tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post8246275312628953331..comments2024-03-23T16:19:36.154+05:30Comments on A Potpourri of Vestiges: The Dark Knight Rises (2012): A Tedious Exercise in MediocrityMurtaza Ali Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747183316188241022noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-72412487207629385042012-11-16T11:55:44.734+05:302012-11-16T11:55:44.734+05:30I can't agree with you more, Brent. Nolan has ...I can't agree with you more, Brent. Nolan has indeed done wonders by transforming a mere myth (what the Batman used to be) into a legend. TDKR had its moments but it just couldn't live up to the high expectations set by the previous two films.Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-31707942529636215082012-11-16T02:31:23.340+05:302012-11-16T02:31:23.340+05:30This trilogy is the best screen treatment of Batma...This trilogy is the best screen treatment of Batman by far. "Rises" disappointed me a bit though, in that the Talia Al Ghul twist didn't satisfy and trivialized Bane, who had a great presence up until then. The acting was all top notch though. Hathaway was wonderful!Brent Allardhttp://twitter.com/criminalmoviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-88224502581783631622012-07-27T00:03:14.926+05:302012-07-27T00:03:14.926+05:30Well, in my opinion, comparisons are both essentia...Well, in my opinion, comparisons are both essential and unavoidable. We perceive a movie or a director based on the quality of the work involved. We use our perception to make our future choices. I bet had The Dark Knight been a disaster, the anticipation for its sequel would have been much dimmer. Obviously, this works both ways. If you are cashing in on the popularity of your sublime work then you shouldn't mind being rebuked for your mediocrity :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-59580242838956799982012-07-26T23:49:47.110+05:302012-07-26T23:49:47.110+05:30After writing up my review I think I may have been...After writing up my review I think I may have been a bit too harsh in my recent review of The Amazing Spider-Man. Not sure how some are claiming that you should not compare this to the other films in the trilogy or to Nolan's other work. Compared to those other films TDKR is the weak sister.3guys1moviehttp://3guys1movie.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-30863255284043938842012-07-24T18:29:05.977+05:302012-07-24T18:29:05.977+05:30Well, I am glad you came across my blog and got a ...Well, I am glad you came across my blog and got a slightly different perspective on the so called movie of the year. The movie certainly lacks depth, especially in comparison to the previous two installment. And you are perhaps write about the Spiderman thing. It's pretty obvious that Nolan was disinterested in making the movie and it was only to appease the Warner Bros.that he actually went ahead with it. Since you haven't watched the movie yet, I am sure that now you will be able to go there with a more open mind :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-52678150620904148922012-07-24T18:12:16.513+05:302012-07-24T18:12:16.513+05:30After reading many glowing reviews for this movie ...After reading many glowing reviews for this movie -- which I haven't seen yet -- it's interesting to read a different point of view. "loose plot and an excess of superficial<br />characters." It sounds a lot like what made the third Spiderman movie such a dud.Stephanie Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-49666893977352591682012-07-24T13:49:40.697+05:302012-07-24T13:49:40.697+05:30Well, I am not very sure that it would be the case...Well, I am not very sure that it would be the case this time around, for The Dark Knight Rises is not a Nolan movie in its essence. The movie seems more like an attempt to make moolah at the box office rather than an effort to woo the fans of the genre. However, just for the sake of it, I still hope that the movie's second viewing would prove me wrong :-) .Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-29898341170633542422012-07-24T05:25:42.600+05:302012-07-24T05:25:42.600+05:30You know what I feel about it already. Is it as go...You know what I feel about it already. Is it as good as Dark Knight ? No. Does that mean it is a bad news ? Again No. It is still a solid film. Given whatever we saw in first two installments, this is pretty much exactly what I expected it to be. Maybe you will find something more to like after you watch it again. For Nolan films, I usually do.<br /><br />Great Review Murtaza !!SDGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-7457994022760615232012-07-22T14:19:31.765+05:302012-07-22T14:19:31.765+05:30Thanks a ton, mate... I feel honored :-)Thanks a ton, mate... I feel honored :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-39752168239958857802012-07-22T14:07:11.581+05:302012-07-22T14:07:11.581+05:30Hello there, just became alert to your blog throug...Hello there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it's really informative. I'm going to watch out for brussels. I'll appreciate if you continue this in future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers! I wish all the best to your project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-53273454548604120412012-07-22T09:21:00.485+05:302012-07-22T09:21:00.485+05:30Thanks Eric... I am glad that you liked it :-)Thanks Eric... I am glad that you liked it :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-2655897410506730352012-07-22T04:40:18.430+05:302012-07-22T04:40:18.430+05:30Nice review, one of the few voices of reason where...Nice review, one of the few voices of reason where this movie is concernedThe Movie Wafflerhttp://www.themoviewaffler.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-73257980002961746512012-07-22T02:28:41.653+05:302012-07-22T02:28:41.653+05:30I am glad that you do :-)I am glad that you do :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-35928561722412217362012-07-21T15:36:59.504+05:302012-07-21T15:36:59.504+05:30Of Course, I wasn't disappointed on a whole. B...Of Course, I wasn't disappointed on a whole. But, I had really high expectations which the movie unfortunately failed to deliver. It's just that I felt that the movie was much inferior to its precursors!!!Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-58706213734406605172012-07-21T15:34:46.411+05:302012-07-21T15:34:46.411+05:30I would love to hear from you once you have watche...I would love to hear from you once you have watched it :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-15780236946802383532012-07-21T15:34:33.166+05:302012-07-21T15:34:33.166+05:30I am really glad that you liked it :-)I am really glad that you liked it :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-62486324309742390052012-07-21T15:34:05.712+05:302012-07-21T15:34:05.712+05:30Enjoy... I would love to hear from you once you ha...Enjoy... I would love to hear from you once you have watched it :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-88821262017367737542012-07-21T15:33:45.854+05:302012-07-21T15:33:45.854+05:30Thanks a ton, Akshy! I would love to hear from you...Thanks a ton, Akshy! I would love to hear from you once you have watched it :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-4089260723383785362012-07-21T14:05:00.323+05:302012-07-21T14:05:00.323+05:30Another great review:). Will have to watch it myse...Another great review:). Will have to watch it myself to see whether i agree or not:). But seriously speaking your writing style is commendable:).Really good:).Akshynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-69745606521943202312012-07-21T11:20:15.274+05:302012-07-21T11:20:15.274+05:30I am catching this tonite :)I am catching this tonite :)Ghazala Hossainhttp://www.facebook.com/ghazalahossainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-76136261857892236052012-07-21T09:37:33.498+05:302012-07-21T09:37:33.498+05:30I think you didn enjoy it as much as I did :) But,...I think you didn enjoy it as much as I did :) But, I'm sure as a Batman franchise you wouldn't have been disappointed. I also Bane wasn't used quite well. I mean he was powerful and devastating but had a very sad ending :)Harinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-1076857470002569282012-07-21T07:49:43.327+05:302012-07-21T07:49:43.327+05:30Oh and great revamp of the blog, by the way. Loved...Oh and great revamp of the blog, by the way. Loved it.Saptarshihttp://www.blog.hatfullofrain.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-36775923405313398442012-07-21T07:49:12.958+05:302012-07-21T07:49:12.958+05:30I am going to watch the movie now. Let's see.I am going to watch the movie now. Let's see.Saptarshihttp://www.blog.hatfullofrain.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-69786520710522982372012-07-21T04:17:08.780+05:302012-07-21T04:17:08.780+05:30Of course... it's virtually irresistible :-)Of course... it's virtually irresistible :-)Murtaza Alihttp://www.apotpourriofvestiges.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279678409089205149.post-71953453354917978382012-07-21T03:43:26.560+05:302012-07-21T03:43:26.560+05:30Going by this review, I think I can book tickets f...Going by this review, I think I can book tickets for Sunday.Saruhttp://twitter.com/SaruSinghalnoreply@blogger.com