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Dark Knight Rises gets standing Ovation at first screening.

Agent White

By Agent White,
Posted on: 2012-07-07 09:22 in Comic and Hero-Villain Culture

 

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Based on the first reactions to The Dark Knight Rises we can expect a truly spectacular third and final film in the Batman series from Christopher Nolan. Also you might be surprised to hear about elements in the film being controversial, while other scenes are so heavy they brough some to tears.
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The Dark Knight Rises has just finished screening for the press and critics, receiving a STANDING OVATION!!!
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Just finished the screening of Dark Knight Rises...so much awesome...can't wait to see it again. And again.

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In reaction to who had the best moments - TomMcAuliffe - "Bane for sure."

"The trilogy is greater than the sum of its parts, and for me the 3rd was the very best part of the whole story. Dark knight is a classic in its own right - it stands alone, but in this trilogy, and as a closer, this film exceeds. It's an ending that presents opportunity for thought for sure. Risky/tough story well told, brilliantly acted, great cinematography, awesome score."

"To your original question - there are things I criticize in every film, but this one measures high on many measures. There will be some surprises but not big ones, the beauty of the film is how well it tells the story. Tom Hardy was incredible as Bane, the storyline was fantastic. I think the Joker is far more iconic than Bane, with more memorable quotes, but this story was great, including Bane's origin. Godfather 3 never happened. Xmen 3 & Spider-Man 3 were awful, this film was the perfect final chapter in the trilogy."
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As far as audience reaction, there were only 40-50 ppl in attendance (mostly critics), but there was applause and I leaned over and shook Michael Uslan's hand and congratulated him when his name appeared in the credits. I, myself, cried twice...once out of sadness and once out of pure geeky uncontrollable happiness. -
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Vince just saw Dark Knight Rises at a press screening & says: "Wow. Quite speechless at the moment....TDKR was everything I wanted it to be"
More reviews in the source link.. (note has spoilers)


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I can't trust the opinion of anyone who applauds for a screen.

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I'm old enough to remember the rapturous, maniacal reception for Return of the Jedi, which stood tall as the worst of the trilogy.

So yeah, nerdgasms over highly anticipated nerdbait mean nothing.

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Originally Posted by Tenzhi View Post
I can't trust the opinion of anyone who applauds for a screen.
People who worked on the movie where in attendance. While I agree with you that this is normally silly behavior, it kind of makes sense when the people who made the movie can actually hear it.

 

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I'm old enough to remember the rapturous, maniacal reception for Return of the Jedi, which stood tall as the worst of the trilogy.

So yeah, nerdgasms over highly anticipated nerdbait mean nothing.

You know, as someone that plays a super hero MMO and is well know forum member with close to 20k posts, I'll take your word on anything nerdish.

 

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You know, as someone that plays a super hero MMO and is well know forum member with close to 20k posts, I'll take your word on anything nerdish.
I was a nerd before it was a culturally accepted demographic- i/e pre-computer.

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I think it was a forgone conclusion that fans of the first two movies will like the third.

I aspect film critics will do much the same due to the power of the brothers Nolan and their trusty sidekick Bale for they can do no wrong.

Still going to the midnight showing.

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It doesn't have to be amazing, it just has to not suck.

 

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Originally Posted by Father Xmas View Post
I think it was a forgone conclusion that fans of the first two movies will like the third.

I aspect film critics will do much the same due to the power of the brothers Nolan and their trusty sidekick Bale for they can do no wrong.
Nolan is a genuine talent and I'm sure the film will be excellent.

I also expect my personal opinion of it to trail far behind the general cultural enthusiasm, as was the case with the previous two.

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Still not sold on the costumes, but this gives me some hope the story makes up for that.

 

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I'm expecting DKR to be the wine and cheese crowd favorite superhero film of the summer while Avengers will be portrayed as the superhero film for the uncultured masses while AS-M is characterized as popular with teens.

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I was a nerd before it was a culturally accepted demographic- i/e pre-computer.
So...

Hipster then?

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I think it was a forgone conclusion that fans of the first two movies will like the third.

I hated batman begins.

Dark Knight is one of the best movies ever tho.

 

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I'll reserve my judgement for when I see it.

Here's a featurette on DKR
I want to just go into hibernation for two weeks so it can be Batman time now. Soooooo muuuuuch.

 

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One of the things that has me excited about this movie is that I will see this film in imax. Normally, should the urge to see an imax movie hit me, I would have to drive 2 and a 1/2 hours to Atlanta. However the imax theatre at the National Infantry Muesum where I live will be hosting a Dark Knight Rises midnight showing. So all I have to do is just drive 35 mins to get to the theatre


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