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[Mariolee]

I personally hate using ratings for film, games, music, etc. The writing should speak for itself, and the numbers/stars usually just detract/color the perception of the actual review. Too many damn people scroll to the bottom, see the number and go about their day, not actually reading why someone feels this way about the product in question.

But, it is what it is.

But what about the spoilers mang? I'd rather have a quick and dirty rating than risk seeing spoilers.

 

[planar1280]

2 hours 45 minutes till meltdown begins, Thread explodes, GAF servers go down and chaos beckons

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

All that matters is that it stays above Avengers 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. I need trolling ammo to fire back at the "LOL Avengers did better opening weekend" crowd that is sure to spawn in next weekends BO thread.

Why even address it?

 

[3N16MA]

I'm going to bed and then will wake up to go to work. When I get home I expect this thread to be in ruins.

 

[MrPink93485]

I'm going to bed and then will wake up to go to work. When I get home I expect this thread to be in ruins.

It will be in ashes, more likely.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Again, are we sure we're not in denial over that review?

Of what? He calls it a great conclusion but won't give it a 5/5 cause it's not the end all to be all in comic flicks in his opinion.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

But what about the spoilers mang? I'd rather have a quick and dirty rating than risk seeing spoilers.

I get that, but when I read reviews, I wanna know what that person thinks about the product. "it's good, 5/5!" or "sucks ass, holy fuck 1/5" doesn't really tell me anything.

 

[ShipTheCheese]

Again, are we sure we're not in denial over that review?

Mate, there's nothing to be in denial over because the reviews don't address anything. They say who's in it, tell the plot synopsis that everyone already knows, and thats it.

Oh yeah, and timeout misses the Joker. 4/5.

 

[planar1280]

WPTZ.com with fan reactions from screening they saw

Fans that saw the movie Sunday night all gave the film rave reviews.

Johnny Mendez said, "It was intense. It was a really dark film but some of the themes that they were covering were just unbelievable."

Jason Borges said he's anticipating this day for quite some time, "I thought it was absolutely phenomenal. We've been waiting four years for it and this one did not disappoint. It was better than I could have expected, the action was great, the storyline was like the perfect resolution."

Cyndy Golonka said she thought the movie was a little too action-packed for youngsters, but great for teens and adults. Her favorite part was the ending -- which she refused to ruin.

 

[DMczaf]

Does that one guy write every movie review for Canada? I've seen it pop up on like 8 different Canadian news sites now. lol

 

[shira]

Does that one guy write every movie review for Canada? I've seen it pop up on like 8 different Canadian news sites now. lol

Same guys own all the media outlets

 

[Rich!]

WPTZ.com with fan reactions from screening they saw

Lol, because obviously youngsters don't enjoy explosions and action scenes.

I know I fucking loved them as a kid.

 

[planar1280]

Does that one guy write every movie review for Canada? I've seen it pop up on like 8 different Canadian news sites now. lol

He writes for Sun Media which is owned by Sun Corp AKA Rupert Murdoch companies, they have like 20 papers in Canada so every single one will have the same review

 

[ShipTheCheese]

Does that one guy write every movie review for Canada? I've seen it pop up on like 8 different Canadian news sites now. lol

Well, Canada only has like 10 people living there, so why not?

edit: I feel like a dope now, with what planar just wrote.

 

[DMczaf]

WPTZ.com with fan reactions from screening they saw

Sorry G-Fex, this movie isn't for youngsters. Maybe next time.

 

[Mariolee]

WPTZ.com with fan reactions from screening they saw

How did fans get to see the movie early?

 

[G-Fex]

Sorry G-Fex, this movie isn't for youngsters. Maybe next time.

Then I guess you better skip it huh Little Jimmy?

 

[artist]

Sorry G-Fex, this movie isn't for youngsters. Maybe next time.

I thought it was well established that a degree is required to watch this one?

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

In a thread this bad, who is there to review to any way.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

How did fans get to see the movie early?

They pre-ordered the Blu-ray.

 

[DMczaf]

How did fans get to see the movie early?

I think it was a charity screening, tickets were like $100+.

 

[shira]

Sorry G-Fex, this movie isn't for youngsters. Maybe next time.

Didn't he permabale last page?

 

[planar1280]

How did fans get to see the movie early?

http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-ne...69880/15526038/-/item/0/-/fako0j/-/index.html

COLCHESTER, Vt. - At $100 a pop, the neon bracelets handed out at the Majestic 10 Cinemas Sunday didn't grant admission to any old theater.

About 300 flocked to the theaters in Williston for a special screening of the newest Batman movie, complete with a multitude of bat decorations.

The public can't feast their eyes on "The Dark Knight Rises" for another few days.

"It's just so awesome. It's been a part of me since the first one came out in 2005 and the fact that I could get a chance to see this in Vermont, that's awesome," said Cody McGlashan, who got to the theater about 2 hours before showtime.

McGlashan and other super fans actually got to see this Batman preview ahead of Monday's "world premiere" in New York City -- in part thanks to Senator Patrick Leahy, who landed himself a role in this movie.

"I'm such a tiny tiny bit of it, but I'm still very excited," said Leahy.

The advanced screening doubled as a fundraiser for causes near to Leahy's heart -- both the Echo Center in Burlington and the Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier.

Leahy will be donating all his royalties there too.

"If money from this will make it more possible for more children to read, then I'm glad I had the opportunity," said Leahy, who has now made four cameos in Batman flicks.

The Batman fan joked about his role in this movie.

 

[MrPink93485]

He writes for Sun Media which is owned by Sun Corp AKA Rupert Murdoch companies, they have like 20 papers in Canada so every single one will have the same review

This explains why they loved it.

Damned right winger agendas.

 

[Sanjuro]

I think it was a charity screening, tickets were like $100+.

I've already spent that much. Fuck.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Again, are we sure we're not in denial over that review?

He liked the movie. He doesn't tear into it negatively or anything. It's a very thin on substance review that is pretty much a plot synopsis with random points like "no joker" and "action good" thrown in. It also seemingly ruins the ending. So don't read it.

 

[Mariolee]

http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-ne...69880/15526038/-/item/0/-/fako0j/-/index.html

Aw sweet. Is that the same Senator that guest starred in The Dark Knight?

He liked the movie. He doesn't tear into it negatively or anything. It's a very thin on substance review that is pretty much a plot synopsis with random points like "no joker" and "action good" thrown in. It also seemingly ruins the ending. So don't read it.

OK, so TDKR mediocre film confirmed? Fuck.

 

[DMczaf]

Aw sweet. Is that the same Senator that guest starred in The Dark Knight?

Bane is going to put his pinky hand over his mouth.

 

[Oddduck]

Aw sweet. Is that the same Senator that guest starred in The Dark Knight?

Yes, he was the one who reminded Joker of his father lol.

 

[Mariolee]

Bane is going to put his pinky hand over his mouth.

Bane: Taste Gotham's reckoning.
Senator: DEAR GOD WHAT IS THAT?

 

[shira]

Aw sweet. Is that the same Senator that guest starred in The Dark Knight?

Isn't he in all the batmen movies?

I've already spent that much. Fuck.

Unless they brought in an IMAX projector that wasn't the 15/70 version

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

SOME ASSHOLE IN A COSTUME.

 

[Griegite]

SOME ASSHOLE IN A COSTUME.

That's two assholes in costumes!

 

[planar1280]

meanwhile a review of the Score

http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dark_knight_rises.html

2/5

Buy it... if you've bought into the hyped notion that Hans Zimmer's music for the prior two films in this franchise is the work of a genius, in which case you'll enjoy much more of the same in this third entry.

Avoid it... if you expect Zimmer to deliver on his promises, because what little new material he brings to the table here is obscured by the stagnant brooding, pounded rhythms, and simplistic themes that define all of these scores.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

It uses FOCUSED MICROWAVES.

Suck it, Internet, forever and always.

 

[Mariolee]

Isn't he in all the batmen movies?

Where was he in Batman Begins?

meanwhile a review of the Score

http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dark_knight_rises.html

2/5

Oh for fucks sake.

 

[Inferno313]

meanwhile a review of the Score

http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dark_knight_rises.html

2/5

Lol

Compared to the year of hype generated by Zimmer (and the studio on his behalf) for The Dark Knight Rises, you hear practically nothing from a veteran composer like James Horner, whose superior music for The Amazing Spider-Man is unfortunately overshadowed by the clamor for Zimmer's wisdom.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

Lol

I was just about quote that. This guy is crazy!

 

[Eidan]

meanwhile a review of the Score

http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dark_knight_rises.html

2/5

Haha, ASM got 4/5.

Damn, Inception also got 2/5. When was the last time Zimmer got a positive review on Filmtracks?

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

meanwhile a review of the Score

http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/dark_knight_rises.html

2/5

I hate anyone that says "if you bought into the hype". What you are saying is "I'm a stuck up ass hole with better tast than you."

 

[therealminime]

Confirmed Amazing Spider-Man to win Best Original Score.

 

[DMczaf]

Damn, Inception also got 2/5.

wat

 

[planar1280]

I was just thinking, BrandonH and the filmtrack reviewer could be the same person..because they have the exact same arguments.

 

[shira]

Where was he in Batman Begins?
.

I heard he is an extra for all the movies. Extras don't always have speeking roles

 

[Eidan]

wat

Buy it... if you loved the oppressive, brooding, and heavily processed sound of Hans Zimmer's harshest blockbuster scores of the late 2000's, a sound faithfully regurgitated for extended periods here.

Yeah. Zimmer is not a popular man there.

 

[artist]

Haha, ASM got 4/5.

Damn, Inception also got 2/5. When was the last time Zimmer got a positive review on Filmtracks?

Armond white of OSTs is already taken? FUCK.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

The composer needs to shut his yap, dump the ghostwriters, shift to F major, conjure a fluid theme, and drop a wicked oboe solo on us. Perhaps then he'd deserve an interview.

Score reviewer is ice cold.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Score reviewer is ice cold.

Hahah. Damn.

 

[shira]

Avoid it... if you expect Zimmer to deliver on his promises, because what little new material he brings to the table here is obscured by the stagnant brooding, pounded rhythms, and simplistic themes that define all of these scores.

Perfect

 

[Mariolee]

I heard he is an extra for all the movies. Extras don't always have speeking roles

I get that, but I can't find anything that says he cameos in all the films.

Edit: Found this on his wiki page

A big fan of Batman comics, Leahy lent his voice in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Showdown" as the Governor of the Utah territory. He appears in cameo roles in the 1997 film Batman and Robin, in the 2008 film The Dark Knight[18] and the upcoming film The Dark Knight Rises .[19]