'Or perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane'
Fig 1. The Cowl.. A Dark but Effective Steelbook
The last instalment of Mr Nolan's Dark Knight Series was no doubt a great ending to a Re-Imagined and Re-invented DC Superhero, but can the film live up to the huge success that was 'The Dark Knight'? Read on and see what my thoughts were and are.
When the Commissioner (Gordon) finds out about a plot to destroy the city, Bruce Wayne gets back into action as The Batman. Waiting for him is the sinister Selina Kyle and Bane, a lethal walking wrecking machine on a crusade to tear apart Batman's legacy piece by piece, fist by fist. Tom Hardy (Bane) plays the part extremely well and I could not have thought of or expected anyone else to play the villain. But is there a little puppet pulling his strings?. I won't spoil it for you as I try not to do that, but believe me you are in for one hell of a thrill ride. You can't compare this to 'The Dark Knight' as Batman comes out of retirement and is not as youthful as he used to be. But it does have innovation and a rich story development. The steelbook has a nice matte finish but some are saying lacks style. I for one like this dark image and it sums up the movie, there is inside artwork if you read through and scroll down you can view it.
Fig 2. A sodden Rain Drenched Rear
VIDEO****
Presented to you in a Aspect Ratio of 2.39:1 and 1.78:1 IMAX in 1080p
Don't you just love IMAX? it makes the movie more dynamic and there are quite a few out there now (Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Transformers Dark Of The Moon) but lets talk actual PQ shall we. Contrast has been ramped up to detail a little over the top, the colour has been boosted quite a bit which is a slight shame really, that along with some severe edge halos litter the image. And it is a little bit of a distraction, But don't let that put you off. Warm hues wash the homes of the city's dweller's, there is a Brown like tinge colour that covers Bruce's stint in prison, and crisp white snow falls on a captive Gotham. Skin tones are absolutely lovely. (Except a few orange faces) I do suggest you try and keep your contrast down a little as mentioned at the start, it is set way to high in the first place. Detail is nothing short of extraordinary and Edges are sharp and natural. What more could you want from a disc?, apart from maybe a little more attention to obvious flaws. The IMAX sequences are a different matter. Just as It's Prequel it looks fantastic in ALL the action scenes..
So what can I rate it then... ?, it's not a straight 5/5, but I can't make halves so 4.5 it is.. Enjoy it over and over again. As I did and still do
AUDIO*****
DTS MASTER HD 5.1 English, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 and Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
Demo material is what I shouted when I first watched this Spinner at home (not so at my local Cineworld.. You let me down big time). BASS is rampant when the action scenes come on, but there is also some very nice midrange and high end effects to. Bullets and screeching tyres sound very life like, but it's the LFE output that is bloody ferocious, giving it's full weight behind every devastating explosion, every showing of the Tumbler, and booming from that Bat jet type thing, blinking colossal. As for the music score Hans Zimmer has done a great job of keeping you right in the middle of the surround mix, all 5 speakers get a great work out. For me I love the opening sequence with the plane being ripped apart and wings and bits of cockpit shooting past and around your ears.. Bat-tastic.
5/5 right here.. if I went to 6 then it would get that.. YES it's that damn good.
Fig 3. Bane or The Cowl?.. You Decide.. Both Are Equally Nice
EXTRAS****
A GIRLS GOT TO EAT.
Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan talk Catwoman
GAME DAY DESTRUCTION.
How the special effects team blew up the football field
CONCEPT ART.
Pictures of the movies artwork
GOTHAM'S RECKONING.
Tom Hardy on how he bulked up to play Bane
BATMAN Vs BANE.
A feature about the fight between Batman and Bane
RETURN TO THE BATCAVE.
What went into making the Batcave
All in all I couldn't really ask for more. Maybe a little longer on the concept of Re-inventing Bane but we can't have it all can we.?
4/5 for me guys
Fig 4. Tom Hardy as the Villain 'Bane'
When the Commissioner (Gordon) finds out about a plot to destroy the city, Bruce Wayne gets back into action as The Batman. Waiting for him is the sinister Selina Kyle and Bane, a lethal walking wrecking machine on a crusade to tear apart Batman's legacy piece by piece, fist by fist. Tom Hardy (Bane) plays the part extremely well and I could not have thought of or expected anyone else to play the villain. But is there a little puppet pulling his strings?. I won't spoil it for you as I try not to do that, but believe me you are in for one hell of a thrill ride. You can't compare this to 'The Dark Knight' as Batman comes out of retirement and is not as youthful as he used to be. But it does have innovation and a rich story development. The steelbook has a nice matte finish but some are saying lacks style. I for one like this dark image and it sums up the movie, there is inside artwork if you read through and scroll down you can view it.
VIDEO****
Presented to you in a Aspect Ratio of 2.39:1 and 1.78:1 IMAX in 1080p
Don't you just love IMAX? it makes the movie more dynamic and there are quite a few out there now (Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Transformers Dark Of The Moon) but lets talk actual PQ shall we. Contrast has been ramped up to detail a little over the top, the colour has been boosted quite a bit which is a slight shame really, that along with some severe edge halos litter the image. And it is a little bit of a distraction, But don't let that put you off. Warm hues wash the homes of the city's dweller's, there is a Brown like tinge colour that covers Bruce's stint in prison, and crisp white snow falls on a captive Gotham. Skin tones are absolutely lovely. (Except a few orange faces) I do suggest you try and keep your contrast down a little as mentioned at the start, it is set way to high in the first place. Detail is nothing short of extraordinary and Edges are sharp and natural. What more could you want from a disc?, apart from maybe a little more attention to obvious flaws. The IMAX sequences are a different matter. Just as It's Prequel it looks fantastic in ALL the action scenes..
So what can I rate it then... ?, it's not a straight 5/5, but I can't make halves so 4.5 it is.. Enjoy it over and over again. As I did and still do
AUDIO*****
DTS MASTER HD 5.1 English, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 and Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
Demo material is what I shouted when I first watched this Spinner at home (not so at my local Cineworld.. You let me down big time). BASS is rampant when the action scenes come on, but there is also some very nice midrange and high end effects to. Bullets and screeching tyres sound very life like, but it's the LFE output that is bloody ferocious, giving it's full weight behind every devastating explosion, every showing of the Tumbler, and booming from that Bat jet type thing, blinking colossal. As for the music score Hans Zimmer has done a great job of keeping you right in the middle of the surround mix, all 5 speakers get a great work out. For me I love the opening sequence with the plane being ripped apart and wings and bits of cockpit shooting past and around your ears.. Bat-tastic.
5/5 right here.. if I went to 6 then it would get that.. YES it's that damn good.
EXTRAS****
A GIRLS GOT TO EAT.
Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan talk Catwoman
GAME DAY DESTRUCTION.
How the special effects team blew up the football field
CONCEPT ART.
Pictures of the movies artwork
GOTHAM'S RECKONING.
Tom Hardy on how he bulked up to play Bane
BATMAN Vs BANE.
A feature about the fight between Batman and Bane
RETURN TO THE BATCAVE.
What went into making the Batcave
All in all I couldn't really ask for more. Maybe a little longer on the concept of Re-inventing Bane but we can't have it all can we.?
4/5 for me guys
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