Batman Begins - Page 9

*KROW* · 07-05-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BartAllen

yes, but if you boil water it turns to a gasious state.

Yeeeah...

Why are you telling me this when I learned it from Professor Honeydew 20 years ago?

*Brodie* · 07-06-2005, 08:31 AM

ZING!

Look, we all know water doesn't explode. That one dude is just.....mmmspecial...

*CyberCubed* · 10-08-2019, 02:19 PM

Coming from the far flung future of 2019 and looking back at 2005, it’s pretty surprising the amount of replies in this thread with people saying they didn’t like the movie or found it too dark. This, and it’s superior sequel The Dark Knight, are the two best DC movies for the entire 2000’s-2019 pretty much 20 year span

~~Leo656~~ · 10-08-2019, 02:22 PM

It's definitely interesting and strange how the collective opinion on certain things changes dramatically with time. Indeed.

Also, what's with the necroposting lately? Doesn't really bother me but it's strange.

*Andrew NDB* · 10-08-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Bottom line: "Batman Begins" takes Burton's flick and out-"darks" it

Does it, though?

~~Leo656~~ · 10-08-2019, 02:57 PM

Sh*t, I'unno, probably? Is that what I said?

I didn't actually re-read this thread when I replied to Cubed earlier. I didn't remember even commenting on this one because I don't remember having internet access the year the movie came out. I was constantly losing computers to porn viruses back then.

I'm also rarely sober when I post so I never remember what I've said later on. Looks like I've got some reading to do after work later.

Should be interesting.

*IMJ* · 10-08-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I'm also rarely sober when I post so I never remember what I've said later on. Looks like I've got some reading to do after work later.

Should be interesting.

*Shark_Blade* · 10-08-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Coming from the far flung future of 2019 and looking back at 2005, it’s pretty surprising the amount of replies in this thread with people saying they didn’t like the movie or found it too dark. This, and it’s superior sequel The Dark Knight, are the two best DC movies for the entire 2000’s-2019 pretty much 20 year span

Both movies are a bit boring and slow (except for Ledger’s scenes) imo. Bale with his batman sore throat voice as if he’s having throat cancer is too absurd for me to take him seriously. Joker (2019) is far superior imo. I even prefer Batman Returns than those two (Batman Begins/Dark Knight).

Ranking them up:
1. Joker (2019)
2. Batman Returns (excellent story, cast, outfit, music all of them)
3. Batman v Superman (Ben Affleck is the most comic accurate Bruce Wayne/Batman ever. Huge, bulky, broody. I like the fact that Batman kills in this movie as he does in some of the comics (e.g. the iconic Dark Knight Returns - Batman snapped Joker’s neck cause he’s had enough), moving away from that tired old trope of Batman doesnt kill cliche. Also Wonder Woman debuted in this movie so thats a huge plus too)
3. The Dark Knight (thanks to Ledger, Two-Face & Gary Oldman only)
4. Batman
5. Batman Forever
6. The Dark Knight Rises (it always bother me how anticlimatic this movie is with Joker completely missing from this movie. All that build up in Dark Knight and now the city is at war, you think Joker would stay out of it and remain quiet somewhere? No. That’s not who he is, he’ll want in in all that madness. Yes the actor died but they should've recast someone else. Dumbledore actor died in the second movie and we were fine with the replacement for the rest of 6 harry potter movies. They’re just too scared that other actor couldnt be as good or better than Ledger - which Joaquin Phoenix clearly proved them wrong. A missed opportunity but the damage is done
7. Batman Begins (too little on scarecrow and long boring origin story for batman)
8. Batman & Robin (Mr Freeze and George Clooney batman are cringe. Poison Ivy, Robin and Batgirl are great tho)

*Andrew NDB* · 10-08-2019, 06:11 PM

1. Batman Begins
2. Batman
3. The Dark Knight Rises
4. The Dark Knight
5. Batman Returns
6. Joker
7. BvR
8. Batman Forever
9. Batman & Robin

I think I like TDKR a lot more than other people, though.

*sdp* · 10-08-2019, 08:32 PM

I loved Begins since it came out, overall I remember opinion being very high even back then on forums, however it wasn't until The Dark Knight that everyone and their mom was talking about Nolan's Batman and how amazing it was.

~~AquaParade~~ · 10-08-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

1. Batman Begins
2. Batman
3. The Dark Knight Rises
4. The Dark Knight
5. Batman Returns
6. Joker
7. BvR
8. Batman Forever
9. Batman & Robin

I think I like TDKR a lot more than other people, though.

I wouldn't rank The Dark Knight Rises that high, personally, but I love it.
There was a lot there for me, including the sewer fight scene against Bane, the opening airplane sequence, Batman's return go Gotham after years away, as well as his "death". I also loved the way they illustrated that Batman had become a legend of Gotham. Kids drawing his symbol in chalk, the statue they put up for him, etc.

I could nitpick it, of course, but overall I feel like I also enjoy it more than most vocal fans.

I won't make a list, but I'll say that my favorite Batman movie is a toss up between Joker and The Dark Knight. Yeah, I really enjoyed Joker that much. Too early to say though. I've seen The Dark Knight about 50 times more than the Joker. Glad as hell to have them both though.

After that, I'd probably count in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. I really enjoy all the movies on at least a passive or nostalgic level. And not just cause I'm willing to eat Batman-**** for breakfast. I have standards, okay? But I appreciate the cinematography in BvS, and I enjoy the goofy fun of Adam West's Batman movie.

The only ones I'm sort of puzzled about lately are the Burton films. I grew up loving them like most everyone else. I adore the aesthetic and the musical score. But everytime I try to watch them I lose interest.

*Shark_Blade* · 10-08-2019, 09:23 PM

We should rank the animated movies too because some of them are just so amazing too.

1. Batman vs TMNT
2. Batman: Son of Batman
3. Batman vs Robin
4. Batman: The Killing Joke (disregarding the batsex bs at the beginning. I refuse to acknowledge its existence)
5. Batman: Under the Red Hood
6. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
7. Batman vs Two Face
8. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Part 1 & 2)
9. Batman Year One

I havent seen the others wow theres a lot. Or i should make a separate thread hmm

~~Leo656~~ · 10-08-2019, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IMJ

At any given time - unless I'm posting at work while on a break (Shhhh!) - there's about a 10% chance I'm at least half-drunk, and a 98.6% chance that I've been ripping bongs.

......A lotta sh*t suddenly makes a ton of sense now, I know.

ROLE MODEL!

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Upon review, I'm actually surprised how little my opinion of the film has changed. I remember absolutely gushing about Dark Knight Rises after seeing it on opening night, and nowadays I can only barely get through it and would much rather poke fun at the bad parts. But while "Dark Knight" is arguably a superior film and Ledger's performance is unparalleled, "Begins" is still my sentimental favorite solo Batman film and I doubt that's going to change anytime soon. A solo Affleck movie might have managed to knock it off the perch, but we'll never know.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 10-09-2019, 12:23 PM

Ranking all the theatrical Batman films I've seen(with Batman as one of the main characters and one of the main focuses):

1. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
2. Batman Returns
3. Batman
4. Batman Begins
5. The Dark Knight
6. The Dark Knight Rises
7. Batman vs Superman

*IMJ* · 10-09-2019, 12:49 PM

Everyone is forgetting about the original Batman '66 movie, "Batman: The Movie", which was basically terrific. C'mon guys there's a Bat-Copter and Batman fights a Shark and his entire rogue's gallery in that movie...

*sdp* · 10-09-2019, 08:10 PM

After Begins, many people debated how it was indeed a prequel to 1989, I don't even remember how they explained the inconsistencies.

*CyberCubed* · 10-09-2019, 08:30 PM

I remember people thinking Scarecrow and Ra's Al Ghul were "too obscure" villains to start off a movie franchise with. Which is pretty odd because they're fairly mainstream.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 10-09-2019, 08:49 PM

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. The Dark Knight Rises
4. Batman V Superman

5. Justice League
6. Joker

97. Batman Forever
98. Batman '89
99. Batman & Robin
100. Batman Returns

There. That's my ranking. Hate the Burton/Schumacher stuff, because I didn't see those as a kid, back when I would have viewed them with joy and forgiveness.

Joker ranks as low as it does because... well, I probably WOULD watch Justice League again before it. I liked Aquaman and Wonder Woman in it.

*CyberCubed* · 10-09-2019, 09:11 PM

Batman '89 is still the closest portrayal of Batman in a live-action movie, both Batman Begins and the later movies opt for realism and the other ones are just too campy/silly.

Most people try to make Batman too realistic where he could live in our world like the Nolan trilogy did, or others just make him and his universe way too campy/silly where you can't take them seriously like the other movies.

Batman '89 felt like well...this is a comic book movie.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 10-09-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Batman '89 is still the closest portrayal of Batman in a live-action movie, both Batman Begins and the later movies opt for realism and the other ones are just too campy/silly.

Most people try to make Batman too realistic where he could live in our world like the Nolan trilogy did, or others just make him and his universe way too campy/silly where you can't take them seriously like the other movies.

Batman '89 felt like well...this is a comic book movie.

Batman '89 had the guy sleeping hanging upside down like an actual bat. It's BURTON, man.

Nolan's always gonna be better than Burton.

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,568	1. Batman Begins 2. Batman 3. The Dark Knight Rises 4. The Dark Knight 5. Batman Returns 6. Joker 7. BvR 8. Batman Forever 9. Batman & Robin I think I like TDKR a lot more than other people, though. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

10-08-2019, 08:32 PM	#170
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	I loved Begins since it came out, overall I remember opinion being very high even back then on forums, however it wasn't until The Dark Knight that everyone and their mom was talking about Nolan's Batman and how amazing it was. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

10-09-2019, 12:23 PM	#174
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	Ranking all the theatrical Batman films I've seen(with Batman as one of the main characters and one of the main focuses): 1. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 2. Batman Returns 3. Batman 4. Batman Begins 5. The Dark Knight 6. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Batman vs Superman __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

10-09-2019, 12:49 PM	#175
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 8,895	Everyone is forgetting about the original Batman '66 movie, "Batman: The Movie", which was basically terrific. C'mon guys there's a Bat-Copter and Batman fights a Shark and his entire rogue's gallery in that movie... __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

10-08-2019, 02:19 PM	#163
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,885	Coming from the far flung future of 2019 and looking back at 2005, it’s pretty surprising the amount of replies in this thread with people saying they didn’t like the movie or found it too dark. This, and it’s superior sequel The Dark Knight, are the two best DC movies for the entire 2000’s-2019 pretty much 20 year span

10-08-2019, 02:22 PM	#164
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	It's definitely interesting and strange how the collective opinion on certain things changes dramatically with time. Indeed. Also, what's with the necroposting lately? Doesn't really bother me but it's strange.

10-08-2019, 02:57 PM	#166
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Sh*t, I'unno, probably? Is that what I said? I didn't actually re-read this thread when I replied to Cubed earlier. I didn't remember even commenting on this one because I don't remember having internet access the year the movie came out. I was constantly losing computers to porn viruses back then. I'm also rarely sober when I post so I never remember what I've said later on. Looks like I've got some reading to do after work later. Should be interesting.

10-08-2019, 09:23 PM	#172
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	We should rank the animated movies too because some of them are just so amazing too. 1. Batman vs TMNT 2. Batman: Son of Batman 3. Batman vs Robin 4. Batman: The Killing Joke (disregarding the batsex bs at the beginning. I refuse to acknowledge its existence) 5. Batman: Under the Red Hood 6. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders 7. Batman vs Two Face 8. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Part 1 & 2) 9. Batman Year One I havent seen the others wow theres a lot. Or i should make a separate thread hmm

10-09-2019, 08:10 PM	#176
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	After Begins, many people debated how it was indeed a prequel to 1989, I don't even remember how they explained the inconsistencies. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

10-09-2019, 08:30 PM	#177
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,885	I remember people thinking Scarecrow and Ra's Al Ghul were "too obscure" villains to start off a movie franchise with. Which is pretty odd because they're fairly mainstream.

10-09-2019, 08:49 PM	#178
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	1. The Dark Knight 2. Batman Begins 3. The Dark Knight Rises 4. Batman V Superman 5. Justice League 6. Joker 97. Batman Forever 98. Batman '89 99. Batman & Robin 100. Batman Returns There. That's my ranking. Hate the Burton/Schumacher stuff, because I didn't see those as a kid, back when I would have viewed them with joy and forgiveness. Joker ranks as low as it does because... well, I probably WOULD watch Justice League again before it. I liked Aquaman and Wonder Woman in it. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

10-09-2019, 09:11 PM	#179
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,885	Batman '89 is still the closest portrayal of Batman in a live-action movie, both Batman Begins and the later movies opt for realism and the other ones are just too campy/silly. Most people try to make Batman too realistic where he could live in our world like the Nolan trilogy did, or others just make him and his universe way too campy/silly where you can't take them seriously like the other movies. Batman '89 felt like well...this is a comic book movie.