always been like that, even these films. Begins he fakes everyone out of the home because he is Batman. Bruce wayne never came back to Gotham City. batman did. In and out the costume, Bruce wayne is a false mask for social occasions, Batman is the real person now. The film has said, spelt it out, and alluded to it countless times. Youve probably not even read the comics either I bet, because its the same thing in the comics.
 
No I'm not. I'm not. Thay are two entirely different people in the mediums.

You have Batman, where Bruce Wayne is the mask and Batman is the real person. Mostly the comic version. Heck even the 89 version.
Then you have Bruce Wayne, where Batman is the mask. The Nolan version.

Lame point. He talks like Batman because they're blindfolded plus it's good for interrogation. Someone could recognise him through his voice.People obviously aren't allowed to have an opinion here. They're either "smoking weed" or they're shot down and it's wrong if it doesn't match to what someone else thinks.

To me, in these films, Batman is very much a major part of Bruce Wayne. But he isn't the real Bruce Wayne.

"it's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me"

Yes, fair point. She does say that Wayne is the mask. But that isn't how it comes across to me in the film from his own characterisation.

It's the same in the comics? Hardly.

Underneath he is Bruce Wayne. What he does is fight crime as Batman.
In a lot of the comics and animated mediums who he is underneath is simply Batman. His throwing away of the false Bruce Wayne identity but for his true "The Batman" in Kingdom Come for example. In one of the Timmverse Animated series he's talking about being in a dream state but he knew it was false because someone in it called him bruce. "In my dreams I don't call myself Bruce"

Miller's TDKR is a prime example of who Batman is, to me. Especially the end, because it's so similar to Rises but yet he goes on. He doesn't stop and live out in Paris, he continues.

Yeah, I've read tons of the comics actually. I've seen all of the Timmverse and others. I still keep up with the current stuff. Yes, they've switched it about a fair bit through the years. But everyone always has their definitive version.
Keaton's Batman is closer to that.

Yet again this'll probably be shot down as well.

So he's not talking like Batman then, because he is Batman just not in the bat suit, as being in civillian clothes is a miles better disguise as opposed to walking the streets in the suit or being on the batpod? Yeah, thats shot down.

1989 and burtons films, suck. I used to love them. But for me, BTAS is the definitive version of batman. And in BTAS, Bruce wayne is the mask he uses, batman is his real identity. Which this film reiterates many times with many scenes throughout the franchise.
 
Just got back from the movie. It was bloody brilliant.

Any reserves I had about opting for the BluRay/DVD combo pack, in a few months, are now gone. My wallet will be hurting after doing the same with Avengers and The Amazing Spider-man. Adding further injury is the release of the new Hot Toys Batman and Catwoman figures later this year, as well as the AMS Spidey.

Anyway, Batman Begins is still my favorite of the trilogy. Although, to be quite honest, you almost have to take them all as one, with each film laying the ground work for the overall plot, even despite "The Dark Knight" being more centrally focused on Batman's singular fight against organized crime in Gotham.

Now, I willl say that there were parts in "The Dark Knight Rises" that were kind of meh and bordered on the dull side. Still, the overall feel and quality that went into the film kept shining through in various scenes. I thought each actor, recurring or otherwise, did a fantastic job and really pulled me into the film. Though, Bane took a while to get accustomed to, I'll admit.

And while not as glamorously unique as The Dark Knight, or as inspirationally entertaining as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises certainly holds it's own with the other two, throughout most of the film, even beating out both of their respective endings, in my opinion. I absolutely loved the ending of Batman Begins, as it had that extraordinary sense of hope, and the sequel's ending (The Dark Knight) was pretty awesome in it's own right.

However, The Dark Knight Rises just blew me away at the end. So, in a way, it makes up for the lackluster opening, something the previous two films in the trilogy got right. I definitely enjoyed the film and I'm glad with the way it sent off the series.

The Batman franchise Nolan created is as fun and entertaining to watch as Avengers and Spiderman and a lot of other comic book movies and I will cherish all of those experiences as long as I can. And I will continue to do so as more films are made, despite this Bat-verse coming to a close.

And with that, I'll end with a few spoiler related comments...

First off, Michael Caine was fantastic the entire film, but that scene at the graves, near the end, about had me in tears, and I don't usually cry at movies. I am going to miss his Alfred.

Second, I thought Catwoman was awesome, even despite not liking her "eye-wear," when in use, as she loses the cat ears. I was rooting for her and Bruce to hook up the entire film and when I saw her in one of the last few scenes with Wayne, being spotted by Alfred, I couldn't help but smile a little.

Furthermore, I thought her ties to Bane were done pretty well. She was simply a hired hand, but was extremely terrified of him, so her betrayal was harsh, yet understandable. As for Bane, he was kind of lame at first, but grew on me about halfway through the film. He was a believable enough villain in most respects, albeit predictable at times.

The real shocker came in the form of Talia al Ghul. Throughout the film you are fed this line of a child escaping a prison and we are led to believe this child is Bane, a man who was trained, and outcast, by Ra's al Ghul. It was entirely believable. A madman, given a purpose, then outcast and now seeking to fulfill a dead man's goals. It made sense, in a way.

However, I did NOT expect him to be the mere bodyguard of Talia, the REAL child who escaped, in a greater plot of revenge. That just came out of nowhere, and I'm usually pretty smart about picking up on twists. So, bravo to Nolan. I should've picked up on it when Wayne handed over his company to her. And also possibly during the romance scenes, but I was just assuming Miranda Tate was there as a detractor against Selina Kyle, to confuse Bruce emotionally or something.

Speaking of Ra's, it was nice to see Liam on screen again, even if only briefly.

And lastly... Robin. Wow. Wasn't expecting that either. Though, I'm thinking he probably ends up as more of a Nightwing type character, but we'll never know. It's left up to us to imagine what he does with the batcave, now that he's freed himself of his "bonds."

I kept seeing the hints of vigilantism surrounding Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character, but I wasn't sure what to make of it. Near the end, I had this feeling like he might try and take over the Batman's mantle, but I never expected him to be Nolan's version of Robin. That was quite a treat.
 
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What happened?

Just a total lack of synchronisity between me and my other half. If I want to stay in, she wants to go out. If I want to go out, she wants to stay in. I'm sure you know how women are, once they hint at something they want (I.e. cancel and stay in) you either have to give in or forge onwards but feel guilty and have the whole thing ruined because of said guilt.
 
Just a total lack of synchronisity between me and my other half. If I want to stay in, she wants to go out. If I want to go out, she wants to stay in. I'm sure you know how women are, once they hint at something they want (I.e. cancel and stay in) you either have to give in or forge onwards but feel guilty and have the whole thing ruined because of said guilt.

I know exactly what that feels like.
But I'm kind of jelous you haven't seen it yet

I want to experience my first viewing again :lol :monkey2
 
Just a total lack of synchronisity between me and my other half. If I want to stay in, she wants to go out. If I want to go out, she wants to stay in. I'm sure you know how women are, once they hint at something they want (I.e. cancel and stay in) you either have to give in or forge onwards but feel guilty and have the whole thing ruined because of said guilt.

And you said you had booked (paid for) seats too? That's bull____ dude.

Yeah happy wife = happy life but c'mon! :(
 
Just a total lack of synchronisity between me and my other half. If I want to stay in, she wants to go out. If I want to go out, she wants to stay in. I'm sure you know how women are, once they hint at something they want (I.e. cancel and stay in) you either have to give in or forge onwards but feel guilty and have the whole thing ruined because of said guilt.

Have you not seen it yet??????????????????? Just saw it second time and was just as impressed if not more..
 
She said shes paying when we do go see it. Damn right she is.

She mentioned wednesday, gonna try and bring it forward.
 
Just a total lack of synchronisity between me and my other half. If I want to stay in, she wants to go out. If I want to go out, she wants to stay in. I'm sure you know how women are, once they hint at something they want (I.e. cancel and stay in) you either have to give in or forge onwards but feel guilty and have the whole thing ruined because of said guilt.

Sorry to hear that bro. Are you still planning to go? And yeah I know how women can be.:lol:gah:


Nevermind, just saw your other post. Wednesday it is!
 
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