Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I never watch her either, I'm ambivalent about her, but this was rebroadcast on all the news and morning shows. He really embarrassed himself, it was like he was trying (too hard) to prove his heterosexuality. Google it, I'm sure it's on YouTube.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Back to the movie: I saw it today. It was a good movie. The plot was gripping and there were some unexpected twists. What was odd (for me, a Batman comic book junkie) was Bane. They basically invented a completely new villain and named him after an existing character which he does not resemble in any way. Also, as in Batman Begins, they mispronounced "Ra's Al Ghul". No biggie, but it seems odd, as it had to be deliberate. I was pleasantly surprised by Ann Hathaway's portrayal of Selina Kyle. They did downplay the Catwoman side of her character (she didn't say meow or wear a costume with a tail) which was fine.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I am now wondering how one correctly pronounces "Ra's Al Ghul". This is going to be a long wait to see TDKR, I really wish it had opened two weeks earlier so I wouldn't have to wait an entire month to see it with my kid (unless it will be showing at the Wendover CrappyPlex, then I can see it in less than 3 weeks).
Originally Posted By jasmine7 It sounds more like "Raaash," long A (at least going by the Animated Series' pronunciation.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>There's a movie theater in Wendover?<<< As of last August there was, my kid saw Cowboys and Aliens there. It's just off the main drag at the freeway exit on the state line, Utah side.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I saw Batman on Saturday. I thought it was good. I liked the second one better though. I liked the Bane character. Funny how the villians always turn out to be the best part of the movie. Thought it was cool that Heinz Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers was in the movie and got blown up, since I grew up close to Pittsburgh and have been to the stadium. Still couldn't help but chuckle when Batman starts talking in his gutteral, hoarse, raspy voice. Didn't like it as much as Avengers, if that matters at all.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I wonder if the movie has taken a hit at the box office due to what happened in Denver?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Apparently it didn't do as well as anticipated. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with the Aurora shooting or not. Friends here in Atlanta said they were going to showings over the weekend where only twenty people were present.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I was expecting it to be packed when we went, it was crowded, but nothing like I was expecting. We were one of the first groups in the theater, and I was expecting to have to wait in line.
Originally Posted By dshyates I saw it yesterday in IMAX and the showing was sold out. But I would expect the IMAX showing at CityWalk to be sold out opening weekend. I do think the shooting took a toll. The Denver market alone would dent the numbers.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I wonder if this impacted movie attendance in general and not just TDKR.
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^ Yea, i wouldnt doubt that. I feel bad for makers of TDKR. You come out with a great blockbuster movie to have a horrible shooting tied to your film.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Well maybe if the media stopped calling it the Batman Massacre or Batman Killing.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The film managed to bring in almost $161M making it the biggest 2D opening ever (kudos to Nolan for not bowing to the 3D trend btw). Imagine what it could have brought in if this tragedy hadn't made people nervous about going to the movies.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Well maybe if the media stopped calling it the Batman Massacre or Batman Killing.<< Yeah seriously. Add Warner Bros and Christopher Nolan to the list of victims, albeit not on the same level. They did nothing at all and yet the media insists on somehow linking this to them, because it was opening night for the biggest movie of the year, so it grabs headlines. It's ridiculous. No one can be more critical of big corporations than me, but Warner Bros has been nothing but gracious and amazing through this whole thing, even though they do not deserve to be linked to this. They've apparently made a huge donation to the victims fund without making it public.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>It sounds more like "Raaash," long A (at least going by the Animated Series' pronunciation. << Yup, and it's been pronounced like that in all video productions (not just in Batman the Animated series) before "Batman Begins". Also, Ra's back story is "different". Classic Ra's is about 600 years old, and he keeps rejuvenating in the "Lazarus Pit". Talia was born into the League of Shadows, she never had to escape from a pit, and in the comics she is in love with Bruce, and calls him "Beloved". Her father refers to Bruce/Bats (he knows his identity) as the "Detective" and wants Bruce to marry Talia so that they can produce genetically perfect heir to run the League of Shadows. And they do have a child: Damien Wayne, who later becomes the fifth Robin.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "They did nothing at all and yet the media insists on somehow linking this to them, because it was opening night for the biggest movie of the year, so it grabs headlines. It's ridiculous." Ahem, Avengers will most likely be the biggest movie of the year.
