S4341 I The Dark Knight Rises - Dark Knight November

·1 hr 20 min·5 clips

The hosts vow to avoid Bane impressions but fail within 10 seconds, kicking off a chaotic review of The Dark Knight Rises.

The episode begins with the hosts humorously failing to avoid Bane voice impressions within the first 10 seconds. They launch into a review of The Dark Knight Rises, with Zach summarizing its main flaws as excessive length, pacing problems, and unengaging combat. Andy describes the film's tone as having 'whiplash,' oscillating between Dark Knight-esque beats and Nolan's own stylistic choices. Chaz points out a significant plot hole: Bane and Talia could have destroyed Gotham immediately after taking over, rendering the prolonged siege unnecessary. The hosts discuss the film's attempt to blend storylines from Batman comics like 'Knightfall' and 'No Man's Land,' arguing it results in a bloated narrative. Dubs criticizes Tom Hardy's Bane performance as ineffective and meme-like, suggesting Dave Batista would have been a better fit. They praise elements like the football stadium scene's cinematography and Michael Caine's emotional performance as Alfred. The conversation shifts to the film's vehicles, with mixed opinions on the Tumbler and Bat-cycle. They also touch on the Dent Act's unrealistic legal implications and the reveal of Batman's identity to multiple characters. Despite their criticisms, all three hosts agree the film is still good, shot well, and worth watching, especially if viewed with an intermission. The episode concludes with personal updates from each host on activities like watching Formula 1, playing card games, and attending a Disney Lorcana tournament, before teasing their next review of The Batman.

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